by Annie Rubin | Jun 16, 2021 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
One of the universal constants in autoimmune disease is intestinal permeability. “Leaky gut” happens when the tight junctions between intestinal cells spread apart. These tight junctions are critical for protecting the body against bacteria, viruses, undigested food...
by Annie Rubin | Jun 2, 2021 | All
Managing joint pain is a full-time job. It takes a multi-strategy approach to get those joints moving again. Last month I discussed how nutrition and supplements can help alleviate pain, and you can find that post here. Today I’m focusing on the lifestyle aspect of...
by Annie Rubin | May 19, 2021 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Tomorrow we celebrate World Autoimmune and Auto-inflammatory Arthritis Day. This day raises awareness for the many diseases that affect our precious joints. While there have been incredible advances in medications to stop joint damage in its tracks, it’s important to...
by Annie Rubin | May 5, 2021 | All, Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
May is Celiac Awareness Month! Back in March I wrote an article about gluten and took a deep dive into the immune response to gluten and how to test for celiac disease. What I did not have a chance to discuss was the obvious….what do you do when you get that celiac...
by Annie Rubin | Apr 21, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Elimination diets are the gold standard for determining food sensitivities. For the autoimmune population, they can be extremely effective in reducing flares, improving symptoms, and even putting some conditions into remission. Many people who attempt elimination...
