by annierubin | Feb 24, 2021 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
I was always very stubborn about taking supplements. I thought that you can always get what your body wants from the food you eat. However, when you are dealing with a chronic inflammatory disease, your body may need an extra boost. One of the most effective...
by annierubin | Feb 10, 2021 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
As if managing an autoimmune disease is challenging enough, having a sub-par functioning immune system with chronic inflammation unfortunately increases your risk for developing other chronic diseases, including heart disease. The good news is that by managing...
by annierubin | Jan 20, 2021 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is a common autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid gland. The hormones produced by the thyroid are important for practically every organ and body system to function properly. When you are unable to produce enough thyroid hormones, it...
by annierubin | Jan 6, 2021 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
This week is Folic Acid awareness week to help bring attention to the importance of folic acid during pregnancy. Folic acid is incredibly important during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in fetuses. However, folate is one of the many B vitamins that plays an...
by annierubin | Dec 23, 2020 | Goal Setting, Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
This month I’ve been focusing on gearing up for 2021, specifically on the importance of setting health goals and planning for those goals. If you subscribe to my newsletter, I already walked through the process of planning those goals. Making changes to our eating...
by annierubin | Dec 9, 2020 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
While it is normal to feel a little rundown this time of year, it is not normal to feel tired all of the time. Whether your battling an autoimmune disease or balancing a work-life balance or a busy mom trying to manage your kids AND yourself, the foods you eat can...