by Annie Rubin | Aug 4, 2021 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Approximately 80% of autoimmune patients are women (1). That is a staggering number. Why is it that women carry the burden of autoimmune disease? The other interesting fact is that many women are diagnosed with these chronic conditions during times of intense stress....
by Annie Rubin | Jul 21, 2021 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease, Intuitive Eating
Fatigue can be caused by many things. Poor sleep, inflammation and stress are the three most common underlying reasons I encounter when trying to help my clients get their energy back. These three triggers also play a major role in the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal...
by Annie Rubin | Jul 8, 2021 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
One of the most devastating side effects of autoimmune disorders is fatigue. A 2015 survey revealed that 98% of autoimmune patients suffer from fatigue and 59% said that it is “probably the most debilitating symptom of having an autoimmune disease”. While inflammation...
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 | 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...
