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...
by Annie Rubin | Apr 7, 2021 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Sleep is one of the most underrated lifestyle factors when it comes to maintaining our health and healing from chronic illness. A good night’s sleep can reduce inflammation, improve our metabolism, stabilize hormones and can even help with blood pressure (1). Our...
by annierubin | Mar 24, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Sugar has a terrible reputation. Many link it to the rising incidence of obesity. Some believe you can get addicted to it. Others think that you absolutely must avoid it to stay healthy. Sugar in moderation is fine, but consuming excessive sugar can in fact lead to...
by annierubin | Mar 10, 2021 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Oh the “G” word…gluten. Gluten gets blamed for everything from bloating to weight gain to mood swings. It’s like our favorite coat hook we love to hang all of our health problems on. But, gluten can really be a nuisance for many of us, and gluten sensitivities...
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...
