by Annie Rubin | Jun 12, 2024 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Stress is a huge problem for autoimmune diseases. It’s one of my biggest triggers for flares, and for so many of my clients as well. Stress resilience is one of the most important skills to learn when you have an autoimmune disease. This skill will help you minimize...
by Annie Rubin | May 22, 2024 | All, Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the small intestine. Additionally, it is one of the only autoimmune diseases that is treated with diet alone. Approximately 2-3 million people in the U.S. have celiac disease, and 1 in 100 people in the world have...
by Annie Rubin | May 8, 2024 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Rheumatoid arthritis is the third most common autoimmune disease. This disease affects the joints, and can be a debilitating condition if not managed properly. However, there are a lot of alternative treatments to consider when living with RA. Today I’m going to...
by Annie Rubin | Apr 24, 2024 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
There are a few small studies that investigated the impact that the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) has on autoimmune diseases. I love that this has been studied, because as a dietitian, I’m always looking for research to back up my recommendations. Here’s a rundown of...
by Annie Rubin | Apr 10, 2024 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) eliminations can seem daunting for most people. It feels like all the good and “normal” foods are gone, and you are left with nothing. However, with a little planning and support, this elimination diet can turn into something...
by Annie Rubin | Mar 13, 2024 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Inflammation and autoimmune diseases are closely linked. While it’s unclear which comes first, inflammation exacerbates autoimmune disease symptoms. Conventional and alternative therapies for autoimmune diseases target inflammation to prevent disease...
