by Annie Rubin | Dec 27, 2023 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Holidays are a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. However, it’s also a super common time to develop an autoimmune flare. They usually come from out of the blue and completely wreck your holiday plans. If that happens to you this year, I’ve...
by Annie Rubin | Nov 8, 2023 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Ten to twenty years ago, autoimmune diseases were not that common. I remember not even knowing what I was being diagnosed with back in 2008. Unfortunately, the prevalence of these diseases is on the rise. It is estimated that 20% of the U.S. population, or 50 million...
by Annie Rubin | Oct 11, 2023 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
There are plenty of herbs and spices that can enhance your anti-inflammatory lifestyle. One of my favorite spices is ginger. Not only does it taste amazing, but it can work in your favor to reduce inflammation and improve your health. Ginger originates from Southeast...
by Annie Rubin | Sep 27, 2023 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Nightshade vegetables are a family of plants that includes tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplant. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, but some people believe that they can be inflammatory for people with autoimmune diseases. Today I’m...
by Annie Rubin | Sep 13, 2023 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Dairy is very controversial when it comes to inflammation. Studies conclude that it can both lower and raise inflammation in humans. Like I’ve always said, nutrition is very personal and there is no one-size-fits-all all approach. Today I’m covering 2 sides of the...
by Annie Rubin | Aug 30, 2023 | Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease
Heat exposure can do wonders for your health. Infrared saunas are particularly good for lowering inflammation and pain while strengthening the immune system. Here is a breakdown of some of the benefits of using a sauna to improve your health and your autoimmune...
