Diet

Why do calories ‘count’?  I love this infographic for its simplicity in explaining why the calories you’d eat in a low-glycemic diet are better ones than those in the Atkins diet.  And if you ever get overwhelmed like me with all of the autoimmune diets out there — and the difficulty sticking to them for the duration —  this guide is a fairly straightforward way

What encompasses an anti-inflammatory way of eating? Anti-inflammatory eating is multi-faceted and highly individual.  Eating an array of whole foods, rich in antioxidants and nutrients, as well as good hydration, are key foundational factors; however, to calm inflammation and address an autoimmune disease process, the first and most important dietary step is to identify and remove the foods that are causing an inflammatory response in

With Thanksgiving approaching quickly, I have been excitedly planning our holiday feast, but accommodating a variety of friends’ and family’s food allergies and preferences can be tough… especially when you’re crafting an autoimmune-friendly meal. As I’m a sucker for traditional foods, I am one for taking my holiday favorites and tweaking them to accommodate my autoimmune needs.  I experiment and have fun, but am also

Many aspects of the typical American lifestyle –the foods we eat, the things we drink (even the way in which we eat or drink), the personal care products we use and of course, many prescription drugs — can contribute to digestive tract malfunctions and ultimately leaky gut.  And not just in the obvious malfunctions such as indigestion, reflux, GERD, constipation, diarrhea or IBS (irritable bowel

The use of probiotics in various applications has become quite prevalent over the past two decades, as some physicians have become convinced that a microbial imbalance in the gut may be responsible for a host of maladies.  This is especially true for gastrointestinal disorders, but it may be implicated in a host of other conditions as well.  Here we examine the possible connection between autoimmune