Welcome to the world of the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)! Whether you’ve been just diagnosed with an autoimmune condition or are exploring ways to improve your health naturally, the AIP diet is a powerful tool for healing your body through nutrition. By focusing on whole, nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory foods and eliminating potential triggers, the AIP diet can…
Hashimoto’s disease, also known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland. It is one of the most common causes of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) in the United States and other developed countries, affecting 1-2% of the general population worldwide. In the United States, it is estimated to…
Most people associate hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) primarily with diabetes. However, hypoglycemia, commonly known as a “sugar crash,” can occur independently of diabetes. Reactive hypoglycemia, or postprandial hypoglycemia, typically occurs within a few hours after eating. This condition differs from fasting-induced hypoglycemia, which results from prolonged fasting and depleted cortisol levels. The exact cause of…
Incorporating a well-designed supplement protocol can significantly enhance the healing journey for individuals with Hashimoto’s disease, especially patients dealing with impaired digestion. Hypothyroidism can be a contributing factor to weak digestion due to reduced stomach acid production. Stomach acid, primarily composed of hydrochloric acid (HCl), plays a critical role in several stages of digestion. A…
Fermented milk products have long been recognized for their potential health benefits, as shown by clinical and laboratory analyses spanning over a century. This line of inquiry was significantly advanced by the pioneering research of Russian scientist and immunologist Ellie Metchnikoff. Ellie Metchnikoff, who was affiliated with the prestigious Pasteur Institute in Paris, was awarded…
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto’s disease, is a complex autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the cells of the thyroid gland. It affects up to 5% of the US population, with its prevalence increasing with age. Hashimoto’s, named after the Japanese physician – Hakaru Hashimoto – who discovered it, eventually results…
The human body can survive without food for many months, but without water only for a few days. As you may guess, water is the most precious component of our diet, and is only antagonized by the even more essential oxygen. The average adult’s bodyweight consists of 55-75% water. In particular, water comprises 70-75% of…
It is a well-known fact that chronic stress is linked to most, if not all, chronic diseases. Actually, over 80% of autoimmune conditions are said to manifest after a stressful or dramatic event, such as the loss of a loved one, a divorce, a severe injury, economic bankruptcy, etc [12]. Stress – no matter its…
The digestive system or alimentary canal is a long muscular tube in which food passes through our body that starts with the mouth and ends at the anus. Along the way, a set of organs, glands, and their complex physiological functions are able to process and transform large, insoluble food molecules into small, water-soluble molecules…
You probably must have heard of the notorious disease called cancer. There may be some friends, relatives or associates who you know that have battled with cancer, or maybe you’ve dealt with cancer yourself. You may also have heard or witnessed people recovering from late-stage cancer by using an integrative, holistic approach, via the application…
A long-held belief in the fitness world is that nutrition equates to 80% of the obtained results; that no amount of physical exercise can offset a poor diet, in terms of how someone’s body looks. But is this notion true? The answer is simple enough: “You can eat processed, nutrient-void, calorically-dense foods and maintain a…
Curcumin is the main bioactive component of turmeric, an Eastern orange culinary spice that has been used for millennia by ancient healing modalities for its therapeutic properties and revitalizing effects. Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid of turmeric and carries powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and chemopreventive benefits. It was firstly isolated in 1815 as a yellow /…
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