Posts tagged autoimmune disease
Gluten Antibody Cross-Reactivity in Celiac Disease
Gluten Antibody Cross-Reactivity in Celiac Disease

Many of the foods we replace gluten with when we go gluten-free may still be fuelling your autoimmune disease. Learn more about celiac disease and gluten cross-reactivity to make sure you are on a path to real healing.

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Mold Exposure & Autoimmune Disease
Mold Exposure & Autoimmune Disease

Many of us live or work in water-damaged buildings and are exposed to toxic mold without even knowing it. There may be more serious implications for our health as it relates to mold exposure than one might think, especially if you are someone with autoimmune disease in you family. Learn about the connection between mold exposure & autoimmune disease and what you can do about it.

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Women’s Health & Autoimmune Disease
Women’s Health & Autoimmune Disease

Learn why women are more likely to develop autoimmune disease than men, and what we can do to prevent it and slow disease progression.

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Coffee & Autoimmune Disease
Coffee & Autoimmune Disease

Is coffee your friend or your foe? Let’s take a look and see if we can figure it out.

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Mental Health & Autoimmune Disease
Mental Health & Autoimmune Disease

There is a strong connection between autoimmune disease and the development of mental health disorders. Here’s what’s going on and a few tips for getting proactive!

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Megan KellyThe Realistic Holisticautoimmune disease, mental health, mood, mood disorders, mental illness, anxiety, depression, OCD, Th1, Th2, celiac, hashimoto's, crohn's, psoriasis, scleroderma, lupus, multiple sclerosis, Th1 dominance, Th2 dominance, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, hyposerotonergia, hypoglutamatergia, leaky gut, blood brain barrier, zonulin, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines, TNF-alpha, mitochondrial dysfunction, gut healing, immune balancing Comments
How to Combat the Carcinogenic Effects of Red Meat + Chimichurri Meatballs (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)
How to Combat the Carcinogenic Effects of Red Meat + Chimichurri Meatballs (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)

Find out why I ALWAYS combine my red meat with loads of green veggies & grab a recipe that does it REAL well!

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How to Brew Your Own Kombucha
How to Brew Your Own Kombucha

Want to get those delicious fizzy probiotics in your life but don’t want to sepend $5 a day! Start making your own kombucha at home! It’s fun and totally simple once you get the hang of it. Let me walk you through how!

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3 Ingredient Banana Chocolate Chia Crisps (Paleo, GAPS, GF, DF, Vegan)
3 Ingredient Banana Chocolate Chia Crisps (Paleo, GAPS, GF, DF, Vegan)

These can make a great paleo snack for kids and adults alike, HOWEVER, please read this full blog if you have a digestive or autoimmune disorder and plan on making them!

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Gut-Healing & Green Soup (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)
Gut-Healing & Green Soup (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)

Could you have a leaky gut? Find out if you do, why it might be happening and how it’s affecting your system. + Learn the #1 tool I use to heal!

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Paleo Banana Mini Muffins
Paleo Banana Mini Muffins

The transition to paleo or AIP isn’t always an easy one. This gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free recipe takes you part way there and gives you the comfort of those baked goods you love! Take the transition slow and enjoy yourself!

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Butternut Veggie Dip (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)
Butternut Veggie Dip (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)

Having trouble getting enough veggies into your diet? This dip might just be the solution!

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New Year, New Mindset?
New Year, New Mindset?

I’m sharing how the “all or nothing” mindset lead to my biggest health struggles and how shifting that mindset might be the key to finally achieving all your new years resolutions from a place of self-love!

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Creamy Garlic Spaghetti Squash Casserole (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)
Creamy Garlic Spaghetti Squash Casserole (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)

This is a great option for batch cooking a large meal that can feed the whole family for days! As always, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free and also AIP & GAPS compliant! Chow down & watch the smiles pile up!

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Health Benefits of Pumpkin + Pumpkin Porridge Breakfast Bowl (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)
Health Benefits of Pumpkin + Pumpkin Porridge Breakfast Bowl (AIP, GAPS, Paleo, GF, DF)

Check out some of the health benefits of pumpkin and grab my AIP Pumpkin Porridge Breakfast Bowl to start reaping those benefits from your first bite of the day!

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Fudge Friday: Try My Carob Coconut Fudge! (AIP, GAPS, V, GF, DF)
Fudge Friday: Try My Carob Coconut Fudge! (AIP, GAPS, V, GF, DF)

Join my for Fudge Fridays with this HEALTHY FUDGE RECIPE!!! Yep, you heard (/read) me right! This recipe is AIP, GAPS, Paleo, Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free… you can even make it Keto! It’s only 6 ingredients and you can make it in under 15 minutes, so why the heck not!?

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The Benefits of Bee Products for Autoimmunity
The Benefits of Bee Products for Autoimmunity

Discover how raw honey, royal jelly, propolis and bee pollen may aid in the management of your autoimmune disease!

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