Are you stuck in a cycle of chronic illness despite your best efforts to get better?
Have you tried medication after medication, diet after diet, with little improvement?
You’re not alone.
Many people with chronic health conditions like autoimmune diseases feel trapped on what I call the “disease merry-go-round.” No matter what they do, lasting relief seems impossible to achieve.
But there is a way to get off this ride.
We are led to believe that there is only ONE path to getting better.
And that the ONLY way to get better is to work against our bodies. Either because somehow our bodies are to blame for what is happening or because our bodies are broken and need to be fixed. That only medications and treatments will help us get better and there is no other option.
Using food as medicine is not just about what you eat, but also about how you eat, when you eat and why you eat. Ignoring these crucial factors can lead to the top three mistakes people make when trying to use food as medicine.
While food is an extremely part of the healing process, I don’t believe that dietary restriction is the most effective way to improve autoimmune symptoms.
Changing our diet is necessary to give our bodies the nutrients that it needs to restore balance and function. But we need to be careful with our approach.
We know that gluten plays an important role in enhanced intestinal permeability (aka leaky gut) which is a major contributor to autoimmune disease progression.
However, simply going gluten-free may not be enough to improve autoimmune symptoms as other dietary factors and nutrient deficiencies can also play a role.
One of the key elements of a successful and sustainable health creation strategy is the importance of a caring community to motivate and inspire you.
Your body is always working to heal itself. All it needs is a little support and guidance from you to help it reach its full healing potential.
A healthy self care routine involves having the time to do the things that nourish your body, mind and soul.
Many people are so focused on their diet, supplements, medications, and treatments that they completely miss out on these softer aspects of long term health creation.
While there are always things that are beyond our control, we can save a lot of energy and feel happier when we change a few things in our lives.
Starting with the approach that we take.