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A friend asked the other day, “What would you recommend diet-wise for an autoimmune disorder, such as lupus?”
Good question. However, allow me to change the question a little bit, yet not really. Because this blog is about my story. And I don’t have lupus.
“What would you recommend diet-wise for an autoimmune disorder, such as CONSTIPATION or IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME?”
Now we’re talkin’. Could I have an autoimmune disorder?
Does Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Dysmotility Have an Autoimmune
Origin? (Neurogastroenterol Motil 2011;23:1000-1006, e459)
Jeong Eun Shin
Do you have an autoimmune disorder? I personally have been playing around with an autoimmune diet (while continuing on this thing called GAPS diet). I definitely notice a difference in how I feel, but I find the autoimmune protocol very challenging. I am no expert on any of this. I’m just a medical doctor who has the opportunity to explore nutrition as it applies to her own issues and the issues in her immediate family. I don’t know how this all fits together scientifically. I can’t wait to find out. Seriously. I have to forge my own path. Maybe you do, too. But still make sure and get real medical advice and guidance. But don’t sit around waiting. Move. For today, let’s say I had to pick two sources to send my sister to regarding addressing an autoimmune disorder, any autoimmune disorder, and nutrition. I’d send her here:
- Terry Wahls’, MD “You Tube” video regarding her “curing” her multiple sclerosis: This video is A MUST WATCH. Just totally told me what I knew deep inside about food–it’s for the function of my body–not whatever else I or society tries to make it! Terry Wahl’s is a medical doctor who reversed her severe, debilitating MS. Basically, her nutrition was very similar to diets called GAPS/Paleo/SCD/Whole30, with a few tweaks here and there. Amazing story. She now has her own book, website, etc. I have heard the book is a bit outdated and she has made some changes. I am on the list for when the new edition rolls out. Can’t wait to read it and compare it to all I am learning.
and here:
- Paleo Mom: She has a PhD in medical biophysics and has deeply explored an autoimmune diet for her health. She tries to base her posts on science as much as possible, yet she does so in a completely understandable manner for lay people. She had to take her diet down to autoimmune paleo to achieve results she needed. Her recipes all look awesome, but be careful signing up for her Facebook page. She rolls out all the sweet dessert recipes there. Kills me. Kills me.
Good luck in all you do! Eat right! You keep healthy so you can get down on the floor with your grandkids. Hike in a Costa Rican forest with them. Or just climb the bleachers to their ballgames. My grandma made one ballgame of mine that I can remember. One. She was an awesome smart woman, but diabetes, vascular disease, and obesity made it exceptionally difficult to navigate the likes of a high school sports event. I want to climb mountains with my grandkids. See you at the top!
Terri
The HSD 
I’m THIS close to switching to a full paleo diet. THIS close. Not sure what is holding me back. Currently doing a dairy elimination to see if it helps my skin (eczema) and eat very few grains anyway. For some reason I dabble in this and never fully convert. Hmmmm.
I’ve found it makes a huge difference for me. Or else The HSD wouldn’t exist. Let me know if you do think of what is holding you back, and If I can do anything to help. XXX
I will. Thank you 🙂 I think I’m on this process where I’m trying to do a slow implementation…one recipe at a time…and then one day it’s the only way I eat but I think that’s a touch unrealistic lol
Nah. It’s good. One day, something may kick start you into saying, “Man. This morning is the morning. I’m sick of dealing with ‘XYZ.’ I’m going for it.” You know, the “run harder” kind of thing. Run harder!
See you at the top!!
Then a hike down for fresh seafood by the sea!