The Blog

an archive containing hundreds of articles, recipes and other resources for implementing AIP and living well with autoimmune disease

The Blog

an archive containing hundreds of articles, recipes and other resources for implementing AIP and living well with autoimmune disease

The Role of Progesterone in Autoimmune Disease

For this article, we’ve invited Dr. Tanya Lee, a naturopathic doctor and herbalist, to share with us the ways in which fluctuations in the hormone progesterone have been linked to symptom flares or reductions in various autoimmune conditions. She also explains whether or not progesterone therapy is a realistic option for mitigating symptoms, and gives us a glimpse into why autoimmune disease might be so ...

Steak, Mushroom and Onion Soup

This dish is a hearty steak, mushroom and onion soup made with just nine ingredients! It’s a delicious soup that can be eaten right away or frozen for later. How do I make my stew taste richer? The meat, salt, aromatics all combine to create a really rich flavored soup. This dish is definitely not bland! The slow cooking lets the broth cook down and ...

AIP Stories of Recovery: Ryan’s Recovery from Uveitis

AIP Stories of Recovery is a success story series about regular people from the Autoimmune Protocol community who are changing their lives using the protocol. Each month a new person is featured and readers have the opportunity to discover all the different health challenges that are being overcome by folks just like themselves on the same path. At Autoimmune Paleo we hope you’ll be inspired by, ...

Citrus Tart

  The best way to use an abundance of citrus during the winter season? My vote is for this take on a traditional lemon curd tart, using delicious Meyer lemons and a hint of orange to naturally cut the tartness. For those of you sensitive to cassava and/or coconut, you’ll be happy to hear this citrus tart doesn’t use any of those ingredients, but still ...

Mold and Mycotoxin Illness: Should I Be Concerned?

Given all of the information circulating now about the potential challenges with mold and mycotoxins, I felt it was critically important to provide you with an accessible summary seeking to answer these key questions. What exactly is mold? and mycotoxins? Do they pose a universal threat to all of us? How exactly do mold and mycotoxins cause dysfunction in the body? Are there any hallmark ...

Coconut Creamed Greens

This AIP Coconut Creamed Greens recipe is a hearty and rich side for any special occasion or holiday meal. Its a twist on creamed spinach which you find around the holidays. This version uses a mix of hardy greens rather than spinach and more intense spices like ginger, gathoda powder and turmeric. What is ganthoda powder used for? Ganthoda powder is used as a ground ...

Jesse’s AIP Kitchen: How She Manages Ulcerative Colitis in Virginia

  AIP Kitchen Tour is a monthly feature in which we profile a member of the AIP community and their kitchen setup in hopes that it will further inspire us to get our kitchens organized and set up for success! We’ve interviewed folks who are making the AIP lifestyle a reality in everything from college dorms and small city apartments, to large households with non-AIP family members, and everything in between. Through these ...

Pork Skillet with Shallots and Marjoram

Skillet meals are your very best friend when it comes to preparing breakfast on AIP – or even if you find yourself with an egg sensitivity after reintroductions (like me!). I love this combination of pork, sweet potato, a little umami flavor from mushrooms and coconut aminos, and a flavorful surprise with the marjoram. As with most skillet meals, this one is super adaptable. Feel ...