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

Abortion Care Is Healthcare

On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision that asserted the constitutional right to abortion. At Autoimmune Wellness we continue to strongly oppose the decision of the Court and firmly stand with the majority of Americans who know that abortion care is healthcare. We take this position because limiting access to safe, affordable healthcare is an ...

Bacon Chicken Ranch Salad

Do you miss ranch dressing on AIP? You can make a super flavorful, creamy, and herby dressing simply by using some plain coconut yogurt. I’ve tried a lot of concoctions, and this is my favorite blend. I am sharing here with a really tasty but simple bacon chicken ranch salad. For you batch-cookers, this is one you can absolutely prep ahead for the week. Double ...

Quarterly Community Update: July 2022

The quarterly Community Update is our chance to give you a heads up about AIP community news, podcasts, video series, and local in-person meet-up groups. If you have started a local support group on Facebook (no pages please), send the link to [email protected] and we will promote it! How AIP Can Help Improve Your Energy Low energy is one of the top complaints for many with autoimmune disease, regardless ...

Shrimp Poke Bowl

Fun fact: Did you know that the word “poke” means “to slice” in the Hawaiian language? ​True Hawaiian poke can be traced back to a simple dish of freshly caught fish massaged with seaweed, sea salt and sometimes crushed inamona (or kukui nuts). Perfect for summer, I love this colorful, AIP version of the dish! Shrimp Poke Bowl   Print Prep time 30 mins Total ...

The Definitive Guide to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

What is IBD? IBD stands for “inflammatory bowel disease” and is the umbrella term for disorders that involve chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. The two most common forms of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. The key difference between these two is that ulcerative colitis is limited to the lining of the colon (also known as the large intestine) and rectum while Crohn’s ...

Korean Style Short Rib Tacos

Who doesn’t love a taco? And with sweet and salty braised short ribs reminiscent of bulgogi, how could you not? I love beef short ribs not only because of their affordability but the collagen content can’t be beat. They are perfect for braising and will give you a nice unctuous bite of tender and juicy meat. If you’ve ever gone to the grocery store or ...

AIP Stories of Recovery: Lana’s Recovery from Ankylosing Spondylitis

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, ...

Skillet Lemon Garlic Chicken and Vegetables

I am always looking for easy, under-30-minute recipes which require minimal cleanup! And this skillet garlic chicken with zucchini and mushrooms is such a recipe which also has loads of flavor! I chose to make this recipe in the skillet versus a sheet pan in order to get a crisp texture for the zucchini and the mushrooms. But you could easily throw the garlic chicken ...