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

Research Update: New Study on The Autoimmune Protocol and Rheumatoid Arthritis

If the stories compiled on our site and from the worldwide community are anything to show, the Autoimmune Protocol has helped a great many people with autoimmune disease live healthier, fuller lives. Many of us discovered this way of eating and jumped in as early adopters, before the research had time to catch up with us. I, for one thing, am happy I did, as ...

Raw Citrus Poke Salad

  This tangy dish is a very satisfying, not to mention unique, dish for a summer day. A poke (pronounced POH-keh) salad is a traditional Hawaiian method for preparing seafood that I’ve been curious about for months. Happily, my curiosity was rewarded with incredible flavor and even better, this sophisticated dish takes very little time. This recipe is versatile enough to be a main dish ...

Community Update – June 2016

The monthly Community Update is where we give you a heads up on some great offerings in the way of podcasts, video series, and local in-person meet-up groups. If you have started a local support group on Facebook (no pages please), send us the link through our contact page and we will promote it monthly. Access the Healing Hashimoto’s Summit In early June, the world’s foremost Hashimoto’s practitioners ...

Broiled Scallops

Scallops are a fairly recent addition to my diet, as the often hefty price tag has put me off in the past. But after trying them for a book review a few months ago, I am now more than happy to grab them up for a special occasion or any time they’re on sale! There’s no other seafood like them, and if you aren’t a fan ...

Carrot, Cucumber, and Avocado Salad

  This recipe is inspired by one of my favorite dishes at a Portland restaurant called Departure PDX. While the original recipe is not gluten- or nightshade-free, chef Gregory Gourdet and his staff have always been accommodating to my dietary restrictions, and this salad is always among the dishes that they make for us. I wanted to come up with my own version so I ...

5 Reasons Functional Neurology is Essential to Managing Autoimmunity

Optimizing brain function and preserving its integrity is one of the most important aspects of regaining and maintaining health, vitality, and quality of life. Functional Neurologists are specialized in improving brain and body function by applying strategic exercises to activate specific areas of the brain. The importance of Functional Neurology is not yet widely understood. It can be a crucial aspect of optimizing the health ...

AIP Kitchen Tour – June 2016

  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 ...

Piña Colada Smoothie Bowl

  Come summer I want to be outdoors as much as possible, enjoying the sunshine, water sports, and fresh sea air. That leaves little room or desire for meal planning, turning on the oven, or sitting down three times a day for a full meal! There’s just something about the heat that zaps my appetite but leaves me craving cold, creamy, and refreshing smoothies for breakfast ...