Seasoned travellers on the autoimmune wellness journey, this post is not for you. Well – who is it for, you ask? Anyone in your circle who you’ve heard has received an autoimmune diagnosis, send them here! This is meant to be a gentle, encouraging introduction to the topics we talk about here at Autoimmune Paleo. First steps Having just received an autoimmune diagnosis, the ...
So You’ve Been Diagnosed with an Autoimmune Disease – Now What?
Hearty Irish Lamb Stew
You’ll find this hearty stew is the perfect thing for a mid-winter warm up. Plus, with the varied selection of veggies coupled with a good old dose of bone broth, it really couldn’t be much healthier. I can’t stress enough, though, that it is worth taking the time to brown your meat properly right at the start. It might seem a bit dull to do ...
Introducing Autoimmune Wellness!
New year, new name! We have some exciting news to share on this New Year’s Day. We are getting a new name! We’d like to introduce you to Autoimmune Wellness. Mickey first started Autoimmune Paleo in late 2012. Two years later, in late 2014, we decided to merge our blogging efforts and I left my old site to join Mickey at Autoimmune Paleo. Since that ...
See You in 2017! Announcing Our Holiday Break
What a year it’s been! After completing and launching a new book, hosting a kick-butt book tour, becoming podcasters, initiating the first AIP clinical trial, successfully traveling abroad on the AIP, and adding nearly 30,000 new AIPers to our Facebook community…we’re looking back on 2016 in awe! As things wind down and we begin our holiday preparations, we feel, as we did last year, that ...
Meatballs with Cherry Sauce
This past summer close friends of ours from Belgium came to visit. We all used to live in Sierra Leone (a West African country) together and they were an incredible (and I do mean to use the word incredible) support to my family and I when I got very sick with undiagnosed Celiac and had to be evacuated for medical care. These friends have ...
Mini Carob Cups with Cranberry and Fig Ice Cream
I have this recipe in mind for a delightful end to your holiday party but there’s nothing stopping you from using a larger scoop and muffin cases and eating this as dessert. Let’s face it, it would be an amazing way to finish off your turkey dinner. However if you are entertaining friends and family over the festive period, these two- or three-bite treats will ...
5 Things to Say to Someone With Autoimmune Disease
If you’ve been diagnosed or suspect you may have an autoimmune disease, you’ve likely suffered from your friends and family’s lack of understanding around the disease. #autoimmuneproblems, right?! Without meaning to, loved ones can add emotional stress to the physical symptoms of the disease, making it feel like you have to soldier on alone. The assumption that you’re on a fad diet, that you’re making ...
The Autoimmune Wellness Podcast Episode #18: Encore – The AIP Evolved Manifesto Part II
We are so grateful for all your positive feedback and interest in our very first podcast season! We created this podcast as a free resource to accompany our new book,The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook: A DIY Guide to Living Well with Chronic Illness. Episode #18: Encore – The AIP Evolved Manifesto Part II is another fun chat with our AIP blogging community friends from all ...