So, you’ve joined the club. You know, the one absolutely nobody ever wants to join. You’re not alone: 1 in 5 Americans will receive an autoimmune diagnosis in their lifetime. Many of those are women. Welcome. Receiving an Autoimmune Disease Diagnosis: Receiving your first autoimmune diagnosis is a uniquely complex experience, because statistically speaking you…
Archives for April 2019
10 Powerful Supplements to Treat Inflammation from Lupus and Other Autoimmune Diseases!
I was diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome in 2014, less than a year after my first son was born. I was told this was the “cadillac” of autoimmune diseases and would not likely disrupt the quality of my life too much. After all, Serena Williams has Sjogren’s. via GIPHY But, at that point, I could barely…
5 Easy, Natural Remedies for Insomnia – That Work!
For many people struggling with autoimmune diseases and chronic pain, insomnia is the evil stepsister that comes along for the ride. Take it from someone who knows – and who often lays in bed and JUST. WANTS. TO. GO. TO. SLEEEEEEEEEEP. But you can’t sleep, so you just lay there thinking about how you can’t…
Trash The Toxins: Affordable Clean Beauty Products You’ll Love!
I get it – beauty products are expensive. Clean beauty products can be particularly expensive. But, when you’re trying to clean up yo’ life, you don’t need to throw your budget to the wind. You really can have it all. Here are some of my absolute favorite affordable clean beauty products – that will GET…
The 10 Most Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Recipes!
Smoothies are an incredible way to pack a ton of nutrients you should be eating into one frothy, delicious, meal in a cup. An anti-inflammatory smoothie is chock full of all kinds of ingredients that will help your body heal from the inside out. A good anti-inflammatory smoothie will also contain a lot of superfoods,…