2: Introduction - What Are Autoimmune Diseases? What Role Does an Anti-inflammatory Diet Play in Autoimmune Healing?

Welcome back to this autoimmune healing and wellness community, it is good to have you back! Join your host, Maddy, as she defines autoimmune diseases, a functional medicine approach, and the significant role diet plays in healing from autoimmunity and other inflammation-based health challenges. Show notes: Below is a full list of the topics discussed in today's episode as well as the various resources (i.e., practitioners and books) mentioned. Topics Discussed: - Autoimmune diseases - Inflammation within the body - The functional medicine-based approach to autoimmunity - The role of diet in healing/reversing autoimmunity Items Mentioned: - "The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal Your Body" by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne - "The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World" by Dr. Mark Hyman - "The Autoimmune Solution" + Cookbook by Dr. Amy Myers