Phoenix Helix: Autoimmune Resilience

This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast looks into the pros and cons of ketogenic diets, with expert guests Dr. Terry Wahls and Dr. Paul Jaminet. Ketogenic diets are an ongoing source of debate in the paleo community. Some people say they are the cure for all ills. Others say they are dangerous and should be avoided. Today, we take a balanced look. Are all ketogenic diets alike? What does the sc...

How does our microbiome affect our health? Is it possible that a "poop transplant" could reverse autoimmune disease? While that sounds a little crazy, if you listen to this podcast, it might start to make sense. Right now, FMTs are being used in the United States to cure life-threatening C. difficile infections, where medication has failed. Internationally, clinics are doing research into FMTs in...

This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast focuses on Autoimmune Skin Conditions. While all autoimmune diseases have common factors (molecular mimicry, an overactive immune system, leaky gut, food and stress triggers, etc.), autoimmune skin conditions sometimes have additional influences. So, that's the focus of our podcast today. Whether you have psoriasis, eczema, lichen planus, hidradenitis supp...

This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast covers all aspects of pregnancy when you have autoimmune disease, from pre-pregnancy nutrition, to what to expect with each trimester, to answering the question of why it's so hard to stay paleo while pregnant. I have two wonderful guests joining me: Mikaela Morgan Guimaraes has Crohn's disease and is 7 months pregnant; she's sharing her personal experienc...

This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast is about living the autoimmune paleo life when you're young and single. It's never easy to have autoimmune disease, but when you're trying to date, deal with roommates, handle flares on your own, and find a way to focus on healing while all your friends are drinking, it can be even harder. My three guests were all diagnosed with their autoimmune disease at...

This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast delves into the connection between adrenal fatigue and autoimmunity. Our guest, Christopher Kelly, has recovered from adrenal fatigue himself and helped hundreds of others do the same. The classic symptom of adrenal fatigue is feeling tired but wired. What causes it? How is it connected to autoimmunity? And how is it healed? Chris answers these questions a...

This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast includes 5 interviews with people reversing their autoimmune disease. There's nothing more inspiring than real life stories.. Episode 1 of this podcast included 5 such stories and it is the most popular episode to date. Today we have a sequel and will talking about Hashimoto's, Crohn's, Myasthenia Gravis, Diabetes, Sarcoidosis, Cardiomyopathy and Ankylosyi...

This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast delves into the connection between autoimmunity and infertility. Our guest, Dr. Fiona McCulloch, has 14 years experience helping women have babies. Many of her patients have autoimmune disease as well. Why is that a common problem, and how can we reverse it and restore our fertility, along with our health?

This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast covers Circadian Rhythms: our internal body clock that does so much more than keep time. Balanced rhythms promote autoimmune healing, whereas wonky rhythms are a huge obstacle, throwing off our sleep, hormones, and so much more. I'm joined by Dr. Paul Jaminet, author of The Perfect Health Diet, to teach us how to harness these rhythms for optimal health. W...

This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast covers Reintroducing Foods on the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol. Strict AIP isn't meant to last forever. Today, I'm joined by two women with autoimmune disease who have been doing the AIP long-term. We talk about when to start reintroductions, how to do them correctly, and share our personal experiences with which foods we've successfully added back into our d...

This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast delves into the topic of self-sabotage. Sometimes, we do things that we know will cause an autoimmune flare. It's doubly painful, because not only do we suffer the physical symptoms, we're full of shame about being the cause. Today I'm joined by Dr. Judy Tsafrir and Rory LInehan, to talk about why we do this, and how to break this pattern.

This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast answers the question, "What is Functional Medicine?" Our guest is Anne Angelone, acupuncturist, herbalist and functional medicine practitioner. She talks about what health conditions can interfere with autoimmune healing, which tests are most helpful, and which interventions she recommends. Anne also has autoimmune disease herself (ankylosing spondylitis a...

This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast is an in-depth look at health and nutrition coaching. Reversing autoimmune disease through diet and lifestyle is hard work. The rewards are absolutely worth it, but sometimes a little extra help can make it a whole lot easier. When do we ask for that help? What's the difference between health and nutrition coaching? What range of services are offered? Toda...

This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast is an in-depth interview with Dr. Terry Wahls, a doctor with multiple sclerosis, who went from a wheelchair to a bicycle through the power of a nutrient-dense paleo diet, called the Wahls Protocol. Today, we talk about her protocol in detail, advice for beginners, common mistakes people make, transitioning from vegetarianism, do a guided meditation, and ge...

This episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast is all about navigating the holidays flare-free. I'm joined by Anna Lebovich: the creator of the Autoimmune Paleo Recipe Group on Facebook, and Laura Scaviola: the blogger behind Mangia Paleo. All three of us have autoimmune disease and have been paleo through the holidays before. We're here to share our best tips for making your holiday healthy, happy and...

In this episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast, I'm joined by holistic nutritionist and fermentation expert, Sarah Ramsden. Fermented foods are highly recommended on autoimmune healing diets. Today, we discuss why they are so beneficial, how they compare to bottled probiotics, what to look for when buying them from the store, recipes to get you started fermenting at home, and the reasons some people...

In this episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast, I'm joined by Mickey Trescott and Christina Feindel. All three of us have been living the paleo lifestyle for over 2 years, and we've each reversed our autoimmune disease with the help of the autoimmune protocol (AIP). On the last podcast episode, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne covered the science behind the AIP. Today is all about practical implementation. We s...

In this episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast, I'm joined by autoimmune expert, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne. She shares her personal healing story, gives an overview of the AIP, and takes a big picture look at the scientific basis for how and why it works. The AIP can be hard, so it's really helpful to understand the reasoning behind it. Get ready to geek out on some science!

In this episode of the Phoenix Helix podcast, we cover Paleo 101. We talk about the foods we eat, the foods we avoid, and why. We also bust through some myths, like, "Aren't meat and saturated fat bad for you?" and "I thought vegetarianism was the healthiest diet." If you're new to this lifestyle, you probably have these questions yourself. If you've been eating this way for a while, you have undo...

5 people share their experience reversing autoimmune disease. Eileen Laird reversed rheumatoid arthritis. Russ Crandall reversed Takayasu's arteritis. Angie Alt reversed multiple autoimmune syndrome. V. Capaldi reversed multiple sclerosis. And Robyn Latimer reveresed lupus.