Inside Jessica Flanigan’s AIP Paleo Kitchen: 6 Must Haves for AIP CookingBy Jessica FlaniganFor those suffering from various autoimmune conditions, a special Paleo diet called the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) may be an effective way to manage symptoms and promote healing. To help us become better acquainted with this special Paleo diet and how to master cooking these foods, we’ve invited our AIP guru Jessica Flanigan to let us in on a few of her culinary secrets. Join us in this Further F Read More
Suffering from Autoimmune Pain? The First Step You Should Take for ReliefBy Jessica Flanigan BS, Clinical Nutritionist, Creator The Loving DietIt isn't practical to try to live our lives around experiencing only comfort. We try, though, because it is our natural instinct. It is only because I have had so much practice with discomfort that I don't push it away so quickly now and can see its gifts and value. Growing our consciousness and learning to handle what ails us takes effort and attention. Things going wrong can actually be a wonder Read More
Living with a Chronic Disease? 5 Tools You Can Turn to On Your Toughest DaysBy Jessica Flanigan BS, Clinical Nutritionist, Creator The Loving DietDealing with disease and all the physical and emotional aspects of illness is tiring. And stressful. And overwhelming. There’s so much to think about: your diet, supplements, lab work, and the list goes on. It’s hard trying to heal ourselves all the time. Sometimes, the emotional burden can take a toll on our lives. We can all use some tools and places to turn to as we try to find a manageable Read More
Feeling Negative? It’s OK. 3 Simple Ways to Feel Better TodayBy Jessica Flanigan BS, Clinical Nutritionist, Creator The Loving DietSometimes bad things happen to us. It doesn’t matter if you are dealing with a chronic illness, cancer diagnosis, or a broken heart — it can be really hard to handle an unexpected life change. As we struggle with accepting our new circumstances, we may ask why? Why is this happening to me, how can I stop feeling this way, why does life seems so unfair? When it comes to both our physical and me Read More
When Your Autoimmune Disease is Especially Unbearable, Consider These 10 TipsBy Jessica Flanigan BS, Clinical Nutritionist, Creator The Loving DietI know that there is quite a bit of suffering that comes with Autoimmune Disease. And with that suffering comes disappointment, frustration, anger. You’re feeling pain – in your body, in your heart, in your life. The thing is, suffering can also be a powerful transformer… if you allow it to. It causes us to take pause and consider our path. It can motivate us to change our decisions. Mayb Read More