Dr. Aristo Vojdani spoke in great detail about three environmental triggers for autoimmune conditions: toxic chemical, diet, and infections. His research focuses on predictive antibodies and the development of numerous antibody assays. Being able to identify specific antibodies and stop the progression of a disease before any symptoms have developed is remarkable and can be…
The speakers from Day 3 each provided a very unique point of view on the topic of autoimmune issues. Michael Ash provided an excellent explanation of the gut and immune system connection. Michael spoke about the importance of eating proper foods such as cruciferous vegetables and stewed apples. The real gem from this interview was…
I will be a little late posting my reviews from Day 3 of the Autoimmune Summit. I needed to write something else first. A few days ago, someone I love dearly sent me an email saying that her teenage son had just been admitted to the hospital for psychiatric help. Another one of her children…
I really liked all of today’s speakers, so choosing a favorite is impossible. Each expert had something to say that I didn’t know before or had a unique way of explaining a difficult topic. So I’ll briefly mention what I thought was unique about each one. Alessio Fasano, MD is the most-quoted expert on the…
My favorite speaker for Day One of the Autoimmune Summit is Dr. Amy Myers. Amy is the host of this free online event and she provides an excellent introduction for someone new to the topic of autoimmune disease. The five factors that influence autoimmunity are diet, leaky gut, toxins, infections, and stress. Amy has carefully…
I love learning from experts during these online summit events. Next week, The Autoimmune Summit will be available online for free. Register to attend HERE. Each expert will discuss one of the 5 main environmental triggers of autoimmunity: diet, leaky gut, stress, toxins, and infections. The speaker lineup is very impressive. The content is available…
We have raised our own pastured poultry for approximately 15 years. When we first started, I was a nursing mom with six children under the age of 11. I needed simple, quick solutions for meal prep. So stocking my canning room with canned chicken and chicken broth was a god-send. Although it was a lot…
Common sense tells us that nature provides the nourishment our bodies need to maintain a healthy immune system and to help us heal when we get sick – if we know where to look. Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a member of the honeysuckle family. Extracts of the berries are used primarily as antiviral agents for…
The experts interviewed on Day 7 are Cynthia Pasquella, Dr. Alisa Vitti, Dr. Rom O’Bryan, and Dr. Amy Myers. These sessions will be available for free starting at 10 a.m. ET today. Cynthia Pasquella talked about her top 7 superfood recommendations. If you are wondering how to incorporate some things like chia seeds, spirulina, or…
Day 6 consists of five outstanding interviews with Judy Seeger, Serene and Pearl (Trim Healthy Mama), Jenny McGruther, Dr. Charles Majors, and Dr. Peter Osborne. These sessions will be available for free starting at 10 a.m. ET today. Serene and Pearl of Trim Healthy Mama approach the topic of food with common sense and humor.…