Originally Posted by
savedbygrace
Does anyone have a story about success with the "Auto Immune Protocol" diet?
that would take a lot of resources and dedication but I'm thinking about taking on the challenge.
I've been doing the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) for 8 weeks now. The point of the diet is not to "cure" any disease, but instead to reduce inflammation in the body and help the body heal. I started the AIP when I found out I was relapsing at the end of March, to see if I could potentially taper prednisone faster and mitigate some of the side effects.
The idea behind the AIP is to:
1. introduce nutrent-dense foods like liver and organ meat, cruciferous vegetables, fermented foods, bone broth, herbs, etc.
2. remove all foods from your diet that could potentially be inflammatory or allergens, and then to slowly reintroduce each food and see how your body reacts.
I haven't reintroduced any foods yet, but I must say that I feel amazing. I'm clearheaded all the time, I have lots of energy, am sleeping better, having fewer prednisone mood swings, and I haven't gained any of the typical high-dose prednisone weight, which for me is a near miracle.
So far, my experience with it has been great. It takes a lot of effort in terms of time spent in the kitchen, finding recipes, figuring out what you can eat, but for me it's been worth it. The other downside is that eating this way can get expensive very quickly if you buy grass-fed, organic meats, wild-caught seafood, and organic produce.
Feel free to message me directly if you want more information.
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