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The Autoimmune Protocol

Eating plenty of probiotic and prebiotic foods, along with fruits, vegetables, berries, nuts,
and omega-3-rich fish is the best way to create balance between your gut, brain, and
immune system. In addition to your diet, doing your best to reduce stress in your life is
vital to your mental and physical health.

Our immune system functions in such a complex and sophisticated way, and so many
bodily functions are affected by the trillions of tiny bacteria that live in our gut. Our diet
is our first defense against the autoimmune inflammation that can affect our physical and
mental health. The great news is that it’s never too late to begin changing your lifestyle to
support your overall health.

Natural Remedies for Autoimmune Disease
There are many natural remedies that can work to fight inflammation, as well as support
a healthy immune system. Not everyone with an autoimmune disease should pursue these
remedies, as each case is different. However, many people have found that there are
alternative options for their condition that do not have unwanted side effects and help
them to manage their condition. In this chapter, you will learn about various alternative
remedies that target inflammation and promote immune system health.

Remedies that Target Inflammation, Blood, Pain, and Skin Care
Because inflammation is one of the most destructive and prominent results of most
autoimmune diseases, remedies that target inflammation can be a game changer. Know
that you have options when it comes to choosing what works best for your inflammatory
condition! The remedies in this chapter will target bodily inflammation, as well as blood
purification, pain, and skin care to provide a well-rounded remedy arsenal for
autoimmune disease.

Golden Milk

Golden milk, as it is called, is a tasty, orange-yellow
drink. It has also been called haldi doodh, which is
Hindi for turmeric milk. This ancient remedy uses
turmeric as one of the main ingredients. Other
ingredients includes milk (or a milk substitute like
almond or coconut milk), one teaspoon of almond
oil, ghee, olive oil, or coconut oil, one teaspoon of
powdered turmeric or turmeric paste, and raw
honey to taste. These are the basic ingredients, and
many people add other ingredients (Ceylon
cinnamon is great in this recipe) as they desire.

In a small pot, heat the milk, stirring continually. Next, add the turmeric powder and
blend it well with a whisk. Add the oil and continue to stir. Heat everything to just before

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