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The Autoimmune Protocol

Yucca for Autoimmune Disease
Yucca is a good remedy for autoimmune conditions because it can help improve joint
stiffness and muscular pain, as well as soothe skin that is afflicted by autoimmune disease.

It can also help regulate the immune system and improve digestion. Its high vitamin C
content, combined with its fiber content, help make yucca effective for immune and
digestive health.

A species of yucca known as Adam’s Needle is one of the most widely researched yucca
species. Yucca roots contain compounds called resveratrol, as well as saponins, which
have been shown to help pain and inflammation associated with arthritis. Yucca should
be consumed in moderation due to the presence of saponins and natural cyanide, because
too many much cause stomach upset.

If the yucca root is peeled before preparation, this helps reduce the chances of an upset
stomach.

Yucca Extract
To create your own yucca supplement, fil a jar one third of the way with dried yucca root.
The root should be powdered or finely chopped. Make sure to peel and wash the root first
if you are working with it fresh.

Next, fill the jar up to half of the way with at least eighty proof alcohol. Fill the jar up to
three-fourths of the way with distilled water. Finally, fill the jar the rest of the way with
non-GMO vegetable glycerin.

Place the lid on the jar and shake everything well. Store this in a cool, dark, place for four
to six weeks. Shake this daily to help the yucca infuse better into the liquid. After the
allotted time has passed, strain out he liquid and bottle it in a dropper bottle.

Take 20-30 drops of this liquid once a day to start. You
may increase the dosage to up to three times a day if
needed. Take the extract under the tongue (hold it there
as long as you can) or add it to water and drink it.

Sarsaparilla
Sarsaparilla has been used for centuries to treat issues like
gout, arthritis, digestive issues, fevers, and psoriasis. All
of these issues can be linked to autoimmune diseases.

This makes sarsaparilla a promising remedy for those
with autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis,
inflammatory bowel conditions, and psoriasis.

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