Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to maximizing autoimmune health through the

paleo-autoimmune protocol and functional medicine. While there is no cure for autoimmune disease,

the choices we make every day can have a powerful impact on how we feel. I'm Eileen Laird, your host from

PhoenixHelix.com, and I reduced my rheumatoid arthritis pain by 95%, which took me from a life of

excruciating pain and disability back to a full and beautiful life. A short disclaimer, I'm neither a

doctor nor a nutritionist and the opinions expressed here are personal. Always consult with

your health care team before making

medical decisions. Now let's get on to the show. Welcome to Ep 154.

Today we're doing a COVID-19 update.

Back in March, I recorded an episode on the coronavirus with functional nutritionist Andrea Nakayama.

That was episode 144.

We talked about what it was, how to protect against it, and what the risks might or might

not be for people with autoimmune disease.

We also talked about navigating fear, supporting our immune systems with food, and making

choices from an empowered mindset.

I'm actually really proud

of how much of that advice still applies four months later. That said, a lot has happened since then.

To be honest, I never thought the pandemic would last this long and prove so hard to contain.

There is a lot of debate about how to navigate restrictions versus reopening.

How do we make good decisions for our own health and the health of our families?

Also back in March, we were guessing how people with autoimmune disease might fare.

What's the reality now that we have data on autoimmune patients who have experienced the coronavirus.

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