Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to autoimmune resilience. 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. In this podcast, I interview experts in the fields of nutrition, lifestyle, mindset,

and integrative medicine. I also interview people with

autoimmune disease just like you. We can learn so much from each other. This podcast is named

Phoenix Helix, and it's after the mythical bird that rises from its own ashes. If you've ever

felt like your autoimmune disease knock you down so hard you would never

rise again, never underestimate your ability to rise. We all have a phoenix within us. A short

disclaimer, I'm neither a doctor nor a nutritionist and the opinions expressed here are personal.

I do interview medical professionals on the show, but it's meant to be information, not medical advice.

So always consult with your health care team before making your own medical decisions.

Now let's get on to the show. Welcome to episode 218.

Our topic today is anti-inflammatory foods.

When it comes to autoimmune disease, inflammation plays a big role.

The higher our inflammation, the higher are symptoms and disease activity. Doctors know this,

which is why blood work for autoimmune patients usually includes inflammation markers.

When it comes to self-care and living well with autoimmune disease, learning how to reduce our inflammation naturally can be very helpful, and our food choices are a big part of that.

So that's the focus of our discussion today.

When it comes to food as medicine, which foods have the greatest anti-inflammatory properties?

My guest is Vijay Hamilton.

She's a nutritionist who has also studied

immunology and she has autoimmune disease herself. So she understands this topic both

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