Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to maximizing autoimmune health through the paleo diet and lifestyle.

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 episode 95.

Today we're talking about the intersection of religious traditions and the paleo-autoimmune protocol.

Many traditions, both sacred and secular, center around food.

In addition, religions sometimes have specific rules concerning diet.

When you're diagnosed with autoimmune disease and you change your diet to support your health,

how do you maintain your connection to your religion, your culture, and your community?

To answer that question, I'll be interviewing three guests from three different faiths about how they

mindfully balance their traditions with their diet and health needs. So my first guest is Tammy

Mandelbaum. I met Tammy through the AIP Recipe and Support Groups on Facebook. She has psoriasis

and will be sharing how she balances her Jewish faith with her healing diet.

Welcome, Tammy.

Hello.

I'm so happy to have you on the podcast, and I thank you for having this conversation with us.

Before we dive into our interview, let's give a shout out to our podcast sponsor, Shop AIP.

They are an online store and everything they sell is compliant

with the elimination phase of the paleo autoimmune protocol. So if you are new to the AIP,

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