Merris, who described herself as a prisoner in her own home, was one of them.
Merris hasceliac disease, an autoimmune condition that affects the intestines.
The result: diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and absolute misery.
The standard treatment for the disease is a strict avoidance of gluten.
Merris had tried that for a year and a half, but it didn’t work.
Merris wanted a better solution.
After she’d followed my protocol for only four days, Merris’s severe diarrhea completely stopped.
Within a month, her pain and cramps vanished.
She no longer needed any drugs except her thyroid medication.
At 66, Merris now says, “I feel like a teenager.”
And she’s radiantly healthy, as you’re free to see inthis video.
What’s the moral of Merris’s story?
Before I talk about these foods, here’s a quick look at what autoimmune disorders are.
When this happens, the immune system releases chemicals that cause a cascade of destructive inflammation.
There are more than80 types of autoimmune conditions, and they strike in different ways.
In multiple sclerosis, for instance, the central nervous system comes under attack.
In rheumatoid arthritis, it’s the joints.
In Crohn’s disease and celiac disease, it’s the gastrointestinal tract.
Autoimmune disorderstend to cluster in families, and they tend to affectwomen more often than men.
Sometimes, symptoms of autoimmune disease are mild.
But often, as in Merris’s case, they’re crippling or even potentially fatal.
We can’t cure autoimmune diseases.
However, we can often send them into remission.
And that’s where diet comes in.
The healing power of food
Traditional doctors do realize that food plays a role in certain autoimmune conditions.
For instance, they understand the damaging effects of gluten in celiac disease.
When you do this, you’ve got the option to often drive an autoimmune disease into remission.
So my autoimmune protocol doesn’t start with dangerous pills or injections.
Instead, it starts in a patient’s pantry.
My Autoimmune Protocol: Stage 1
My protocol for patients with autoimmune conditions begins with my 30-Day Reset.
Anddaily bone brothis a must, because of its healing collagen, gelatin, and other nutrients.
I also have these patients take omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, and zinc, which can calm inflammation.
And I encourage them to include anti-inflammatory herbs and spices like rosemary and curcumin in their cooking.
This is the protocol that Merris used to get her symptoms under control.
It’s a basic, strict Paleo program.
And often, it’s enough.
But sometimes, it isn’t.
After several weeks, I gradually start reintroducing each restricted food.
If a food causes problems, out it goes.
If not, then it goes back on the good list.
By the way, I also ask my patients to give up all “optional” medications.
Many medications for instance,NSAIDS exacerbate gut problems.
What’s more, these patients enjoy benefits that go far beyond getting their autoimmune conditions under control.
They often reverse metabolic syndrome.
They feel younger and happier.
And here’s something else: This protocol is safe.
Compare that to the steroids and other immune-suppressing drugs that are the traditional first-line treatment for autoimmune conditions.
I understand that sometimes these drugs are necessary.
So if you have an autoimmune problem, try healing your body the natural way: through food.
There’s an excellent chance that, like Merris, you’ll get your life back.
