On this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah talk about the connection between sleep and stress. The hosts also break down a list of things you can do to …
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Nutrient-Dense Recipe Round-Up
Many factors contribute to our modern health problems, including sedentary lifestyles, stress, and insufficient sleep (see The Benefits of Gentle …
TPV Podcast Episode 396: Covid-19 FAQ
On this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah host a follow-up discussion to episode 394, to answer listeners' questions on covid-19. What does the latest …
How to Prepare for a Coronavirus Shutdown
When my kids' school district announced last Thursday evening that, after one more day of school to prepare students for at-home learning, all schools …
TPV Podcast Episode 395: Personal Care Toxins
On this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss the toxins that are hidden (often through mislabeling) in personal care products. Stacy breaks down …
TPV Podcast Episode 394: covid-19
On this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah address all things coronavirus, also known as covid-19. What exactly is this disease? What are the symptoms? …
Natural Approaches to Cold & Flu Season (and Covid-19!)
As fears over covid-19 mount during the already-underway cold and flu season, I feel that it's important to highlight the positive actions we can each …
Natural Approaches to Cold & Flu Season (and Covid-19!)Read More
TPV Podcast Episode 393: CBD: Panacea, Snake Oil, or Somewhere in between?
On this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah share the science surrounding CBD usage. How is CBD being tested within the medical community? How do we use …
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How Does Sugar Fit into a Healthy Diet?
Over the past century, few foods have overtaken our food supply quite like sugar and sweeteners. Yet despite decades of research, the relationship …
TPV Podcast Episode 392: Are Mushrooms Really Magic? Part 2
On this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah are nerding out about the health benefits of mushrooms! Since their last mushroom-focused episode, Episode …
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Water Quality and the Gut Microbiome
Staying hydrated is essential for kidney health and helps optimize digestion, neurological function, circulation, body temperature regulation, and …
TPV Podcast Episode 391: Non-Toxic Skincare FAQs
On this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah cover the skincare basics. What is a good skincare routine and why should you implement one? How do you treat …
Essential Nutrient Deficiency and Autoimmune Disease
Many micronutrients are immune modulators, meaning that sufficient amounts of these substances are required to regulate the immune system. Although …
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TPV Podcast Episode 390: When do we re-do the elimination phase of the AIP?
On this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah address a listener's question on how to handle setbacks along an AIP journey. When should an individual go …
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Is the Autoimmune Protocol Too Hard?
There is one pervasive myth about the Autoimmune Protocol: It’s too hard. When it comes to learning about and implementing the AIP, there's …
TPV Podcast Episode 389: How do I optimize calories out?
On this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah address a listener's question on the role that exercise has on metabolism. Sarah shares the extensive research …
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Valentine’s Day Recipe Round-Up
This year is my 25th Valentine's Day with my husband, and just typing that makes it feel like a big deal. (I mean, that's a quarter of a century! And …
TPV Podcast Episode 388: When You Get Sick
Stacy and Sarah take a moment to check-in and say hello, while Stacy is in full-blown flu recovery mode. Hear the hosts thoughts on the realities of …
The History of Dietary Guidelines (and How They’ve Steered Us Wrong)
Since their beginnings in 1894, various United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition guidelines have been criticized as not accurately …
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TPV Podcast Episode 387: Starting AIP on a Budget
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah answer a listener's question on how to approach the autoimmune protocol while on a budget. The hosts tackle this …
TPV Podcast Episode 386: Intermittent Fasting
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah dive into the latest research on intermittent fasting and cover when this dietary modification is the right …
Intermittent Fasting: Secret to Weight Loss or Dangerous Fad?
I'm sure you've heard the buzz about intermittent fasting, or "IFing". It's purported to stimulate healing, increase longevity, balance hormones, …
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TPV Podcast Episode 385: New Year’s Resolutions
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah talk about New Year's Resolutions. Each of the hosts share their goals for the year ahead, why they are focusing …
What to Do When Your Exercise Routine Isn’t Working for You – Guest Post by Andrea Wool
Andrea Wool is the founder and creator of Autoimmune Strong. Andrea is a personal trainer, certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a …
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How to Become an AIP Certified Coach
If you're a practitioner who is passionate about improving your clients' lives by incorporating the therapeutic potential of diet and lifestyle …
TPV Podcast Episode 384: Healthy Strategies for the Whole Family
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah talk about how to heal and connect as a family in frugal and impactful ways. The hosts share ideas and …
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How NOT to Lose Your Resolution Mojo – Guest Post by Joanna Frankham
Joanna Frankham helps you to make lasting diet and lifestyle choices that serve you. She is an AIP mentor and Certified Health Coach who uses rituals …
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TPV Podcast Episode 383: Anxiety
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah answer a listener's question about generalized anxiety. What causes the kind of anxiety symptoms that arise …
Featured AIP Coach: Megan Kelly
Megan Kelly is The Realistic Holistic, a holistic nutritionist helping ambitious babes with digestive & autoimmune disorders to use nutrition and …
Christmas Cookie Round-Up
One of the hallmarks of the Christmas season for me growing up was my mom’s baking. Butter tarts, shortbreads, chocolate truffles, molasses toffee, …
TPV Podcast Episode 382: Social Media
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah discuss the way social media impacts our health. Sarah shares the research on this subject, Stacy reflects on her …
Give the Gift of Health with These AIP Programs!
With the approach of the New Year, I know many of my readers will be taking stock of their health and considering how it might improve in 2020. For …
Announcing The Paleo Template E-book!
I'm so excited to finally be able to launch the e-book that you've been asking for for so long, The Paleo Template! Learn the modern science behind …
TPV Podcast Episode 381: Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah address a listener's question, which is a question that has been asked by many for ages. Is breakfast the most …
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I detested Brussels sprouts when I was a kid. We grew them in our garden and I have vivid memories of cutting a stalk down and brushing off the snow …
The BIGGEST Paleo Mom Holiday Giveaway
My annual Holiday Giveaway is perennially one of my favorite calendar items. It's my opportunity to express my gratitude to you for all of your …
Holiday Hermit Cookies
(created as a guest post for Kate's Healthy Cupboard) Hermit cookies (also called fruitcake cookies) are a traditional cookie for any holiday …
TPV Podcast Episode 380: Eating Paleo for Two
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah address a listener's question about food aversions and cravings during pregnancy. The hosts share on their …
Gingerbread Cut-Outs (Revisited)
We're having a quiet Christmas this year: no company, no travel, no big events, just the four of us enjoying some much needed downtime. [insert sigh …
The Best Paleo Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie has always been my all-time favorite dessert (and breakfast, for that matter). And I have to admit that I am a bit of a pumpkin pie …
Perfect Pie Crust (AIP)
After seven years of cooking Paleo and AIP, I have finally perfected this pie crust recipe. I don't know how many dozens of iterations I went …
My Journey Towards Zero Waste
In the spring, my family and I watched the Our Planet documentary series on Netflix, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. The series (which I highly …
TPV Podcast Episode 379: Let’s Talk About Coffee
On this week's show, Stacy and Sarah dedicate an entire episode to talk about the second most consumed beverage after water, coffee! News outlets have …
Classic Bread Stuffing and a Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup
Can you believe Thanksgiving is almost here? In less than a week, Americans will gather around the table for one of the most food-centered holidays in …
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TPV Podcast Episode 378: Did you know? (Current Events)
On this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah catch up on life's latest happenings. The hosts also share a 'did you know' round-up covering everything from …
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My Personal Journey as a Blogger
My 8 year blogiversary was last week, eight (!) whole years since that fateful Thursday evening that I turned to my husband and said "what do you …
TPV Podcast Episode 377: Common Misconceptions about the AIP
On this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah revisit the basic points of the Autoimmune Protocol. Sarah breaks down the three phases of AIP, Stacy and …
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AIP Do’s and Don’ts
In the last week of my 6-week intensive online course about the Autoimmune Protocol, the AIP Lecture Series, I address many issues related to lifelong …