The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal Your Body

868 Pages·2014·14.95 MB·English

by  Sarah Ballantyne

First Published in 2013 by Victory Belt Publishing Inc.
Copyright © 2013 Sarah Ballantyne
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ISBN 13: 978-1936608393 (paperback)
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For Adele and Mira…
…may my knowledge
compensate for my genetics
to break the cycle.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Robb Wolf
A Message from Sarah
Preface: Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Epidemic of Autoimmune Disease

Part 1: The Cause
Chapter 1: The Causes of Autoimmune Disease
A Primer on Proteins, Antibodies, and the Immune System
The Major Contributors to Autoimmune Disease
What Do Autoimmune Diseases Have in Common?
Changing What Is in Your Power to Change
Chapter 1 Review
Chapter 2: Dietary Factors That Contribute to Autoimmunity
Nutrient-Poor Diets
Foods That Cause a Leaky Gut and Gut Dysbiosis
Inflammatory and Immunogenic Foods
You Made It!
Summary of Foods to Avoid on the Paleo Approach
Chapter 2 Review
Chapter 3: Lifestyle Factors That Contribute to Autoimmune Disease
Stress Management (or Lack Thereof)
Why Circadian Rhythms Matter
Sleep (Lack of Quality, Quantity, or Both)
Physical Activity
Hunger Hormones Revisited: The Effect of Meal Frequency
Medications
Putting It All Together
Chapter 3 Review
Chapter 4: Moving Forward
On the Shoulders of Giants
The Paleo Approach Is a Comprehensive Approach
Working with Your Doctor
Time to Jump In with Both Feet
Chapter 5: The Paleo Approach Diet
Meat, Poultry, and Seafood
Vegetables and Fruit
Healthy Fats
Macronutrient Ratio
Probiotic Foods
Navigating Spices
“What Can I Drink?”
Food FAQs
Ready, Set…
Summary Guide
Chapter 6: The Paleo Approach Lifestyle
Managing Meals
Manage Your Stress
Protecting Your Circadian Rhythms
Get Plenty of Low-Intensity Activity
Improving Your Environment
Chapter 6 Review
Chapter 7: Implementing the Paleo Approach
“Is This Really a Cure?”
Transition
Preparing for the Paleo Approach
Getting Through the First Month
How Long Will It Take to Heal?
How Strict Do You Have to Be?
Getting to a Healthy Weight
FAQs
Set Yourself Up for Success
Chapter 7 Review
Part 2: The Cure
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
When to Start Troubleshooting
Poor Digestion
The Need for Probiotics
Severe Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Persistent Infections and Parasites
The Gut-Brain Axis
Allergies, Intolerances, and Sensitivities
The Need for Organ-Function Support
Tightening Up Blood-Sugar Regulation
Micronutrient Deficiencies
Does Your Body Need Help Repairing Your Gut?
Does Your Body Need Help Modulating Your Immune System?
A Few Notes on Supplements
Troubleshooting Checklist
Chapter 9: The Long Haul
When Do I Get to Reintroduce Foods?
How to Reintroduce Foods
Suggested Order of Reintroduction
Why Do I React So Violently to a Food I Used to Eat All the Time?
Lifelong Health

Glossary
Summary Guides

Foods to Avoid
How to Avoid Added and Refined Sugars
How to Avoid Wheat/Gluten