Have you ever struggled with the emotions of an autoimmune flare? The physical symptoms often get more attention, but the emotional side of healing can be just as hard. What’s even harder is that we often don’t have someone to talk to that gets it.  Well, on this episode that’s exactly what we’re diving into.  […]

Have you ever wondered how to travel with autoimmune disease so you can feel your best inside and out? Well, on this episode that’s exactly what you’ll find out. We’re going to walk you step by step through the process of how we travel with autoimmune disease, and by the end of it you’ll be […]

Welcome to the very first episode of the Autoimmune Besties Podcast! This show was created to unite the autoimmune community together and answer all your burning questions. I, Alene Brennan, and my co-host, Shanna Nemrow are your new autoimmune besties. Each week we’re sharing our personal stories, expert tips on what to eat, lifestyle hacks […]

“Don’t get pregnant, it could worsen your symptoms of multiple sclerosis.” This is the message women received prior to the 1950s. Now, we’re being told that not only is this not true, but we could experience relief from symptoms during pregnancy. If you’re confused about all the information about MS and pregnancy that’s out there, […]

Traveling while following a therapeutic diet, such as the Wahls Protocol or Autoimmune Protocol, can be challenging, but it’s not impossible.  In fact, sticking to your therapeutic diet is crucial to maintaining your health and energy levels while on the go.  So, how do you travel while staying compliant with your dietary restrictions?  Allow me […]

Forrest Gump described life as a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re gonna get. Living with MS is very similar. Waking up with MS each morning… you never know what you’re gonna get. Will this be a “normal” day? Hopefully. Will it be a day of heavy fatigue and having to readjust […]

If you’re following the Wahls Protocol, you may be wondering if the 9 cups of vegetables recommended should be measured raw or cooked.  Here’s the short answer: The 9 cups are measured raw, but you can cook them after measuring if you prefer. (When measuring leafy greens make sure they’re tightly packed.) For international readers […]

  Sugar cravings. They can sabotage our best of intentions to eat healthy. They can leave us with such regret and feeling like crap. So why do we give into them time and time again? Because we’re not getting the root of the problem. Our bodies aren’t designed to crave sugar. There is NEVER a […]

  Run your hand along a fresh herb and you can instantly smell its aroma. Did you know what you’re smelling is the plant’s essential oils? While they may feel like a bit of a mystery to many of us, they are all around us. In the petals of flowers like lavender and rose. In […]

Milk… it does the body good, right? If you’re talking about the milk from your own species yes. A woman’s breast milk for a baby… yes! The mother’s milk provides the perfect proportion of protein, fat and carbohydrates for the rapid growth phase of a baby. It also contains beneficial bacteria to establish a health […]

We’ve been talking a lot about gut health and how to improve it through diet and lifestyle. So, let’s dive a little deeper into the changes that you’re making on your plate. Here’s your crash course on going gluten free. First, what is gluten and is it really that bad for our health? Gluten is […]