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A Simple Guide to the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol
The Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) is a diet and lifestyle program designed to reduce inflammation, heal digestion, deliver nutrition that supports health, and ultimately reverse autoimmune disease. It's not a cure, but it can make a powerful difference in how you feel. The author knows this first-hand. She uses the AIP to manage rheumatoid arthritis. This book is designed to make the transition to the AIP easier. It contains all of the essential information in a package small enough to throw in your purse or backpack. It's simple enough that even someone with brain fog can understand. And it's written like a conversation between friends.
119 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 28, 2015
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July 21, 2021
This book is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to know more about the AIP diet. I needed to know about everything it entailed.
I have been following a Paleo way of eating for about 5 years since being diagnosed with 3 different autoimmune issues. Sometimes that's not enough I've been told. I wanted to know more before just jumping in.
As Eileen points out, it's not all about diet. Stress and poor sleep also play important roles -- but learning how the AIP works is a huge first step. She walks you through so much in this book. I'm familiar with her from Instagram and the health community. She has provided numerous links for different resources that anyone might need.
I'd recommend this to anyone, whether they've been paleo for years or are just beginning to learn about healing. I will refer to it often I'm sure. It was a wealth of information for me.
I have been following a Paleo way of eating for about 5 years since being diagnosed with 3 different autoimmune issues. Sometimes that's not enough I've been told. I wanted to know more before just jumping in.
As Eileen points out, it's not all about diet. Stress and poor sleep also play important roles -- but learning how the AIP works is a huge first step. She walks you through so much in this book. I'm familiar with her from Instagram and the health community. She has provided numerous links for different resources that anyone might need.
I'd recommend this to anyone, whether they've been paleo for years or are just beginning to learn about healing. I will refer to it often I'm sure. It was a wealth of information for me.
June 19, 2017
I think if I had to eat like this all the time I would rather die.
August 29, 2017
Provides a decent, basic overview. Short chapters make this a quick, easy read. The author and I differ on the process of meditation due to worldview differences, so that's something for the Christian reader to consider, but it is fairly brief and does not detract from the value of the rest of the work. Similar basic information to what you will find in Practical Paleo or The Paleo Approach without going into the deeper scientific explanations found in the latter. An organized resource to jump start AIP if you want something in print rather than random blogs and websites, though probably not much more in depth than what you will find scattered abroad the internet.
March 8, 2017
Wonderful
Concise and super helpful as I start this process! It can be confusing but Eileen hit all the high notes. She is a fantastic resource. Thank you!
Concise and super helpful as I start this process! It can be confusing but Eileen hit all the high notes. She is a fantastic resource. Thank you!
October 22, 2017
Great book. I have an autoimmune disease and this book helped me out a lot. It gave great tips about the Paleo diet. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is suffering from an autoimmune disease.
May 27, 2020
کتاب کم حجم و البته با مطالب جامع و کافی، برای کسانی است که علاقه مند به درمان بیماری های مربوط به سیستم ایمنی با استفاده از پروتکل و رژیم غذایی پالئو هستند. نثر کتاب بسیار روان و قابل فهم است، به گونه ای که شما احساس میکنید که گفتگوی دوستانه دو طرفه ای را دنبال می کنید. همچنین کتاب منابع کاربردی مناسبی برای استفاده و یا مطالعه بیشتر معرفی می کند: از جمله وب سایت، فروشگاه و پادکست.
July 31, 2017
Helpful, quick resource on what seems to be a top recommendation for dealing with autoimmune issues, of which I have at least two, perhaps triggered in part by having genetics evolved more for the hunting/gathering lifestyle than for digesting the proteins of agriculture. The author gives lots of online and digital app resource suggestions as well. The full autoimmune protocol is not meant to be a diet for life; the author gives the synopsis of how to carefully test and reintroduce foods.
As Marc Ryan, LAC, points out in his book How to Heal Hashimoto's, conventional medicine really offers very little to autoimmune patients between the time they learn they have an issue and the point at which the target organ becomes so damaged it must be removed (if that's even the kind of damage your autoimmune reaction causes). Medications and surgery do not address the underlying immune dysfunction. He does recommend the paleo autoimmune protocol but offers the gentler suggestion of starting with elimination of gluten, dairy and soy to see if that's enough to help you. Sadly, you really cannot be vegetarian on this protocol and animal ingredients really help heal and nourish autoimmune patients.
As Marc Ryan, LAC, points out in his book How to Heal Hashimoto's, conventional medicine really offers very little to autoimmune patients between the time they learn they have an issue and the point at which the target organ becomes so damaged it must be removed (if that's even the kind of damage your autoimmune reaction causes). Medications and surgery do not address the underlying immune dysfunction. He does recommend the paleo autoimmune protocol but offers the gentler suggestion of starting with elimination of gluten, dairy and soy to see if that's enough to help you. Sadly, you really cannot be vegetarian on this protocol and animal ingredients really help heal and nourish autoimmune patients.
December 4, 2020
This book is such an amazing and helpful guide for starting the AIP or as simply a refresher. It breaks everything down very easily and doesn’t overwhelm the reader with tons of information at once. Eileen was my first go-to podcast/blog when my friend told me about AIP and she has a depth of knowledge that I find incredibly helpful. I can already tell I will be referencing this book many, many times!
May 20, 2019
A Must Read!
This book is jam packed with information to help you or a loved one start healing an autoimmune condition. Eileen writes in a to-the-point, crisp style and spells everything out in a simple, digestible way.
This book is jam packed with information to help you or a loved one start healing an autoimmune condition. Eileen writes in a to-the-point, crisp style and spells everything out in a simple, digestible way.
October 26, 2017
A basic overview of the AIP elimination diet. Good if you just want to know enough to get started / the overview.
December 30, 2019
Informative and easy to understand/apply.
August 29, 2020
A lot of really good information provided in a short, easy to read/understand book. I am still reading The Paleo Approach, but this book allows you to dive in quickly.
January 13, 2022
Good style, easy read. Pretty basic info.
March 31, 2022
Very easy to read & provides a good starting point for AIP. I read this while waiting to see doctors. Definitely contribute AIP to helping heal my flare & hope this book helps others.
January 1, 2016
This book is a valuable resource for anyone that is struggling with autoimmune disease and wants to change their life by addressing diet and lifestyle factors. Although major dietary and lifestyle changes are never easy, Eileen breaks down the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) in a manner that is easily understood, practical, and attainable. I especially appreciated Eileen's straightforward and conversational approach throughout the book. Living with autoimmune disease can be overwhelming and painful at times, which makes even the thought of making major life changes seem insurmountable. But in this book, Eileen strives to simplify the learning the process surrounding the AIP and she provides gentle, compassionate guidance on how to get started.
The book clearly delineates the foods to avoid AND the foods to include, which is an important distinction as it can sometimes be paralyzing if you focus only on the foods that you can't eat. Eileen also addresses the critical lifestyle factors beyond diet, such as stress, sleep, social support, and toxin exposures. I also enjoyed the practical information on traveling on the AIP, navigating AIP holidays, overcoming self-sabotage, and dealing with autoimmune flares.
I certainly wish that I had this book as a resource when I first embarked on my own AIP journey several years ago. It would have saved me a great deal of time and many set-backs along the way. As a person that has experienced first-hand the healing power of the AIP, and as a functional health nurse and real food nutritionist that works with patients with autoimmune disease, the AIP is a powerful tool in managing autoimmune disease. There is growing scientific evidence behind how the AIP works, but the layperson doesn't need to understand the complex science in order to get started. That is what I love about this book--it is a practical, real-world resource for navigating the AIP. I plan to use this book as a patient education tool and recommended reading for my patients with autoimmune disease. Thank you, Eileen, for another wonderful contribution to the AIP community!
The book clearly delineates the foods to avoid AND the foods to include, which is an important distinction as it can sometimes be paralyzing if you focus only on the foods that you can't eat. Eileen also addresses the critical lifestyle factors beyond diet, such as stress, sleep, social support, and toxin exposures. I also enjoyed the practical information on traveling on the AIP, navigating AIP holidays, overcoming self-sabotage, and dealing with autoimmune flares.
I certainly wish that I had this book as a resource when I first embarked on my own AIP journey several years ago. It would have saved me a great deal of time and many set-backs along the way. As a person that has experienced first-hand the healing power of the AIP, and as a functional health nurse and real food nutritionist that works with patients with autoimmune disease, the AIP is a powerful tool in managing autoimmune disease. There is growing scientific evidence behind how the AIP works, but the layperson doesn't need to understand the complex science in order to get started. That is what I love about this book--it is a practical, real-world resource for navigating the AIP. I plan to use this book as a patient education tool and recommended reading for my patients with autoimmune disease. Thank you, Eileen, for another wonderful contribution to the AIP community!
February 9, 2017
I heard about Autoimmune Protocol and wanted to research it. This was one of the first books I decided to read. It is a small book but very informative for foods, info, and websites to research further.
March 9, 2023
Ok intro to the autoimmune protocol diet. A very short read which is nice for those dealing with the brain fog issues of autoimmune. However it was tough to keep everything read in mind in order to start the diet, and a step by step plan laid out in the book would have been nice. Recommend listing out the steps as you read it if you read this one.
March 7, 2016
Definitely worth the read whether or not you suffer from any auto immune issuues
Great info in a consise and easy to read format. This is on my shelf as a great reference tool for better health.
Great info in a consise and easy to read format. This is on my shelf as a great reference tool for better health.
August 26, 2016
Helpful resource!
June 23, 2019
Nice summary and quick tips on how to implement the Autoimmune Protocol AIP program. Some of us just need it simplified at first. Thanks Eileen.
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