MEET ALYSSABorn and raised in Chicago, I come from a big family. Growing up in a mixed heritage household and speaking 2 languages, I learned to love who I am and where we come from. My beliefs Continue Reading
Paleo Hot Cocoa
Paleo Hot Cocoa screams winter to me. It's one of my favorite holiday drinks and it remains special because it's one of those staples that only comes out once the temperature drops.Most Continue Reading
Tips for Navigating the Holidays with Hashimoto’s
Having an autoimmune disease can be dauntingly tricky by itself. Throw in the Holidays; aka baked goods, festive drinks, stress inducing hustle and bustle, and hearty comfort foods everywhere and it Continue Reading
KATHERINE’S AUTOIMMUNE STORY
MEET KATHERINEHello! My name is Katherine Simpson and I am 17 years old. I'm from the Raleigh area and just graduated from high school on June 5th! I live with my mom, dad, grandfather, and Continue Reading
Santa Lucia Saffron Bread
My husband is Swedish and I remember the first year he took me to Sweden to visit family during the holidays. We went to see a Santa Lucia production in Stockholm.The children and adults Continue Reading
Weathering Winter with Raynaud’s
I am not made for winter. Despite the fact that Christmas is in December and my birthday is in February, winter is my least favorite season for one big reason: I HATE to be cold… and I am ALWAYS cold! Continue Reading
Pumpkin Recipe: Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Bread
I cannot say enough about this pumpkin recipe - it literally melts in your mouth and tastes like cake, without the funky, not-so-healthy, ingredients! Originally adapted from Rachl Mansfield, I've Continue Reading
STEFF’S AUTOIMMUNE STORY
MEET STEFFI’m an advocate for chronic illness and I try my best to raise awareness for Ankylosing Spondylitis and other chronic illnesses as well as mental illnesses. I live outside of Toronto, Continue Reading
Believe In Yourself
Most of us were not born with an autoimmune condition, it was something that developed over time as a result of our environment, genetic risk factors and illnesses or health events (although often Continue Reading
