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A LiBellé StrongHer Guide to Understanding Your Body March is Autoimmune Awareness Month , and for many women this topic hits very close to home. There are over 100 known autoimmune diseases , and millions of people live with them every day. Yet many people spend years searching for answers before receiving a diagnosis . Why? Because autoimmune disease often begins quietly. Symptoms can appear gradually, come and go, or mimic other conditions. Many people are told their symptoms are stress, aging, hormones, or “just in your head.” But when your body is trying to tell you something, it’s worth listening. First — What Is an Autoimmune Disease? Your immune system’s job is to protect you from viruses, bacteria, and infections. But in autoimmune disease, the immune system mistakenly attacks your own healthy tissues , producing proteins called autoantibodies that signal the body to fight itself. Depending on which tissue is targeted, this can affect: • joints • muscles • skin ...

  🍬 The Sugar Truth: Sweet Lies, StrongHer Choices Sugar. It sneaks into your morning coffee, your “healthy” granola bar, your sauces, and even your salad dressings. It’s not just about dessert anymore—it’s everywhere. And while a little sweetness may make life enjoyable, the reality is: sugar is not your bestie . Let’s break it down in true LiBellé fashion—a little quirky, with practical swaps and a dash of empowerment. 🧬 Gary Brecka’s Take: Sugar = The Silent Saboteur Gary Brecka, human biologist and researcher, doesn’t sugar-coat it (pun intended). His research highlights: Sugar is addictive. Your brain lights up like it does with hard drugs. No wonder cutting it out feels like withdrawal. Sugar fuels inflammation. Chronic inflammation is behind everything from gut issues to arthritis and autoimmune flares. Blood sugar rollercoaster. Every spike leads to a crash, draining your energy and messing with your mood. It accelerates aging. Collagen breakdown = wr...

Read that line again. There is no blueprint for autoimmune disease. As much as we would like to pigeon-hole this diagnosis, we can't. Every day is different. Pains, aches, moods, bodily functions; every day is different. Most modern medicine physicians don't understand autoimmune symptoms, except to refer you to the correct specialist. Modern medicine itself doesn't understand autoimmune either. This is where proper diet, exercise and natural medicine kick in. Most symptoms and issues associated with autoimmune can be remedied or reduced by diet. And I don't mean cut the carbs or sugar diet; I'm referring to a balanced diet with supplements and vitamins added in. Autoimmune can also be calmed by improving our mindset. Mental health is a huge part of autoimmune symptoms. Even on those tough days, maintaining a positive attitude helps us work through.   So here are some tips to make living with an autoimmune disease a little easier:   Proiotics. I'm sure...