Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)

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Next Steps to Consider

  • Adjust diet/lifestyle to reduce inflammation & stress

    • Animal Based or Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet & cut out polyunsaturated fats

    • Decrease time spent in front of screens and sitting, increase time being active and outdoors

    • Sleep as much as possible at night in a dark room. 8-9 hours is a good baseline

  • If you feel your symptoms going away with the lifestyle changes, work with a doctor to potentially stop medications

Resources

  • How to cut out all polyunsaturated fats

    How to commit to an elimination diet

    • Animal Based Diet

    • Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet

    • Paleo Diet

    How to reintroduce foods

  • How to improve and prioritize sleep

    Why sleep is so important

  • Low impact activities

    Daily habits to integrate

    Increasing activity as you feel better