Welcome to a special emergency-edition of The Autoimmune Wellness Podcast. We’re not in the middle of a regularly-scheduled podcast season, but we wanted to bring you some important information about the novel coronavirus and the disease Covid-19 that is spreading across the world.

Please understand that Mickey & Angie are not medical providers and all the information shared in this podcast is for informational use only.

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Topics covered in this episode:

• Basic info about the novel coronavirus and Covid-19
  
  
  
  • How it spreads
  
  
  • Who is at risk
  
  
  
  


• Protecting ourselves from getting the virus
  
  
  
  • Social vs. physical distancing
  
  
  • How to go out as safely as possible (for food and medicine)
  
  
  • How Mickey & Angie are practicing in their own homes
  
  
  
  


• Perfectionism
  
  
  
  • Is this the time for strict AIP?
  
  
  • What to do if you are new to AIP
  
  
  • What to do if you are an AIP veteran
  
  
  • How Mickey & Angie are eating in these times
  
  
  
  


• Preparedness
  
  
  
  • Food sourcing (tips for shopping in the store, online, etc.)
  
  
  • Our favorite pantry staples
  
  
  • How to be flexible and adaptable
  
  
  • Is takeout safe?
  
  
  • What if I can’t find ingredients (meat, etc.)?
  
  
  • Batch cooking & banking meals
  
  
  • How Mickey & Angie have prepared
  
  
  
  


• Physical preparedness
  
  
  
  • Busting the myth that autoimmune disease in general is a risk factor for developing complications
  
  
  • Diet & lifestyle recommendations
  
  
  • Should we stock up on supplements or fancy tools?
  
  
  • The role of nutrient density
  
  
  
  


• Comparing suffering & building resilience

You guys… this is a truly unprecedented crisis we are all handling collectively. We hope this podcast episode gives you some much-needed information and support during this difficult time.

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