The Keystone Approach: Healing Arthritis and Psoriasis by Restoring the Microbiome

We are currently witnessing a paradigm shift in the understanding of autoimmune disease.  The latest scientific research reveals that the balance of bacteria in an individual's microbiome can have a profound impact on inflammation throughout the body. 
In those with psoriasis or autoimmune arthritis, there is often a characteristic lack of certain beneficial bacteria that normally regulate the immune system - known as "keystone" species.  This is typically coupled with an excess of harmful bacteria that provoke an unwanted immune response.  The Keystone Approach calms inflammation at the source by addressing both of these factors--restoring the balance of good and bad bacteria in the microbiome.
Doing so can make a life-changing difference for those with autoimmune conditions, especially psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Medical writer Rebecca Fett shares her own story of successfully addressing her long-standing psoriatic arthritis through dietary changes, carefully chosen probiotics, and other supplements.   
The dietary changes at the core of the Keystone Approach emphasize a lower carbohydrate Mediterranean diet, based on a vast array of scientific evidence demonstrating that this way of eating is the best way to rebalance the microbiome and calm inflammation.  You will learn why the starches and saturated fats emphasized in the autoimmune paleo diet are in fact counter-productive  for many with psoriasis and arthritis,  along with getting detailed guidance on choosing probiotics and other supplements supported by good-quality clinical trials. 

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