14-Day Challenge - Healing Your Autoimmunity Naturally

You made it!
Document how you’re feeling at the end of the challenge, revisiting your first entry
Day 1
Journal about your current symptoms and set intentions for the next 2 weeks
Day 2
Drink warm water with lemon juice

Start your morning by drinking warm water with lemon juice to get your digestion system going.

Day 3
Purge your toxic makeup & skincare products

Here are 5 common toxic ingredients to avoid in makeup and skincare:

  • Parabens
  • Artificial Fragrance
  • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS/SLES)
  • Phthalates
  • Polythylene Glycol (PEG)
Day 4
Avoid refined sugars

Avoid:

  • High fructose corn syrup
  • Cane sugar
  • Rice syrup
  • Caramel
  • Most ingredients ending in -ose, such as glucose, maltose, or dextrose

Better Swaps:

  • Honey
  • Maple Syrup
  • Monkfruit
Day 5
Eat a probiotic rich food serving (e.g., kimchi, sauerkraut)

Eating fermented foods is an excellent way to increase beneficial bacteria in the gut to support the microbiome and lower levels of inflammation triggered by disease.

Day 6
Take an epsom salt bath

Add 1-2 cups of Epsom salt to a warm bath and soak for at least 20 minutes to support detox. I also like to add a few drops of essential oils like lavender to create a relaxing spa-like experience.

Day 7
Get exposure to sunlight upon waking

Getting light in the AM helps to reset your circadian rhythm and promote more restful sleep. Spending 10-30 minutes outside will also help you to get your daily dose of vitamin D.

Day 9
Take a restorative yoga class on YouTube

Gentle movement like yoga helps you to reap the benefits of exercise without spiking your cortisol levels.
My personal favorites are Alo Yoga, Boho Beautiful Yoga, and Jessica Richburg.

Day 10
Try the 4-7-8 breathing technique

The 4-7-8 breathing technique involves breathing in for 4 seconds, holding the breath for 7 seconds, and exhaling for 8 seconds. It helps to calm the body down and bring it into a parasympathetic state, reducing anxiety and promoting restful sleep.

Pro Tip: I love to do a few rounds of 4-7-8 breathing before eating to activate a rest-and-digest state.

Day 11
Take a cold shower for 10 minutes

Cold showers are a good way to stimulate the vagus nerve, which plays a big role in anxiety and stress. After your body adjusts to the cold, parasympathetic activity increases. Evidence also suggests that cold showers can boost immunity.

Day 12
Make your own bone broth

Bone broth contains amino acids and is rich in minerals that support the immune system. The collagen in bone broth helps heal your gut lining and reduces inflammation, which we know is linked to autoimmunity.
If you don’t have time to make your own bone broth, look for Bonafide Provisions, Bare Bones, or Kettle & Fire for clean, organic, high-quality bone broth.

Day 13
Buy organic at the local farmer’s market

According to the EWG's Dirty Dozen list, here are the top 5 foods with the most pesticides that you should buy organic:

  • Strawberries
  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Nectarines
  • Apples
Day 14
Dry brush

Dry brushing stimulates the lymphatic system, increases blood circulation, reduces swelling, and provides relief for chronic inflammation. It helps to break down any trapped toxins from within the body and supports the body in eliminating them via the lymphatic system.

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Bonus Tips

You should feel so proud of yourself for committing to your health and wellness—show yourself some gratitude for making it all the way to the end.

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