Day 2 - Micah Yu - Anti Inflammatory diet for Sjogren's

Could the food you eat be triggering your Sjogren's flares? And more importantly, can food be used as medicine to calm them down?In this practical and science-backed session, quadruple board-certified integrative rheumatologist and autoimmune patient, Dr. Micah Yu, breaks down the fundamentals of an anti-inflammatory diet for Sjogren's. He explains why certain foods can trigger inflammation, which foods help fight it, and why there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach.Watch now to learn about the power of the Mediterranean diet, the importance of fiber and phytonutrients, and get a sample meal plan you can start using today to take control of your health.SESSION IN A GLANCE00:00 Introduction to Anti-Inflammatory Diets02:05 Why Food is Medicine for Autoimmune Conditions03:43 What is the Mediterranean Diet?04:19 Eating the Rainbow: The Power of Phytonutrients05:53 The Importance of Fiber for Fighting Inflammation07:40 Omega-3 Fatty Acids vs. Omega-6 Fatty Acids09:12 Pro-Inflammatory Foods to Avoid10:36 Other Considerations: Gluten, Dairy, and Nightshades13:07 The Power of Anti-Inflammatory Herbs and Spices14:17 Practical First Steps: Addition, Not Subtraction15:22 A Sample Anti-Inflammatory Meal PlanABOUT DR. MICAH YUDr. Micah Yu is an integrative rheumatologist who incorporates complementary medicine with traditional rheumatology. He is quadruple board-certified in Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, and is a graduate of the Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship. As an autoimmune patient himself, he has a unique perspective on arthritis and autoimmune disease. Dr. Yu is the co-founder of Dr. Lifestyle, an integrative and functional medicine clinic, and the founder of MYAutoimmuneMD, an educational platform for patients with autoimmune conditions.CONNECT WITH DR. MICAH YUWebsite → www.myautoimmunemd.com & www.drlifestyle.orgSocial Media → @myautoimmunemd (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook)ABOUT THE VIRTUAL SJOGREN'S SUMMITThe Virtual Sjögren's Summit is an annual patient-led online event dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality education and fostering a supportive global community for everyone touched by Sjögren's. Our mission is to build networks of support, knowledge, and hope.