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Marie-Noelle Marquis
Small Movements, Big Support: Gentle Ways to Add Exercise to Your AIP Routine

Small Movements, Big Support: Gentle Ways to Add Exercise to Your AIP Routine

Exercise does not have to mean intense workouts. For people following AIP, gentle movement like walking after meals, stretching, and light daily activity can support digestion, energy, blood sugar balance, and overall well-being without adding pressure.

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Marie-Noelle Marquis
Why Simple Tasks Feel So Exhausting with Chronic Illness: Understanding Spoon Theory

Why Simple Tasks Feel So Exhausting with Chronic Illness: Understanding Spoon Theory

Why can something as ordinary as taking a shower, preparing a meal, or running an errand feel completely exhausting when you live with chronic illness? Spoon Theory offers a simple way to understand the limited and unpredictable energy many people manage every day—and why protecting that energy is an important form of self-care.

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Marie-Noelle Marquis
Could Mold Be Part of Your Autoimmune Story?

Could Mold Be Part of Your Autoimmune Story?

Food is foundational to healing, but it may not always be the whole story. After sponsoring CIRSx, Urban AIP is sharing what we learned about mold-related illness, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, and why environmental triggers may matter for some people with autoimmune symptoms.

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Marie-Noelle Marquis
What Should You Do During an Autoimmune Flare?

What Should You Do During an Autoimmune Flare?

An autoimmune flare can feel discouraging, especially if you’ve already worked through AIP reintroductions. But a flare doesn’t always mean starting over. Learn how to support your body with nourishing foods, restorative rest, gut support, hydration, and practical ways to conserve energy while you heal.

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