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Starting the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet can feel like a breakthrough. Many people notice improvements in digestion, energy, inflammation, and even mood within the first few weeks. But for some, the progress stalls. You may find yourself following the plan faithfully, yet symptoms remain or improvements plateau. This can feel discouraging, but it’s actually a normal part of the healing journey. If you’ve hit a plateau on AIP, don’t lose hope. Here are strategies to help you move forward.

At Urban AIP, we believe our prepared meals are one powerful tool to help you stay on track — but we also know they’re not the only solution. Having a few simple, go-to AIP recipes you can make in under 30 minutes is another essential strategy for staying consistent (and stress-free) on busy nights.

Toxins — they’re everywhere. In today’s modern world, it’s nearly impossible to avoid exposure. Toxins are in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the soil that grows our food, and even in the everyday products we use. Add in heavy metals, mold, forever chemicals, pollutants, and microplastics and it can feel overwhelming. The truth is: toxins do matter. They accumulate in the body over time, creating a higher “toxic load.” The more we’re exposed, the more strain our bodies face. But here’s the key, health isn’t about living in a bubble; it’s about building resilience so your body...

“Remember when you could just jump out of bed in the morning? Now everything hurts.”“Yeah. Sucks to get older.” But is morning stiffness, joint pain, brain fog, and that overall “slowing down” just about candles on a cake? Or is there an underlying cause that is at the root cause of these symptoms? If the calendar were the culprit, how do we explain why some 40-year-olds feel 80, while some 80-year-olds feel 40?