[Beginnings & Breakthroughs] Thriving With Autoimmune Disease With Traci Thau

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a potentially debilitating disease, but community member Traci Thau has been able to help keep her condition stable through The Virgin Diet and JJ's other programs. With her MS under control, Traci is now hoping to manage her irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and migraines with the help of coaching in this episode of Beginnings and Breakthroughs. In this episode, JJ offers some tough love in the gut health department, as healing becomes harder in your 40s and beyond, especially with IBS and autoimmune disease. She shares some foods to avoid with IBS, offers healthy swaps for junk foods like cola and pizza, helps Traci understand the Hi-FI foods that may still be triggering her gut symptoms, and explains why you should avoid high-oxalate foods and the issues they may cause. You'll also hear JJ's advice on how to prepare for surgery, including the supplements to focus on, foods to prioritize, and exercises to try to keep up your strength before your procedure. Plus, JJ and Traci discuss how important mindset is when taking on these diet and lifestyle challenges. Whether you’re struggling with issues like MS and IBS or want to make healthy changes to look and feel your best, you’ll want to tune in to this fun, informative episode!