80% of autoimmune diagnoses are women. Here’s how to shift the odds in your favor

Take control of your health to prevent chronic disease Take control of your health to prevent chronic disease ͏‌ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ  ͏‌ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ  ͏‌ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ  [JJ Virgin]( When it comes to chronic conditions, the odds are unfortunately not in your favor. The statistics for autoimmune disease provide a sobering reminder: four out of five people who are diagnosed are women. †  The physical and mental impact of these conditions can exacerbate stress, disrupt sleep, contribute to depression and anxiety, and downgrade your overall quality of life.   That hardly means that you need to settle. In [this week's blog](, I provide simple ways to effectively manage these conditions and take control of your life. You’ll also hear the [heroic journey of Dr. Terry Wahls]( from a wheelchair to bike races, and I’ll leave you with a [too-good-to-keep-at-breakfast recipe]( that satisfies at any meal.  [This week's blog]( Tip 1:   Shift the statistics in your favor. While we’re not entirely sure why, chronic diseases (especially autoimmune diseases) disproportionally target women. In [my new blog](, I deep-dive into the reasons you’re more prone to these diseases, along with simple strategies to take control of your health. You’ll learn why your immune system operates differently (and how that impacts autoimmune disease), how stress and sleep deprivation sabotage your health, why inflammation contributes to nearly every disease, and the biggest step to adapt your diet to autoimmune issues. [This Podcast]( Tip 2:   Transform your health through your diet. When I think about someone who truly shifted the odds in her favor, Dr. Terry Wahls immediately comes to mind. This amazing woman was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2000, but she wasn’t going to let that stop her. In [this episode](, Dr. Wahls shares how she went from wheelchair-bound to walking without a cane within a year’s time (she even finished an 18-mile bicycle tour!). You’ll learn how Dr. Wahls developed her protocol to address autoimmune conditions (not just MS), plus the foods to skip and keep for managing inflammation. Whether you need a mindset shift or an effective way to manage autoimmune disease, don’t miss this inspiring, empowering episode. [Bacon & Mushroom Sweet Potato Hash]( Tip 3:   Have breakfast for dinner. While I designed this satisfy-everyone, super-yummy [Bacon & Mushroom Sweet Potato Hash]( for breakfast, this recipe honestly hits the spot for any meal. Sizzling nitrate-free bacon pairs with savory mushrooms and beta carotene-loaded sweet potatoes for out-of-this-world flavor, while garlic and onions give this dish extra nutrient power.   Love, JJ   P.S. For less than you’d pay for a drip coffee, you can meet your protein quota deliciously. My All-In-One Shakes pack 20+ grams of high-quality protein along with vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients to nourish your mind and body. Whether you choose Paleo-Inspired or Plant-Based, you can feel confident you’re getting the protein and nutrients you need for the long haul. [Try them today.](*   *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.   If you are looking for additional information on aging powerfully through your 40s and beyond, please visit the [JJ Virgin website]( for various resources including guides, books, programs, Reignite Wellness supplements, and more. You can also join my community on [Facebook](, [Instagram](, and [Pinterest](!   †Invernizzi P, Pasini S, Selmi C, Gershwin ME, Podda M. Female predominance and X chromosome defects in autoimmune diseases. J Autoimmun. 2009 Aug;33(1):12-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jaut.2009.03.005. Epub 2009 Apr 7. PMID: 19356902. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( No longer want to receive these emails? {% unsubscribe %}. {{ organization.name }} {{ organization.full_address }} Reignite Wellness 14 Commerce Blvd. Palm Coast Florida 32164 United States You are subscribed to this email as {EMAIL}. Click here to modify your [preferences]( or [unsubscribe](.