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.