My 16 yr old son and I started it about 2 weeks ago for his stage 3 HS. It takes an enormous amount of thought/pre- planning and we are not perfect by any means- single working mom and 16 yr old- just not enough time in the day to be “perfect”. We’ve eliminated most everything per AIP instructions, incl nightshades (tough!), but sugary drinks seem to be his downfall. He is down to about 1/day. Anyway, the results were almost immediate and are incredible. Swelling is gone, lesions appear to be healing and the drainage/ smell have reduced dramatically. Joint/muscle pain, IBS symptoms, headaches, extreme tiredness and depression seem to also be lifting. Not a cure all, but I definitely don’t regret any of the work/research I did to get us on this diet. With that said, it may be helpful to begin by making small tweaks in your diet before going full on with AIP - add more leafy greens, add some salmon and introduce swt potatoes if your family isn’t already accustomed to them. Do a lot of research before starting and prepare some recipes ahead of time. Unboundwellness.com has been a lifesaver for me. Her recipes are tasty and satisfying. Agree with who posted the Hidrawear site as the info there is very helpful as well. The elimination phase of AIP is quite honestly HARD, but in our case it appears to be well worth the effort. Best advice- focus on what you can have, not what you can’t! I wish you well. 😊 reach out if you have more questions.

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