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Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with ALS at 21 and lived 55 more years — one of the most remarkable survival stories in medical history.
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Pete Frates started the Ice Bucket Challenge — raising over $200 million for ALS research and changing how the disease is funded and studied.
New Orleans Saints hero Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 — and became one of America's most influential advocates for people living with the disease.
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Go to Pulse →Curated Recipes for ALS
13 recipes curated around Anti-Inflammatory eating — each cross-checked against our medication interaction database.
Herb-Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
This one's a crowd-pleaser. Omega-3s, minimal sodium, done in 25 minutes.
Turmeric Golden Milk (Warm Spice Drink)
Ancient remedy, modern validation. Warm, slightly spicy, genuinely calming.
Wild Salmon & Quinoa Power Bowl
A legitimate anti-inflammatory meal that makes you feel like you're doing something right.
Walnut, Cherry & Arugula Salad
Tart, sweet, and full of things your joints will appreciate.
Ginger-Berry Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
Two minutes, a blender, and your inflammation is about to meet its match.
Chickpea Power Salad with Tahini Dressing
This is the salad that makes people stop saying they don't like salads.
Tart Cherry Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Bowl
Tart cherries are one of the most studied anti-inflammatory foods on the planet. This bowl makes them delicious.
Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives & Tomatoes
White fish, olives, capers, tomatoes. Mediterranean diet in a baking dish — done in 20 minutes.
Broccoli & Chickpea Turmeric Curry
Warming, filling, and packed with compounds your immune system will appreciate. Vegan, done in 30 minutes.
Chicken & Wild Rice Anti-Inflammatory Soup
Comfort food with a purpose. Wild rice, ginger, turmeric, and a whole chicken. The soup your joints needed.
Blueberry, Spinach & Almond Salad
Blue + green is basically the anti-inflammatory color palette. This salad earns that description.
Rosemary-Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs are more forgiving than breasts — juicy, flavorful, and ready in 35 minutes. The anti-inflammatory herbs carry this.
White Bean & Vegetable Minestrone
Italian grandma energy with a modern anti-inflammatory upgrade. This soup feeds six and gets better the next day.
Food & medication interactions: Some ingredients interact with common medications. Cards marked with a warning badge include notes — always consult your pharmacist or doctor about dietary changes while on medication.
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