Dr. Akil Palanisamy (IG: @drakil) is a Harvard-trained physician who practices integrative medicine, blending his conventional medical expertise with holistic approaches including functional medicine and Ayurveda.

He’s the author of The TIGER Protocol: An Integrative, 5-Step Program to Treat and Heal Your Autoimmunity.

As he has done for two-plus decades, Dr. Akil sees patients and conducts clinical research studies in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Today we’re going deep on the subject of autoimmunity - you’ll learn about the biggest drivers of the disease and how to keep them in check to prevent and reverse your condition.

In this episode, we discuss:

The 5 drivers of autoimmune disease
What are conventional doctors doing to treat autoimmune diseases?
Modulating the immune system vs. boosting the immune system
The critical role of autoimmune antibody testing
The 5 categories of toxins to avoid
The top toxins found in food
Dr. Akil’s Phase 1 and Phase 2 diet protocols
Key differences between the Phase 1 diet and the AIP diet
Cabbage juice is the richest source of glutamine
Broccoli sprouts are loaded with sulforaphane
The benefits of consuming fermented foods
Probiotics are an immune modulator + recommendations
Categories of prebiotic foods
Resistant starch: breaking down type 1, 2, and 3
The top superfoods to include in your diet
Plant toxins and autoimmunity
The problem with a long-term carnivore diet
How to reintroduce foods after an elimination diet
Why gluten is inflammatory
The most important postbiotics
Water is a hidden source of toxins
Dr. Akil’s thoughts on eliminating alcohol
Green tea is a prebiotic for your oral microbiome
Simple oral health tips
Intermittent fasting benefits autoimmune conditions
A sauna protocol for autoimmunity
Addressing infections + testing options
Diet has the biggest impact on pH in the GI tract
Salt recommendations for autoimmunity
The role of mycobacteria
Autoimmune diseases associated with Epstein Barr virus
Lyme disease is underdiagnosed
Dysbiosis is the key hallmark of autoimmunity
What are lipopolysaccharides (LPS)?
Supplements that are important for autoimmune disease
Adaptogens help the body handle stress
Sleep heals the body
Stress is associated with autoimmune disease and flare-ups
The three components of exercise for autoimmunity
When “healthy stress” becomes negative stress
Hacks to activate the vagus nerve
How trauma impacts autoimmunity
The first steps to addressing autoimmunity
Your body has the potential to heal
Dr. Akil’s health journey & healing with Ayurveda
The leaky gut connection to autoimmune conditions

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