In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Elroy Vojdani, an expert in autoimmune diseases and author of the book “When Food Bites Back,” to dive deep into the rising prevalence of autoimmune conditions and how lifestyle factors like diet, sleep, and stress management may play a role in supporting overall immune health. You'll hear them discuss:
- The alarming increase in autoimmune diseases over the past two decades
- Common autoimmune diseases
- Environmental triggers of autoimmunity
- Lab tests for autoimmune disease
- The importance of diet, sleep, movement, and stress management in addressing autoimmune conditions
With a rich background in both scientific research and traditional medicine, Dr. Elroy has dedicated his career to understanding the complexities of autoimmunity, particularly the environmental and genetic factors that contribute to its rise. Dr. Elroy uses his medical training and knowledge, along with state-of-the-art lab testing and scientifically proven methods, to accurately diagnose and develop personalized wellness strategies based on lab testing and functional medicine principles to support overall health and well-being.
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Timestamps
03:42 - What Is Autoimmune Disease?
07:37 - Understanding the Stages of Autoimmune Disease
10:30 - Environmental Triggers and Reverse Engineering Autoimmunity
14:16 - Common Food Triggers
19:46 - Pathogens and Autoimmunity
24:48 - Chemicals and Leaky Gut
29:56 - Foundational Health for Autoimmune Management
34:29 - Lab Tests for Autoimmune Disease
39:29 - Hormones and Autoimmunity in Men and Women
41:00 - Emotional Stress and Autoimmunity
43:14 - Where Can You Find Dr. Elroy Vojdani?