Autoimmune Diseases Are On the Rise: The Hidden Contributing Factor that No One Is Talking About with Dr. Sara Gottfried

Published: July 17, 2024, 10 a.m.

This episode is brought to you by Fatty15, Our Place, and Lumebox.\xa0\nAutoimmune conditions are on the rise, driven by various environmental factors. One often overlooked contributor? Trauma. Today\u2019s guest sheds light on how trauma influences the body to attack itself, triggering autoimmune diseases.\nToday, on the Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru interviews Dr. Sarah Gottfried about the surge in autoimmune conditions and their link to trauma. Dr. Gottfried discusses three factors that can lead to autoimmune conditions, symptoms indicating a condition, and the progression timeline of these symptoms. She also examines research findings on metabolic dysfunction and autoimmunity, along with traits observed in individuals who do not develop autoimmune conditions. \nDr. Sara Gottfried is a board-certified physician who graduated from Harvard and MIT. She practices evidence-based integrative, precision, and Functional Medicine. Dr. Gottfried is a global keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about trauma, hormones, and health.\nIn this episode, Dhru and Dr. Gottfried dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):\n\nThe rise in autoimmune conditions (00:00:11 / 00:00:11)\xa0\n\nSymptoms and the timeline of autoimmune conditions (2:34 / 2:34)\n\nThree requirements that lead to autoimmunity (10:54 / 7:03)\n\nGenetic predisposition versus environmental factors contributing to autoimmunity\xa0(20:13 / 14:25)\n\nThe link between ACE scores and autoimmune conditions (24:48 / 19:00)\xa0\n\nWhat causes the body to attack itself (29:48 / 24:00)\n\nHigher rates of autoimmunity and metabolically dysfunction in developed countries (35:48 / 30:00)\n\nTraits of individuals who don\u2019t develop autoimmune disease (46:48 / 41:00)\n\nThe role of assessing trauma in healing and the tools for objective assessment (1:05:48 / 1:00:00)\n\nElimination diet, how to do it right, and potential supplements (1:22:08 / 1:16:20)\n\nGenetic testing and supportive relationships (1:32:18 / 1:26:30)\n\n\nAlso mentioned in this episode:\n\nDr. Gottfried\u2019s book, The Autoimmune Cure: Healing the Trauma and Other Triggers That Have Turned Your Body Against You\n\n\nDr. Gottfried\u2019s Discover Your ACE Score Test\xa0\n\n\n\nFor more on Dr. Sara Gottfried, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and her website.\nThis episode is brought to you by Fatty15, Our Place, Lumebox.\xa0\nFatty15 is offering an additional 15% off its 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Go to fatty15.com/dhru and use code DHRU to replenish your C15 levels for long-term health.\nReduce your toxic load by starting with your cookware! Go to fromourplace.com and enter the promo code DHRU at checkout to get 10% off any order.\xa0\xa0\nLumebox is offering my community $260 off their FDA-approved portable Red Light device!\xa0That's over 40% off! Go to thelumebox.com/dhru and get your Red Light device.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices