The Main Causes Of Autoimmune Disease And How To Reverse It

Nov 22, 2021

In this episode, Dhru Purohit, a health and wellness entrepreneur and host of the popular Dhru Purohit Podcast, engages in a deep dive into autoimmune diseases. They uncover the five main root causes: toxins, allergens, microbes, diet, and stress, emphasizing the Functional Medicine approach for treatment. The discussion highlights the importance of diet and sleep in managing these conditions, and how gut health plays a crucial role. Listeners can expect practical strategies, including dietary changes and detox plans, to tackle autoimmune issues effectively.

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ANECDOTE

Reversing Autoimmunity

A 10-year-old girl with severe autoimmune disease reversed her condition by addressing diet, heavy metals, and gut health.
This highlights functional medicine's potential beyond symptom suppression.

ADVICE

Self-Help for Autoimmunity

Start by improving diet, lifestyle (exercise, stress reduction, sleep), and taking basic supplements.
If no improvement is seen within a few weeks, consider consulting with a functional medicine doctor for deeper investigation.

INSIGHT

Lifestyle Changes

Doctors often dismiss lifestyle changes as "soft" recommendations, but research supports their effectiveness.
Functional medicine integrates these factors, prioritizing root-cause analysis.

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This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and InsideTracker.

Autoimmune disease is an extremely common and growing issue in our global population, affecting millions of people worldwide. Autoimmune diseases vary in symptoms and severity, but they all have one thing in common: the body is attacking itself. Typically, when someone has one autoimmune disease, it’s likely they have more than one. Examples of autoimmune diseases are type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, colitis and Crohn’s, Hashimoto’s, and Graves’.

This episode is the first in a new series I’m calling masterclass, where I am interviewed by my good friend and podcast host Dhru Purohit about popular health topics including inflammation, autoimmune disease, brain health, sleep, and much more. Today’s episode explores the five main root causes of autoimmune disease—toxins, allergens, microbes, diet, and stress—and the Functional Medicine approach to treating them.

Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30+ million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

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In this episode, we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

Five causes of autoimmune disease (0:30 / 1:00)
Autoimmune disease: the single biggest threat (3:43 / 4:15)
Using the Functional Medicine matrix to treat patients (4:52 / 5:26)
The difference between conventional vs. Functional Medicine treatment (7:34 / 7:49)
The tie between inflammation and autoimmune disease (13:03 / 13:32)
How to start right now to heal yourself at home (16:48 / 17:18)
Recommended supplements for autoimmune conditions (24:21 / 24:56)
The importance of high-quality sleep (27:47 / 28:12)
Questions from the community on allergies, alcohol consumption, celiac disease, and more (29:05 / 29:47)
Diet, lifestyle, and supplement tips to start healing right now (35:10 / 35:33)

Additional Resources:

Sleep MasterClass | 10-Day Reset