Explaining Autoimmunity and How to Reduce Risk
Functional Medicine Bitesized
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The Connection Between Genes, Childhood Trauma, and Autoimmunity
This chapter explores how genes and childhood trauma can influence the development of autoimmunity, including chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. It emphasizes the impact of feeling safe on immune system function and discusses the constant state of activation experienced by individuals with autoimmunity. The chapter also touches on the role of cortisol and the importance of functional testing in tracking changes in the body.
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