Chronic Disease Is On The Rise. Here’s Why + What We Can Do (MCAS, Long Covid, Autoimmune Disease, & More)

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Jun 18, 2025

In this engaging discussion, Michelle Shapiro, an integrative dietitian and host of Quiet the Diet, delves into the alarming rise of chronic illnesses. She explains the links between our immune systems, modern diets, and environmental factors. Michelle shares practical tools for managing conditions like long COVID and autoimmune diseases, emphasizing the importance of personalized treatment. With insights on hydration, mindset transformation, and the impact of community support, she offers a holistic approach to health that resonates with those navigating chronic health challenges.

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ADVICE

Embrace Authentic Life

To live fully with chronic illness, make your life authentically yours.
Embrace excitement in daily life despite health challenges.

INSIGHT

Cause of Rising Chronic Diseases

Chronic diseases and autoimmune conditions are rising due to our lifestyle and environment not matching human body needs.
This incongruence causes a cascade of dysfunction pushing these conditions upwards.

INSIGHT

Highly Sensitive Bodies Explained

Highly sensitive bodies tend to immune activation and trigger widespread symptoms.
They react differently to treatments, often getting sicker instead of better.

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If you’ve felt like chronic illnesses are on the rise, you’re right. I’m joined by Michelle Shapiro, an integrative and functional registered dietitian, to dive into why this is happening, what we can do to prevent chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases, how we can manage symptoms if we are ill with practical steps and tools, and what treatment options we should be exploring.

We also discuss the science of exactly what’s happening in our bodies and how our immune system, nervous system, diet, and environment are all connected.

In this episode, we get into:

The Rise of Chronic Diseases & Autoimmune Diseases

Managing Chronic Conditions

Treatment Options

Practical Advice for Managing Symptoms

Handling the “It’s All In Your Head” Skepticism

Long COVID, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), POTS, Hashimoto's Disease, Crohn's Disease, Parasites, Mold, SIBO, Candida, Leaky Gut, Hypermobility, & Histamine Issues

For more from Michelle Shapiro, find her on Instagram @michelleshapirord or online at https://michelleshapirord.com/. Check out her podcast, Quiet the Diet and her Highly Sensitive Body Hub discussed in the episode.

Brain retraining programs for chronic conditions mentioned in this episode from Michelle include the Gupta Program and the Primal Trust Program.

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