Episode Highlights With Amy

Her own drastic story with conventional medicine and how this led her to functional medicine and the work she does
The common triggers and causes of the rise of chronic disease
Why she defines autoimmunity as a spectrum and commonalities among conditions
How to know where you are on the spectrum
5 factors: toxins, infections, gut issues, diet, and stress
Why ¾ of the triggers and causes of health issues are not genetic and are within our control to change
The power of the mind and how much our inner voice relates to health
Her four pillars of functional health: 1- getting rid of grains and legumes, 2- tame the toxins, 3- relieve our stress, 4- address infections
How to address and remove toxins in the body
Gut cells turn over every 24-48 hours so they can repair quickly
Why we need a wide range of foods for gut diversity and how things like vegetables, spices, herbs, and other foods can be helpful
How to know which plant foods are best for your specific genes and ancestral needs
Seasonal eating can help gut health
How to apply the 80/20 principle to optimal living

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