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Dr. Taylor Krick discusses a Functional Medicine Approach to Autoimmunity with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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Managing Autoimmune Diseases with Dr. Taylor Krick: Personalized Functional Medicine Approaches In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz speaks with Dr. Taylor Krick, a chiropractor and host of the Autoimmune Doc Podcast. Dr. Krick specializes in autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases, offering a functional medicine approach enriched by his personal experience with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. They discuss his discovery of the condition through lab work, its impact on his career, and the comprehensive steps he takes to manage autoimmune diseases in his patients. Dr. Krick explores gut health, explains the five R's of gut therapy, and underscores the role of personalized care plans. They also delve into specific cases, lab testing, and the importance of patient education in achieving long-term health outcomes. The discussion highlights key functional medicine strategies and the latest trends in managing complex health conditions. 00:00 Introduction to Rational Wellness Podcast 00:30 Meet Dr. Taylor Krick: Autoimmune Specialist 01:37 Dr. Krick's Personal Journey with Hashimoto's 03:27 Understanding Thyroid Antibodies and Autoimmunity 07:36 The Importance of Gut Health in Autoimmune Diseases 10:48 Case Study: Managing Autoimmune Patients 15:52 Gut Protocols and Testing 19:49 The Role of LPS and Inflammation 26:48 Reinoculate and Repair: Probiotics and Gut Lining 27:38 Phases of Gut Healing: Simultaneous or Separate? 28:24 The Importance of Retesting and SIBO Breath Testing 30:38 Debating the Value of Various Tests 35:47 Case Studies: Patient Progress and Thyroid Health 47:11 Mold, Mast Cells, and Functional Medicine Trends 49:11 Conclusion and Contact Information

Dr. Taylor Krick is a Doctor of Chiropractic and educator, focused on autoimmune and chronic inflammatory disease, and the host of The Autoimmune Doc Podcast. His office and website is Washington Wellness Center.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

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