Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried, a physician and bestselling author, dives into the world of autoimmunity and hormones. She discusses the alarming rise of autoimmune conditions and the critical need for innovative solutions. There’s a fascinating look at how nervous system regulation, gut health, and trauma connect to autoimmune disorders. Dr. Sara shares personal healing experiences and practical strategies like breathwork and psychedelics to promote healing. Discover how community support and personalized approaches can transform health for those struggling with autoimmunity.
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Hormones to Autoimmunity
Dr. Gottfried's personal journey with hormonal imbalance in her 30s led her to study hormones.
Years later, a positive ANA test revealed an autoimmune issue, prompting her to explore root causes and solutions.
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Rising Autoimmunity
Autoimmunity is rising, with 30% of healthy individuals showing positive ANA in recent studies.
This rise necessitates a new approach to understanding root causes and triggers, going beyond standard treatments.
insights INSIGHT
Trauma's Impact on Health
Initial reactions to health crises are often rooted in past traumas.
Healing requires addressing nervous system dysregulation through embodiment practices and potentially psychedelics.
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In this book, Gabor Maté and his son Daniel Maté challenge the prevailing understanding of 'normal' health, arguing that Western medicine often neglects the impact of trauma, stress, and modern-day living on our bodies and minds. They connect the dots between individual health issues and the broader societal problems, offering a compassionate guide for health and healing. The book is based on over four decades of clinical experience and is supported by extensive scientific research, patient stories, and personal disclosures.
The Autoimmune Cure
Healing the Trauma and Other Triggers That Have Turned Your Body Against You
Over the next few weeks on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re revisiting some of our most impactful episodes. This week’s featured conversation highlights the incredible insights of Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried.
In this episode, Dr. Sara takes us on a deep dive into the world of autoimmunity, hormones, and nervous system regulation. She shares the journey behind her latest book, The Autoimmune Cure, and explains why the skyrocketing rates of autoimmunity demand a new approach. From uncovering the root causes to leveraging innovative solutions, Dr. Sara brings her decades of expertise and personal healing journey to the table in this empowering discussion.
Key Takeaways:
Why hormones and autoimmunity are deeply connected.
The surprising triggers that can ignite autoimmunity.
How nervous system regulation plays a vital role in healing.
Practical tools like breathwork, psychedelics, and yoga for daily nervous system balance.
How the microbiome and gut health influence the immune system.
Dr. Sara’s transformative approach to addressing autoimmunity.
ABOUT GUEST: Sara Szal Gottfried MD is a physician, researcher, author, and educator. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT, but is more likely to prescribe a CGM and personalized nutrition plan than the latest pharmaceutical. Dr. Szal Gottfried is a global keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about hormones, nutrition, and health. Her latest book is called THE AUTOIMMUNE CURE was released March 2024.
Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolving
Whole food is soul food and fed is best
Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
You don’t have to figure it out alone
Do your best and leave the rest
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