#164 - Autoimmune Disease in Midlife: Beyond Diet Culture Myths with Dr. Alison Danby ND

Feeling lost in a sea of conflicting advice about autoimmune disease? It can be especially tricky during perimenopause and menopause when hormones throw everything off. Dr. Alison Danby, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in autoimmune health, is here to break it all down with clear, science-backed guidance that feels like a sigh of relief.

What you won’t hear is any ideas about cutting out gluten, dairy, or sugar, or following strict AIP protocols. Dr. Danby explains why those extreme diets can actually hurt your gut and why a Mediterranean-style approach supports your microbiome, heart, bones, and overall wellbeing, without the stress.

We also chat about the surprising role of stress in triggering autoimmune flares and how simple things like better sleep, gentle movement, and stress management can be more powerful than complicated food rules.

Whether you’re just starting to figure out your autoimmune journey or have been managing it for years, this episode gives you permission to relax around food and focus on what really helps your body heal.

Connect with Dr. Alison Danby 

Listen to the Podcast Autoimmune Simplified
Instagram: @dr.alisondanby
Website: www.alisondanby.com

Like what you learned? Check out these other episodes!

• What Every Woman Needs to Know About Cholesterol, Heart Health, & Menopause with Dr. Alex Verge ND
• Is it Hunger, Food Noise, or Hormones?
• Gut Health & Hormones in Midlife: What You Need to Know with Dr. Kim Bretz ND
• Intuitive Eating in Menopause: A Conversation with Evelyn Tribole  

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