Elroy Vojdani, a functional medicine pioneer and author, joins Leonard Calabrese, an immunology expert, to reveal how our gut health directly impacts immune resilience. They discuss the alarming rise of autoimmune disorders and the importance of a clean diet in combating chronic inflammation. The conversation covers the role of mitochondria in energy production and aging, and how nutrition, lifestyle choices, and positive stressors can rejuvenate the immune system. Additionally, they explore innovative mindfulness techniques for stress reduction.

Discussing COVID-19, long COVID, and the role of rheumatologists in 2023. Understanding vaccine responses in immunocompromised patients and the Lancet Rheumatology MELODY study. Exploring long COVID symptoms and post-COVID conditions. Delving into autoimmune responses, therapeutic strategies, and the need for individualized treatment approaches.