
← Sam Miller Science3 aug · 18 min
S 927: Autoimmune Disease Foundations: The Immune System, Gut Health, Genetics, and Lifestyle
<p>Your immune system is built to hunt invaders, but every so often it turns its weaponry on your own tissues. Over the last 50 years, autoimmune disease has gone from an uncommon condition to something almost everyone knows at least one person living with, and the two variables that move symptoms more than anything are almost never discussed in a 10-minute doctor's appointment. Inside today's episode, I take the umbrella view on autoimmunity, covering how the whole category works and what the underlying mistake looks like whether it lands on the thyroid in Hashimoto's, the joints in rheumatoid arthritis, the nerve coating in MS, or half a dozen organs at once in Lupus.</p><p><br /></p><p>Topics discussed: </p><p>- The Rising Autoimmune Curve</p><p>- The Immune Balance Tipping Point</p><p>- Why 80% of Patients Are Women</p><p>- The Hormone Picture in Autoimmune Disease</p><p>- Oral Contraceptives and Autoimmune Risk</p><p>- Gut Microbiome and Immune History</p><p>- Trauma, PTSD, and Chronically Low Cortisol</p><p>- The Nutrition Ladder for Autoimmune</p><p>- AIP, Wahls, and Keto for Severe Cases</p><p><br /></p><p>---------- </p><p><a href="http://www.metabolismschool.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization </a></p><p><a href="http://www.metabolismschool.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.metabolismschool.com</a></p><p>---------- <br />[Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series<br /><a href="http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101</a><br />----------<br />Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: <br /><a href="https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1</a><br />----------<br /><a href="https://metabolismmadesimple.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple</a><br />----------<br /> Stay Connected: <br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sammillerscience/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram: @sammillerscience</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKi5AgCKH37irVYvlIYC-vA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube: SamMillerScience</a> <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritioncoachingcollaborative" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook: The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative Community</a><br /><a href="https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdPVQtMH/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok: @sammillerscience</a><br />----------<br /><em>“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health c