This episode is brought to you by Fatty15, Our Place, and Lumebox.  Autoimmune conditions are on the rise, driven by various environmental factors. One often overlooked contributor? Trauma. Today’s guest sheds light on how trauma influences the body to attack itself, triggering autoimmune diseases. Today, on the Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru interviews Dr. Sarah Gottfried about the surge in autoimmune conditions and their link to trauma. Dr. Gottfried discusses three factors that can lead to autoimmune conditions, symptoms indicating a condition, and the progression timeline of these symptoms. She also examines research findings on metabolic dysfunction and autoimmunity, along with traits observed in individuals who do not develop autoimmune conditions. Dr. Sara Gottfried is a board-certified physician who graduated from Harvard and MIT. She practices evidence-based integrative, precision, and Functional Medicine. Dr. Gottfried is a global keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about trauma, hormones, and health. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Gottfried dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The rise in autoimmune conditions (00:00:11 / 00:00:11)  Symptoms and the timeline of autoimmune conditions (2:34 / 2:34) Three requirements that lead to autoimmunity (10:54 / 7:03) Genetic predisposition versus environmental factors contributing to autoimmunity (20:13 / 14:25) The link between ACE scores and autoimmune conditions (24:48 / 19:00)  What causes the body to attack itself (29:48 / 24:00) Higher rates of autoimmunity and metabolically dysfunction in developed countries (35:48 / 30:00) Traits of individuals who don’t develop autoimmune disease (46:48 / 41:00) The role of assessing trauma in healing and the tools for objective assessment (1:05:48 / 1:00:00) Elimination diet, how to do it right, and potential supplements (1:22:08 / 1:16:20) Genetic testing and supportive relationships (1:32:18 / 1:26:30) Also mentioned in this episode: Dr. Gottfried’s book, The Autoimmune Cure: Healing the Trauma and Other Triggers That Have Turned Your Body Against You Dr. Gottfried’s Discover Your ACE Score Test  For more on Dr. Sara Gottfried, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and her website. This episode is brought to you by Fatty15, Our Place, Lumebox.  Fatty15 is offering an additional 15% off its 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Go to fatty15.com/dhru and use code DHRU to replenish your C15 levels for long-term health. Reduce your toxic load by starting with your cookware! Go to fromourplace.com and enter the promo code DHRU at checkout to get 10% off any order.   Lumebox is offering my community $260 off their FDA-approved portable Red Light device! That's over 40% off! Go to thelumebox.com/dhru and get your Red Light device. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices