S5E12 Autoimmune Disease: Trauma, Triggers and the Path to Healing | Dr. Sara Gottfried
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Are you curious why autoimmune conditions are so prevalent these days? Do you have a history of trauma that you believe is connected to your autoimmunity? Sara Gottfried MD is a scientist, researcher and seeker who takes a whole-person approach to medicine. Sara goes way beyond supplements and nutrition to address the root causes of autoimmunity, helping us heal the trauma and other triggers that may have turned our bodies against us.    HERE’S THE JUICE: Why autoimmunity is on the rise in today’s world  The specific lab markers to run if you suspect you may have an autoimmune condition  How loneliness and loss of community impacts our immune systems The 3 root causes that she sees in ALL autoimmune conditions  The massive role that trauma plays in autoimmunity and how to start addressing it How to properly and safely use elimination diets What the conventional treatment to autoimmune disease looks like vs the functional approach  The importance of finding practitioners who have regulated nervous systems and are deeply present with you Why psychedelic assisted therapy can help us get into a healing state of consciousness 3 things people can do starting TODAY to improve immunity and nervous system health How to practice embodiment and feeling safe on your own   Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia’s line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com.    Connect with Sara: Website Instagram Her New Book: “The Autoimmune Cure” Connect with Olivia: Follow Organic Olivia Olivia’s personal IG Organic Olivia on TikTok Read Olivia’s blog posts  
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