Autoimmune Diseases: Trauma, Gut Health, and Psychedelic Therapies
March 19, 2024
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into autoimmune diseases with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried based on her new book, The Autoimmune Cure. You’ll hear us discuss:
1. The root causes of autoimmune disease
2. How trauma acts as a trigger for autoimmune diseases
3. Leaky gut and autoimmune diseases
4. Psychedelic medicine for treating autoimmune diseases
5. The gut-immune system connection in autoimmune diseases
6. Her newest book, The Autoimmune Cure
Dr. Sara is a Harvard-trained medical doctor with over 25 years of experience, a distinguished scientist, and a dedicated researcher. Known for her role in bridging connections in the medical field, she is both a scholar and a seeker of knowledge. Dr. Sara has authored four New York Times bestselling books, including "The Autoimmune Cure." Her mission is to transform healthcare into a more personalized approach, highlighting telehealth services for executives, elite athletes, and VIPs. Additionally, she serves as the Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals.
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In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into autoimmune diseases with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried based on her new book, The Autoimmune Cure. You’ll hear us discuss:
- The root causes of autoimmune disease
- How trauma acts as a trigger for autoimmune diseases
- Leaky gut and autoimmune diseases
- Psychedelic medicine for treating autoimmune diseases
- The gut-immune system connection in autoimmune diseases
- Her newest book, The Autoimmune Cure
Dr. Sara is a Harvard-trained medical doctor with over 25 years of experience, a distinguished scientist, and a dedicated researcher. Known for her role in bridging connections in the medical field, she is both a scholar and a seeker of knowledge. Dr. Sara has authored four New York Times bestselling books, including "The Autoimmune Cure." Her mission is to transform healthcare into a more personalized approach, highlighting telehealth services for executives, elite athletes, and VIPs. Additionally, she serves as the Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals.
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- Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried’s Website
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- Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried on TikTok
- Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried’s Books
- The Autoimmune Cure Book
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Website
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Timestamps
03:52 - The rising tide of autoimmunity
05:48 - The most common autoimmune diseases
07:48 - Trauma as a trigger for autoimmune diseases
18:03 - The critical link between gut health and immune system
22:08 - Autoimmune recovery and the power of lifestyle change
27:58 - How autoimmune disease and therapy overlap
31:42 - Unconventional therapies: from psychedelics to somatic mindfulness
41:36 - Psychedelics, autoimmunity, and personal wellness
43:28 - Where can you find Dr. Sara?