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
- Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried on LinkedIn
- Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried on Facebook
- Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried on Instagram
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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?
