Autoimmune Simplified

This week's episode is part 2 of last week where we looked at how an autoimmune condition develops over time and the health consequence the body faces.  This week is a spin-off of that.  We are looking at thyroid and thyroid medication when the body is in a danger-response state. And exercise intolerance  We also explore ways to improve overall body function with health strategies and certain supp...

Today we dive into the development of chronic illness, with a focus on Autoimmune. For a majority of us it wasn't something that developed overnight, it was brewing for years and years.  What was the first symptom you noticed? Was it fatigue? There is a perfectly good reason for that. We are going to look at how these changes happen over time?  I'm excited to share with you the research that Rober...

This episode was so much fun. I sat down with two of my best friends Dr. Toni Reid, ND and Dr. Tonia Winchester, ND at a conference I was speaking at. We discuss our top 5 tips, tricks and suggestions to help you improve your overall health.   Tune in to find out our top recommendations and strategies that we use in clinical practice.  I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. ------ Dr. To...

Are you stuck on a restrictive diet? Are you wanting to introduce foods back in but are nervous you'll react?  Elimination diets are a short-term way to reduce inflammation and immune response but they are only meant for 30-90 days. Our ultimate goal is to get food back in without reactions.  Today's episode is all about my tips and tricks to successful food re-introductions. We dive into The orde...

2500 years ago Greek Physician Hippocrates stated "All disease begins in the gut". Turns out he was bang on.  This winter I did a talk for 400 doctors on the new research on the gut-immune connection and it was so well received that I thought I would share it with you.  Today we dive into the research that has come out in the last 5 years on how your digestive health impacts your immune system. We...

In this episode, I answer 3 questions from YOU, the listeners about health, Autoimmune and well anything!  Questions we dive into today: What is the perfect poop?  (warning there might be a few cheese poop jokes! I'm sure your 2-year-old will love this one!) Are all the plant-based "fake meats" good for us? I've heard plant-based is healthier? Additional signs you might have inflammation, beyond b...

Episode 68: Goal Setting - Reprogramming the Brain! Research has shown that the subconscious can't tell the difference between reality and a daydream… this is how athletes and successful business leaders use their brains to achieve success.  In this episode, I walk you through one of the most powerful tools you can use to program your brain to help you achieve goals quicker. If you can't see yours...

Today is an exciting one… we are diving into the different Functional tests that can be used to help figure out the WHY you might have autoimmune. These tests look at many of the triggers that could give us a hint at what your immune system is working so hard to clean up! They might be useful for looking at the ROOT CAUSE! A few of the tests we are going to look at are: Stool testing  Pathogen tes...

In today's episode, we are talking all about Lab testing.  We're diving into the basic lab testing that we all have run every year by our MD from an autoimmune perspective. I call these the fundamentals. The fancy functional tests are useful but these fundamental tests can give us a lot of information too. They can tell us a lot about what the body is telling us and where we might need to dive dee...

What is one of the most important things that we need to be doing to improve your autoimmune…SLEEP!  There is a strong correlation between disease progression, inflammation, and sleep and we dive into it today in this solo episode. In this episode we dive into:  How autoimmune is linked to sleep patterns,    Difficulting falling asleep  Difficulting staying asleep  Other things that impact sleep s...

Are you starting your day with a win? Are you setting yourself up for an amazing day? This episode is about creating a plan and taking action. The topic came to me after 4 conversations in a week about routine. In particular morning routine and why it's so important to have you start your day with 3 wins before 8 am. It set you up for an amazing rest of the day.  We walk through my morning routine...

Ask Me Anything - Thyroid Episode 63 In this episode, we dive into 3 questions that you, my listeners have asked me. And to be honest these are some of the top questions I get asked from my clients also.  .The 3 questions covered in this episode are: Can I eat cruciferous/brassica vegetables with a thyroid condition? Can I take desiccated thyroid if I have Hashimoto? Will I ever be able to get off...

Hashimoto Supplements Research - Episode #62. This is the episode you've all been waiting for…In this episode, we dive into the research around what vitamins, minerals, and other supplements you might want to consider if you're dealing with Hashimoto. NOW keep in mind they may not all fit your health or your bigger picture. There isn't a one protocol fits all when we are talking about Autoimmune a...

We are talking nutrition for Hashimoto with Dr. Danby, ND in this episode. Nutrition is one of the hardest topics to conduct studies on since there are so many variables involved. Unfortunately, this leaves gaps in the research available for us to guide our healing path. In this episode, we review a few of the newer studies done on Hashimoto and how dietary changes will impact it. Spoiler alter… t...

Hashimoto Part 2 - Episode #60. Understanding Antibodies and Hashimoto. In this episode Dr. Danby, ND dives into Hashimoto Antibodies. Hashimoto antibodies TPO and TG are a relatively new thing in the medical world and are taking it by storm. This is the first time in medical history that they have been run and tracked at this volume. When we look at medical research there isn't a lot to direct us...

Hashimoto Part 1 - Episode #59. In this episode Dr. Danby, ND dives into understanding Hashimoto, Autoimmune Thyroiditis. Hashimoto's is an autoimmune condition that impacts women (10:1) typically over 30 years old, and it's the most commonly diagnosed autoimmune condition. It is also the most common cause of hypothyroid.  In this episode we cover: What is Hashimoto Symptoms of Hashimoto Diagnosis...

Today's episode is all about thyroid with Dr. Danby, ND. Thyroid conditions are one of the top conditions I see in clinical practice and also the most blamed organ when we're not feeling well. For many many of us, it's actually not the thyroid that's the problem but conversion of T4 to T3, which really has nothing to do with the thyroid. This episode is setting the stage and providing the groundwo...

Episode #57 is our last episode on toxins. We are joined by a colleague of mine, Dr. Marillea Yu, BSc., ND. Her clinical focus centers on Environmental Medicine and the effects of environmental toxins on health and wellness, as well as their contribution to chronic and complex modern-day diseases. . In today's episode, we go deeper…  The first and most important intervention  Do what you can becau...

Episode #56  is Part 2 of Autoimmune Detox  . This month we are diving into our own ability to detox, how toxins impact our health, genes, and immune systems and how we can support our bodies.  The number one question I'm asked is SHOULD I DO A DETOX? And my answer might surprise you… Make sure you tune into part one, episode 54, where we introduce how our bodies detox, where toxins come from (gue...

This episode was amazing!! I sat down and talked with Dr. Bonnie Nedrow, ND, the president of the  National Association of Environmental Medicine and best-selling author.  Dr. Bonnie has a wealth of knowledge that she shares and her passion is contagious. She touched so many of the key points of how toxins impact our immune system, hormones, thyroid, plus so much more along with strategies to over...

Should I do a detox?  That is one of the top questions I'm asked in clinical practice.  In today's episode, on autoimmune simplified, Dr. Danby, ND talks all about detoxing! How we do it, what does that means for our body especially when you have autoimmune, and how you can optimize and support your natural detox process.

What is the connection between Hormones - Stress & Mindset? In today's episode, our guest Tara Guzzo, ND, L, Ac, & Mindset Coach takes us through the connection behind - hormones, stress, and mindset. We dive into the top reason we have a hormone imbalance and adrenal fatigue, which impact a significant population of us trying to fix our autoimmune. This conversation is true root cause medicine, a...

In today's episode Dr. Danby, ND  dives into the connection between the adrenals (stress), the central nervous system, and how it impacts autoimmune. This is a BIG ONE! We are talking ROOT cause medicine today. We are talking about the most commonly overlooked step in healing I see every day.  Why are so many people doing the right things but not getting better?  You've been stuck on the diet for...

Today's episode is we talk about how the modern woman's brain is impacting health, leading to more burnout, autoimmune conditions, and an overall feeling of overwhelmed, and exhausted. We are exploring high-functioning anxiety today. Many women experience high functioning anxiety without realizing it since they don't necessarily meet the conventional definition of anxiety. Either way, anxiety is p...

We are starting the year off with a deep dive into genetics and how they impact our health. We all know that Autoimmune does have a genetic component but to what extent and what influences it. This episode is a perfect way to take an overall inventory of all the things that can influence your health and your genetics. This inventory is the list of some of the questions I ask in my private visits w...