Reversing Autoimmune Disease & Rewriting Generational Health – with Dr. David Bilstrom

Can autoimmune diseases be reversed? Is chronic illness really our genetic destiny? In this eye-opening episode of Mind Over Matter, Dr. David Bilstrom, a quadruple board-certified MD and Director of the International Autoimmune Institute, breaks down the bold truth: chronic disease is not inevitable—and it’s reversible.

Dr. Bilstrom explains how traditional healing methods, science-backed epigenetics, and lifestyle changes can heal not only your body but impact six to eight generations to come. From the gut-brain-immune connection to overlooked habits that silently damage your health, this conversation redefines how we view illness, aging, and legacy.

If you’ve ever felt like your diagnosis defines you, listen in—this could be the most hopeful and practical episode you’ll hear this year.

ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. David Bilstrom is the Director of the International Autoimmune Institute and a pioneer in integrative medicine. Quadruple board-certified, he specializes in reversing autoimmune and chronic illness by addressing root causes. His approach blends cutting-edge science with ancient healing practices, reshaping how we view genetics, aging, and lifelong health.

KEY TAKEAWAYS :

• Autoimmune diseases are not life sentences. The biggest myth is that chronic illness is permanent. Dr. Bilstrom reveals how many autoimmune and chronic diseases can be reversed with root-cause interventions.

• Mainstream medicine often treats symptoms, not causes. He critiques the "pill for every ill" model and stresses the importance of holistic root-cause approaches to prevent the domino effect of chronic illness.

• Your health habits can impact generations. Thanks to epigenetics, daily decisions around stress, nutrition, and toxins influence not just you—but your children and grandchildren.

• Traditional practices like meditation, yoga, and time in nature work. Science now confirms their impact on gene expression, stress reduction, and immune function.

• Supplements like butyrate and TUDCA support deep healing. These compounds support gut health, liver function, and gene regulation—foundational to aging without disease.

• Healing isn’t about fighting the body—it’s about supporting it. Even after decades of illness, your body is ready to heal when you give it the right conditions.

• Old age doesn’t cause disease—toxicity does. Symptoms before age 90 aren’t “aging” but often stem from modifiable lifestyle and environmental factors.

CONNECT WITH DR. DAVID BILSTROM: Website: https://drdavidbilstrom.com Check out his free 7-day educational email course on reversing chronic illness.

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