If you’ve felt like chronic illnesses are on the rise, you’re right. I’m joined by Michelle Shapiro, an integrative and functional registered dietitian, to dive into why this is happening, what we can do to prevent chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases, how we can manage symptoms if we are ill with practical steps and tools, and what treatment options we should be exploring.
We also discuss the science of exactly what’s happening in our bodies and how our immune system, nervous system, diet, and environment are all connected.
In this episode, we get into:
The Rise of Chronic Diseases & Autoimmune Diseases
Managing Chronic Conditions
Treatment Options
Practical Advice for Managing Symptoms
Handling the “It’s All In Your Head” Skepticism
Long COVID, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), POTS, Hashimoto's Disease, Crohn's Disease, Parasites, Mold, SIBO, Candida, Leaky Gut, Hypermobility, & Histamine Issues
For more from Michelle Shapiro, find her on Instagram @michelleshapirord or online at https://michelleshapirord.com/. Check out her podcast, Quiet the Diet and her Highly Sensitive Body Hub discussed in the episode.
Brain retraining programs for chronic conditions mentioned in this episode from Michelle include the Gupta Program and the Primal Trust Program.
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