Autoimmune Diseases: Trauma, Gut Health, and Psychedelic Therapies

The Root Cause Medicine Podcast

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.

Labs Mentioned

• Autoimmune panel
• Genetic testing
• Blood testing
• Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) test
• Rheumatoid Factor (RF) test
• Cortisol test
• Intestinal permeability test
• Lymphocyte MAP
• DHEA levels testing

Guest Details:

• Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried’s Website
• Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried on LinkedIn
• Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried on Facebook
• Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried on Instagram
• Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried on X
• Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried on TikTok
• Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried’s Books
• The Autoimmune Cure Book
• Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Website
• Discover Your ACE Score

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website
• Rupa Health on LinkedIn
• Rupa Health on Instagram
• Rupa Health on Tik Tok
• Rupa Health on YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide
• Rupa Health Magazine
• Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website
• Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedIn
• Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram
• Dr. Carrie Jones on TikTok

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?