For more than 24 million Americans, the immune system—the very defense designed to protect—makes a devastating error: it begins attacking healthy cells and tissues. In this episode of The Health Pulse, we explore the mystery of autoimmune disease, from systemic conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis to more targeted disorders such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, type 1 diabetes, and celiac disease.

We explain how autoimmunity develops gradually, often starting with subtle symptoms—fatigue, joint pain, or brain fog—that are too easily dismissed as stress or aging. You’ll learn how genetics, environment, and lifestyle intersect to fuel these conditions, and why gut health plays such a central role, with nearly 70% of the immune system residing in the intestines.

Most importantly, we highlight diagnostic tests and early warning signs you shouldn’t ignore, as well as evidence-based strategies that support immune regulation: anti-inflammatory nutrition, microbiome support, stress reduction, and lifestyle changes that work hand-in-hand with medical care.

This episode offers clarity and hope for anyone navigating autoimmunity—or seeking to understand how immune health connects to overall well-being.

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