With the prevalence of autoimmune diseases, it is likely that you or someone you know has one. In fact, in the United States, more than 50 million people suffer from an autoimmune disease and it happens to be the number one killer of women under 65. To further put it into perspective, cancer affects 9 million people and heart disease 22 million, making autoimmune diseases truly the epidemic of our time.

Since the 1950s, autoimmune diseases have been on a steady increase, prompting many to question why this has become such an issue in recent times. While many physicians claim to not know a cause or a cure, there are certain triggers that can initiate and worsen these diseases.

Enzymes are proteins that help speed up chemical reactions in our bodies. Enzymes are essential for digestion, liver function and much more. Enzymes have been used naturally for those suffering with cancer, chronic arthritis pain, IBS, digestive bloating, and systemic inflammation.

Dr. Osbornes Favorite Enzyme & Digestive Support Formulas:
Gluten Shield - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/digestive-health/gluten-shield-subscription/
Ultra Digest - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/digestive-health/ultra-digest/
Matrizyme (Proteolytic Formula) - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/health-focus/joint-muscle/matrizyme/
Dairy Shield - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/general-health/dairy-shield/
Lipogest (Fat digestive support) - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/general-health/lipogest/
Ultra Acid - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/digestive-health/ultra-acid/ For additional resources on digestive enzymes visit - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-and-digestive-enzymes/

Milton F. Bastidas, DC was born in Colombia and is a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College with additional certification from Functional Medicine University. He is also an expert in the use of laboratory analysis and enzyme nutrition as part of a functional and natural approach to well-being. As a lead researcher in Transformation Enzyme Corporation’s research and development team, Dr. Bastidas has co-directed two clinical studies showing the benefits of enzyme supplementation on systemic inflammation and gastrointestinal dysfunction. Dr. Bastidas lives in Houston, TX, with his family. He is currently involved in developing specific treatment protocols depending on the biochemical individuality of the patient. Enzymes are proteins that help speed up chemical reactions in our bodies. Enzymes are essential for digestion, liver function and much more.

In today’s world, muscle and joint pain are widespread problems. They tend to be chronic, debilitating, and can significantly reduce your quality of life. Your pain may be dull and achy or sharp and throbbing. It may be felt locally in one area or throughout your body. Muscle pain may also include spasms, while joint pain can include stiffness and tenderness. Sometimes people are told muscle and joint pain are just a normal part of the aging process or that it’s in their head. Other common causes cited by mainstream medicine are typically injury, overuse, or lack of use. These are definitely potential triggers. But what most doctors fail to acknowledge is the role your diet and lifestyle play in the development and progression of muscle and joint pain and related disorders.

Supplements mentioned in this episode:

White Willow Complex - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/immune-support/white-willow-complex/

B Complete - http://glutenfreesociety.org/BComplete

How long does gluten stay in your system? - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/how-long-does-it-take-for-gluten-to-leave-your-system/

Our immune systems are thoroughly confused, and the thought of changing our behavior creates an illogical fear that subliminally gives us an excuse not to change. If you're one of those struggling, you're going to want to make sure to pay attention to the final part of our series!

Supplements mentioned in this video:
Detox C: http://glutenfreesociety.org/DetoxCPowder
Ultra Collagen: http://glutenfreesociety.org/UltraCollagen
Multi Nutrients: http://glutenfreesociety.org/MultiNutrients
Ultra Biotic Defense: http://glutenfreesociety.org/UltraBioticDefense
Ultra Metal Detox: https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/shop/supplements/general-health/ultra-metal-detox/
Yeast Shield: http://glutenfreesociety.org/YeastShield
Ultra Caprylic Acid: http://glutenfreesociety.org/UltraCaprylicAcid
Ultra Electrolytes: http://glutenfreesociety.org/UltraElectrolytes
Mycobinder + : https://glutenfreesociety.org/MycoBinder
Gluten Mimickers: https://youtu.be/I4Fw0vxKGDc
Vitamin C Flush: https://youtu.be/8TyALKSp99w

So many are frustrated and struggling with their health. Partly because the system is totally broken. So much of it is corrupt. We've seen a lot of that over the past few years. If you're one of those struggling, you're going to want to make sure to listen to Part 2 of our series!

Also, in this episode's installment of "Food That Doesn't Suck", Dr. Osborne shares his homemade beef stew recipe! And in "Get To Know Dr. O", Dr. Osborne answers the question "if you could time travel, what period would you go to?".

The pill for an ill approach has failed miserably when it comes to modern diseases. Mainstream doctors focus only on symptoms and use synthetic drugs to mask these symptoms. No meaningful treatment is performed in such a way. Ignoring diet and nutrition has lead to a health care crisis in this country. Unfortunately, nutrition is typically not even taught in medical schools. This leaves doctors completely blind to the role of diet in disease. When gluten sensitivity, intolerance, or allergy is mentioned, most doctors look at you like you are crazy. The common physician rhetoric is…
"Diet has nothing to do with your ___________."

Just fill in the blank. Skin disease, heart disease, bone disease, celiac disease, autoimmune disease, etc. If you are frustrated with the typical doctors visit, join us LIVE on Tuesday at 6pm Central for the first part of very informative series!

Tests mentioned in this episode:
Food Sensitivity Test - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/testing-for-food-sensitivities-2/
Gluten DNA Test - https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/genetic-testing-for-gluten-sensitivity/

If you struggle with autoimmunity and believe that the conventional medical model of treating symptoms with immune suppressing medications is not a good fit for you, listen to what Dr. Peter Osborne has to say on the topic of autoimmunity, functional nutrition, and the power your body holds to heal itself.