Autoimmune disease is on the rise, and the statistics are staggering—four out of five people with autoimmune diseases are women. Yet, despite the growing prevalence, research funding lags behind, women’s symptoms are often dismissed, and many suffer for years before receiving a diagnosis. In this eye-opening episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Sara Szal—Harvard and MIT graduate, New York Times bestselling author, and leading voice in precision medicine. Together, we dive into the complexities of autoimmune disease, what is the cause of autoimmune disorder, the hidden gender bias in healthcare, and why so many women are struggling with undiagnosed health conditions.

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🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 

- Dr. Sara’s Website: https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/

- Dr. Sara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd/?hl=en

- Dr. Sara’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGottfried/featured

- Dr. Sara’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treated-with-dr-sara/id1799034638

- Dr. Sara Szal’s book, The Autoimmune Cure: https://amzn.to/3Dlh54l

- Ace Score Questionnaire – A tool for assessing childhood trauma and its health impacts https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/discover-your-ace-score/

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