In this kickoff episode of their new autoimmune series, Angie and Jessica open up about their personal journeys with chronic inflammation and autoimmunity. They explore the challenges of navigating a broken healthcare system while advocating for their own well-being, and the pivotal role that self-education and persistence play in getting answers. The conversation bridges Western medicine with holistic healing, covering key topics like functional lab testing, the elimination of gluten, the role of environmental toxins, and practical detoxification strategies. This episode invites listeners to take radical ownership of their health and highlights the power of combining intuition with informed choices on the path to healing.Chapters

00:00 Integrating Western and Holistic Care

03:08 Becoming Your Own Health Advocate

06:15 The Journey of Autoimmunity

09:04 Understanding Autoimmunity and Testing

12:04 The Role of Diet in Autoimmunity

15:14 Gluten and Its Impact on Health

18:05 Making Healthier Food Choices

21:27 Environmental Toxins and Home Health

24:15 Detoxification and Lymphatic Health

27:02 Sustainable Lifestyle Changes

30:09 The Importance of Self-Advocacy

33:25 Navigating Health Sovereignty

36:27 The Long-Term Journey of Healing

39:11 Empowerment Through Knowledge

42:12 Conclusion and Resources

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