Autoimmune diseases affect more than 24 million people in America alone. Exhausting to experience and difficult to diagnose, autoimmunity is an issue that’s gaining more research in modern medicine. Doctors, immunologists, and patients all want answers.

Dr. Nicole Bundy, a licensed, board-certified internist and rheumatologist, and Dr. Millie Lytle, a licensed naturopathic doctor, epidemiologist and nutrition specialist, both of whom work for Mymee, provide incredible insight into the dynamics of autoimmune disease to help you find the answers you need.

What's Covered:

• Understand the prevalence and symptoms of autoimmune diseases affecting women.
• Explore how family history can impact women's health outlook when dealing with autoimmune conditions.
• Provide practical guidance for women facing challenges when their doctors can't offer solutions for autoimmune issues.
• Help women find the right specialists to address their autoimmune health concerns effectively.
• Highlight the role of lifestyle choices and medications in promoting healing for women with autoimmune conditions.
• Explore the latest developments and promising advances in autoimmune disease research, specifically in the context of women's health.

“If you find yourself routinely taking 3-5 medications just to get through your day (e.g., pain medication, anti-inflammatory medication, antihistamines, sleep aid) for symptom control, that is a sign something is not in balance.  Putting these band-aids on signals it is time to take a deeper look.” - Dr. Nikki Bundy

Resources:

• Learn more about Mymee on my podcast episode with Mette Dyhrberg, the founder.

• Resources and episodes on Autoimmune & Chronic Disease

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About Dr. Millie Lytle

Dr. Millie Lytle is a licensed naturopathic doctor, epidemiologist and nutrition specialist dedicated to innovatively preventing and reversing the epidemic of chronic disease. She earned her 4-year post grad ND from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and a Master's in Public Health (MPH) in Hamburg, Germany. In addition to 15 years of private practice, Millie is a published researcher and conference speaker. At Mymee, Dr. Lytle manages the coaching program, including all care delivery. She merges her education, clinical practice and research experience in the fields of naturopathic medicine, functional nutrition and chronic disease epidemiology to supervise client consultations, develop coaching protocols, collect and review real world evidence, participate in research and collaborate internally to build and execute program strategy.

About Dr. Nikki Bundy

Dr. Bundy is a licensed, board-certified internist and rheumatologist who is passionate about improving care for autoimmune and other chronic diseases. She has 15+ years of experience as a practicing rheumatologist and clinical researcher, and is focused on developing innovative solutions that leverage the growing understanding of the role that lifestyle and diet play in the development and course of autoimmune disease. Her interest in functional medicine and preventative rheumatology come from her experience working with patients as well as personal struggles with her own health. At Mymee, Dr. Bundy sets clinical and research directions, supervises ongoing clinical studies, serves as a subject matter expert for a number of autoimmune diseases, and builds external collaborations with clinicians, researchers, and other key partners.

Dr. Bundy received her MD from Yale University School of Medicine and her MPH from Yale University School of Epidemiology and Public Health. She was a Professor in the Rheumatology division at Ohio State University as well as a Clinical Instructor at Yale University. She is frequently invited as an expert speaker on her research interests which include lupus, arthritis, and Lyme disease.