In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Elroy Vojdani, an expert in autoimmune diseases and author of the book “When Food Bites Back,” to dive deep into the rising prevalence of autoimmune conditions and how lifestyle factors like diet, sleep, and stress management may play a role in supporting overall immune health. You'll hear them discuss:

• The alarming increase in autoimmune diseases over the past two decades
• Common autoimmune diseases
• Environmental triggers of autoimmunity
• Lab tests for autoimmune disease
• The importance of diet, sleep, movement, and stress management in addressing autoimmune conditions
  
  

With a rich background in both scientific research and traditional medicine, Dr. Elroy has dedicated his career to understanding the complexities of autoimmunity, particularly the environmental and genetic factors that contribute to its rise. Dr. Elroy uses his medical training and knowledge, along with state-of-the-art lab testing and scientifically proven methods, to accurately diagnose and develop personalized wellness strategies based on lab testing and functional medicine principles to support overall health and well-being.

Labs Mentioned

• Autoimmune Screening
• Anti-Nuclear Antibodies (ANA)
• Double-Stranded DNA (dsDNA)
• Rheumatoid Factor
• Myelin Basic Protein (MBP)
• Zonulin Antibody
• Lipopolysaccharide Antibody
• Food Immune Reactivity Testing
• Pathogen Screening
• Stool Test
• Hormone Testing
  
  

Guest Details:

• Dr. Elroy Vojdani’s LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, Books
• Regenera Medical Website

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
• Dr. Carrie Jones Website, Instagram, Facebook & TikTok

Timestamps

03:42 - What Is Autoimmune Disease?

07:37 - Understanding the Stages of Autoimmune Disease

10:30 - Environmental Triggers and Reverse Engineering Autoimmunity

14:16 - Common Food Triggers

19:46 - Pathogens and Autoimmunity

24:48 - Chemicals and Leaky Gut

29:56 - Foundational Health for Autoimmune Management

34:29 - Lab Tests for Autoimmune Disease

39:29 - Hormones and Autoimmunity in Men and Women

41:00 - Emotional Stress and Autoimmunity

43:14 - Where Can You Find Dr. Elroy Vojdani?