The problem with using fish oil and omega-3s to decrease inflammation

How to lower the stress hormones with carbohydrates and why this is key for autoimmune conditions

Why fasting and low-calorie diets make autoimmune conditions worse in the long run

Why reducing PUFA consumption is paramount for autoimmune conditions

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Timestamps:

3:03 – the importance of eating enough food and not fasting for autoimmune conditions

8:27 – the effects of PUFA (omega-3s and omega-6s) on autoimmune conditions

34:57 – the importance of carbohydrate supply and blood sugar stability for autoimmune conditions

Why restoring cellular energy availability and raising your metabolism is the key to reversing the autoimmune state

Why avoiding carbohydrates and sugar makes autoimmune conditions worse in the long run

Why using low-carb, keto, and carnivore diets for autoimmune conditions leads to short-term relief at a long-term cost

How to restore gut health in autoimmunity

Why having enough saturated fats and carbohydrates (from the right sources) is imperative for autoimmune conditions

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Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-43-restoring-cellular-bioenergetics-and-repairing-the-gut-autoimmunity-part-2/

Timestamps:

3:47 – how the alternative view of the immune system translates to the bioenergetic view of autoimmunity

15:13 – evidence for the bioenergetic view of immunity

21:37 – creating a cohesive, systemic view of autoimmunity

26:48 – how the bioenergetic approach to autoimmunity compares to the functional medicine/paleo approach

54:56 –how to restore gut health in autoimmune conditions from the bioenergetic perspective

Why elimination diets and avoiding dietary triggers is not the solution for autoimmunity

The role of the gut health and intestinal permeability in autoimmune conditions (and why “leaky gut” isn’t the primary cause of autoimmunity)

The problems with immunosuppression and symptom management for autoimmune conditions

Alternative views of the immune system that create a completely different picture of autoimmunity

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Timestamps:

3:45 – the autoimmunity epidemic

6:54 – the basics of our immune system

12:55 – the mainstream view of autoimmunity

17:20 – the functional medicine/paleo view of autoimmunity involving molecular mimicry and intestinal permeability (leaky gut)

31:12 – the problems with the functional medicine/paleo view of autoimmunity

41:45 – the problems with the conventional view of the immune system

48:06 – an alternative view of the immune system (William Koch’s theory natural immunity, Polly Matzinger’s danger theory, Jamie Cunliffe’s morphostasis theory)

Why estrogen dominance is one of the primary drivers of reproductive issues for women

The cost of suppressing hormonal and reproductive symptoms with birth control

Whether symptoms like breast soreness, bloating, cramps, heaviness, mood swings, migraines, PCOS, fibroids, and endometriosis can be resolved by correcting underlying dysfunction

Why estrogen is not the “female hormone” and is instead better classified as a stress hormone

The healthiest form of birth control/contraception

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Timestamps:

4:10 – the harmful effects of various forms of contraception and using menstrual cycles as indicators of health status

13:44 – the beneficial effects of progesterone and its roles outside of reproduction

16:54 – context for hormone supplementation (including estrogen or progesterone supplementation and hormone replacement therapy)

28:25 – the problems with hormone blood tests and how this has led to misconceptions surrounding the effects of estrogen on our health

33:16  – nutrition to rebalance hormones without hormonal supplementation

55:44  – supplements (vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, aspirin, progesterone, thyroid) to improve hormonal health

• Why estrogen dominance is one of the primary drivers of reproductive issues for women

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Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-40-why-estrogen-and-birth-control-are-not-the-solution-womens-hormonal-health-part-1/

0:00 – intro

3:13 – the influence of industry in the perception of estrogen and birth control

18:18 – the harmful effects of estrogen and birth control

24:29–the balance between estrogen and progesterone and considering estrogen dominance as a major driver of reproductive issues for women

29:10 – the cost of the conventional medical approach to female hormonal health and reproduction

53:47 – the healthiest alternatives to hormonal birth control/contraception and using menstrual cycles as indicators of health status

• How to eat more food when your gut is compromised

3:11 – what to eat when your gut health is compromised; how to navigate compromised gut health

12:22 – supplements that can help restore gut health

22:58 – the harmful effects of food excipients like citric acid, ascorbic acid, and soy lecithin, and whether they’re worth avoiding

31:45 – Mike’s personal care routine

37:16 – why personal care, skincare, and beauty care products can be more harmful than helpful

43:56 – Jay’s personal care routine and moisturizing ingredients

46:25 – personal care products/companies and ingredients to use or avoid

49:14 – personal care products generally don’t solve the underlying problems that lead to skin symptoms in the first place

55:07 – other important considerations for personal care and cleaning products

• The physiology of fat loss without a calorie deficit or cutting carbs or fat

• ​The pro-metabolic effects of coffee that lead to cancer prevention, improved liver health, neurological protection, increased insulin sensitivity, and reduced all-cause mortality

• ​The process of removing judgement and morality from health and nutrition

• ​How to get through the holidays without binges and weight gain without resorting to restriction