How to Reverse Autoimmune Disease

Show summary:

World-renowned autoimmune expert Dr Tom O’Bryan unpacks autoimmune disease and reveals the impact that gluten has on health. He explains what autoimmune diseases are, why they occur and the common dietary, lifestyle and environmental factors that trigger the immune system. Dr O’Bryan also dispels myths associated with autoimmunity and how to overcome autoimmune disorders naturally.

What you’ll learn:

Why autoimmune disorders are on the rise and the main risk factors.
The most common autoimmune conditions we see in society today and how they present.
Dietary and lifestyle factors that exacerbate autoimmunity.
The routine tests carried out to diagnose autoimmune conditions.
Why gluten and wheat are so problematic and the impact they have on health.
How environmental toxins affect the immune system and the common chemicals we are exposed to daily.
The role of gastrointestinal health and the gut microbiome in relation to autoimmunity.
How to address autoimmune conditions using a naturopathic approach.

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Guest Bio:

Dr Tom O’Bryan is an internationally recognised and admired speaker who specialises in food sensitivities, environmental toxins and the development of autoimmune diseases. He’s considered a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic disease and believes that recognising and addressing the underlying mechanisms that activate an immune response are the roadmap towards better health.

Dr O’Bryan is a teaching faculty member for the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He has trained and certified tens of thousands of practitioners around the world in advanced understanding of the impact of wheat sensitivity and the development of individual autoimmune diseases. He is the author of the best-selling books: The Autoimmune Fix and You can fix your brain, and the founder of the website theDr.com. Dr O’Bryan is also the visionary behind ‘The Gluten Summit’ which brings together 29 of the world’s top experts on the topics of gluten-related disorders.