Stop Blaming Yourself: The Real Autoimmune Triggers No One Talks About

About this episode

Dr. Alison discusses the major autoimmune triggers and offers insights on managing them effectively.

That "immune-boosting" supplement almost put me in the hospital. That fitness program everyone loves left me unable to get out of bed. Those "normal" lab results while I was actively dying. If you have autoimmunity, you've probably experienced the frustration of trying to do everything right and still ending up in flares. In this episode, I'm breaking down the six major trigger categories that keep you stuck, and more importantly, what to do about them. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why herbs like echinacea and mushroom coffee might be destroying you (TH1/TH2 explained) The actual science behind food triggers and molecular mimicry Why you can't work out like that fitness influencer (and what to do instead) The truth about cold plunges and why they're harmful for women with autoimmunity Why your "normal" labs don't invalidate your very real symptoms Practical stress management tools that actually work This isn't about restriction or fear. This is about understanding what your body needs so you can move through life with confidence instead of confusion. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Cyrex Labs: https://www.cyrexlabs.com/ Sequencing.com for genetic testing: https://sequencing.com/ Therapist matching…

People in this episode

Host: ALISON

Topics covered

• autoimmunity
• immune system
• food triggers
• stress management
• fitness
• health supplements

Keywords

• autoimmune triggers
• lab results
• molecular mimicry
• stress management tools

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Cyrex Labs, Sequencing.com, Desbio Mental Emotional Detox Kit

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