574: The Connection Between Trauma, the Immune System, and Autoimmune Disease: Lab Testing and Solutions with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried

EPISODE SUMMARY Dealing with frustrating mystery symptoms with no clear diagnosis?  It happens to so many of us.  The average woman sees 4 to 6 doctors before the correct diagnosis is made. And this unfortunately can take years of suffering for some.  That’s why Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried joins me again today to help YOU take charge of your symptoms for good and find the answers you deserve.  In this podcast, we address how trauma presents in the body and impacts your immune system– leading to autoimmune diseases.  But don’t worry, you’ll get the tools you need to understand your trauma response, what labs to always check for, and simple lifestyle tips you can incorporate every day to help you feel your best.  Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried Sara Szal Gottfried MD is a physician, researcher, author, and educator. She’s a global keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about hormones, nutrition, and health. Her latest book is called The Autoimmune Cure, releasing in March 2024. She is Clinical Assistant Professor in Dept. of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University, and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health.  IN THIS EPISODE The rise in diagnosed autoimmune diseases in recent years  Common triggers for an autoimmune disease flare-up  Why women are more susceptible to autoimmune disease  Labs for detecting autoimmune disease  Insulin resistance as a risk factor for autoimmune disease  Defining trauma and its relationship to our physical systems  The best ways to approach and treat autoimmune diseases About Dr. Gottfried’s new book on autoimmunity and trauma RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Sara Gottfried’s Website  Dr. Gottfried’s Instagram  Get The Autoimmune Cure Book HERE! View the podcast page here: https://drmariza.com/episode574 RELATED EPISODES  #451: Why Do Women Have A Higher Cardiometabolic Mortality Rate Than Men? With Dr. Sara Gottfried #314: Why So Many Women Struggle With Stubborn Weight And The Benefits Of Keto For Hormone Health With Dr. Sara Gottfried #328: How To Get To The Root Cause Of Autoimmune Disease With Donna Mazzola #308: What Is Trauma And How Does It Make Us Sick? With Dr. Elena Villanueva