Hey, You're Gonna Be OK
Hey, hey, I'm Elizabeth Mae, and my functional health practice helps people heal when they’ve exhausted traditional options. I was once stuck, with no one who could figure my health challenges out, but now my team helps you resolve symptoms and restores your health by identifying the root cause. I love talking to people and helping health seekers bridge the gap between fear of an alternative healing model and your end goal of returning to the health you once had! Join me as we explore first-hand stories of healing chronic illness from a root cause approach. Through compassion, empathy, and a whole-system approach, this podcast will empower you to unlock your body's capacity for healing.
Hey, You're Gonna Be OK
Chronic Illness in America & Your Balanced Immune System
Did you know that 60% of Americans have at least one chronic disease?
Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune conditions, are leading causes of death and significant contributors to healthcare costs in the U.S. In this episode we emphasize the importance of a balanced immune system in preventing and managing chronic illnesses. The episode also covers the role of recurring infections, reactivated dormant infections, and chronic low-level infections in the development of chronic diseases. We also highlight the importance of a root cause approach to addressing chronic illness by focusing on immune system health.
In this episode you will learn about:
- Chronic illnesses, their causes, and their impact on healthcare costs
- Autoimmune diseases and their connections to infections and the immune system
- Recurrent and chronic infections
- Identifying and managing chronic infections as underlying causes of chronic illnesses
- How chronic infections like Epstein Barr can trigger autoimmune diseases like Graves disease
- Chronic illnesses linked to infections and their treatment through immune therapy
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