Father of Functional Medicine + Discussion on Autoimmunity | Dr. Jeffrey Bland

137: **REALFOODOLOGY PODCAST IS NOW ON YOUTUBE!** On this weeks episode, I am bringing on Dr. Jeffrey Bland who is frequently referred to as the father of functional medicine. He is also an iconic figure in the establishment and growth of the natural products industry. His goal is to change the global conversation about immunity and get people thinking about personalization in an entirely new way. Topics Covered: What is functional medicine? Idea behind functional medicine Epigenetics Medications and other factors that could cause autoimmunity Zombie cells Autophagy Ultra processed foods Political changes in the US in regards to nutrition and health Erythritol Ozempic and Wegovy Calories and how your body stores them Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat Is buckwheat wheat? Natural selection Anti nutrients in plant foods Food and the micro biome Leaky gut Check Out Dr. Jeffrey Bland: Online Big Bold Health Sponsored By: Yais Thai www.YaisThai.com Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% off any product or bundle (Offer expires 4/15/23 at 11:59pm MT) KION Save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases by going to getkion.com/realfoodology Organifi www.organifi.com/realfoodology Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% Off Check Out Courtney: **REALFOODOLOGY PODCAST IS NOW ON YOUTUBE!** Courtney's Instagram: @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database Further Listening: From Hospitalist to Functional MD with Dr. Jess Peatross