Navigating Autoimmune Health: How Small Lifestyle Changes May Support Your Well-Being with Dr. Elroy Vojdani

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Elroy Vojdani, an expert in autoimmune diseases and author of the book “When Food Bites Back,” to dive deep into the rising prevalence of autoimmune conditions and how lifestyle factors like diet, sleep, and stress management may play a role in supporting overall immune health. You'll hear them discuss: The alarming increase in autoimmune diseases over the past two decades Common autoimmune diseases Environmental triggers of autoimmunity Lab tests for autoimmune disease The importance of diet, sleep, movement, and stress management in addressing autoimmune conditions With a rich background in both scientific research and traditional medicine, Dr. Elroy has dedicated his career to understanding the complexities of autoimmunity, particularly the environmental and genetic factors that contribute to its rise. Dr. Elroy uses his medical training and knowledge, along with state-of-the-art lab testing and scientifically proven methods, to accurately diagnose and develop personalized wellness strategies based on lab testing and functional medicine principles to support overall health and well-being. Labs Mentioned Autoimmune Screening Anti-Nuclear Antibodies (ANA) Double-Stranded DNA (dsDNA) Rheumatoid Factor Myelin Basic Protein (MBP) Zonulin Antibody Lipopolysaccharide Antibody Food Immune Reactivity Testing Pathogen Screening Stool Test Hormone Testing Guest Details: Dr. Elroy Vojdani’s LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube , X , Books Regenera Medical Website Rupa Health Details: Rupa Health's Website , LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine Dr. Carrie Jones Website , Instagram , Facebook & TikTok Timestamps 03:42 - What Is Autoimmune Disease? 07:37 - Understanding the Stages of Autoimmune Disease 10:30 - Environmental Triggers and Reverse Engineering Autoimmunity 14:16 - Common Food Triggers 19:46 - Pathogens and Autoimmunity 24:48 - Chemicals and Leaky Gut 29:56 - Foundational Health for Autoimmune Management 34:29 - Lab Tests for Autoimmune Disease 39:29 - Hormones and Autoimmunity in Men and Women 41:00 - Emotional Stress and Autoimmunity 43:14 - Where Can You Find Dr. Elroy Vojdani?