Healing Autoimmunity from the Inside Out, What Most Doctors Miss

Autoimmune disease is explored as a complex and rising health
challenge driven largely by lifestyle and environmental factors
rather than genetics alone. Conventional treatments often rely on
immune-suppressing medications that manage symptoms but fail to
address underlying causes like gut dysfunction, chronic infections,
toxins, and stress. A functional medicine approach instead
emphasizes identifying and treating these root causes—such as
gluten sensitivity, dysbiosis, and nutrient deficiencies—through
personalized diagnostics and anti-inflammatory diets. Case studies
illustrate dramatic improvements in patients' symptoms and lab
results when switching from conventional to root-cause-based care.
Ultimately, this integrative model empowers individuals to reclaim
health by addressing what triggers immune system dysfunction in the
first place. In this episode, I discuss, along with Dr. Sunjya
Schweig, Dr. Cindy Geyer, and Dr. Todd LePine the root cause
approach to healing autoimmune conditions. Dr. Sunjya K. Schweig is
dedicated to advancing data-driven approaches to prevent and
reverse chronic illness. He is the Founder and President of the
California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM), where he and his
team deliver personalized, precision care using innovative
technology and a comprehensive team-based model. Since 2016, CCFM
has also supported first responders through specialized wellness
programs. In 2021, Dr. Schweig launched the Functional Medicine
Research and Technology Center to further research, education, and
innovation in chronic disease prevention. A graduate of UC
Berkeley, he earned his MD from UC Irvine and completed his
residency at UCSF Santa Rosa. He is board-certified in family
practice and integrative and holistic medicine. Dr. Cindy Geyer
received her bachelor of science and her doctor of medicine
degrees, with honors, from the Ohio State University. She completed
residency in internal medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital in
Rochester, N.Y. and is triple board certified in internal medicine,
integrative medicine and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Todd LePine
graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is Board Certified in
Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine.
He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner.
Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician
at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s focus at
The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal
health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the
mind and the body. His areas of interest include optimal aging,
bio-detoxification, functional gastrointestinal health, systemic
inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and the neurobiology of mood
and cognitive disorders. Dr. LePine enjoys skiing, kayaking,
hiking, camping, and golfing in the beautiful Berkshires, and is a
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