Why are autoimmune disease and chronic illness becoming so common? In this episode of the Discover Health Podcast, Dr. Joshua Sharp sits down with Dr. David Bilstrom, a quadruple board-certified physician and functional medicine expert, to talk about the root causes of autoimmune disease, chronic inflammation, gut dysfunction, hormone imbalance, vitamin D, immune disruption, childhood factors, antibiotics, detox pathways, and what families can do to protect long-term health.

Dr. Bilstrom explains why autoimmune disease is often connected to gut health, leaky gut, estrogen dominance, chronic infections, nutrient deficiencies, stress physiology, and immune imbalance. He also shares practical insights on prevention, early warning signs, and foundational strategies to support immune health naturally.

If you’ve been searching for answers about autoimmune disease, ANA, gut health, chronic inflammation, hormone imbalance, functional medicine, and natural ways to support immune health, this conversation is packed with hope and practical takeaways.

In this episode, we cover:

Why autoimmune disease is increasing so rapidly

The connection between gut health and immune dysfunction

What a positive ANA may mean

Estrogen dominance and why women are more affected

Childhood factors that may shape long-term immune health

Antibiotics, probiotics, and the microbiome

Vitamin D, butyrate, and foundational gut support

How to think about prevention and reversal from a root-cause perspective

Connect with Dr. David Bilstrom:
Website: drdavidbilstrom.com
Instagram: @drdavidbilstrom
YouTube: Dr David Bilstrom Autoimmune Functional Medicine

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