328: How to Get to the Root Cause of Autoimmune Disease w/ Donna Mazzola

If You Want To Want To Avoid Autoimmune Disease, You Should:

Listen to your symptoms, advocate for yourself, and ask for more testing

Calm your inflammation by focusing on gut health, nutrition, and lifestyle 

Implement breathwork and meditation to live a more balanced life

 
The prevalence of autoimmune disorders in the past 50 years has risen so drastically that autoimmune disease is now the 3rd most common category of health issues in the United States. So what is causing so many Americans to develop these conditions? While many factors contribute to your overall health, food and gut health are the foundation for a working immune system.
 
Finding a Balance with Donna Mazzola
Dr. Donna Mazzola is a Pharmacist with a Master’s degree in Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition. After obtaining her Doctorate in Pharmacy, Donna realized that it is only by finding a balance between medicine and nutrition that we can impact disease. After receiving her Hashimotos diagnosis in 2015, she created her blog Dr. Autoimmune Girl to help others identify the root causes of their diseases and take back control of their health.
 
Understanding the Why
Understanding the ‘why’ behind your autoimmune condition can be a frustrating journey. The greatest challenge that people suffer from is the unexplained symptoms that can go unanswered for years before receiving a diagnosis. 
Donna knows that in order to better control what is happening in your body, you have to understand it better. By asking the right questions, learning how to decipher our labs, and advocating for ourselves, we can delay the progression of symptoms and take back control of your autoimmune disease rather than letting the disease control you.
 
Heal Your Gut to Heal Your Condition
Autoimmune conditions are proven to be the gateway to other illnesses down the line, which is why it is so important to be mindful of your symptoms and address your autoimmune condition as soon as possible. The majority of us live in a chronic inflammatory state without realizing it, and a gut protocol will always be your best friend when finding healing. 
Whether you have an autoimmune disease or not, starting with your gut is key if you have unexplained symptoms. Focusing on your gut health has many side benefits when it comes to not only autoimmunity but your overall health and longevity. While you may not like to hear it, it is time to identify your drivers of inflammation in order to heal your autoimmunity and find the balance you are missing.

Resources Mentioned:
Use Promo Code drmariza to get 15% Off Your Paleovalley Order
Get Donna's new book The Immunity Food Fix here!
The PIHR Gut Protocol 
Dr. Autoimmune Girl Website
Follow Dr. Autoimmune Girl on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
 
Other Resources:
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If You Want To Want To Avoid Autoimmune Disease, You Should:
Listen to your symptoms, advocate for yourself, and ask for more testing
Calm your inflammation by focusing on gut health, nutrition, and lifestyle 
Implement breathwork and meditation to live a more balanced life

The prevalence of autoimmune disorders in the past 50 years has risen so drastically that autoimmune disease is now the 3rd most common category of health issues in the United States. So what is causing so many Americans to develop these conditions? While many factors contribute to your overall health, food and gut health are the foundation for a working immune system.

Finding a Balance with Donna Mazzola

Dr. Donna Mazzola is a Pharmacist with a Master’s degree in Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition. After obtaining her Doctorate in Pharmacy, Donna realized that it is only by finding a balance between medicine and nutrition that we can impact disease. After receiving her Hashimotos diagnosis in 2015, she created her blog Dr. Autoimmune Girl to help others identify the root causes of their diseases and take back control of their health.

Understanding the Why

Understanding the ‘why’ behind your autoimmune condition can be a frustrating journey. The greatest challenge that people suffer from is the unexplained symptoms that can go unanswered for years before receiving a diagnosis. 

Donna knows that in order to better control what is happening in your body, you have to understand it better. By asking the right questions, learning how to decipher our labs, and advocating for ourselves, we can delay the progression of symptoms and take back control of your autoimmune disease rather than letting the disease control you.

Heal Your Gut to Heal Your Condition

Autoimmune conditions are proven to be the gateway to other illnesses down the line, which is why it is so important to be mindful of your symptoms and address your autoimmune condition as soon as possible. The majority of us live in a chronic inflammatory state without realizing it, and a gut protocol will always be your best friend when finding healing. 

Whether you have an autoimmune disease or not, starting with your gut is key if you have unexplained symptoms. Focusing on your gut health has many side benefits when it comes to not only autoimmunity but your overall health and longevity. While you may not like to hear it, it is time to identify your drivers of inflammation in order to heal your autoimmunity and find the balance you are missing.

Resources Mentioned:

Use Promo Code drmariza to get 15% Off Your Paleovalley Order

Get Donna's new book The Immunity Food Fix here!

The PIHR Gut Protocol 

Dr. Autoimmune Girl Website

Follow Dr. Autoimmune Girl on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Other Resources:

Check out the full show notes page

Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza

Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices