Chronic Disease Is On The Rise. Here’s Why + What We Can Do (MCAS, Long Covid, Autoimmune Disease, & More)

If you’ve felt like chronic illnesses are on the rise, you’re right. I’m joined by Michelle Shapiro, an integrative and functional registered dietitian, to dive into why this is happening, what we can do to prevent chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases, how we can manage symptoms if we are ill with practical steps and tools, and what treatment options we should be exploring. We also discuss the science of exactly what’s happening in our bodies and how our immune system, nervous system, diet, and environment are all connected. In this episode, we get into: The Rise of Chronic Diseases & Autoimmune Diseases Managing Chronic Conditions Treatment Options Practical Advice for Managing Symptoms Handling the “It’s All In Your Head” Skepticism Long COVID, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), POTS, Hashimoto's Disease, Crohn's Disease, Parasites, Mold, SIBO, Candida, Leaky Gut, Hypermobility, & Histamine Issues For more from Michelle Shapiro, find her on Instagram @michelleshapirord or online at https://michelleshapirord.com/. Check out her podcast, Quiet the Diet and her Highly Sensitive Body Hub discussed in the episode. Brain retraining programs for chronic conditions mentioned in this episode from Michelle include the Gupta Program and the Primal Trust Program. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsor: LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/LIZMOODY to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.  This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 339. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices