Autoimmune Disease
Chronic illness in America reached an existential risk level. But this can be reversed… In this video, Dr. Vikki Petersen highlights the existential threats to our health in America, where chronic illness, obesity, diabetes, and cancer rates are skyrocketing. Despite high medical spending, the U.S. ranks last in life expectancy. Dr. Petersen explains that the […]
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Functional Medicine: The Key to Unlocking Optimal Health Dr. Dawn Frankwick, an OB-GYN and surgeon, shares her journey to adopting Functional Medicine and the Root Cause approach. She sought to help patients beyond just treating symptoms, and found that Functional Medicine offered a more holistic and effective way to address underlying health issues. Dr. Dawn […]
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Gluten: The Surprising Foods That Can Cause Damage Gluten-free foods can be less healthy due to nutritional deficiencies, higher sugar and fat content, and a lack of variety. According to Dr. Vikki Petersen, gluten-free products often use refined flours that lack essential nutrients like fiber, iron, and B vitamins. To maintain optimal nutrition, it’s crucial […]
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The Link Between Autoimmune Disease and the Immune System Dr. Vikki Petersen discusses autoimmune disease and its relationship with the immune system. She explains that autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own cells, and that this can be triggered by factors such as infections, toxins, and food sensitivities. Dr. Petersen […]
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The Surprising Connection Between Gluten and Type 1 Diabetes Dr. Vikki Petersen discusses the link between gluten and type 1 diabetes, clarifying misconceptions from a previous video. She shares a case study of a young boy who stayed in remission from diabetes on a gluten-free diet without needing insulin. Dr. Petersen also cites research showing […]
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PCOS: Break Free from Symptoms – Dr. Vikki Petersen Explains Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 20% of women of childbearing age, causing symptoms like infertility, cysts, hair loss, facial hair, and weight gain. Research reveals poor metabolic health and insulin resistance as the underlying culprits. A diet high in processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats, […]
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Do you struggle with PCOS? The solution is a natural one. Excerpt: PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) affects about 20% of women of child-bearing age. Symptoms of PCOS include infertility, cysts on the ovaries, hair loss (male pattern baldness), facial hair, weight gain and more. In this video, we review exciting research that truly uncovers […]
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Video: Gluten and Type 1 Diabetes – Research Breakthrough Dr. Vikki Petersen discusses the link between gluten and type 1 diabetes, clarifying misconceptions from a previous video. She shares a case study in which a young boy stayed in remission from diabetes on a gluten-free diet without needing insulin. She cites research showing gluten increases pro-inflammatory […]
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Autoimmune Disease and Your Immune System Summary of the video In this video I address whether it’s a problem to “boost” or support your immune system if you have autoimmune disease. Those with autoimmune disease are told that their immune systems are overactive, so when it comes to trying to fight infection, it can be […]
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Is Leaky Gut Causing Your Joint Pain? In this video, Dr. Vikki discusses leaky gut and its potential causes and symptoms. Leaky gut refers to a condition where the lining of the small intestine becomes permeable, allowing undigested food and harmful substances to enter the bloodstream. This can lead to autoimmune diseases, digestive issues, skin […]
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