Autoimmune Disease
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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Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity: You Need to Know This Summary Testing for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity is important for several reasons: Accuracy of diagnosis: Testing allows for a proper diagnosis of celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, which can be challenging based solely on symptoms. Without testing, you may not be aware of your […]
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While gluten-free foods are necessary for individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, it’s important to acknowledge that not all gluten-free foods are inherently healthy. Here are a few reasons why gluten-free foods can sometimes be less healthy . Nutritional deficiencies: 1. Gluten-free products often use alternative ingredients, such as refined flours (rice, potato, […]
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Using Functional Medicine to Treat Patients SUMMARY In this video, Dr. Dawn Frankwick, OB-GYN and a surgeon, explains why she adopted Functional Medicine and the Root Cause approach to pursue her life mission to help others. Transcript of the video My purpose is to serve and it’s easy to serve others. When I was […]
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