The Autoimmune Doc Podcast w/ Dr. Taylor Krick

What are biologic medications actually doing—and what can understanding their targets teach us about autoimmunity and chronic inflammation?

In Episode 91, Dr. Taylor Krick breaks down the mechanisms behind familiar medications like Humira, Remicade, Enbrel, Dupixent, Bimzelx, and Skyrizi, along with targeted synthetic medications such as Rinvoq and Xeljanz. These names may be familiar from commercials or conversations with your healthcare team, but the immune signals they target can feel like an overwhelming alphabet soup.

This episode makes those signals easier to understand. Dr. Taylor explains how inflammatory messengers communicate, how different medications interrupt that communication, and why understanding the targeted pathway can help you understand what might be going on in YOUR body, and what else you can do about it.

Throughout the conversation, he connects these mechanisms to joint, gut, skin, sinus, and airway inflammation, sharing examples from his practice and his personal experience with nasal polyps and airway symptoms.

In this episode, Dr. Taylor explores:

• Biologics versus targeted synthetic medications: What distinguishes these categories, and why JAK inhibitors are technically different from biologic drugs.

• TNF-alpha and inflammatory feedback loops: The pathway targeted by Humira, Remicade, and Enbrel, and how inflammation can become a cycle that keeps reinforcing itself.

• Dupixent and type 2 inflammation: A closer look at IL-4 and IL-13 signaling, with discussions of asthma, eczema, nasal polyps, and eosinophilic esophagitis.

• Mast cells and eosinophils: How different immune cells contribute to inflammatory responses—and why the type of inflammation matters.

• JAK/STAT signaling: An approachable explanation of the communication happening inside cells and how medications such as Rinvoq and Xeljanz target it.

• Th17 cells, IL-17, and IL-23: The pathways discussed in connection with Bimzelx, Skyrizi, and Tremfya, and the balance between protective immune responses and persistent inflammation.

• Supplements and overlapping immune biology: A discussion of curcumin, resveratrol, omega-3 fatty acids, quercetin, luteolin, perilla, vitamin D, and butyrate, and the mechanisms they have been shown to influence.

• The bigger picture: Why gut health, food triggers, environmental exposures, sleep, stress, and other individual factors remain part of the conversation regardless of medication.

One central theme runs through the episode: understanding a medication’s target gives us another way to think about what might be keeping an inflammatory response active. Dr. Taylor encourages listeners to move beyond searching for a single supplement and consider the broader, individualized picture of their health.

Whether you’re living with an autoimmune diagnosis, navigating complex symptoms, or simply curious about how the immune system works, this episode offers a clearer framework for understanding the conversation.

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https://www.washwellnesscenter.com/

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Dr. Taylor Krick is a chiropractor (DC) and functional medicine practitioner. This episode is educational and is not individualized medical advice. Discuss supplements with your healthcare team, and do not start, stop, or change prescribed medications without guidance from your prescribing clinician.

Can the foods we eat influence mood, focus, impulsivity, anxiety, and behavior? In this follow-up to the gut-brain connection episode, Dr. Taylor Krick explores how food communicates with the brain through the microbiome, immune system, blood sugar, neurotransmitters, and gut-brain axis.

Dr. Taylor breaks down several common dietary triggers that may contribute to behavioral or neurological changes in susceptible children and adults, including gluten, dairy, sugar, synthetic food dyes, artificial sweeteners, MSG, and other ultra-processed food additives.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why behavior can sometimes be an outward expression of what is happening internally
• How genetics and the microbiome influence individual reactions to food
• The potential connections between gluten, dairy, inflammation, and opioid-like peptides
• How sugar may affect blood sugar, dopamine, and reward pathways
• Why food dyes, aspartame, MSG, and excitatory signaling deserve attention
• How a short-term elimination approach may help reveal individual triggers
• Why supporting the gut may also improve clarity, focus, mood, sleep, and executive functioning

Food is not the only factor influencing behavior—but it may be an important and often overlooked piece of the puzzle. This episode offers a practical, root-cause perspective for parents and adults who want to better understand the relationship between food, the gut, the brain, and everyday behavior.

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace individualized medical care.

Can poor gut health contribute to anxiety, depression, brain fog, OCD, insomnia, neurological symptoms, or an overactive stress response?

SHORT ANSWER - - YES!!!!

In this episode of The Autoimmune Doc Podcast, Dr. Taylor explains the gut-brain connection, the enteric nervous system, the vagus nerve, psychobiotics, and why a “gut on fire” can lead to a “brain on fire.”

The vagus nerve is often described as the communication highway connecting the digestive system and the brain—but stimulating the vagus nerve is only one part of the picture. Your gut microbiome, intestinal lining, immune system, mast cells, hormones, bacterial metabolites, and neurotransmitters are continually sending signals along the gut-brain axis.

Dr. Krick breaks down how gut dysbiosis, leaky gut, infections, bacterial or yeast overgrowth, toxins, stress, poor sleep, inflammatory foods, and other triggers may contribute to enteric neuroinflammation and changes in brain function. He also explains how gut bacteria influence important neurotransmitters such as GABA, serotonin, dopamine, and acetylcholine.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What the enteric nervous system is and why it is called the “second brain”
• How the microbiome communicates with the nervous system
• Why vagus-nerve stimulation may help—but may not address the root problem
• How gut inflammation may influence anxiety, depression, brain fog, OCD, sleep, mood, and stress resilience
• The connection between intestinal permeability, leaky gut, and neuroinflammation
• How mast cells and histamine interact with enteric nerves
• What psychobiotics are and how specific probiotics may influence mental health
• How gut bacteria help regulate GABA, serotonin, and other neurotransmitters
• The roles of prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, fiber, and short-chain fatty acids such as butyrate
• Why a standard low-dose probiotic may not be enough to change the microbiome
• Why some people need to “pull the weeds” before they “plant the seeds”
• How functional stool testing and organic acids testing may guide individualized gut support
• Why both symptom improvement and objective laboratory changes matter

Dr. Taylor also discusses emerging research examining the gut’s possible role in neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Rather than treating the brain as though it functions in isolation, this episode explores how closely neurological, immune, hormonal, and digestive mechanisms are connected.

Jill Carnahan Article on "Psychobiotics"

Many people think functional medicine is simply taking supplements like magnesium, vitamin D, fish oil, or probiotics.

In this episode, Dr. Taylor Krick explains why successful healing is far more complex—and far more effective—than simply choosing the "right" supplement.

Drawing from over a decade of clinical experience helping people with autoimmune diseases, chronic illnesses, and complex mystery symptoms, Dr. Taylor breaks down how functional medicine practitioners use supplements as tools to support healing, rather than as standalone solutions.

You'll learn why understanding mechanisms matters more than memorizing products, how experienced practitioners build step-by-step protocols, the importance of identifying root causes, and why lab testing, timelines, dosage strategies, and patient mindset all play critical roles in recovery.

Dr. Taylor also shares insights from some of the most influential educators and researchers in functional medicine and explains how concepts such as inflammation, gut health, detoxification, histamine, immune regulation, mitochondrial function, and nutrient deficiencies fit into a comprehensive healing strategy.

Whether you're dealing with autoimmunity, chronic inflammation, fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, or simply want to better understand how functional medicine works, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the philosophy and process of supporting the body's ability to heal.

Fertility challenges are becoming increasingly common, but what if the conversation needs to go beyond hormone treatments and fertility clinics?

In this episode of The Autoimmune Doc Podcast, Dr. Taylor Krick and Ryan Ayala explore the growing fertility crisis and the underlying mechanisms that may be contributing to infertility, recurrent miscarriages, and pregnancy complications. Rather than focusing solely on fertility treatments, Dr. Krick discusses how optimizing overall health can improve the body's natural ability to conceive and maintain a healthy pregnancy.

Topics include the impact of environmental toxins, plastics, pesticides, personal care products, air quality, gut health, detoxification pathways, mitochondrial function, nutrient deficiencies, thyroid health, MTHFR, progesterone, and the role of functional medicine in uncovering hidden barriers to fertility.

Whether you're actively trying to conceive, supporting a healthy pregnancy, or simply interested in understanding the factors affecting reproductive health today, this episode offers practical insights and a root-cause perspective on one of the most important health challenges facing modern families.

Key Takeaways:
• Why fertility rates are declining worldwide
• The connection between toxins and reproductive health
• How nutrient deficiencies can impact fertility
• The role of gut health and detoxification pathways
• Understanding MTHFR, methylation, and mitochondrial health
• Why optimizing overall health often improves fertility outcomes
• Practical steps to support fertility naturally

As always, Dr. Krick breaks down complex science into easy-to-understand concepts that empower you to take control of your health.

In this episode of The Autoimmune Doc Podcast, Dr. Taylor Krick is joined by Mickey Trescott MSc, author of The New Autoimmune Protocol and one of the leading voices behind the Autoimmune Protocol, also known as the AIP diet or Autoimmune Paleo.

If you have an autoimmune disease, Hashimoto’s, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic inflammation, food sensitivities, leaky gut, brain fog, fatigue, joint pain, or unexplained symptoms, this episode will help you better understand how food can influence the immune system.

Dr. Taylor Krick and Mickey discuss why AIP is not just a 30-day elimination diet, but a structured healing process designed to help calm immune system overactivation, support gut health, improve nutrient density, and identify personalized food triggers.

They also talk about the updated version of AIP, including Core AIP, Modified AIP, the transition phase, the elimination phase, and the reintroduction process. Mickey shares how the protocol has evolved over the last decade and how new research is supporting its use in autoimmune conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

This episode is a great resource for anyone trying to understand the root causes of autoimmune symptoms and how diet, food sensitivities, gut inflammation, immune regulation, nutrient density, and lifestyle all connect.

Find out more or order Mickey's book at:

https://mickeytrescott.com/

Most people with autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, leaky gut, or gut health issues are handed a diagnosis and told there's nothing they can do, no roadmap, no plan, just manage your symptoms. In this episode, Dr. Taylor Krick breaks down the exact step-by-step healing journey he uses with patients to achieve real, lasting results through functional medicine, lab testing, and root cause thinking. Whether you're dealing with autoimmunity, inflammation, food sensitivities, or unexplained symptoms, this episode gives you the framework to finally understand where you are and where you need to go.

Dr. Taylor covers the most important functional labs to run first (organic acids test, GI MAP stool test, and blood panels), how to structure supplements in short-term, mid-term, and long-term phases, and why your mindset and the questions you ask are more predictive of healing than any protocol. You'll also hear why root cause medicine isn't about finding one answer and what actually drives people across the finish line.

If you're stuck, plateaued, or just starting your journey, this episode is your roadmap.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 – Why Conventional Medicine Fails Autoimmune Patients

05:39 – What a Real Functional Medicine Roadmap Looks Like

10:09 – The 4 Questions Every Practitioner Should Ask at Follow-Ups

18:00 – Best Functional Labs for Autoimmunity: OAT, GI MAP & Blood Panels

26:01 – What an Organic Acids Test Actually Reveals About Your Health

33:52 – Root Cause Medicine: Why There's No Single Cause of Illness

38:39 – The Mindset That Determines Who Actually Heals

49:18 – Diet & Supplements for Autoimmunity: Short, Mid & Long-Term Strategy

57:52 – How to Know When You've Reached the Other Side of Healing

1:01:00 – Why Proactive Lab Testing Matters Even When You Feel Great

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What should you eat if you have an autoimmune disease? In this episode, functional medicine practitioner Dr. Taylor Krick breaks down food sensitivities, elimination diets, gut healing, the autoimmune paleo protocol, histamine intolerance, FODMAP triggers, and why no single diet works for every autoimmune patient. If you've tried going gluten free, cutting out dairy, or following a carnivore or AIP diet and still feel terrible this episode explains why, and what to do instead.

Dr. Taylor walks through the different types of immune reactivity (IgG, IgE, IgA), how food sensitivity testing actually works, why stool testing and organic acids testing should come before an elimination diet, and how to raise your food tolerance over time by healing the gut and microbiome. He also covers lectins, nightshades, oxalates, reactive hypoglycemia, continuous glucose monitors, and the real order of operations for autoimmune nutrition.

If this helped you rethink how you approach food and autoimmunity, subscribe and drop a comment with the biggest thing you're taking away from this episode.

#AutoimmuneDisease #GutHealing #FoodSensitivity

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Why No Single Diet Works for Autoimmunity
03:15 – IgG vs IgE vs IgA Food Sensitivity Testing Explained
08:30 – How Lectins and Nightshades Trigger Inflammation
11:45 – FODMAP Diet for SIBO, Bloating, and IBS
17:00 – Histamine Intolerance and High Histamine Foods
20:00 – Why Gut Healing Matters More Than Food Elimination
22:29 – Carnivore Diet vs AIP for Autoimmune Conditions
29:35 – Dieting to Lose Weight vs Dieting to Heal
37:04 – Stool Test vs Food Sensitivity Test: Order of Operations
42:11 – The 10 Steps of Autoimmune Eating Roadmap
49:07 – How Your Taste Buds Change on an Elimination Diet
53:22 – Building Food Resilience Through Microbiome Healing

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Mast cells and histamine are the hidden drivers behind symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, bloating, allergies, skin rashes, and autoimmune disease and most doctors never test for them. In this episode, Dr. Taylor Krick breaks down what mast cells are, how histamine intolerance differs from mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and why your histamine bucket may be overflowing from gut inflammation, mold exposure, food sensitivities, and environmental toxins.

You'll learn the exact supplements Dr. Taylor uses in his functional medicine clinic, how to identify if mast cells are driving your symptoms, and why gut health is the number one lever to pull for lasting relief. Whether you're dealing with Hashimoto's, seasonal allergies, leaky gut, or mysterious symptoms nobody can explain, this conversation will change how you think about healing.

Subscribe and drop a comment if mast cells might be your missing piece.

#MastCells #HistamineIntolerance #AutoimmuneDisease

Time Stamps:

00:00 – What Are Mast Cells and Why They Matter
03:12 – Mast Cell Symptoms Most People Miss
06:45 – Histamine Intolerance vs MCAS Diagnosis
10:20 – How Mold, Lyme, and Toxins Trigger Mast Cells
13:30 – The Histamine Bucket Theory Explained
16:14 – How Mast Cells Connect to Autoimmune Disease
18:10 – Do Gut Issues Cause Mast Cell Activation
20:33 – Where to Start: Gut Health or Histamine Support
23:24 – Can You Reverse Allergies by Lowering Histamine
25:50 – Quercetin vs Cromolyn: What the Research Shows
29:09 – Best Supplements for Mast Cells and Allergies
35:00 – Why Supplement Dosage Matters More Than You Think
39:00 – DAO Enzyme and Histamine Metabolism Explained
42:46 – Glutathione's Role in Mast Cell Stabilization
49:46 – Full Patient Process at a Functional Medicine Clinic
57:23 – Why Mast Cells Are a Game Changer for Healing

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What causes autoimmune disease and what's actually happening inside your body when your immune system attacks itself?

In this episode, Dr. Taylor Krick breaks down the root causes of autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's, lupus, MS, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease, explaining the role of leaky gut, T cell polarization, molecular mimicry, loss of immune tolerance, and hidden infections like Epstein-Barr and strep.

You'll learn the three stages of autoimmune disease, why antibodies can appear years before a diagnosis, how food sensitivities signal a deeper problem, and what functional medicine lab testing actually reveals that standard bloodwork misses. Dr. Taylor also walks through his real-world clinical approach from 90-minute patient intakes to targeted supplement protocols, dietary strategies like AIP, and the truth about biologics. Whether you've just been diagnosed or you're trying to understand what's driving your symptoms, this episode gives you the full picture. Subscribe and drop your questions in the comments, we read every one.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – What Is Autoimmune Disease and How Does It Start

04:51 – Dr. Taylor's Personal Autoimmune Journey

07:01 – How Your Immune System Attacks Your Own Body

13:32 – Why the Immune System Loses Tolerance

17:32 – 3 Stages of Autoimmune Disease Before Diagnosis

20:30 – How Functional Medicine Treats Autoimmunity

23:40 – Best Lab Tests for Autoimmune Conditions

34:17 – T Cells Explained

39:32 – How Biologics Work and Their Hidden Risks

44:18 – Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain, and Barrier Theory

54:11 – How Infections Trigger Autoimmune Disease

1:00:10 – Molecular Mimicry: Gluten, Strep, and Cross-Reactivity

1:05:00 – Dr. Taylor's Full Patient Treatment Process

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Mold toxicity is one of the most misunderstood triggers behind autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, anxiety, histamine intolerance, and unexplained symptoms that conventional doctors can't figure out. In this mold illness master class, Dr. Taylor Krick breaks down how mycotoxins affect your immune system, gut health, and brain and shares the exact testing, detox strategies, and supplements he uses with patients in his functional medicine practice. Whether you're dealing with mold exposure symptoms, suspect mold in your home, or you've been stuck despite working with other practitioners, this episode gives you a clear framework for identifying the problem and building a recovery plan. Dr. Taylor covers mold lab testing (organic acids test, urine mycotoxins, ERMI), glutathione, binders, mast cell activation, and the role of histamine in driving mysterious symptoms. You'll also learn affordable DIY steps to test your home and clean your air. Drop your questions in the comments and subscribe for weekly episodes!

Timestamps:

00:00 – Why Mold Illness Is the Most Missed Diagnosis in Medicine
03:01 – How Mycotoxins Damage the Immune, Neurological, and Metabolic Systems
05:39 – Preventing Mold Illness: Vitamin D, Gut Health, and Clean Air
08:52 – Sauna for Mold Detox: Does Sweating Remove Mycotoxins?
12:11 – Mold Symptoms Doctors Miss: Anxiety, Brain Zaps, and Histamine
15:52 – Lab Markers That Point to Mold: Eosinophils and the OAT Test
19:31 – How to Read Urine Mycotoxin Tests Without Overreacting
22:55 – What to Do If You Find Mold in Your Home or Apartment
29:16 – DIY Mold Testing: Mold Plates, Dust Tests, and ERMI Explained
34:50 – Mold Detox Supplements: Glutathione, Binders, and Anti-Inflammatories
42:06 – Mast Cells, Histamine, and the Mold Connection Most Doctors Ignore
50:53 – Why There's No One-Size-Fits-All Mold Recovery Protocol
54:47 – Can't Sweat? What It Means for Detox and Mold Recovery
57:36 – How to Build Your Case for Mold and Avoid Misdiagnosis
1:11:22 – Outro

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Dr. Taylor Krick breaks down the most common functional medicine questions from stool testing (GI Map vs. GI Effects), to Lyme disease treatment that isn't working, to how Epstein-Barr virus reactivates, to the best ways to test for mold illness through blood and urine. If you're dealing with autoimmune disease, a high ANA titer, chronic inflammation, or mystery symptoms that won't go away, this Q&A gives you real clinical insight you won't hear in a standard doctor's office.

Dr. Taylor explains why chasing a single diagnosis like Lyme or EBV often misses the bigger picture — and how understanding your immune system (TH1 vs. TH2 balance), toxin burden, and gut health can change your entire approach to healing. He also walks through mold antibody testing, mycotoxin labs, and the CIRS model so you can have smarter conversations with your practitioner.

Drop your questions in the comments for next week's Q&A and subscribe so you don't miss it.

#AutoimmuneDisease #MoldIllness #FunctionalMedicine

Time Stamps:

00:00 – How the Autoimmune Doc Q&A Works
01:05 – GI Map vs. GI Effects: Which Stool Test Is Best?
03:07 – Why Stool Test Results Vary Between Labs
06:26 – Lyme Disease Treatment Not Working: What to Do Next
08:59 – Why a High ANA Titer Points to Toxins, Not Just Lyme
10:59 – How to Know If Epstein-Barr Virus Is Reactivated
14:26 – Parasites, TH1 vs. TH2, and Why EBV Keeps Coming Back
15:32 – How to Test for Mold Illness Through Blood Tests
17:59 – Mycotoxin Antibodies vs. Mold Antibodies Explained
19:29 – Why No Single Test Can Confirm Mold as the Cause

In this episode of The Autoimmune Doc podcast, Dr. Taylor Krick breaks down everything thyroid from hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's to hyperthyroid and Graves' disease. As a functional medicine practitioner who personally has Hashimoto's, Dr. Taylor shares the thyroid labs your doctor isn't running, why your TSH and T4 alone don't tell the full story, and the root causes behind thyroid symptoms like hair loss, weight gain, fatigue, and anxiety.

You'll learn the difference between hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, and silent Hashimoto's, what a full thyroid panel actually looks like, the role of gluten, gut health, and methylation in thyroid autoimmunity, and the step-by-step approach Dr. Taylor uses with patients from low-hanging fruit like vitamin D and omega-3s to gut protocols and detoxification. He also shares his own thyroid journey, including the dietary changes, supplements, and red light therapy he's currently testing on himself. Whether you're newly diagnosed or years into your thyroid journey, this episode gives you a functional roadmap to start feeling better.

Drop a comment with your biggest thyroid question we read every one. Subscribe for weekly deep dives into autoimmune conditions and functional medicine.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Three Types of Thyroid Problems Explained

02:57 – Why Hypothyroid Is So Common in Women

07:11 – Can You Get Off Thyroid Medication Safely?

12:36 – Synthroid vs Armour Thyroid Medication Compared

17:50 – Full Thyroid Lab Panel Your Doctor Should Run

20:46 – Affordable Thyroid Labs Without Insurance

22:14 – Hair Loss, Weight Gain & Hidden Thyroid Symptoms

28:59 – Methylation Issues and B Vitamins for Thyroid

33:09 – Best Diet for Hypothyroid and Hashimoto's

38:34 – Why Hypothyroid Causes Hair Loss and Anxiety

44:47 – Hashimoto's With Normal Labs Explained

49:11 – Five Root Causes of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease

54:10 – Hyperthyroid, Graves' Disease & Healing Stories

59:30 – Red Light Therapy and Supplements for Thyroid

1:04:54 – Dr. Taylor's Personal Hashimoto's Journey

Dr. Taylor Krick answers your most-asked autoimmune questions in this live Q&A, covering the fastest natural anti-inflammatories for autoimmune flares, the best Hashimoto's diet and nutritional support, whether red light therapy and grounding actually help autoimmune disease, how to approach PCOS naturally, TH2 dominance symptoms and testing, and how to detox kids exposed to mold and mycotoxins. This is real talk from a functional medicine practitioner who works with autoimmune patients every single day.

You'll learn why turmeric and resveratrol together outperform most anti-inflammatory supplements, how the "10 Steps of Autoimmune Eating" framework helps you scale your diet up or down based on how you feel, and why binders alone won't fix a mold-triggered immune response in children with PANS/PANDAS. Dr. Taylor also breaks down the difference between treating the toxin and treating the immune reaction, a distinction most practitioners miss.

Drop your questions in the comments for next week's Q&A and subscribe so you never miss an episode.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Why We're Launching a Weekly Autoimmune Q&A

02:01 – Fastest Natural Anti-Inflammatories for Autoimmune Flares

04:37 – When to Use Your Anti-Inflammatory Supplement Protocol

05:31 – Best Diet and Nutritional Support for Hashimoto's

07:45 – 10 Steps of Autoimmune Eating Framework Explained

10:02 – Does Red Light Therapy or Grounding Help Autoimmunity

13:06 – How to Approach PCOS With Functional Medicine

15:03 – Can Ginger Raise Your Blood Pressure

17:00 – How to Find Out If You Are TH2 Dominant

20:14 – Treating TH2 Dominance and Sun Allergy With Itching

23:01 – Mold Mycotoxins PANS PANDAS in Children Treatment

28:30 – Why Detox Binders Alone Won't Fix Immune Problems

IBS, leaky gut, SIBO, Hashimoto's are four of the most misunderstood gut health conditions in functional medicine and they're more connected than most people realize.

In this episode of The Autoimmune Doc podcast, Dr. Taylor Krick sits down with New York Times bestselling author and Hashimoto's thyroid expert Dr. Izabella Wentz to break down the root causes of irritable bowel syndrome, how intestinal permeability triggers autoimmune disease, and why conventional IBS treatment fails 75% of patients. They cover the gut-thyroid connection, SIBO breath testing, elimination diets, food sensitivities, histamine intolerance, mold toxicity, and how to heal your gut naturally using functional lab testing and targeted protocols.

Whether you're dealing with bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or an autoimmune diagnosis like Hashimoto's, this conversation gives you a clear roadmap for identifying your specific root causes and the right order of operations for healing. Dr. Wentz also shares details on her new book covering 20+ treatable causes of IBS.Subscribe to The Autoimmune Doc for weekly deep dives into chronic and complex health conditions.

Connect with Dr. Wentz!!
https://thyroidpharmacist.com/
https://www.instagram.com/izabellawentzpharmd/

Timestamps:

00:39 – How Hashimoto's Led to a Gut Health Discovery
01:56 – Dr. Izabella Wentz's Autoimmune Health Journey
08:35 – Why IBS Precedes Autoimmune Disease by 5–15 Years
10:49 – Leaky Gut and the 3 Requirements for Autoimmunity
14:36 – Best Functional Medicine Labs for Gut Testing
15:51 – Why Conventional IBS Treatment Fails Most Patients
18:50 – Food Sensitivity Testing and Stool Analysis Explained
23:40 – Order of Operations for Treating Gut Conditions
29:52 – SIBO: Why Probiotics and Fiber Make You Worse
32:54 – Low FODMAP Diet Mistakes That Damage Gut Diversity
36:08 – IBS vs IBD: How to Know the Difference
41:35 – Sugar Alcohols and Food Additives That Wreck Your Gut
46:22 – How Glyphosate and Mold Toxins Destroy the Microbiome
49:14 – How Low Thyroid Hormone Shuts Down Digestion
52:31 – Elimination Diets vs Food Sensitivity Testing
57:25 – Histamine Intolerance, Mast Cells, and the Vagus Nerve
1:00:46 – Dr. Wentz's New IBS Book and Where to Find It

Dr. Taylor Krick answers the 11 Burning Autoimmune Questions Answered — from childhood eczema labs and gut health to food sensitivities, leaky gut, and the real root causes of autoimmune disease using a functional medicine approach. Whether you're struggling with inflammatory skin conditions, confused about the autoimmune paleo diet, or wondering about ferritin, iron overload, MTHFR, methylation, and high homocysteine — this episode breaks it all down.
You'll also learn why your omega-3 dose is probably too low, what vitamin D levels you should actually target, whether magnesium supplementation is overhyped, and how to use supplements strategically with macro and micro cycles instead of guessing. Dr. Taylor explains the cell danger response, seed oils, oxidative stress, and why a nuanced functional approach beats one-size-fits-all protocols every time.

If you're navigating an autoimmune condition or chronic illness, drop your biggest question in the comments and subscribe for more deep dives with the Autoimmune Doc.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
00:39 – Best Labs for Childhood Eczema and Skin Conditions
03:09 – Stool Tests, Food Sensitivity, and Organic Acids Explained
08:19 – Is the Autoimmune Paleo Diet Forever?
13:09 – Sleep, Alcohol, and Diet: The Autoimmune Flare Bucket
17:34 – High Ferritin, Iron Overload, and Oxidative Stress
22:39 – Anemia of Chronic Inflammation Explained
25:46 – Why Retesting Lab Work Is Critical for Healing
27:56 – Low Iron, B12 Deficiency, and Pernicious Anemia
33:49 – MTHFR Gene, Methylation, and High Homocysteine
42:40 – Should You Take a Daily Multivitamin?
44:48 – Vitamin D, Omega-3s, and Long-Term Supplements
49:29 – Omega-3 Dosing: Why You're Probably Taking Too Little
54:39 – Fish Oil Quality, Rancidity, and the Bite Test
58:34 – Seed Oils, Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio Explained
64:34 – Vitamin D From Sun vs. Supplements
70:24 – Magnesium Supplementation and Cell Danger Response
79:39 – How to Choose Supplements Based on Your Mechanisms

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Dr. Ben Weitz is a sports medicine chiropractor out of Southern California who is also the host of The Rational Wellness Podcast, with over 450 episodes interviewing the top experts in the Wellness community. He has an amazing "healing story" - he broke his femur on Halloween night a few years ago and refused the surgery doctors said he needed. Here's how he healed it naturally.

Dr. Ben Weitz, 67-year-old chiropractor and host of the Rational Wellness Podcast (440+ episodes), joins Dr. Taylor to share his incredible story of healing a non-union femur fracture using a combination of functional medicine, targeted supplementation, and smart pharmaceutical interventions — after his surgeons told him his leg would collapse.

In this episode, we cover everything you need to know about bone health, whether you're recovering from a fracture or trying to prevent osteoporosis.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Vitamin K2 (MK-4) at 45mg is the research-backed dose — not 100mcg
• Calcium is safe when paired with vitamin D + K2 in absorbable forms
• Heavy resistance training (5-rep max) beats Pilates and walking for bone density
• Don't just supplement — test vitamin D, omega-3 index, CTX, P1NP, and inflammatory markers
• The body wants to heal — remove obstacles and provide building blocks!!

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DR. WEITZ'S BONE HEALTH STACK:
• Vitamin D: 10,000 IU (titrated to 60-65 levels)
• Vitamin K2 (MK-4): 45mg daily
• Calcium: 200-500mg, 2x daily (absorbable form)
• Magnesium
• Boron
• Strontium citrate
• Collagen
• Omega-3: 6g daily
• Forteo: daily injection for 5 months
• HGH: 2 IU, 5 days/week

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🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. BEN WEITZ:
Website: https://drweitz.com
Podcast: Rational Wellness Podcast (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)

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📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
• Lift More Trials — Belinda Beck (Australia)
• Cyrex Labs — Array 5
• Designs for Health — MK-4 supplement
• DEXA scans with Trabecular Bone Score (TBS)
• Omega Quant / OmegaCheck testing

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or treatment protocol.

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Genetics is one of the hottest topics in health—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood.

In this episode of The Autoimmune Doc Podcast, Dr. Taylor Krick sits down with Dr. Tyler Panzner PhD to talk about how genetics can actually be used to optimize health—without falling into the trap of thinking genes replace the fundamentals (diet, movement, sleep, stress, and lifestyle).

Dr. Tyler shares how his own 23andMe results sparked a deep dive into genetic pathways, why “one-size-fits-all” supplement advice can backfire (especially for sensitive nervous systems), and how to think in terms of biochemical bottlenecks and “big levers” instead of overwhelm-inducing data dumps.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

-Why genetics can be helpful… but never replaces lifestyle basics (eat well, move well, sleep well, breathe well)

-The difference between SNPs/variants, alleles, and what heterozygous vs. homozygous really means

-Why “having the MTHFR gene” isn’t the point—everyone has the gene, many have mutation(s), his question is - how well is it functioning?

-Tyler’s practical framework: finding your biggest biochemical bottlenecks instead of chasing 300-page genetic reports

-A nuanced take on precision supplementation (and why “TikTok Shop protocols” can create new problems)

-The COMT gene explained: how it impacts dopamine, adrenaline/noradrenaline, estrogen, and even personality tendencies

-Why some people feel amazing on certain supplements… and others get anxiety, insomnia, heart palpitations, or overstimulation

-How popular flavonoids like quercetin can be a hidden issue for some (even when taken “for allergies” or “for inflammation”)

-Why vitamin D status isn’t just about the blood level—receptors + conversion enzymes can change the whole story

-A behind-the-scenes look at why genetics research isn’t always “clean” or easy to study (and why clinical pattern recognition matters)

Guest Info:

Dr. Tyler Panzner, PhD
Website: https://drtylerpanzner.com/

If you’ve ever tried “the right supplement” and felt worse… or you’ve been told your genes are a “life sentence”… this conversation will give you a clearer, calmer, and more empowering way to think about genetics and healing.

This podcast is sponsored by Micro Balance Health Products. Use code AUTOIMMUNEDOC for 15% off your order at http://www.microbalancehealthproducts.com/

Travel is great - you can see the world, see old friends, see new places, have an adventure.....I'm a big fan of all those things. I love traveling, but sometimes it comes at a cost.

I hear stories ALL THE TIME of people flaring during or after traveling, and in this episode I share plenty of those stories. Sometimes that's an autoimmune flare when someone has a known autoimmune disease like Hashimoto's, Rheumatoid Arthritis, MS, Lupus, or any other diagnosis. Sometimes it's just a symptom flare - you feel more anxious, more inflamed, more foggy, more histamine-y, more bloated, your gut and digestion are thrown off, whatever it may be - you flare.

In this podcast, I talk about flares while traveling in detail. I break it down into 3 sections to make it more digestible and actionable:

1. STORIES - stories of flares that you might relate to - I've heard hundreds! Hearing stories lets you know that it's not just you, and the hope is that you can relate to some of these stories because they are all unique and different.

2. MECHANISMS/REASONS - why would someone flare while traveling? When you know the mechanisms, you can try to get ahead of them. I give my Top 4 Reasons for flares while traveling.

3. SOLUTIONS - what can you do about it? How can you protect yourself? I throw out a handful of ideas, options, and potential solutions to consider to AVOID the next flare and help you ENJOY your travels - whether it's diet and avoidance, traveling with certain supplements, or keeping your air quality clean while away - the options AWAY from home are not always the same as the options at HOME - so it's important to know how you can protect yourself.

Have you even flared while traveling? What do you think caused it? What did you do about it? Send this to someone you know who might value from this episode!

This podcast is sponsored by Micro Balance Health Products. Use code AUTOIMMUNEDOC for 15% off your order at http://www.microbalancehealthproducts.com/

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Histamine Intolerance (HIT), and other mast-cell-mediated pathologies are becoming more and more well-recognized - -partially thanks to COVID and the changes we have seen in the world since 2020, partially thanks to new science and research, partially based on social media and educational platforms like mine - - but there is still a lot of misunderstanding, incorrect information and people suffering, even in the alternative wellness world, so today I wanted to TALK ABOUT IT. (The conventional world is about 10 years behind on this, so best of luck if you are looking for histamine answers there!)

Histamine and mast cell stuff is quite interesting once you learn to recognize and understand it, and in a functional wellness practice that helps complex or multi-system conditions it is RAMPANT - - I actually recorded this podcast earlier today then I started seeing people (I'm now writing these notes after work), and literally SINCE I RECORDED THE AUDIO, I've heard 3-4 more stories that could have easily made it into this episode!!

Mast cells and their expression, activation and release of histamine (and other inflammatory mediators) are associated with autoimmune diseases like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis), but perhaps more importantly associated with everyday symptoms like congestion, runny nose, vertigo, bloating, abdominal pain, headaches/migraines, insomnia, heart palpitations, lightheadedness, nausea, diarrhea, reflux, brain fog, skin itching, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and more - the things people show up with in a functional practice, and the things that often look "fine" to the specialists, and this can make people feel like they are going crazy.

In this episode, I "talk about" everything I know about histamine. That's A LOT, too much to type it all out in the show notes, that's why I turn the mic on and talk into it, because I'm better at talking than typing, so please listen :)

BUT, in this episode I cover a lot of stuff - my favorite mentors and books that I have learned from, the concept of the "histamine bucket", the basic understanding of mast cells and what they are, where they are (gut, sinus, skin, etc), what histamine is, how histamine is degraded or broken down, the common symptoms, the diagnostic criteria for these diseases, I'm sure I share some personal opinions besides just all the science and facts, and I talk about how I put this into a framework for people who are looking to get well, and WHAT and HOW I USE some of my favorite tools to help people, and some stories that I hear everyday about how these things are working, which is often really well. Check it out, and please leave a rating, a review, and send this episode to a friend!

Anxiety, Mast Cell Activation, and LPS (Youtube video)

Mast Cells in Pain, Neuroinflammation, and Alzheimer's (study review on Youtube)