In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore using holistic methods to treat and heal autoimmunity with Dr. Akil Palanisamy. You’ll hear us discuss:
- The need to understand and reduce toxins
- Infection management for people with autoimmune disorders
- The relationship between the gut and autoimmunity
- How your diet can impact your autoimmunity
- The importance of learning to rest and rebalance
Dr. Akil Palanisamy is a Harvard-trained physician, specialized in integrative medicine, currently acting as Physician Director for Community Education at the Institute for Health & Healing at California Pacific Medical Center. He blends his conventional medical expertise with holistic approaches, such as functional medicine and Ayurveda. He is the author of The TIGER Protocol: An Integrative 5-Step Program to Treat and Heal your Autoimmunity and The Paleovedic Diet: A Complete Program to Burn Fat, Increase Energy, and Reverse Disease, both of which incorporate his integrative approach.
Labs Mentioned
- Heavy Metals
- GI-MAP
- Basic Antibody Panel
- GI Effects
Guest Details:
- Dr. Akil Palanisamy’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook
- Dr. Akil Palanisamy’s Books
Rupa Health Details:
- Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
- Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
- Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter
- Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast
Timestamps
02:12 - Dr. Akil’s journey to integrative medicine
03:01 - The potential to heal autoimmune disorders
03:40 - The TIGER Protocol
04:12 - Understanding and reducing toxins
08:49 - Screening for infections in people with autoimmune disorders
14:22 - The relationship between the gut and autoimmunity
18:17 - Eating to heal autoimmunity
22:35 - Learning to rest and rebalance
31:35 - What’s next for Dr. Akil and where to find him
33:26 - Hope for people with autoimmune disorders