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Why 80% of Autoimmune Diseases Happen to Women & Solutions From a Renowned MD

2025/2/3
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Mel Robbins: 本期节目讨论了为什么80%的自免疫疾病发生在女性身上,以及如何通过了解自身状况、改善生活方式来改善健康状况。节目邀请了哈佛和麻省理工学院毕业的医学博士Sara Szal医生,她分享了关于自免疫疾病的医学事实、症状和原因,并提供了可行的解决方案。 节目的重点在于提高人们对自免疫疾病的认识,特别是女性群体。通过了解自免疫疾病的根本原因,例如遗传易感性、肠漏和触发因素(创伤、压力、激素变化等),我们可以采取相应的措施来改善健康状况。节目中还提到了不良童年经历(ACE)对自免疫疾病的影响,以及如何通过改变生活方式(饮食、运动、减压等)来促进身体自愈。 节目最后,Sara Szal医生强调了处理创伤的重要性,并建议听众关注自身健康,寻求专业帮助。 Dr. Sara Szal: 我是一名医学博士,拥有超过25年的临床经验,专门研究自免疫疾病。我解释了自免疫疾病的本质,即免疫系统错误地攻击自身组织。我讨论了自免疫疾病的三个根本原因:遗传易感性、肠漏(肠道屏障受损)和触发因素(创伤、压力、激素变化等)。 我解释了肠漏是如何发生的,以及为什么它会引发免疫系统攻击自身组织。我还强调了创伤和压力在自免疫疾病中的作用,以及它们如何通过影响身体的松果体网络(心理、免疫、神经和内分泌系统)来破坏身体的平衡。 我分享了如何识别自免疫疾病的症状,包括疲劳、肿胀、关节疼痛等。我还讨论了如何通过改变生活方式(例如消除饮食、减压、深呼吸等)来改善自免疫疾病症状,并强调了将这些生活方式的改变与传统医学相结合的重要性。 最后,我强调了处理创伤的重要性,以及如何通过创造身体的安全感、进行深呼吸练习和冥想等方式来促进身体自愈。

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This chapter explores the alarmingly high rates of autoimmune diseases among women, delving into the biological and societal factors that contribute to this disparity. It introduces Dr. Sara Szal and the concept of lifestyle medicine, which focuses on addressing the root causes of chronic illnesses.
  • 80% of autoimmune diseases affect women
  • Societal expectations and gender roles contribute to women's higher stress levels and increased risk
  • Lifestyle factors play a crucial role in autoimmune disease development

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In this episode, you will learn why 80% of autoimmune diseases happen to women and the solutions to take back control of your health. 

Today, Dr. Sara Szal, a Harvard- and MIT-trained MD with over 25 years of clinical experience will share what is happening in your body when struggling with an autoimmune disease. 

These are the medical facts, signs, and causes you need to know from a renowned MD. This is science you’ve never heard and solutions you’ve never considered. 

After today you will know: 

What exactly is an autoimmune disease, and what causes it? 

Why do women have more autoimmune issues than men? 

What symptoms might you be experiencing right now that could signal an undiagnosed autoimmune disease? 

What are the top 3 things you can do to heal yourself? 

What role does trauma play in autoimmune disease? 

If you already know you have an autoimmune disease—or you’ve been struggling with symptoms like persistent fatigue, brain fog, muscle pain, unexplained weight gain, or swelling—this episode could be life-changing.

For more resources, click here) for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: Dr. Gabor Maté: The Shocking Link Between ADHD, Addiction, Autoimmune Diseases, & Trauma)

 

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