137: Father of Functional Medicine + Discussion on Autoimmunity | Dr. Jeffrey Bland
137: Father of Functional Medicine + Discussion on Autoimmunity | Dr. Jeffrey Bland  
Podcast: Realfoodology
Published On: Wed Mar 15 2023
Description: **REALFOODOLOGY PODCAST IS NOW ON YOUTUBE!** On this weeks episode, I am bringing on Dr. Jeffrey Bland who is frequently referred to as the father of functional medicine.  He is also an iconic figure in the establishment and growth of the natural products industry. His goal is to change the global conversation about immunity and get people thinking about personalization in an entirely new way.  Topics Covered: What is functional medicine?  Idea behind functional medicine  Epigenetics Medications and other factors that could cause autoimmunity Zombie cells  Autophagy  Ultra processed foods  Political changes in the US in regards to nutrition and health  Erythritol  Ozempic and Wegovy Calories and how your body stores them  Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat  Is buckwheat wheat? Natural selection  Anti nutrients in plant foods  Food and the micro biome  Leaky gut  Check Out Dr. Jeffrey Bland: Online Big Bold Health Sponsored By: Yais Thai www.YaisThai.com Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% off any product or bundle (Offer expires 4/15/23 at 11:59pm MT) KION Save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases by going to getkion.com/realfoodology Organifi www.organifi.com/realfoodology Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% Off Check Out Courtney: **REALFOODOLOGY PODCAST IS NOW ON YOUTUBE!** Courtney's Instagram: @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database Further Listening: From Hospitalist to Functional MD with Dr. Jess Peatross