{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64753e790754340012f0ff9e/69e9dc621e1e81236428853a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"478. Dr Brad Leech - Understand the 4 things that can lead to autoimmunity to drive effective treatment and healing. ","description":"<p>Dr Brad Leech, PhD, first joined me on the <a href=\"https://www.lowtoxlife.com/show-437-what-are-we-getting-wrong-and-right-about-gut-health-dr-brad-leech-takes-us-through-the-latest-in-research-and-practice/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">show (#437)</a> for a discussion to update the record on a common practice when addressing pathogens: “weed, seed, feed” which he believes can cause further damage.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore Autoimmunity and the 4 main ‘feeder lanes’ into it, drawing on the thousands of hours Brad has spent researching it during his PhD and beyond.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We cover</p><ul><li>Leaky Gut</li><li>Dysbiosis in the gut</li><li>Immune dysregulation</li><li>Systemic Inflammation&nbsp;</li><li>Gut testing: What is ‘good’ testing?&nbsp;</li><li>Essential nutrients in an autoimmune picture and how to ensure quality supplements.&nbsp;</li><li>Why we can’t label some foods as inherently ‘good for you’ based on certain farming factors that can change a food’s make-up.</li><li>Microbes of note in the research that can contribute to healing, disease or both, depending on how much there is in the gut</li></ul><p><br></p><p>And MORE</p><p><br></p><p>I hope it’s helpful for you or someone you know.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Alexx Stuart</p><p>Your Low Tox Life podcast host</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Fancy a few more podcasts we’ve done over the years, related to this one?</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.lowtoxlife.com/show-287-dr-gary-kaplan-why-youre-still-sick-and-how-to-get-better/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Show #287 – Dr. Gary Kaplan: Why You’re Still Sick And How To Get Better</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.lowtoxlife.com/show-78-dr-terry-wahls-on-her-ms-diagnosis-autoimmune-conditions-and-the-wahls-protocol/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Show #78: Dr Terry Wahls on her MS diagnosis, autoimmune conditions and the Wahls protocol</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.lowtoxlife.com/complex-chronic-illness-a-unique-puzzle-with-dr-ben-reebs/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Show #360 Complex Chronic Illness: A Unique Puzzle With Dr Ben Reebs</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.lowtoxlife.com/show-293-taking-a-tour-of-the-immune-system-and-how-best-to-support-it-with-jules-galloway/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Show #293 – Taking A Tour Of The Immune System And How Best To Support It With Jules Galloway</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.lowtoxlife.com/show-344-dr-anshul-gupta-on-reversing-hashimotos-thyroiditis/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Show #344 – Dr Anshul Gupta On Reversing Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to learn more about this week’s guest?&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Website: <a href=\"http://www.drbradleech.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.drbradleech.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>NERVA - Private health - Monash Gut Hypnotherapy - <a href=\"https://www.nervahealth.com/au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nervahealth.com/au</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/DrBradLeech\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/DrBradLeech</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to this month’s show <strong>partners</strong> for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps!&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/waterscofilters/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@waterscofilter</a>s is giving you an added saving off their sale price, giving you 27% off their BIO 500 5.25L benchtop filter until April 30 - Perfect for couples/small families. 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