Episode 227: Understanding Autoimmunity Series: Components, Stages, & Conventional Testing
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In part two of the Understanding Autoimmunity series, Erin unpacks the immune system. If you missed part one of the series, Episode 226, it is recommended you go back and listen to that episode first.
Today, Erin discusses the components of the immune system, things that can get dysregulated with autoimmunity, and some conventional lab testing you can use to establish a baseline that will help you monitor your progress. She will provide some more clarity on what to look for in your lab results and some guidance on how to interpret the numbers.
If you have questions about autoimmunity, shoot us an email with your question and we will capture some of them to share more information in future episodes.
In this episode:
How to submit listener questions [3:30]
Two parts of the immune system: innate and adaptive [4:30]
Key features of autoimmunity [15:30]
Two types of autoimmunity: systemic and organ-specific [18:00]
Using the Cyrex Array 5 lab test to test for tissue-specific antibodies [26:30]
Three stages of autoimmunity explained [30:30]
Conventional and routine labs for autoimmunity [38:30]
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Related episodes:
212: A Functional Medicine Approach to Labs
220: Hormone Lab Testing: A Non-Algorithmic Approach
222: Creating Sacred Space for Healing & Transformation
226: Understanding Autoimmunity Series: What Is It, What Causes It, and Can It Be Cured?
