10. Preventing Autoimmune Conditions with Elizabeth Yarnell

It is estimated that over 50 million Americans suffer with at least one autoimmune condition.   Today's guest, traditional naturopath, and Certified LEAP Therapist, Elizabeth Yarnell, has a deep knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis and other autoimmune conditions.   In this episode, Elizabeth chronicles her personal experience of being diagnosed with MS and how she reclaimed her health.   You'll learn the real cause behind the rising rates of autoimmune disorders, as well as how to avoid having one yourself.   Elizabeth gets down to the root causes, teaching you that each dietary choice has a huge impact on your health.    Key Topics/Takeaways:   Elizabeth's personal health story & how she got into traditional naturopathy. What is driving the increase in auto-immune diagnosis?  Why it's so important to address your health in mid-life. The three most common factors to autoimmune conditions. Leaky gut. How to know if you have a parasite.   Where to Find the Guest:   ElizabethYarnell.com   Get a free checklist for stocking your pantry & freezer with nutritious, but delicious food!   Memorable Quotes:   "It's an epidemic, right? So it's estimated about 50 million Americans have been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition." (5:31, Betty)   "I believe that MS and other autoimmune conditions as well are really caused by all of the toxins that are in our world now." (6:30, Elizabeth)   "The greatest contributions women make, whether it is writing the best novel or, you know, being involved in political movements or national mementos, or just becoming I think who women were meant to be, most of those contributions happen in this kind of next season of life. The midlife." (9:19, Betty)   "Really what auto-immune is, is inflammation that's being triggered by something that doctors are not able to identify." (11:22, Elizabeth)   "They're there, let's not be mistaken. There's probably millions of parasites that we haven't even identified." (22:23, Elizabeth)