93: Why Am I Still Sick? Melissa Rose on Root Causes, Autoimmune Disease & Terrain Medicine

Why Am I Still Sick? Melissa Rose on Root Causes, Autoimmune Disease & Terrain Medicine Have you ever been told your blood work looks "normal," but you still don't feel like yourself? You're not alone. In this episode of Autoimmune Adventures, we sit down with Melissa Rose, founder of Sagebrush Wellness, functional medicine practitioner, educator, and author of Reversing Your Autoimmune Story, to explore why so many people with autoimmune disease and chronic illness continue searching for answers long after receiving a diagnosis. Melissa shares how her own recovery from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) inspired her to develop a terrain-based approach to healing—one that goes beyond simply identifying root causes to understanding why those root causes developed in the first place. Together we discuss: ✔️ Why "normal" blood work doesn't always mean you're healthy ✔️ The difference between functional medicine and terrain medicine ✔️ Root causes of autoimmune disease ✔️ Gut health, food sensitivities, and chronic inflammation ✔️ Why personalized care matters ✔️ Childhood stress, trauma, and long-term health ✔️ Taking ownership of your healing journey ✔️ Why your diagnosis doesn't have to define your future Whether you're living with lupus, Hashimoto's, MS, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, celiac disease, chronic fatigue, or another autoimmune condition, this conversation offers practical insights and hope for understanding your body more deeply. 🌿 Learn more about Melissa Rose and Sagebrush Wellness: https://sagebrushwellness.com 🌿 Melissa's Free Terrain Assessment: https://start.sagebrushwellness.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎙 About Autoimmune Adventures Autoimmune Adventures is a podcast dedicated to helping people living with autoimmune disease and chronic illness navigate life with more knowledge, confidence, and hope. Every week, Stacy Griffin, Becky Miller, and Alysia Thomas bring you conversations with physicians, researchers, advocates, and fellow adventurers who are helping redefine what it means to live well with chronic illness. 🌿 Website: https://autoimmuneadventures.com 📬 Subscribe to our free Scenic Route Newsletter for encouragement, resources, and practical tips delivered along your journey.