Episode 18: Autoimmune Disease Explained | Root Causes & Natural Healing Strategies

Autoimmune disease can feel like a life sentence—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of the Align Wellness Podcast, Dr. Torrie Thompson shares her personal journey with autoimmune hepatitis and how she was able to reverse her autoimmune markers naturally. We’ll dive deep into: ✅ What autoimmunity really means and how it develops ✅ The most common root causes of autoimmune conditions (gut dysfunction, leaky gut, mold mycotoxins, toxins, infections, stress, nutrient deficiencies, and genetics) ✅ Why women are more predisposed—and why more men are now being diagnosed ✅ How diet, supplements, detox, and lifestyle shifts can drastically improve or even reverse autoimmune symptoms ✅ Practical steps to take control of your health and become your own advocate Whether you’re dealing with Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s, lupus, psoriasis, or other autoimmune conditions, this episode will empower you to look beyond the diagnosis and into the root