Episode 62 - Dr. Taylor Krick - The Hidden Drivers of Autoimmune Conditions

MEET THE GUEST Dr. Taylor is a chiropractor with a background in Health and Exercise Science, graduating from Colorado State University and earning his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic. He founded Align Utah, a wellness clinic in Salt Lake City, where he spent nearly six years helping patients reverse chronic conditions and achieve lasting health transformations. His care extended to professional athletes and individuals seeking holistic solutions for weight loss, chronic disease, and overall wellness. Align Utah was voted Best of Utah in Alternative Medicine during its final year under his leadership. In 2018, Dr. Taylor returned to Illinois with his wife to bring holistic healthcare resources to their local community.WHAT WE TALK ABOUT - Dr. Krick’s journey from chiropractic into functional medicine and autoimmune recovery.- Why autoimmune diagnoses are increasing and often tied to environmental changes.- The top five root causes of immune dysfunction: gut health, toxins, infections, hormones, and stress.- How stress and trauma can trigger flares and weaken immune resilience.- The connection between mold, Lyme, parasites, and persistent inflammation.- The role of vagus nerve stimulation in calming the nervous system and aiding recovery.- Why gluten, dairy, and eggs are top triggers for many autoimmune conditions.- How histamine, mast cells, and cytokines fuel inflammation and chronic symptoms.- Practical tools for managing histamine overload and building resilience.- How to stay balanced while traveling and avoid triggering flares.EPISODE RESOURCES Function Health Track root causes of inflammation with 100+ lab markers tied to oral and systemic health. Use code ESCHLICK10 for a discount. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/FunctionHealthRho Nutrition Custom liquid vitamins to support immune strength, detox pathways, and mitochondrial repair. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 15% OFF first purchase.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/RhoNutritionHealthgevity Peptides Peptide-based supplements to support mitochondrial health, tissue repair, and immune balance. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/HealthgevityMrs. RogersHood Herbal parasite and biofilm cleanse to help clear persistent infections and support detoxification. Use code Trailtohealth for 10% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/mrsrogershoodPulsetto Vagus nerve-stimulating wearable that supports stress relief, nervous system regulation, and inflammation control. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/PulsettoSomavedic EMF-harmonizing technology that supports parasympathetic healing and cell regeneration during chronic illness recovery. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/somavedicEarthing Grounding tools that reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and reset circadian rhythm by reconnecting you to the Earth’s natural energy. https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/earthingCONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website:https://www.washwellnesscenter.com/Instagram:instagram.com/washwellness Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WashWellness/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WashWellnessKEYWORDS autoimmune conditions, Dr. Taylor Krick, root causes, stress management, vagus nerve stimulation, dietary strategies, chronic health issues, functional medicine, gut health, toxins, dietary choices, histamine, mast cell activation, cytokines, health management, autoimmune diseases, gut health, inflammation, travel tips, histamine testing