Inside Dr. Akil’s T.I.G.E.R Protocol for Autoimmune Healing | Ep 361

Autoimmunity rates are soaring, but is the conventional medical approach keeping up? Dr. Akil, a Harvard-trained MD and integrative medicine pioneer, joins Erin to break down why the autoimmune epidemic is accelerating (especially among children), and how most patients are being underserved by oversimplified advice or symptom-suppressing drugs. Instead of masking symptoms, Dr. Akil shares his “T.I.G.E.R Protocol” - a comprehensive, actionable system to address the real root causes of autoimmunity, from toxins and infections to gut health, diet, and rest.In This Episode:Surprising lab clues (like ANA antibodies) that can appear before autoimmune symptoms surfaceDr. Akil's 5-step protocol that addresses the root causes of autoimmunity beyond just "healing the gut."Why stool pH is a hidden player in gut health, and how to create an environment that makes your body inhospitable to pathogensHow sauna therapy and eating more broccoli sprouts can rapidly lower your toxic burdenThe underestimated power of mind-body practices to break the cycle of fear, stress, and symptom hyper-vigilance in autoimmune healingLearn more about Dr. Akil on his website. You can also follow him on Instagram and TikTok and check out his book, The T.I.G.E.R Protocol: An Integrative, 5-Step Program to Treat and Heal Your AutoimmunityErin’s FREE Hormone Food GuideGet Your Gut Panel HereFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/361-autoimmunityCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram