Heal Your Gut = FIX Autoimmune Disease | Dr. Westin Childs & Dr. Jill Carnahan

Today I am joined with Dr. Jill Carnahan for a discussion on the gut and the role it plays in autoimmune disease! Dr. Jill Carnahan MD is trained in both Family Medicine as well as Functional Medicine and has been helping patients for over a decade. She is a survivor of both breast cancer and Crohn's disease and is currently in remission from both conditions. She's been through the gauntlet when it comes to treating both autoimmune disease and gut problems and her expertise in this area comes through in this interview.

You can learn more about Dr. Jill Carnahan below:
- Dr. Jill's Website: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/
- Work with Dr. Jill: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/services/functional-medicine-consultant-dr-jill/
- Dr. Jill's Health store: https://www.drjillhealth.com/
- Coffee enema (discussed in the video): https://www.drjillhealth.com/product/coffee-enema-kit-with-coffee/

In this video we discuss:
- How genes impact your susceptibility to disease states
- Why it's so important to treat the gut if you want to improve your health and immune system
- The concept of molecular mimicry
- What happens to food particles and bacteria when you have a damaged gut lining
- How to repair your gut lining
- The role that testosterone plays in autoimmune disease
- Why women are more susceptible to autoimmune disease
- Reasons you should consider using testosterone replacement therapy as a woman
- The difference between Celiac disease and NCGIS
- The importance of detoxification in overall health and autoimmune disease
- How to detox gently and more aggressively (therapies that you can use)
- Why it's becoming more difficult to treat patients
- The benefits of coffee enema's, how they increase your glutathione levels, and how they work in the liver
- The importance of improving glutathione levels in those with autoimmune disease
- Which tests can be used to test for gut related issues
- The connection between gut health and SIBO and SIFO
- Why thyroid conditions lead to persistent gut problems
- The importance of physical treatments for improving gut health and treating gut conditions

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: https://www.restartmed.com/what-happened-to-my-medical-license/

This video is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Childs and you. You should not make any changes to your medications or health regimens without first consulting a physician. If you have any questions please consult with your current primary care provider. Restart Medical LLC and Dr. Westin Childs are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, or any other information, services, or product you obtain through this website or video.
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