Why Autoimmune Conditions Flare in Perimenopause — and What to Do About It

In this episode of The Forties Formula, Jasmin reflects on her long battle with autoimmune disease, having been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s at 23 after years of unexplained symptoms. Alongside functional health experts Dr. Menka Gupta and Dr. Deepika Gopalan, they explore why it takes so long to diagnose autoimmune conditions and how lifestyle, stress, and genetics combine to trigger them. This insightful discussion will empower anyone living with or curious about autoimmune diseases.

You’ll Learn:

•⁠ ⁠Why autoimmune conditions take years to diagnose.

•⁠ ⁠How genes, leaky gut, and environmental factors contribute to autoimmune diseases.

•⁠ ⁠Practical strategies to manage autoimmune symptoms, including personalized functional medicine approaches.

•⁠ ⁠The impact of stress and cortisol on gut health and autoimmune flare-ups.

•⁠ ⁠Tips for creating a balanced lifestyle to prevent or manage autoimmune triggers.

You can learn more about autoimmune management from Dr. Menka and Dr. Deepika by visiting their website https://nutranourish.com. You can also reach out to Dr. Menka on IG at https://www.instagram.com/drmenka_nutranourish . Don’t forget to follow your hosts Jasmin Dhillon (@eat.with.jasmin) and Amanda Lim (@coachamandalim).

And now, a special thank-you to this episode’s sponsors:

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