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Erin Holt

Why Autoimmune Disease Is on the Rise—and What to Do About It

AutoImmune, Immune Support, Functional Medicine, Erin Holt

In this episode, Riley Rees is joined by Functional Nutritionist Erin Holt to discuss the reasons why autoimmune disease is increasing in modern society and how those struggling with getting diagnosed can find answers. She covers autoimmune disease’s connection to gut health, infections, toxins, stress, and trauma, explaining how pursuing a more functional approach to autoimmune treatment is helpful. If you are navigating an autoimmune diagnosis or suspect something deeper is going on, this episode provides valuable information and a message of hope.

About Erin Holt

Erin Holt is a Functional Nutritionist, founder, and Stanford-trained compassion teacher with a decade in practice. She developed a research-driven approach to functional medicine and integrates science, experience, and an evolving understanding of integrative medicine in her own online clinic and education platform. She works primarily with women to understand their stories and offer customized paths based on her expertise in addressing autoimmune conditions.

Inspired by her own autoimmune disease diagnosis, Functional Nutritionist Erin Holt shares her journey towards remission and discusses how she turned this experience into a decade-long career of helping others discover the root causes of autoimmunity, identify potential signs, learn the power of self-advocacy and navigate a system not always designed for chronic, complex autoimmune conditions.

In this episode, we chat about:

  • Erin’s journey and the challenges of seeking an autoimmune diagnosis.
  • The difference between conventional and functional root cause approaches to autoimmune disease.
  • The three stages of autoimmune disease (Silent, Symptomatic, Tissue Damage) and the importance of early diagnosis.
  • Practical lab markers and tests to discuss with your doctor, including basic panels and the need for a full thyroid workup (TSH, Total/Free T4/T3, T3 Uptake, Reverse T3, TPO/TgAb antibodies) for autoimmune clues.
  • Why Autoimmune Diseases Are Increasing, Especially in Women
  • The six factors of autoimmune disorders.
  • The necessity of self-advocacy in navigating the healthcare system when dealing with autoimmunity.
  • A message of hope; while autoimmunity is not curable, remission is possible by addressing root causes.

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Please note: Since the time this episode was recorded, a study reported on by the Mayo Clinic (January 6, 2025) has updated the percentage of people diagnosed with autoimmune disease, stating the figures are now 63% women and 37% for men.

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