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Back to Episodes87: Everything You've Been Told About Crohn's & Colitis Is Wrong - The Three Biggest Myths About Crohn's and Colitis
Description
Josh examines the scientific criteria used to define autoimmune diseases and explains why he believes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are more accurately described as immune-mediated conditions rather than classic autoimmune diseases. He discusses antibodies commonly associated with IBD, the role of the immune system, and why identifying environmental triggers may be more important than simply suppressing inflammation.
The conversation also explores genetics, explaining why inherited susceptibility is only one piece of the puzzle. Josh reviews research involving identical twins, immigrant populations, and changing disease rates across industrialized nations to argue that environment, lifestyle, and the microbiome play a significant role in disease development.
You'll also learn about common risk factors—including antibiotics, smoking, ultra-processed foods, environmental toxins, mold exposure, and nutrient deficiencies—and how each may influence gut health, inflammation, immune system function, and the intestinal microbiome.
Finally, Josh introduces his root-cause framework for restoring health through identifying triggers, replenishing deficiencies, repairing the gut lining, rebuilding the microbiome, and supporting healthy immune regulation.
Whether you're living with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or simply interested in functional medicine and root-cause healing, this episode offers a thought-provoking perspective on gut health, chronic inflammation, the microbiome, and the future of IBD treatment.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- Autoimmune Theory And Why It's Challenged
- Root-Cause Model Of Crohn's And Colitis
- Genetics Versus Environmental Influences
- Environmental Toxins And Modern Lifestyle
- Gut Microbiome, Microbes, And Immune Responses
- Antibiotics, Smoking, Birth Control, And Other Risk Factors
- Leaky Gut And Immune Dysregulation
- The Five R Framework For Recovery
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