Chris Kresser, M.S., L.Ac., is a globally recognized leader in the fields of ancestral health, Functional Medicine, and integrative health. He is the founder of the Kresser Institute, which provides training for the next generation of Functional Medicine practitioners. Chris is also the New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine. With his extensive background in research, clinical practice, and patient education, Chris has become a powerful advocate for a more holistic, proactive, and patient-centered approach to healthcare.

Key topics discussed:

The shocking prevalence of autoimmune disease, affecting an estimated 50 million Americans (1 in 6)
The role of the modern lifestyle in the epidemic of chronic disease, including poor diet, lack of exercise, insufficient sleep, chronic stress, and environmental toxins
The failure of our immune systems to adapt to the onslaught of novel threats posed by the modern lifestyle
The potential for diet and lifestyle interventions to prevent and reverse chronic disease
The need for a paradigm shift in healthcare, moving away from symptom suppression and towards addressing root causes
The challenges in scaling a highly individualized, root-cause-focused approach like Functional Medicine within our current healthcare system

Timestamps:

(00:00) The Rise of Autoimmunity
(07:03) Food, Regeneration, and Functional Medicine
(23:15) Challenging the Medical Status Quo
(28:57) Impact of Blockchain on Content Creation

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Chris Kresser: The Rise Of Autoimmunity, The Failure of Conventional Medicine, And The Future of Health Care (Part 1) | MMP #297

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