Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to autoimmune resilience. While there is no cure for

autoimmune disease, the choices we make every day can have a powerful impact on how we feel. I'm Eileen

Laird, your host. In this podcast, I interview experts in the fields of nutrition, lifestyle, mindset,

and integrative medicine. I also interview people with

autoimmune disease just like you. We can learn so much from each other. This podcast is named

Phoenix Helix, and it's after the mythical bird that rises from its own ashes. If you've ever

felt like your autoimmune disease knock you down so hard you would never

rise again, never underestimate your ability to rise. We all have a phoenix within us. A short

disclaimer, I'm neither a doctor nor a nutritionist and the opinions expressed here are personal.

I do interview medical professionals on the show, but it's meant to be information, not medical advice.

So always consult with your health care team before making your own medical decisions.

Now let's get on to the show. Welcome to Episode 228. Our topic today is digestion troubleshooting. The connection between gut health and autoimmune disease is very strong.

Seventy percent of our immune system lives in our gut, and if we have inflammation in

our digestive system, that's going to cause inflammation in our immune system.

This connection also goes both ways.

If there's inflammation and autoimmune activity in your body,

that impacts digestion as well. So today, we're going to troubleshoot some of the most common

digestive issues with the goal of supporting our health bodywide. My guest is Dr. Shruti Lam Fletcher,

a naturopath who specializes in digestive health. She's also an

autoimmune warrior herself, so understands today's topic both personally and professionally.

Welcome to the podcast, Dr. Lam Fletcher. Thank you very much, Eileen. I appreciate being on this.

Before we dive into our conversation today, I want to give a shout

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