Episode 8: The Rise of Autoimmune Disorders with Dr. Tania Dempsey
Chronic immune issues are becoming increasingly common, particularly amongst young people, and today we are joined by integrative medicine doctor, Dr. Tania Dempsey, to investigate why. “Medical detective” Dr. Dempsey is a board-certified physician specializing in integrative medicine and chronic disease, with a focus on identifying the root of her patients’ health problems. In this episode, Dr. Dempsey explains what autoimmune disorders are, what can be attributed to their rise in recent years, and what people can do to improve their health. We also touch on the benefits and limitations of telehealthcare, the dying art of the physical exam, and the effectiveness of diet in treating autoimmune disease. Tune in to learn what integrative medicine is, and about Dr. Dempsey’s holistic approach to treating chronic illness patients.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Tania Dempsey’s approach as an integrative medicine doctor.
- Her focus on treating chronic illness patients.
- How she combines in-person and remote care.
- Her willingness to collaborate with other doctors and how that would play out.
- What Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is and how it manifests.
- Dr. Dempsey’s diagnosis process.
- The limitations of telehealthcare.
- An unfortunate dichotomy when it comes to insurance.
- The rise of chronic health issues.
- Why Dr. Dempsey refers to herself as a medical detective.
- The most common autoimmune disorders.
- Autoimmune disease explained.
- Why autoimmune issues are increasingly common.
- The small changes people can make to improve their health.
- Dr. Dempsey’s approach to diet and nutrition when treating patients.
- The effectiveness of diet in treating autoimmune disease.
- Dr. Dempsey’s final words of encouragement.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
AIM Center for Personalized Medicine
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