Dr. Jeffrey Bland – World-Renowned Nutritional Medicine Expert, “Father of Functional Medicine”, and Founder of Big Bold Health. Dr. Bland, discusses the origins and principles of functional medicine. He explains the difference between traditional medicine and functional medicine, highlighting the limitations of the traditional medical model in addressing chronic illnesses. He also discusses the upstream approach in functional medicine, focusing on root causes and interconnectedness. He challenges the term ‘autoimmune’ and suggests that autoimmune diseases may be better understood as the body becoming less itself over time due to various environmental factors.

 In this conversation, Dr. Jeffrey Bland and Erica Lippy discuss the importance of treating the root cause of health issues rather than just the symptoms. They highlight the connection between the gut and the immune system, emphasizing the role of the gut in overall health and longevity. Dr. Bland introduces the concept of immuno-rejuvenation and explains how diet and lifestyle can be used to optimize immune system function.