478. Dr Brad Leech - Understand the 4 things that can lead to autoimmunity to drive effective treatment and healing.

Dr Brad Leech, PhD, first joined me on the show (#437) for a discussion to update the record on a common practice when addressing pathogens: “weed, seed, feed” which he believes can cause further damage.&nbsp;In this episode, we explore Autoimmunity and the 4 main ‘feeder lanes’ into it, drawing on the thousands of hours Brad has spent researching it during his PhD and beyond.&nbsp;We coverLeaky GutDysbiosis in the gutImmune dysregulationSystemic Inflammation&nbsp;Gut testing: What is ‘good’ testing?&nbsp;Essential nutrients in an autoimmune picture and how to ensure quality supplements.&nbsp;Why we can’t label some foods as inherently ‘good for you’ based on certain farming factors that can change a food’s make-up.Microbes of note in the research that can contribute to healing, disease or both, depending on how much there is in the gutAnd MOREI hope it’s helpful for you or someone you know.&nbsp;Alexx StuartYour Low Tox Life podcast hostFancy a few more podcasts we’ve done over the years, related to this one?&nbsp;Show #287 – Dr. Gary Kaplan: Why You’re Still Sick And How To Get BetterShow #78: Dr Terry Wahls on her MS diagnosis, autoimmune conditions and the Wahls protocolShow #360 Complex Chronic Illness: A Unique Puzzle With Dr Ben ReebsShow #293 – Taking A Tour Of The Immune System And How Best To Support It With Jules GallowayShow #344 – Dr Anshul Gupta On Reversing Hashimoto’s ThyroiditisWant to learn more about this week’s guest?&nbsp;Website: www.drbradleech.com&nbsp;NERVA - Private health - Monash Gut Hypnotherapy - https://www.nervahealth.com/au&nbsp;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrBradLeech&nbsp;Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps!&nbsp;@waterscofilters is giving you an added saving off their sale price, giving you 27% off their BIO 500 5.25L benchtop filter until April 30 - Perfect for couples/small families. Head to waterscoaustralia.com.au - Use code LOWTOXWATER - a market leader for 40 years, they filter everything bad out, including PFAS/microplastics, and ensure trace minerals are kept IN for deep hydration.&nbsp;@ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) <img src="data:image/png;base64,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