“Healing Revolution” on BrightU: Experts discuss how your gut controls your health

• In Episode 12 of “Healing Revolution,” aired June 18, investigative journalist Jonathan Otto discussed how autoimmune diseases are driven by a “deadly triad” of leaky gut, liver toxicity and endocrine disruption — fueled by environmental toxins in food, water and medications — rather than genetics alone.
• About 70 percent of the immune system resides in the gut; when the gut barrier becomes permeable (“leaky gut”), toxins and undigested proteins enter the bloodstream, triggering autoimmune attacks.
• Modern life exposes the body to harmful chemicals like pesticides, synthetic food additives (e.g., tBHQ), chlorine in water and phthalates in plastics, which disrupt gut flora, hormone balance and liver function.
• Case studies show that nutritional support, detoxification and gut repair — via plant-based diets, liver cleanses and endocrine balancing — can reverse autoimmune conditions without lifelong medications.
• Experts emphasize nutrient-dense whole foods to heal the body. Dr. Sharon Rabb’s mother reversed diabetes and hypertension by eliminating 19 prescription drugs, proving chronic diseases are often diet-induced and reversible.

In Episode 12 of “Healing Revolution,” aired June 18, investigative journalist Jonathan Otto discussed how autoimmune diseases like Graves’ disease, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes are skyrocketing — but emerging research reveals the root cause isn’t just genetics or bad luck. Instead, a deadly triad of leaky gut, liver toxicity and endocrine disruption — fueled by toxins in food, water and medications — is hijacking the immune system, turning it against the body.

Seventy percent of the immune system resides in the gut, where microbes regulate inflammation, infection responses and even brain function. When the gut barrier becomes permeable (“leaky gut”), undigested proteins and toxins flood the bloodstream, triggering autoimmune attacks.

Henry Tien, a Graves’ disease patient, experienced this firsthand. After conventional drugs failed, holistic interventions — targeting his adrenals, thyroid and gut — restored his lab results to normal. “There is no drug on the planet that’s going to do that,” said his doctor, Dr. Sharon Rabb, who emphasizes that nutritional support and detoxification can reverse even severe autoimmune conditions.

From pesticides in food to formaldehyde in hospital curtains, modern life bombards the body with inflammatory chemicals. Dr. Rabb noted:

• Red meat is classified as a Group 2A carcinogen, linked to gastric and breast cancers.
• Processed foods deplete vital nutrients while introducing synthetic additives like tBHQ, implicated in rising food allergies.
• Chlorine in tap water and phthalates in plastics disrupt gut flora and hormone balance.

“The liver is the clearinghouse for the body,” explained Dr. Rabb. When overloaded, toxins spill into organs, causing conditions like Crohn’s disease, dermatitis or bronchitis. Dr. Rabb also shared how you can take care of your gut health:

• Plant-based diet: Raw vegetables, fiber-rich foods and bitter herbs (like goldenseal) stabilize blood sugar and reduce inflammation.
• Liver detox: A 21-day cleanse with chlorophyll (found in greens) accelerates healing.
• Endocrine support: Balancing thyroid, adrenals and pituitary glands is key.

Dr. Rabb’s mother reversed diabetes and hypertension by ditching 19 prescription drugs in favor of whole foods. Similarly, Dr. Joel Fuhrman noted that 95 percent of chronic diseases are diet-induced, emphasizing nutrient density to repair the body.

“The body has the innate capacity to heal itself,” said Dr. Rabb. The solution? Eliminate toxins, nourish the gut and reclaim your health — without lifelong drugs.

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