
Biology of Trauma® Podcast
With Dr. Aimie Apigian MD, MS, MPH
Episode 55: Autoimmunity and Trauma in Chronic Conditions like Multiple Sclerosis

Show Notes:
In this episode we are talking about autoimmunity and trauma! Trauma in all its forms – emotional, toxins, food toxins- might play in the switching on or switching off of these so-called incurable conditions.
We’re answering the question – what is the role of trauma in autoimmunity that leads us to a clear path forward for prevention or recovery.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How trauma is related to the development of autoimmune conditions.
- Why doctors are wrong about these conditions being “incurable”.
- How there are 3 big “root causes” that influence autoimmunity.
- What 3 main food groups influence autoimmunity.
- 6 environmental factors that we can control to influence the autoimmune system.
Helpful Links:
- Palmer Kippola’s website
- Foundational Journey for Addressing Stored Trauma in the Body –The foundational journey is where you would start – and for those who are interested in the Biology of Trauma® professional training, this would be your first module. I look forward to guiding you through this 6-week journey consisting of 21 days of somatic work followed by 21 days of somatic parts work. Then we start working on the biology and integrating the somatic parts and biology work in the Biology of Trauma® courses.
- Guided Somatic Healing for Stored Emotions – This is a self-paced guided course starting you with 7 essential trauma somatic exercises to address the emotions behind chronic health conditions like autoimmunity.
- Steps to Identify and Heal Trauma Guide – To get a better look at this trauma disease connection in general.
- Biochemical Imbalances – One of them, pyroluria is associated with higher risk of autoimmunity. I have all autoimmune patients and recommend all members of my courses with any autoimmunity to test these biochemical imbalances.
- Biology of Trauma® Health Coaching Session – To assess risk of autoimmunity through the lens of trauma and to review the biochemical imbalances and pyroluria with you.
- Autoimmunity Bundle – 3 video masterclasses I offer for those who are ready to dive deeper into this topic and solutions.
- C60 – There is a clear link between oxidative stress and autoimmunity. C60 is my daily tool to decrease oxidative stress which may help prevent and help with the progression of autoimmune conditions.
- Castor Oil Packs – Gut issues are always part of the biology of autoimmunity. give your gut the support it needs with this tool. Sleep better, poop better and feel better with Castor Oil Packs!
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Products I recommend from this episode
C60 – There is a clear link between oxidative stress and autoimmunity. C60 is my daily tool to decrease oxidative stress which may help prevent and help with the progression of autoimmune conditions.
- Castor Oil Packs – Gut issues are always part of the biology of autoimmunity. Give your gut the support it needs with this tool. Sleep better, poop better and feel better with Castor Oil Packs!
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By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Trauma Healing Accelerated, any guests or contributors to The Biology of Trauma podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Trauma Healing Accelerated be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.