#054 SuperFeast Rewind: Autoimmunity and Medicinal Mushrooms

<p>Autoimmunity (AI). You've heard it, but what is it? Today Mason is joined by SuperFeast fave naturopath, Dan Sipple to explore the beast that is autoimmunity and what factors play a role in autoimmune conditions. Perhaps the Western definition of AI is too cut and dry; the guys discuss the Eastern approaches and how the gut environment plays a key role (we've got two gut health podcasts <a title="Gut Health Part One podcast" href= "https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/gut-health-part-1-podcast-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Part One</a> and <a title="Gut Health Part Two podcast" href= "https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/gut-health-part-2-with-dan-sipple-podcast-11" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Part Two</a>, if you want to brush up on your gut health). This episode dives deeply into the ancient Daoism behind AI patterns and which tonic herbs and medicinal mushrooms can help support the body during these times. If you're afflicted with an AI condition, this episode is for you.</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span class= "Apple-converted-space">"Autoimmunity is when the body is <strong>seemingly</strong> attacking itself" - Mason Taylor</span></em></p> <p>The guys discuss:</p> <p>- Suppression of autoimmune issues leads to significant illness later on</p> <p>- Treatment of autoimmunity from the Taoist perspective</p> <p>- Leaky gut (intestinal permeability) causes a barrage against your immune system - a significant initiating factor of AI</p> <p>- Pleghm, edema, heat toxicity, dampness, all AI symptoms; the TCM patterns </p> <p>- According to TCM, upright Qi is vital for immunity (astragalus for the win)</p> <p>- SuperFeast Chaga, Reishi and Astragalus, are top immunity herbs</p> <p>- The tightening / tenseness within the body is exacerbating AI symptoms; must release the tension</p> <p>- There are hard coded AI genes, BUT environment / diet / movement / community / purpose / stress all affect their expression</p> <p>- Cortisol Awakening Response (