
In this episode of Functional Medicine with Dr. Howard Robins, we explore autoimmune diseases — conditions where the body’s own immune system mistakenly attacks healthy organs and tissues.Today, there are more than 100 recognized autoimmune diseases, and many patients struggle with symptoms despite extensive testing and no clear diagnosis. Dr. Robins explains how functional medicine can uncover root causes and provide safe, effective treatments when conventional medicine has no answers.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔ What autoimmune diseases are and why they develop✔ Common triggers and why some people are more vulnerable✔ Why diagnosis can be so difficult✔ Functional medicine strategies to calm the immune system✔ The role of ozone therapy in treating autoimmune conditions✔ How gut health and probiotics support the immune system✔ Lifestyle changes that promote healing and prevention