The Fatigue Fixer7 Maj 2025

31. The One Where We Tackle Autoimmune Fatigue with Alison Danby

Autoimmune fatigue is a hidden health challenge affecting millions of women, often going undiagnosed for years. In this episode, Dr. Sarah chats with Dr. Alison Danby ND, to explore the connection between autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, and stress, shedding light on how these conditions can impact your energy, health, and overall well-being. With insights on autoimmune conditions, lifestyle interventions, stress management, and hormone fluctuations, this episode offers practical tips for managing autoimmune fatigue and improving your quality of life.

Key takeaways:

Autoimmune Conditions explained: Why do some people’s immune system start attacking your own body? Some of the most common of the 150 types of auto-immune diseases and why women are at higher risk
The Rising Rates of Autoimmune Diseases: How stress and environmental factors could be contributing to the growing number of autoimmune diseases.
The Role of Stress in Autoimmune Fatigue: What stress does to your gut and nervous system—and how that impacts your immune system.
Hormones and Autoimmunity: What role do hormones play
Testing and Diagnosis: How to advocate for proper testing and what tests to ask for
The #1 lifestyle factor that helps: And it’s not the auto-immune protocol (AIP) or going gluten-free

Dr. Alison Danby is Naturopathic Doctor with over 18 years of clinical experience. Her clinical focus is in thyroid, digestive health, and autoimmune conditions.

Formerly a high school math teacher, Alison's passion for education is evident. She travels extensively, speaking at events across North America, sharing her knowledge and experience on the integrative approach to autoimmune.

In her free time, you’ll find her traveling, gardening, trail walking with her dog Olive, or paddling on tranquil waters.

Learn more about Dr. Danby at alisondanby.com or follow her on Instagram.

Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and fatigue fixer who’s on a mission to help women fix their fatigue and get the health care they deserve. You can find her talking about all things fatigue on Instagram and learn more about her services at drsarahv.ca.

The Fatigue Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network.

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