As a society, we're more aware and protective of our health, immunity and hygiene than ever before. So why are we seeing such a sharp rise in allergies? From food intolerance to atopic dermatitis, people have become more hypersensitive to environmental triggers like pollen, animal dander, dust mites and food proteins. The problem is all the steps we've taken to shore up our immunity are actually not allowing us to develop robust immune systems. Our hyper-sterilized environments rob us of exposure to the microorganisms that are necessary for preventing allergies. This is especially true for babies - who need early exposure to a wide variety of microorganisms to grow up with strong immune systems. Why are we seeing such a huge increase in allergies? What's the connection between our microbiome and the allergies so many people are dealing with? In this episode, I share how the microbiome controls our immunity, and what we can do to make it work in our favor.    Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode  -The inadvertent effect of sterilized environments Several published peer reviewed research papers discuss the underlying causes behind the rise in allergies. Why are we seeing such an exponential increase in the Western world? -Your microbiome is like a house The microbiome is responsible for a lot more key functions than we think. How does its state either enhance or impair our immunity and allergies?  -The power of early exposure to a plethora of microorganisms A robust immune system begins in the womb. How do we prevent the development of allergies and auto-immune disease down the road for children?   About Your Host Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine.   ​​ Resources Feeling stuck and want guidance on how to transform your spiritual, mental and physical well being? Get access to Dr Deepa's 6 Pillars of Health video! Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe and watch the video for free. ‌ Work with Me Ready to explore a personalized wellness journey with Dr. Deepa? Visit drdeepa-tlc.org and click on "Work with Me" to schedule a free intake call. Together, we'll see if this exclusive program aligns with your needs!  Want to receive a devotional every week From Dr. Deepa? Devotionals are dedicated to providing you with a moment of reflection, inspiration, and spiritual growth each week, delivered right to your inbox. Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe for free. Ready to deepen your understanding of trauma and kick start your healing journey? Explore a range of online and onsite courses designed to equip you with practical and affordable tools. From counselors, ministry leaders, and educators to couples, parents and individuals seeking help for themselves, there's a powerful course for everyone. Browse all the courses now to start your journey.   ​​TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced. Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

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