Your immune system may not be malfunctioning — it may be doing exactly what it was designed to do. Gary Brecka joins Dr. Josh Axe to reveal why one root cause drives nearly every autoimmune condition, and what you can actually do about it.**In this episode:**- Why you likely don't have multiple autoimmune diseases — and the single upstream trigger (mold, mycotoxins, parasites, viruses, or heavy metals) that creates the domino effect- How the blood functions as a living ecosystem, and why "cleaning the tank" is the first step to healing chronic illness- The breathwork protocol Gary uses daily — no equipment, no cost — and the science behind intermittent hypoxia reversing biological age- What the X Prize longevity study found: 8.6 years of age reversal using oxygen training, less than halfway through the trial- Why sleep is the most underprotected lever in your health — and what community and connection do to lifespan that no supplement can replicate- The free, foundational habits Gary ranks above every biohacking device in his own homeUncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → http://mybloodwork.com*Disclaimer: The bloodwork our team runs at mybloodwork.com covers a handful of the biomarkers listed in the guide above — including critical thyroid and metabolic markers — plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor, but does NOT cover all 25. You will want to consult your primary or functional doctor for the entire list.Thank you to our sponsors!Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcastManukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axeWatch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1🎧 Early Access!Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners → Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotifyApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcSPre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → www.healyourcellsbook.comWatch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.comDiscover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally → http://DrAxeThyroidClass.comIf you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.comCONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXEInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxeWebsite → http://thehealthinstitute.comSign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe CONNECT WITH GUESTInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/garybreckaFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/ultimatehumanTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@garybreckaofficialX → https://x.com/thegarybreckaYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcastDISCLAIMERThis content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.MB01GKPRPTQL1WLLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices