Cracking the Code on Autoimmune Disease: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You | Dr. Nikki Bundy & Dr. Millie Lytle
- Georgie Kovacs
- Mar 15, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 20
Episode Summary
Autoimmune diseases impact over 24 million people in the U.S., yet many struggle for years without clear answers. From misdiagnoses to ineffective treatments, patients often feel lost in the system. In this episode of Fempower Health, Dr. Nicole Bundy, a board-certified internist and rheumatologist, and Dr. Millie Lytle, a naturopathic doctor and epidemiologist, break down the complexities of autoimmune disease. With their expertise from Mymee, they explore why autoimmunity is so challenging to diagnose, how lifestyle and medications impact healing, and what patients can do to advocate for themselves.
If you’ve been dismissed by doctors or are cycling through medications without real improvement, this episode is for you. Tune in to uncover the answers you need to regain control of your health.
Discussion Points:
How common are autoimmune diseases, and why are they so difficult to diagnose?
What are the first signs of autoimmune disease that people often miss?
How does family history impact your risk of developing an autoimmune condition?
What should you do if your doctor says they can’t help you?
What type of doctor should you see for proper diagnosis and treatment?
How do medications and lifestyle changes impact autoimmune disease management?
What does the future of autoimmune disease research and treatment look like?
“If you find yourself routinely taking 3-5 medications just to get through your day (e.g., pain medication, anti-inflammatory medication, antihistamines, sleep aid) for symptom control, that is a sign something is not in balance. Putting these band-aids on signals it is time to take a deeper look.” - Dr. Nikki Bundy
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About Dr. Millie Lytle
Dr. Millie Lytle is a licensed naturopathic doctor, epidemiologist and nutrition specialist dedicated to innovatively preventing and reversing the epidemic of chronic disease. She earned her 4-year post grad ND from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and a Master's in Public Health (MPH) in Hamburg, Germany. In addition to 15 years of private practice, Millie is a published researcher and conference speaker. At Mymee, Dr. Lytle manages the coaching program, including all care delivery. She merges her education, clinical practice and research experience in the fields of naturopathic medicine, functional nutrition and chronic disease epidemiology to supervise client consultations, develop coaching protocols, collect and review real world evidence, participate in research and collaborate internally to build and execute program strategy.
About Dr. Nikki Bundy
Dr. Bundy is a licensed, board-certified internist and rheumatologist who is passionate about improving care for autoimmune and other chronic diseases. She has 15+ years of experience as a practicing rheumatologist and clinical researcher, and is focused on developing innovative solutions that leverage the growing understanding of the role that lifestyle and diet play in the development and course of autoimmune disease. Her interest in functional medicine and preventative rheumatology come from her experience working with patients as well as personal struggles with her own health. At Mymee, Dr. Bundy sets clinical and research directions, supervises ongoing clinical studies, serves as a subject matter expert for a number of autoimmune diseases, and builds external collaborations with clinicians, researchers, and other key partners.
Dr. Bundy received her MD from Yale University School of Medicine and her MPH from Yale University School of Epidemiology and Public Health. She was a Professor in the Rheumatology division at Ohio State University as well as a Clinical Instructor at Yale University. She is frequently invited as an expert speaker on her research interests which include lupus, arthritis, and Lyme disease.
Disclaimer
The information shared by Fempower Health is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making any health decisions.
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