Episode 80: Dr. Darla Booth DC, AFMC, Managing Autoimmune Patients Successfully

In this Practitioner Spotlight episode, we sit down with Dr. Darla Booth, a seasoned chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner based in Los Gatos, California. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Booth has transitioned her practice to focus on complex functional medicine cases, with a special emphasis on autoimmunity. Join us as Dr. Booth shares how discovering autoimmune markers in her own and her daughter’s bloodwork inspired a deep dive into strategies for managing and calming autoimmune conditions. We explore the evolution of her clinical approach, the challenges of educating and supporting patients, and the power of group care and community in fostering healing. Dr. Darla Booth, DC, AFMC specializes in helping patients with complex health issues identify their root cause, improve symptoms, and stack habits to optimize their health with functional medicine protocols. Her care complements the support patients receive through Western medicine; taking a big picture approach to health through lab work analysis, lifestyle adjustments, and nutritional support. Chiropractic and other conservative, natural care options for adults and children are Dr. Booth's specialties. She is skilled in nutritional counseling for food allergies, cranial therapy, TMJ treatment, and more. To become a Certified Functional Medicine practitioner, visit . Try our 7-day free trial, no credit card required. ⁠ For Certified Functional Nutrition education for both practitioners and lay people, visit 00:00 Discovering autoimmunity in bloodwork 03:56 Launching an autoimmune program 07:08 Starting group coaching sessions 11:56 Helping clients rebuild health 13:20 Addressing leaky gut in autoimmune 19:00 Understanding digestion and gut health 21:52 Creating a treatment plan 23:58 Small shifts for immune health 26:47 Prioritizing health and wellness choices 29:43 How food impacts your body 33:57 Functional medicine's credibility and impact 37:18 Using RUPA and Fullscript 39:48 Resources for practitioners and individuals Support this show . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 80: Dr. Darla Booth DC, AFMC, Managing Autoimmune Patients Successfully is an episode from Solving the Puzzle with Dr. Datis Kharrazian by Datis Kharrazian.

This episode is 40:56 long.

This episode was published on Mar 29, 2026.

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