Ever wonder how some doctors can miss what's right in front of them?

This week, I'd like to tell you why conventional medicine doesn't always get it right when it comes to disease -- autoimmune diseases, especially.

If you suffer from things such as acne, allergies, asthma, arthritis or other related conditions, then you'll want to read on.

Recently, I flew to Rochester, New York, to participate in a national PBS show called SECOND OPINION. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for viewers to see a living room discussion about a medical topic between specialists, general practitioners, patients, patient advocates, and odd characters like me who don't quite fit in.

We shot three shows: one on migraines, one on osteoarthritis, and the last on inflammation.

There were renowned, smart and very qualified specialists and doctors there, from whom I could learn much.

But as we sat there during the inflammation show talking about a woman who had an autoimmune disease, I felt sad and distraught.

And try as I might, I couldn't break through the basic foundational idea of conventional medicine.