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Autoimmune conditions occur when the immune system attacks healthy tissue. While conventional medicine focuses on suppressing immunity, our functional medicine approach identifies and addresses triggers—gut dysfunction, food sensitivities, toxins, infections—to calm inflammation and support immune balance naturally.

Understanding Autoimmune conditions

Autoimmune conditions occur when the immune system attacks healthy tissue. While conventional medicine focuses on suppressing immunity, our functional medicine approach identifies and addresses triggers—gut dysfunction, food sensitivities, toxins, infections—to calm inflammation and support immune balance naturally.

Common Causes

  • Leaky gut allowing immune triggers into bloodstream
  • Molecular mimicry from food proteins or infections
  • Chronic infections (viral, bacterial)
  • Environmental toxin exposure
  • Genetic predisposition activated by triggers
  • Chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation
  • Nutrient deficiencies affecting immune function

Signs & Symptoms

  • Fatigue and weakness
  • Joint pain and swelling
  • Skin rashes or changes
  • Digestive issues
  • Recurring fevers
  • Swollen glands
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Hair loss
  • Brain fog and cognitive issues

When to Seek Professional Care

  • You have a diagnosed autoimmune condition and want complementary support
  • You suspect autoimmune issues but haven't been diagnosed
  • Current treatments aren't providing adequate relief
  • You want to address root causes alongside conventional treatment

Frequently Asked Questions About Autoimmune conditions

While we can't promise a cure, many patients achieve significant symptom reduction and even remission by addressing root causes.
We work alongside your rheumatologist or specialist. Our interventions complement conventional treatment.
We often start with an autoimmune protocol (AIP) elimination diet to identify triggers.
Up to 80% of the immune system resides in the gut. Healing the gut is often foundational to calming autoimmune activity.
Yes, you can live a full and active life with autoimmune conditions. While there's no cure, effective management through a combination of conventional medicine, lifestyle changes, stress reduction, proper nutrition, and complementary therapies can significantly reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Avoid processed foods, refined sugars, excessive alcohol, and foods high in inflammatory omega-6 fats. Many patients also benefit from eliminating gluten, dairy, and nightshade vegetables.

An elimination diet can help identify your personal trigger foods.
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