Functional Medicine Practitioners
No one can live in a bubble. We are exposed daily to a plethora of potentially harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, and yeast. They are in our food, our air, water, and living on and in us. This can lead to many problems including chronic infections. We exist in a symbiotic relationship with these natural organisms. …
Eliminating Chronic Infections for Autoimmune Disease!Read More
Balancing the Immune System Several contributing factors can trigger and perpetuate an autoimmune tendency within the immune system of lupus patients. But what is actually happening in the immune system itself to cause destruction of self-tissue and how can you achieve immune balance? Just like all other systems in the body, it comes down to …
When it comes to Autoimmune Disease, understanding leaky gut – and nutrient deficiencies – is very important. One reason why there are so many different symptoms of autoimmune disease, is that once you have leaky gut, also known as intestinal permeability, damaged cells in your intestines don’t produce the enzymes needed for proper digestion, and …
Understanding Nutrient Deficiencies and Autoimmune Disease.Read More
One of the most powerful tools you have for stabilizing blood sugar and/or reversing insulin resistance is what you choose to put into your mouth. For a lot of people, eating healthy means eliminating fat. But beware! Not all fat is equal, and not all fat is bad for you. If you are not eating …
Unfortunately, depression is often a common companion of chronic health conditions, especially autoimmunity and lupus. To begin with, the diagnosis of a lifelong condition can be devastating. Lupus is viewed and labeled as a chronic, progressive, degenerative disease – often only expected to get worse with time. Many patients with lupus look to their doctors …
So, what should you eat for optimum health? This can be a tough road to navigate when you’re living with an autoimmune disease. Trying an elimination diet may be the answer for you! Ironically, the best place to start is what you shouldn’t eat! An eating plan known as “the elimination diet” is a specific …
Over the years, we’ve observed common trends in patients with lupus and autoimmunity. We have identified eight common underlying dysfunctions that tend to lead to the overactivation of the immune system and trigger and perpetuate the disease process. These eight issues shown below each play a role in regulating the immune system. They need to …
What Are the Main Triggers and Root Causes of Lupus?Read More
One of the problems with autoimmune disease of any kind is that the triggers of inflammation are vast and sometimes insidious. Let’s take a look at the avenues for most toxins and toxic chemicals and how they affect nutrition and autoimmune disease Minimizing Toxic Exposure from Food When it comes to toxic food exposures, it’s …
How Do Toxins and Chemicals in Food Affect Autoimmune Disease?Read More
To understand autoimmune disease, it helps to first understand the meaning of the word autoimmune. Autoimmune can be broken down into two parts: auto, or “self,” and immune, the “immune system.” Autoimmunity is when the immune system attacks the body instead of protecting it. The body’s immune system is designed to protect the body and …
Lupus, known as the invisible disease, is challenging to properly diagnose because of how differently it affects each person. Our mission is to shed light on this devastating disease and present a realistic path to a healthier, more livable future. It is possible to reclaim your life and regain your health. It begins with understanding …
