Autoimmune Conditions

Autoimmune conditions occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. While there are many specific diagnoses (such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, etc.), functional medicine approaches them by looking at the underlying immune dysregulation, gut health, and environmental triggers that are common across the autoimmune spectrum.

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Common Symptoms

Fatigue and chronic exhaustion

Joint pain, swelling, and stiffness

Skin issues, rashes, or flushing

Digestive issues and food sensitivities

Recurring fever and swollen glands

Causes & Triggers

Intestinal permeability (leaky gut)
Chronic infections (viral, bacterial, tick-borne)
Environmental toxins and heavy metals
Chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation
Genetic predisposition combined with environmental triggers

Diagnosis

Diagnosis usually involves specific autoantibody blood tests (like ANA, Rheumatoid Factor) alongside inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR) and a comprehensive clinical evaluation of symptoms.

Treatment Approaches

Identifying and removing dietary triggers (often gluten, dairy)

Healing the gut lining

Modulating the immune system with targeted nutrients (Vitamin D, Glutathione)

Addressing underlying chronic infections

Stress reduction and vagus nerve support

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