AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE

What Is Autoimmune Disease?

When Your Body Starts To Attack Itself….

Autoimmune diseases (AD) are on the rise and comprise a large part of “chronic disease”. Your immune system – your body’s defense against harmful bacteria and viruses – becomes confused and begins to attack some part of your body. AD is a case of friendly fire and one that can significantly affect your overall health.

Millions of Americans live with an AD. Women are especially affected, with rates of diagnoses 3X higher than that of men. Some of the most common AD include Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Grave’s disease, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis, Lupus and Rheumatoid arthritis. Although exact causes are unknown, AD is linked to intestinal permeability, toxin exposure, infections, food allergies, inflammation and hormone imbalances.

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When We Heal the Root Causes, Your Life Opens Up.

Autoimmune diseases are not just treatable but potentially reversible with a functional medicine approach. Doctors have traditionally focused on masking the symptoms of AD with medications. I am more interested in exploring and treating the root causes that are creating your symptoms. By putting balance back into your system, we can open up new levels of healing.

Start Digging Deep And Ask WHY

Healing from an Autoimmune Disease is a process that takes time and commitment. Everyone’s recovery is different. The results can be astounding. These conditions are signals that something is wrong. When we figure out the problem (nutrient deficiency, genetic abnormality or food sensitivity) and support your body’s natural healing process, substantial change can happen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is autoimmunity?

Autoimmunity is an immune response directed to a substance (referred to as “antigen”) present in the body of the host.

How prevalent are autoimmune diseases?

The National Institutes of Health estimates that five to eight percent of Americans have an autoimmune disorder.

Why are autoimmune diseases so different?

The presentation of an autoimmune disease (that is, the signs and symptoms) depend upon the location of the autoimmune attack on the body. Autoimmune diseases have been found in virtually every organ system in the body.

Why are autoimmune diseases more common in women than men?

The answer to this question is not yet fully available. It is likely that hormones play an important role, but a number of other factors have been implicated. It should be noted that while most autoimmune diseases are more prevalent in women, a few such as Type 1 diabetes, ankylosing spondylitis and autoimmune myocarditis are actually more common in men. The numbers are steadily rising each year. It seems likely, therefore, that there will be multiple reasons for the sex-related bias in autoimmune disease.

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