Autoimmune
Description
Autoimmune disorders like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Lupus (SLE) are rooted in immune system dysregulation, where the body’s defense system begins to target its own tissues. These conditions can affect different organs—thyroid, joints, skin, kidneys—and often overlap with symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, and flares of inflammation. Conventional medicine focuses on suppressing immune activity, but functional medicine seeks to identify and remove triggers like gut permeability, chronic infections, toxins, and food sensitivities. Through personalized testing, dietary interventions, and immune-modulating therapies, it’s possible to reduce flare frequency, support remission, and restore quality of life.
Symptoms
Fatigue and brain fog
Joint pain or swelling
Muscle aches
Hair loss
Skin rashes or photosensitivity
Cold sensitivity (Hashimoto’s)
Morning stiffness (RA)
Digestive issues
Low-grade fever
Fluctuating symptoms or "flares"
Labs & Testing Options
ANA (Antinuclear Antibody)
Thyroid antibodies (TPO, TG)
Rheumatoid Factor (RF) and anti-CCP
Anti-dsDNA and anti-Smith antibodies (for lupus)
CRP and ESR (inflammatory markers)
Vitamin D, zinc, selenium status
Food sensitivity testing
Stool test for gut health and permeability
Mold, heavy metals, or viral reactivation panels
Treatment Options
Anti-inflammatory or autoimmune Paleo diet
Gut healing protocols (L-glutamine, probiotics, enzymes)
Vitamin D, zinc, and selenium optimization
Adaptogens for adrenal and immune support
Glutathione and mitochondrial support
Mold or toxin detox (if relevant)
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) in select cases
IV therapy or ozone as needed
You don’t have to live in flare-up mode. Discover a root-cause approach to calming your autoimmune symptoms.