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Autoimmunity

Autoimmune disease is when your body mistakenly attacks your own body. Some autoimmune diseases affect one organ, while others are systemic and affect the whole body. While the exact cause for autoimmune disease is unknown, genetics, diet, infections, and exposure to chemicals all seem to play a role. Women are twice as likely to get an autoimmune disease, as are certain ethnic groups. Symptoms associated with autoimmune diseases can affect an individual’s daily activities and can worsen over time. As a holistic practitioner, I offer functional testing, holistic nutrition, lifestyle interventions and personalized nutraceuticals that effectively help to manage symptoms associated with autoimmune disease and restore health.

Immune Health & Autoimmunity

What causes Autoimmune Disease?
Anxiety is an emotion that is characterized by feelings of overwhelming worrying and restlessness that can interfere with activities of daily living. It may be accompanied by physical changes such as increased blood pressure and heart rate. There are many factors that can cause anxiety including: nutrient deficiency, genetics, hormonal imbalance, brain chemistry, environment, and diet.
While the range of symptoms that individuals experience can vary widely, common symptoms include:
Although there are over 100 autoimmune diseases, some of the most common include:

Conventional treatment for autoimmune disease includes immune suppressing and anti-inflammatory medications.

My treatment model is holistic and personalized. I recognize that autoimmune diseases are complex, often resulting in widespread inflammation throughout the body. I assess nutritional deficiencies, heavy metal and chemical toxicity, genetics, and environmental factors that can help to identify the root cause of this widespread inflammation. I have found that there is a strong emotional and spiritual component that is often associated with autoimmune disease, and are areas I explore together with my client. I use the whole body approach when customizing my health recommendations, including hydrotherapy, botanical medicine, clinical nutrition therapy, supplementation, mindfulness, and lifestyle modifications.

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