Category : Immune System

What’s the Best Diet for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease? Many patients ask, “What’s the best diet for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis?” This is a great question because diet plays a key role in managing both of these conditions. However, there’s no

Easy Ways Loved Ones Can Support a Patient’s Autoimmune Health Managing an autoimmune disease, including following a strict diet, can be tough for patients, especially when they don’t have the support of their loved ones. While patients need their own determination to stay

Still Sick Even When Your Labs Are Normal? Here’s Why Many autoimmune patients tell me that their doctor has already checked their lab results and everything came back normal. But if that’s the case, why are they still feeling sick? It just doesn’t

Autoimmune Pain Relief: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Natural Solutions Chronic pain from autoimmune conditions can be exhausting and frustrating. It’s one of the most difficult symptoms to manage. As a functional medicine provider, I see firsthand how devastating it can be for

Natural Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments for Long-Term Relief Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be tough, with constant pain and inflammation affecting both your physical and emotional well-being. While medications and physical therapy can offer some relief, many people are looking for a more

Beating Brain Fog in People with Autoimmune Disease We recently read a study suggesting Alzheimer’s could be an autoimmune disease, which led us to think more about the connection between autoimmune diseases and memory problems. While memory issues in autoimmune conditions like lupus

8 Proven Natural Treatments for Sjogren’s Syndrome If you’re living with Sjogren’s syndrome, you’re probably familiar with the daily challenges that come with symptoms like dry mouth, dry eyes, joint pain, and fatigue. While there is no cure for the condition, there are

6 Simple Ways to Detox for Autoimmune Disease If you’re dealing with autoimmune disease, you may be aware that toxins can play a big role in triggering symptoms and flare-ups. The good news is that detoxing from these harmful chemicals doesn’t have to

Fasting and Autoimmune Disease: How Long Should You Fast? In a previous post, we discussed different types of fasts that could be beneficial for people with autoimmune diseases. In this post, we’ll focus on the timing of fasting and how to do it

What Autoimmune Patients Should Know About Cholesterol Cholesterol often gets ignored until it’s too late. But what exactly are healthy levels? And what about triglycerides? These answers can vary, even among doctors who take a natural approach to cholesterol management. Traditional doctors tend