Autoimmunity occurs when your immune system turns against your body’s own tissue. This is a complex and complicated process that can lead to diagnosable autoimmune diseases like Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjörgren’s syndrome, scleroderma, multiple sclerosis, and many, many others. Women are more often affected than men. Having one autoimmune condition puts you at higher risk of developing another.

One of the most common conditions is autoimmune thyroiditis leading to hypothyroidism, also known as Hashimoto’s. Because thyroid hormone is indispensable for the proper functioning of all your organs and tissues, untreated thyroid disease can manifest in over 60 different signs and symptoms, including difficulty conceiving.

Autoimmune disease is serious. It can profoundly impact your health and wellbeing, even shorten your life, especially if left untreated. Some autoimmune conditions can be managed with conventional medicine but they are rarely cured.

Natural medicine approaches can support your functioning and substantially improve your wellbeing. We will discuss an autoimmune protocol (AIP) dietary approach, appropriate nutritional supplements and botanical therapy to help you manage your condition optimally. Chronic fatigue may also improve when you receive acupuncture treatments regularly.

Addressing autoimmune conditions is always a team effort.