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Category: Autoimmune

The Role of Functional Medicine in Managing Autoimmune Thyroid Conditions

  • Autoimmune
  • Functional Medicine

Autoimmune thyroid conditions, like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease, affect millions worldwide and can significantly impact daily life. Traditional treatments often focus on managing symptoms, but functional medicine takes a unique, whole-body approach. It’s about finding and addressing the root causes to improve health naturally and sustainably. Let’s dive deep into what functional medicine is, […]

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Holistic Approaches to Managing Autoimmune Skin Conditions

  • Allergies
  • Autoimmune

Autoimmune skin conditions, like psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and lupus, can be challenging to live with, and managing them often involves more than just medications. Many people are turning to holistic approaches to address their symptoms and promote overall well-being. A holistic approach can offer relief by considering the body as a whole and paying attention […]

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The Role of Functional Medicine in Managing Autoimmune Diseases

  • Autoimmune
  • Functional Medicine

Autoimmune diseases are like that annoying mosquito you can’t seem to get rid of—they just keep coming back and causing problems. From rheumatoid arthritis to lupus, these conditions affect millions of people worldwide. But there’s a glimmer of hope in the form of functional medicine. Let’s dive into what functional medicine is, how it helps […]

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What Autoimmune Disease is Associated with Eczema?

  • Autoimmune

Atopic dermatitis, another name for eczema, is a long-lasting inflammatory skin disease affecting millions of people worldwide. There is no known cause for eczema, but it is thought to be a mix of genetic and environmental factors that make the skin’s immune system react. Eczema and its impact on autoimmune diseases Eczema has been found […]

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What Autoimmune Disease Causes Lip Swelling

  • Autoimmune

Autoimmune diseases can cause swelling of the lips, with common ones being lupus, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, and Behcet’s Disease. Symptoms of lip swelling in these diseases can include redness, pain, and difficulty speaking or eating. In lupus, lip swelling can occur due to inflammation and can be managed with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants. Sjogren’s Syndrome […]

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Which of the following is not an Autoimmune Disease

  • Autoimmune

Rheumatoid Arthritis vs. Autoimmune Diseases Rheumatoid Arthritis is indeed an autoimmune disease, but how does it compare to other autoimmune diseases? Let’s examine it more closely. Rheumatoid Arthritis, on the other hand, primarily affects the joints and causes them to hurt, swell, and stiffen. Other autoimmune diseases can target different parts of the body, such […]

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Is Lipedema an Autoimmune Disease

  • Autoimmune

What is Lipedema and Symptoms Lipedema is a long-term illness that primarily affects women. It causes an abnormal accumulation of fat in the lower body, specifically the hips, buttocks, and legs. This excess fat is typically resistant to diet and exercise, leading to a disproportionate body shape. Symptoms of lipedema include increased pain and tenderness […]

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Functional Medicine for Autoimmune Diseases

  • Autoimmune
  • Functional Medicine

Functional medicine is a healthcare approach that aims to comprehend the underlying causes of illnesses and treat them instead of just managing the symptoms. It integrates different methods for a comprehensive treatment plan. It emphasizes the unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors contributing to an individual’s health. Functional medicine practitioners aim to restore balance and […]

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What is Autoimmunity?

  • Autoimmune
  • Diabetes
  • Holistic Medicine
  • Holistic Nutrition
  • Hormone Health
  • Men and Woman's Health

The healthy human body is equipped with a powerful set of tools for resisting invading microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites.

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Astragalus: The King of Herbs

  • Autoimmune
  • Diabetes
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Holistic Medicine
  • Holistic Nutrition
  • Hormone Health
  • Men and Woman's Health

Astragalus, also known as Milkvetch or huáng qí in Chinese, is an herbal medicine that has been used for hundreds of years, with its roots in traditional Chinese medicine. One of the few all-purpose herbs used, it is believed to support a wide array of biological functions. Despite the fact that Astragalus has over

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Exercise Your Guts Out

  • Autoimmune
  • Gut Health
  • Hormone Health
  • Men and Woman's Health
  • Weight Loss

Exercise is good for us, yes? With its wide-range of benefits that include supporting heart, muscle and bone health, the short answer is yes. But could there be repercussions in over-exercising? For some people, yes; intense exercise can lead to leaky gut. In the literature, it is referred to as “exercise-induced gut permeability,” and the mechanism

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The Dangers of Modern Wheat

  • Allergies
  • Autoimmune
  • Holistic Medicine
  • Holistic Nutrition

Why is everyone going gluten-free and ditching wheat based products? It seems that every second person is allergic, intolerant or unwilling to consume wheat-based products today. It’s not just a trendy fad, there are very solid reasons behind this shift. Many are asking, what’s changed in our bodies to make us allergic to something we’ve

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