Autoimmune conditions

Autoimmune disease starts with dis-ease in our immune system.

Having one autoimmune condition makes you three times more likely to develop another.

This initially shows up in many different ways as irritations or minor symptoms such as headaches, indigestion, skin rashes, bloating, lack of energy, and fatigue. As the disease progresses, the symptoms become progressively worse and more intense. Our immune system produces more and more antibodies which may or may not result in any major symptoms in the beginning

 
Preventing multiple autoimmune diagnoses
 

Most people get a diagnosis usually only after there is already damage at both a cellular and tissue level.

The thing is, we need to identify the drivers and the root causes of the dysregulated immune function so that we can prevent this from taking place.

Otherwise, the dysregulated immune system usually goes on to claim additional victims in the future. Leading to multiple autoimmune disease diagnoses in the future.

We can take measures and prevent ourselves from developing a second, a third, a fourth, and follow-on autoimmune disease diagnoses.

This is why no matter the diagnosis, we need to address the root causes and bring the immune system back into balance.

There are more than 80 autoimmune diseases that fall into the same category. While they may have completely different names, these diseases are not really all that different since their underlying mechanisms are not all that different.

However, the names of autoimmune conditions don’t tell us anything about which organ or part of the body is being affected. And this confuses us further.

So while Graves and Hashimotos affect the thyroid gland, Lupus is a systemic disease, Multiple Sclerosis affects the brain and spinal cord and Psoriasis affects the skin.

Interestingly enough, autoimmune diseases affect women disproportionately more than men.

But there is one more thing, your gut plays a critical role in autoimmunity, and infact, in all chronic diseases.

The blog posts and resources on this page will provide a roadmap for you to get started!
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Healing from a chronic illness is possible, even when there is no cure

One of the most empowering things that you can do for yourself in the face of a chronic disease diagnosis (or even if you are trying to prevent one) is to stop being at “WAR” with your body. We are often led to believe that our immune system has gone berserk and that our body has turned against us and this is particularly true in the case of autoimmune diseases. However, by treating our immune system (and our bodies) as our enemy, we are in fact shooting the messenger!
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3 ways in which your body is protecting you in a chronic disease

More than ever before, there are more and more of us who are eager to improve our health and are already spending time, money, and effort in doing so but we are not seeing the results. But the problem is that modern day plague of chronic diseases that we are grappling with are beyond our body’s capabilities of keeping us healthy.  
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How you can benefit from a combination of Functional Medicine and conventional approach

We often get stuck with the notion that there is no other way out, no other solution for the health problems. Unfortunately, this approach falls short of addressing the root causes of complex chronic health issues and creating resilient health.

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3 reasons why eating “healthy” is not so simple when dealing with chronic conditions

Eating foods that are “healthy” really depends on the current state of your body when you are dealing with a chronic condition and will usually change over time. The good news is that once you understand what your body’s requirements are you can start to eat foods that are healthy for YOU and help your body to deal with your health issues much better.

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4 common yet powerful myths about autoimmune conditions that you should not ignore

Whether it’s focusing on foods that are nourishing for your body and removing those which are harmful, incorporating a daily self care routine in your life to deal with stress and working on reducing and removing toxins from your immediate environment, there are many steps that you can take to deal with your autoimmune condition.

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You are so much more than your autoimmune diagnosis and why it matters

We forget that our healing is our responsibility and goes much beyond the medication and treatment options available. When you are able to go beyond your disease diagnosis and reconnect with yourself as a “whole” person, it becomes much easier to start trusting your body.  And as you become more tuned in to what your body needs, you are able to support and nourish it much more effectively.

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3 things you ought to know about autoimmune diseases but may not

At the heart of any autoimmune condition lies immune dysregulation. Autoimmune disease is a progressive disease that has vibrant health at one extreme end and a degenerative state at the other.

The problem is that when we are in the beginning stages of an autoimmune disease, there may not be any obvious symptoms. This is why we can suffer from autoimmune damage long before we are diagnosed and much before any symptoms occur.
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How a health coach can help if you are dealing with an autoimmune condition

In my latest blog post I share with you why more and more people are realising that they need to make certain make lifestyle, dietary, and mindset changes in order to regain their health. Making better choices and creating new habits is key when it comes to healing from an autoimmune (and other chronic) conditions.
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5 ways you can figure out if you have a weakened immune system

As we head into winter we need to be more careful with flu viruses spreading more easily during this season since the air is dry and chilly. The days are short and we are unable to get proper sun exposure to make vitamin D naturally. Since vitamin D is (apart from zinc and vitamin A) essential for a robust immune system, you may need to take some extra precautions to make sure that you are supporting your immune system the best that you can.
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To improve your mood focus on your gut

Our gut communicates with our brain and vice versa. The gut microbes and the cells of our create signalling molecules that send messages to the brain along the gut brain axis which influences our mental and emotional states. Also, signals travel in the reverse direction as our mental and emotional states in turn affect our gut health. This entire communication network is more important for your overall health and wellbeing than you could ever have imagined.