What is an Autoimmune Disorder?

Описание: An autoimmune condition occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues, leading to chronic inflammation and damage. This can show up in many forms—Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, and more—often with symptoms that come and go and don’t always fit neatly into one box.

From a functional medicine perspective, the question isn’t “What diagnosis do you have?” but “Why did the immune system lose tolerance in the first place?”

Common contributors to autoimmune conditions include:
🔸 Gut dysfunction and increased intestinal permeability
🔸 Chronic infections or immune triggers
🔸 Nutrient deficiencies that impair immune regulation
🔸 Hormone and blood sugar imbalances
🔸 Chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation
🔸 Environmental toxins and inflammatory exposures

Functional medicine primary care focuses on identifying and addressing these root causes. This often includes advanced lab testing, targeted nutrition and lifestyle support, gut and immune system repair, stress and sleep optimization, and personalized treatment plans designed to reduce immune activation—not just suppress symptoms.

The goal is long-term immune balance, fewer flares, and improved quality of life—by supporting the systems that drive immune health at the root.

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