An auto-immune condition begins when the immune system begins attacking our own bodies. Commonly this occurs in the thyroid, causing both Hashimoto’s hypothroidism and Grave’s Hyperthyroidism. A number of joint related conditions are auto-immune in nature including Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic Lupus (SLE), Multiple sclerosis, Scleroderma and others. Unfortunately, the presence of one auto-immune condition puts a person at risk for developing multiple auto-immune conditions. This is why Naturopathic doctors have studied the causes and effective treatments for auto-immune dysfunction, so that we can take a pro-active approach with our patients.
At Vitalia, we use a comprehensive approach to identify what the causes of the auto-immune condition are. Depending on the patient’s health, work and environmental history, we may explore:
- Digestive dysfunction, food sensitivities and the presence of dysbiosis
- Nutritional assessment including antioxidant status
- Detoxification abilities and the heavy metal detoxing
- Adrenal imbalance and adequate levels of DHEA
- Hormonal imbalance
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Hashimoto’s Hypothyroid