Taking Care of Your Autoimmune Disorder
Autoimmune disease--a condition in which the immune system attacks the body's normal substances and tissue--is an umbrella term for up to 100 illnesses. Unfortunately, they tend to cluster in families and individuals; a person with one autoimmune disease is more likely to get another. Most autoimmune disorders are complex conditions involving a variety of symptoms that may come and go over time. This is due to the multiple interacting mechanisms of the body including abnormalities in selection and regulation of lymphocyte and antigen-presenting cells, genetic factors, infections, and even tissue injuries. Symptoms that often occur with autoimmune diseases include:
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A large and major contributor to these symptoms is stress (physical, emotional, or psyche related) that interferes with regulatory mechanisms and contributes to the development of autoimmunity. Additionally, in a large number of client cases, the cause of autoimmune diseases may be traced to the overload of toxicity the body has dealt with over many years. Combined, stress and toxic elements interfere with normal biochemical function creating an enormous amount of free radicals in the body. These free radicals alter the body's pH and this allows viruses, bacteria, candida and other pathogens to thrive, which then sets the stage for more free radicals. The free radicals damage cells, making it impossible for cells to communicate with other. Autoimmunity results when the immune system attacks the damaged cells.
The solution to managing your autoimmune disease lies in addressing the root causes of autoimmunity and in regulating the immune system. While Western Medicine is doing an amazing job of researching mechanisms and triggers of autoimmune disease, treatment plans are limited to the use of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs. These drugs fail to address the mechanisms of the body that contribute to autoimmunity. Denver autoimmune specialist, Kate Coleman, approaches autoimmunity through regulation of biological terrain and identifying and removing triggers of conditions specific to you.
Kate educates clients and their families about their disease, ongoing management, and suggests lifestyle practices to help prevent flare-ups. Because autoimmune disorders seem to develop in people who experience an on-going lack of nutrients in their diet, she uses treatment protocols that include diet and nutritional changes, removal of food sensitivities and food allergies, and using supplements to re-establich metabolic pathway restoration, reduce inflammation, support gene repair, and restore proper immune function. Though support for autoimmune disease is always long-term, reducing symptoms and bringing about stability is established quickly with Kate's protocols because they are solely based upon your individual specific needs.
The solution to managing your autoimmune disease lies in addressing the root causes of autoimmunity and in regulating the immune system. While Western Medicine is doing an amazing job of researching mechanisms and triggers of autoimmune disease, treatment plans are limited to the use of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs. These drugs fail to address the mechanisms of the body that contribute to autoimmunity. Denver autoimmune specialist, Kate Coleman, approaches autoimmunity through regulation of biological terrain and identifying and removing triggers of conditions specific to you.
Kate educates clients and their families about their disease, ongoing management, and suggests lifestyle practices to help prevent flare-ups. Because autoimmune disorders seem to develop in people who experience an on-going lack of nutrients in their diet, she uses treatment protocols that include diet and nutritional changes, removal of food sensitivities and food allergies, and using supplements to re-establich metabolic pathway restoration, reduce inflammation, support gene repair, and restore proper immune function. Though support for autoimmune disease is always long-term, reducing symptoms and bringing about stability is established quickly with Kate's protocols because they are solely based upon your individual specific needs.
Katherine M. Coleman E-RYT & MNT / biophilia, LLC : yoga & holisitc nutrition therapy / 303 578 2378
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