Introduction
You’re exhausted. You have joint pain, muscle aches, or a poor quality of sleep. You feel like you can’t get out of bed in the morning, and when you do, you feel sluggish all day long. Maybe it’s time to see if your symptoms point to an autoimmune disease—and if so, what steps you can take to help yourself feel better.
Determine if you have an autoimmune disease.
To determine if you have an autoimmune disease, it’s important to recognize the symptoms of these conditions. Autoimmune diseases are when your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body. This causes inflammation that damages tissues and organs throughout the body.
The most common symptoms include:
Eat Paleo-style.
The Paleo diet is an ancient one, but it’s been gaining popularity in recent years because of its focus on whole foods and unprocessed ingredients. The principles of the Paleo diet are simple: avoid sugar, processed foods, gluten (a protein found in wheat), dairy products and eggs; limit your intake of grains; eat plenty of vegetables and fruits; steer clear of nuts and seeds (which might be contaminated with mold spores).
The idea behind this way of eating is that our bodies evolved over millions of years to handle certain types of foods without difficulty–but when we introduce new ones into our diets too quickly through industrialization or global trade routes (think about how many different kinds you’ve probably eaten today!), they can cause immune reactions leading up to autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
Supplement with vitamin D.
When it comes to health, you can’t be too careful. Supplementing with vitamin D is a good idea for anyone who wants to improve their immune system and prevent autoimmune diseases.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps regulate calcium absorption in your body. It also plays an important role in the proper functioning of your immune system, which protects against infection and disease.
A deficiency in this nutrient has been linked to higher rates of autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).
Supplement with omega 3 fish oil.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to your health, but they’re often missing from the modern diet. That’s because the most common sources of omega-3s–salmon and other fish–are high in mercury and may be contaminated with industrial pollutants like PCBs.
Omega-3 fish oil supplements have been shown to reduce inflammation and pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), as well as symptoms of lupus and other autoimmune diseases. Omega 3s also help improve heart function by lowering triglyceride levels while increasing HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels in the blood stream.
If you’re suffering from an inflammatory disease like RA or lupus, adding a multi-vitamin/mineral formula may help ease some of those uncomfortable symptoms.
Take probiotics and digestive enzymes.
Probiotics are good for your digestive system, and they can help reduce inflammation in the gut. They also work with the immune system to fight infections and disease. Probiotic supplements contain beneficial bacteria that colonize your intestine and aid in nutrient absorption, helping you shed pounds by suppressing appetite and reducing cravings for carbs or sugars. They may also ease constipation by increasing bowel movements per week (though this might be less effective if you’re taking antibiotics).
If you have an autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (or any other condition associated with chronic inflammation), probiotic supplements are worth trying out.
Reduce your toxic load.
Reducing your toxic load is important for everyone, but especially if you have an autoimmune disease. Toxins can be found in air, water and food; personal care products; household cleaning products; and more.
The best way to reduce your toxic load is by detoxing your body regularly (see below). If you’re not sure how often you should detoxify or cleanse your system or what the best ways are for doing so–and there are plenty!–check out this beginner’s guide: https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/blog/top-health-benefits-for-a-cleanse/
Consider gut-healing supplements like magnesium, curcumin, and glutamine to reduce inflammation in the digestive tract.
If you have an autoimmune disease, it’s a good idea to consider taking gut-healing supplements like magnesium and curcumin. These supplements can help reduce inflammation in the digestive tract and improve overall gut health.
Get enough sleep.
Sleep is a vital part of your health, and it’s especially important for people with autoimmune diseases. Getting enough sleep helps you feel better, think more clearly and be more productive during the day. But if you have an autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, it can be hard to get enough restful sleep at night because of pain or fatigue that keeps waking up throughout the night.
To improve your quality of sleep:
To improve quantity: * Keep electronics out of the bedroom (or turn them off at least 30 minutes before bedtime). The blue light emitted by electronic screens interferes with circadian rhythms and makes falling asleep harder than normal.
With the right approach, you can improve your health and live a better quality of life by treating your symptoms naturally.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can improve your health and live a better quality of life by treating your symptoms naturally. If you have any questions about this article or would like more information about how we can help treat autoimmune diseases, book a consultation with one of our specialists today.
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