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Sep 29th, 2020
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AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES : FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE TREATMENT IN NORTH CHICAGO
Help for Your Autoimmune Disease
Virtual ConsultationWhen Your Defense Becomes the Offense
Your body’s immune system helps protect you against diseases and foreign intrusions into your system. When you have an autoimmune disorder, your immune system goes on the attack—but can’t tell the difference between healthy tissue and the harmful antigens.
Dr. Meena helps with natural autoimmune disease treatment in North Chicago. Together, we can help your immune system correctly identify the antigens created by bacteria, viruses, toxins, even cancer cells, so that your body can fight back.
Autoimmune Disease Treatment in North Chicago Helps With...
Hashimoto thyroiditis
Systemic lupus erythematous
Rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory bowel disease
Untreated Conditions Can Have Huge Consequences
Autoimmune disorders can result in the destruction of body tissue, organs growing abnormally, necessary functions altering or not working at all, or any combination of these debilitating issues.
The most commonly affected healthy tissues include:
Blood vessels
Connective tissues
Endocrine glands (pancreas, thyroid, etc.)
Joints
Muscles
Red blood cells
Skin
Heal n Cure Treatments for Autoimmune Disease Disorders
About Dr. Meena
Dr. Meena Malhotra, MD is a Double Board Certified Physician, and a leading expert on Integrative and Functional Medicine.
Why Functional Medicine for Autoimmune Diseases
Functional Medicine offers a personalized approach to treating autoimmune diseases that focuses on addressing the root cause of the condition rather than just managing symptoms. This approach emphasizes understanding the individual’s unique triggers and imbalances and creating a Functional Medicine treatment plan that supports the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Functional Medicine is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Functional medicine Treatments are individualized based on your specific needs, diagnosis, and medical history.
Functional Medicine Treatment for autoimmune diseases often involves a combination of dietary changes, stress management techniques, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle modifications. The aim is to reduce inflammation, support the immune system, and promote overall health and well-being. By addressing these specific factors, functional medicine aims to provide long-term relief and improve quality of life for patients with autoimmune disease
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Functional Medicine for Whole-Person Care
The Functional Medicine approach at Heal n Cure Wellness Clinic identifies and addresses the root cause of health concerns, creating a personalized, achievable functional medicine treatment plan for your journey to wellness. Our “test, don’t guess” approach uses science-based diagnostics as the foundation for unique, whole-person health. Combining the best of Western and Eastern medicine, Heal n Cure Medical Wellness clinic in Glenview IL creates better health for life. Dr Meena, leading Functional Medicine doctor, emphasizes the importance of personalized care, as each individual’s autoimmune disease may have different underlying causes and triggers
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Treatments can vary depending on individual needs and may include:
- Dietary modifications like the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) or personalized plans based on testing.
- Nutritional supplementation to address deficiencies.
- Addressing gut health with probiotics, prebiotics, and dietary changes.
- Stress management techniques like yoga or meditation.
- Exercise programs tailored to individual capabilities.
- Addressing sleep imbalances.
Potential benefits include:
- Identifying underlying triggers and imbalances contributing to symptoms.
- Reducing inflammation through personalized interventions.
- Improving gut health, which plays a crucial role in immunity.
- Empowering individuals to take an active role in managing their health.
- Potentially improving quality of life and well-being.
- Holistic vs. Specific: Functional Medicine takes a holistic approach, addressing underlying triggers and imbalances, while conventional medicine focuses on specific diagnoses and symptoms.
- Personalized vs. Standardized: Functional Medicine offers personalized treatment plans based on individual needs and testing, while conventional medicine often uses standardized treatment protocols.
Functional medicine practitioners may investigate factors such as leaky gut syndrome, dysbiosis (imbalance of gut bacteria), chronic infections (e.g., Epstein-Barr virus), nutrient deficiencies (e.g., vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids), hormonal imbalances, food sensitivities, and environmental toxins.
Functional medicine practitioners (who have license to prescribe) may prescribe medications when necessary, but they typically aim to minimize reliance on pharmaceuticals by addressing underlying imbalances and promoting natural healing mechanisms whenever possible.
The timeline for improvement varies depending on factors such as the severity of the condition, individual response to treatment, and adherence to recommended lifestyle changes. Some patients may experience significant improvement within weeks or months, while others may require longer-term support to achieve optimal health.
Functional medicine recognizes that each patient is unique, so treatment plans are tailored to address individual health concerns, genetics, lifestyle factors, and environmental influences. This may involve dietary modifications, supplementation, stress management techniques, detoxification protocols, and other lifestyle interventions.
Diet is a crucial aspect of functional medicine for autoimmune diseases. Certain foods can trigger inflammation and exacerbate symptoms, while others can support immune system balance and overall health. Common dietary recommendations may include an anti-inflammatory diet, elimination of food sensitivities, and emphasis on nutrient-dense whole foods.