Autoimmune & Inflammatory Conditions
Dive into expert articles, insightful blogs, and patient stories to empower your health journey.
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Anti-Inflammatory Salmon Caesar (AIP/Paleo/Elimination Diet Approved)
Ingredients For Marinade: ¼ cup coconut milk (full fat) ¾ tsp turmeric 1 tbsp grated ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp avocado oil 2 tsp maple syrup (optional) 1lb large thickly cut filet of wild salmon For Salad: 1lb bag of romaine lettuce (cut into pieces) Other veggies of choice or toppings…
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Is An Autoimmune Condition Driving Your Raynaud’s Syndrome?
Autoimmune conditions are rising in prevalence and oftentimes if you have one, you are likely to have several. In some people who experience autoimmune conditions such as Sjogren’s, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus, Raynaud’s Syndrome may be present. Raynaud’s is an uncomfortable vascular condition affecting the small arteries, prompting them to spasm, and can have a…
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A Functional Medicine Approach To Neuroinflammation
The emphasis on naming diseases is pervasive throughout medicine, and it is a primary obstacle to changing the way we do things and finding answers to our health problems. For instance, two brain disorders with two completely different names might have a lot more in common than you may otherwise think. The brain has an…
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Getting to the Root: Taking the Overwhelm Out of Autoimmunity
Chances are, you know someone with autoimmunity or maybe even have it yourself. Rates are on the rise in epidemic proportions with a staggering 80% of autoimmune diseases occurring in women. Since this is an issue we see often here at The UltraWellness Center, we thought it would be a great topic to tackle in…
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Inflammation Causes Memory Loss and It Starts Sooner Than We Thought
A lot of patients come to my office with concerns about their memory, cognitive decline, and fear of dementia. In the medical literature, chronic inflammation in the body has been linked to dementia. Now, inflammation is normally not a bad thing. It is the body’s natural response against any number of incursions on your health.…
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A New Approach to Autoimmune Disease
“Autoimmune disease” might just sound like a strange combination of words, but every day it becomes more and more relevant to our health. Fifty million Americans have one or more autoimmune diseases, and that number is rising. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body mistakenly attacks its own tissues, and this can lead to a…
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Top 5 Diet Changes for Autoimmunity
Eat more dark leafy green vegetables: These veggies are packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients that protect cells and DNA from damage. They are rich in fiber, folate, carotenoids, vitamins C and K, iron and calcium. They help support the immune system and reduce inflammation throughout the body. Try adding more arugula, watercress, spinach and dark…
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Nature’s Ibuprofen: Inflammation Pain Relief from Within!
THE MAJORITY OF TODAY’S chronic health conditions and the aches and pains that so many of us suffer from have one common cause, INFLAMMATION! Fortunately, Nature has provided us with some of the best ways to reduce chronic inflammation so we can feel better and live more productive lives. The inflammatory cascade is an important…
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Aging and Inflammation: The Top 5 Things You Need to Know about Autoimmune Disease
Have you ever had the check-engine symbol light up on your car’s dashboard? We’ve all had it happen. It’s an early warning sign that something isn’t right, and we need to check in with our local mechanic. In the same way, your lab results and body’s symptoms are like that lit-up, check-engine indicator: they are…
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Lesson 2: Inflammation and Immune Balance
A SIMPLE BLOOD TEST can save your life. It is called C-reactive protein and it measures the degree of hidden inflammation in your body. This is important because almost every modern disease is caused by or affected by hidden inflammation, including heart disease, cancer, obesity, and dementia as well as arthritis, autoimmune disease, allergies, and…