Auto-immune as well as neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s are increasing in incidence.
Considerations include:
- Gut microbiome changes due to poor diet and exposure to chemicals
- Gut health is important as your gut microbiota is responsible for maintaining the balance between host defence (your own body) and immune tolerance.
- Increased intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”) caused by stress, alcohol, certain foods & medications, enables the passage of bacterial toxins, antigens and bacteria themselves from the lumen into the bloodstream (bacterial translocation), inducing inflammation and autoantibody production.
- Eating highly processed foods, too much sugar, “bad” fats, inflammatory foods
- Toxins, heavy metals, pesticides etc
- A set of genes called HLA which are being “triggered” by environmental toxicity
- Infectious triggers – viruses and bacteria. For example a wide range of viruses are suspected to initiate an autoimmune response. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been linked to MS, RA, Hashimoto’s disease, and Grave’s disease. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) has been linked to MS, RA, SLE, and T1DM
- Molecular mimicry where your immune system thinks part of your body is a virus or bacteria it has to attack.
- Sedentary lifestyle, not moving enough.
- Emotional trauma / adverse childhood events / stress
Naturopath Lisa can help guide and navigate you through these factors by:
- Providing a wholefood, anti-inflammatory diet along with recipes.
- Diving into your history and looking for toxicity exposure, infectious triggers and trauma.
- Functional testing for toxins, gut microbiome health, adrenal function and more if required.
- Advising on the best movement / exercise
- Advising the most appropriate supplementation that can help
- Helping you with the best stress management techniques that are right for you and your circumstances.
Appointments
Book an initial consultation with Lisa, either telehealth or in person at her clinic in Malvern East, Victoria. Please ensure to make notes with your appointment booking that you are seeking assistance as you have an auto-immune or neurodegenerative disease. You will be sent an additional more comprehensive questionnaire to complete a minimum of 24 hours before your appointment.
After the consultation you will also be enrolled into her “Glow Health Healing Program” within our Patient Portal. This will help to consolidate all the key aspects of your wellness journey.
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