Herbs and Nutrients to Help Manage Your Autoimmune Disease
Managing autoimmune diseases naturally can help with symptom relief as well as treating the underlying cause.
If you have It, it is important to reduce pain and inflammation so that you can function and enjoy day-to-day activities, but also to address the underlying immune dysfunction.
The following herbs and nutrients can help you manage your autoimmune disease naturally.
• Polypodium (Polypodium leucotomos) – Can reduce immune over-activity in certain autoimmune diseases. Ask our Practitioner if this herb would be helpful for your particular type of autoimmune
disease.
• Perilla (Perilla frutescens) – Traditionally used to modulate the immune system and reduce inflammation in particular autoimmune diseases. Our Practitioner will be able to advise you on the suitability of this herb for your specific autoimmune condition.
• Selenium and Zinc – Both of these essential minerals help to reduce inflammation, protect cells from damage and restore healthy immune function.
• Turmeric (Curcuma longa) – Has potent anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce pain and inflammation in autoimmunity.
• Fish oil – Fish oils may also help to reduce inflammation. The best form of fish oil to reduce inflammation in autoimmune diseases is one with a high content of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).
• Probiotics – Are friendly bacteria that live in your digestive system. They are important for maintaining healthy immunity and restoring immune balance.
Diet and Lifestyle Suggestions
As well as beneficial supplements, there are chances that you can make to your diet and lifestyle that may help you with managing the symptoms and severity of your autoimmune disease.
For example, alkalising your diet may help reduce pain and inflammation.
Try to aim for a diet that consists of 80% alkaline-forming foods and only 20% acid-forming foods within your daily intake.
This will help to reduce acid levels in your body which can lead to inflammation, pain, and immune imbalance.
Alkaline-forming foods include fresh vegetables, fruit, nuts, and seed.
Acid-forming foods include red meat, dairy, refined carbohydrates, and sugars. It is best to avoid coffee, alcohol and soft drinks as these beverages are also acid-forming.
Our Practitioner can advise you in more detail on how you can eat an alkalizing diet to help support
your health and vitality.
Regular exercise is very beneficial for people with autoimmune conditions.
Gentle to moderate exercise can help with symptom relief and increase energy levels.
Try yoga, tai chi, swimming, or walking. Also focus on reducing stress levels, as stress can exacerbate symptoms and increase disease progression.
If autoimmunity is causing you pain and discomfort,
make an appointment with us today and find
out which of these supplements may benefit you.
