Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects about 5 in 100 Americans. This disease affects the thyroid and is four to ten times more common in women than in men. Here’s a deeper look at what causes this condition, how it affects your entire body, and how our Functional Medicine office in Tennessee can…
Autoimmune Diseases
Is Dry Skin a Sign of an Autoimmune Disorder?
Autoimmune disorders affect your body from the inside out. What’s more, among the 80+ of these disorders that have been identified, there are many that cause dry, scaly skin. Unfortunately, conditions in this category often go undiagnosed until their symptoms become unmanageable. Talking to a functional medicine professional to find the source of your skin…
What Are the 5 Most Common Autoimmune Diseases in Women?
There are currently about 80 known autoimmune diseases, and the rate at which people are affected by an autoimmune disease has been steadily climbing for the past 30 years. As many as 50 million Americans live with an autoimmune disease today. But did you know that women are more likely than men to be afflicted…
Autoimmune Disease Symptom Checklist: Top Warning Signs
Have you been living with chronic symptoms such as extreme fatigue, achy muscles, brain fog, or digestive issues? You may be struggling with an autoimmune disease and not even know it. Autoimmune conditions are caused by rogue immune cells in your body that attack healthy cells. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune…
Functional Medicine Approach to Treating Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system attacks your own body. Autoimmunity may lead to thyroid disease, diabetes, skin disorders, and more. A surprising percentage of the population is affected by autoimmune conditions. Since the 1950s, autoimmune diseases have been on the rise amongst Americans. This widespread problem is largely due to environmental triggers such…
