Are you currently managing type 1 diabetes or autoimmune disorders with traditional medicine, and it’s just not working? At Tri-Cities, our functional medicine approach offers an evidence-based, holistic path to managing type 1 diabetes. Explore this blog to uncover the holistic options found within functional medicine. Watch the Free Webinar! Type 1 diabetes, often referred…
Type 1 Diabetes
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…
How Do You Know If You Have an Autoimmune Disease?
An autoimmune disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose. It’s a name for a series of conditions in which your immune system mistakenly starts attacking healthy cells within your body. This can include your skin, joints, pancreas, nervous system, hair, blood vessels, digestive tract, thyroid and more. The symptoms vary widely and often match a range…
What is an Autoimmune Disease? Here’s an Overview
An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body. When it’s working properly, your immune system protects your body against attacks from bacteria and viruses, but sometimes it can become confused and start fighting healthy cells instead. As you can imagine, this can have a serious impact on your…
