Treatment For Autoimmunity and Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Rheumatoid arthritis
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Lupus
Holistic Treatment Tailored to Your Unique Health Needs
Australian Centre for Functional Medicine takes a holistic approach to your healthcare, recognising that your illness is more than just physical symptoms. We believe your symptoms are often part of a more significant problem, and by addressing the root cause, we can help you achieve long-term health and wellness.
Throughout this page, you can explore conditions directly related to Autoimmunity and Inflammation and common symptoms that align with these conditions.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for several disorders that cause chronic digestive tract inflammation. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are forms of IBD, which can cause significant pain and disruption to your daily life. Thankfully, there is support available if you are living with such conditions.
By creating a comprehensive plan tailored to your needs, your AUSCFM doctor can help improve your gut health by identifying and removing triggering and inflammatory foods from your diet. With the right course of action and treatment plan that focuses on balancing the gut ecosystem, people living with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease can obtain the help they need to make lasting changes to their lifestyle and overall comfort—minimising active flares and feeling safe with food.
Common Symptoms
- Abdominal pain
- Rectal bleeding
- Fatigue
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a serious and complicated health condition that affects many people in Australia. Our team of functional medicine doctors can help you manage your condition through advanced diagnostic testing to detect autoantibodies or inflammatory markers. We also offer individualised plans tailored to your needs and nutrition advice geared toward reducing inflammation; we will also recommend compounds to promote anti-inflammatory effects and stress management strategies.
Common Symptoms
- Swollen joints
- Stiffness
- Fatigue
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation and impaired thyroid function.
This autoimmune condition also disrupts the balance of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism, growth, and development.
Our team of health specialists’ primary focus is on the fundamental mechanisms contributing to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. In most cases, we can identify that most thyroid complications are not thyroid conditions but simply a linking factor to other faulty mechanisms.
Common Symptoms
- Chronic fatigue
- Thinning hair
- Constipation
- Weight gain
Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting various body parts, including the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues, leading to inflammation and damage.
Our doctors will complete specific testing to assess potential immune system overstimulation. We will also devise a holistic plan to reduce inflammation through gut-healing treatments and foods, address stress management, and recommend immune health-supporting compounds.
Common Symptoms
- Weight imbalance
- Body aches
- Skin rashes
- Brain fog
- Fatigue
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