AUTOIMMUNE CONDITIONS

All autoimmune diseases involve a chronic inflammatory process that is initiated by the immune system, against one or more of the body’s tissues. The immune system makes antibodies against the particular tissue, which attack and cause tissue damage.

The cause of autoimmune diseases is unknown but often is linked to nutritional imbalances including deficiencies of nutrients or excess toxic substances, stress, and environmental exposures to chemicals and bacterial infections.

The goal of naturopathic treatment at Natural Choice Medical Clinic in Guelph, for autoimmune conditions is to decrease inflammation and reduce the immune system’s reactivity. This may involve dietary advice, supplementation with herbs or nutrients, acupuncture or lifestyle counselling.

Osteopathy may help people with autoimmune conditions by balancing the nervous system, circulation, lymph and pressure gradients in the body and aims to release any restrictions that inhibit the body from healing. Everybody’s assessment will have similarities but each treatment will be unique to them.  An osteopath may assist in symptom management by releasing any diaphragm and rib tension to lesson restrictions affecting the liver and other immune organs. 

Acupuncture helps to reduce inflammation and swelling as well as provides natural pain relief through the release of endorphins during treatment. Acupuncture can also help to reduce stress and supports healthy functioning of the organs. This could be beneficial for someone with an autoimmune condition.

While chiropractic care and massage therapy treatments can not directly treat the condition, they can provide pain management support if you are experiencing frequent aches and pains as a result of your condition.