In this video, Dr. Diana Girnita, a board-certified rheumatologist, discusses the best supplements scientifically proven to help prevent or decrease the severity of autoimmune diseases. Dr. Girnita is the founder of Rheumatologist OnCall, a telemedicine practice that sees patients in multiple US states. Join us to learn more about autoimmune diseases!
In the field of health and medicine, it’s important to keep searching for solutions and not give up, even if a disease is said to be incurable. I’m excited to share the story of Dr. Terry Wahls, who refused to accept the limitations of her diagnosis of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Instead, she delved into finding long-lasting solutions and has made significant contributions to MS research and treatment options. Dr. Wahls, a certified practitioner of the Institute for Functional Medicine and a clinical professor at the University of Iowa, conducted clinical trials and received the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award in 2018 for her research, clinical care, and patient advocacy. After being confined to a wheelchair for four years, she restored her health using a personalized diet and lifestyle program and now bikes to work every day. Dr. Wahls is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life.
Is there a proven effective plant-based diet for autoimmune diseases like lupus and Sjogren’s syndrome? Are there specialists in plant-based medicine for autoimmune diseases? Can a plant-based diet help with autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s? Let’s find out.
What causes autoimmune disease? Dr. Osborne breaks down and answers this question during his live presentation at Torrence Memorial Medical Center. In this video, Dr. Osborne discusses the mechanisms of how the process of autoimmune disease starts. He also discusses many of the known triggers in autoimmunity, including 1. Molecular Mimicry 2. Leaky Gut (Intestinal Hyperpermeability) 3. The hygiene hypothesis 4. Gluten sensitivity 5. Infections 6. Food allergies 7. Gut imbalances 8. Nutritional deficiencies… and much more.
Discover how specific foods can help alleviate the symptoms of autoimmune diseases and improve your overall health.
8. Sunflower Seeds Sunflower seeds are a great way to boost your immune system and alleviate the symptoms of autoimmune diseases. They are packed with nutrients, especially vitamin E, that can help rebalance your immune cells and fight chronic inflammation.
7. Extra Virgin Olive OilRecent studies have shown that extra virgin olive oil contains components like oleic acid and oleocanthal antioxidants, which play an essential role in managing inflammation.
6. Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are a versatile and nutrient-packed option that can benefit your immune system. They do not contain nightshade alkaloids and are rich in potassium, beta-carotene antioxidants, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
5. Fatty Fish Certain types of fatty fish, such as salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel, or anchovies, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, can inhibit an inflammatory marker called C-reactive protein, which has been linked to worsening autoimmune reactions.
4. Turmeric Turmeric contains the active ingredient curcumin, which has been found to reduce the production, activation, and migration of antibodies, making it an excellent tool for autoimmune balance.
3. Green Tea Green tea is packed with epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a potent antioxidant that has been found to reduce the production of cytokine cells, which play a role in autoimmune diseases.
2. Mushrooms Mushrooms are one of the few plant sources of Vitamin D and are especially rich in this nutrient, which is beneficial for the immune system.
1. Leafy Greens are packed with a range of nutrients and antioxidants that help fight inflammation and protect the body against free radical damage.