Alternative Autoimmune Disease Management in Edmonton.Our Naturopaths work with autoimmunity.At our clinic assess and consider a wide range of areas and integrate standard and natural therapies. |
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 Naturopathic Autoimmune Treatment in Edmonton
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The Gut & Autoimmune DiseaseFor many autoimmune diseases we often begin with food sensitivity or food allergy testing and dietary augmentation. Depending on the severity of elevations on your food sensitivity test, we may initiate aggressive gut healing protocols in our autoimmune disease patients. IgG Food sensitivities are our preferred test method for most autoimmune diseases. IgG1,2& 3 are pro-inflammatory and activate the complement pathway and can add to already present inflammation aside from direct immune activation described below. Entry of proteins across the intestinal barrier (usually because of disruptions in tight junctions) into the lamina propria is though to be a triggering factor for the immune system. Dendritic cells will receive the dietary protein and act as an antigen presenting cell to induce T cell proliferation - these are the "leaky gut" mechanisms. One reason gluten is commonly excluded by our Naturopaths in many autoimmune diseases is that Gluten upregulates zonulin which disrupts the tight junctions. LDNPrescriptions such as LDN (low dose naltrexone) are often suggested by our Naturopaths through referrals to collaborative Health Professionals in Edmonton or our Nurse Practitioner. LDN is a well known off-label autoimmune treatment with a track record in MS & Crohn's disease in particular. LDN is also frequently used in Alternative Cancer Treatments. There is some data that suggests LDN is helpful for autoimmune Thyroid disease as well. It's typically low cost and well tolerated and single day dosing makes it an attractive option for use in autoimmunity and cancer. Our Naturopaths also often suggest various anti-inflammatory nutraceuticals to help quell inflammation and damage to body systems - Curcumin, Green Tea Extract, and CBD are common autoimmune anti-inflammatories. Infections & AutoimmunityOur Naturopathic Doctors offer infection screening when we work with autoimmune diseases. Viruses, Bacteria & Yeast as potential triggers depending on the autoimmune disease. EBV, HHV-6, Candida, and Chlamydia pneumoniae and Borrelia burgdorferi are classic infectious agents our Naturopaths screen for in MS patients. EBV is a common suspect in numerous autoimmune diseases. Our Naturopathic doctors screen not only our MS patients for EBV but RA, Lupus, Hashimoto's patients, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and Type 1 Diabetes. Gut yeast and bacteria are also suspect when our Naturopaths are doing a work-up on an autoimmune patient. For instance, Klebsiella & Citrobacter are two possible gut bacteria associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis Thyroid autoimmunity has numerous viruses like EBV and gut bacteria (H.pylori, Yersinia) and parasites (Blastocystis hominis & toxoplasmosis). Our Naturopathic Doctors usually send viral testing to Immunosciences lab or Armin Labs where we usually check for all Herpes Viruses. We also do microbiome analysis primarily with the Gi Effects Stool Test or Doctor's Data CDSA. Gut Candidiasis is clasically related to MS, Psoriasis, Hashimoto's, Autoimmune hemolytic anemia & myasthenia gravis, and Lupus. So our Naturopaths keep an eye out for Candida overgrowth when we run microbiome analysis tests on our Edmonton Autoimmune patients.
Other considerationsGenetic analysis, Environmental Toxicants & Heavy Metal Testing are also areas our Naturopaths consider in Autoimmune Disease. Many autoimmune patients in Edmonton and Alberta do better with basic interventions like removing common allergens such as dairy and gluten. Dr. Muradov does the majority of autoimmune disease treatment at our Edmonton clinic. Crohn's & Colitis patients can often do incredibly well with Intravenous Therapy at our clinic because our Naturopaths are able to side-step a defective absorption system and place key deficient substances right into the blood. IV Therapy is used in select autoimmune diseases. For instance, in IBD we can use IV Drips to bypass a deranged and inflamed digestive tract. In MS, or ALS we can use IV infusions to drive substances across the blood brain barrier more readily than with oral consumption. Autoimmune Questions?Get in touch with our Naturopaths
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Naturopathic Autoimmune Disease Treatment in EdmontonFunctional Testing · IV Therapy · LDN Support · Gut-Immune Optimization At TruMed Naturopath Clinic in Edmonton, we offer a comprehensive and scientifically informed approach to alternative autoimmune disease management. Our Naturopathic Doctors focus on identifying the root causes of immune dysregulation, including genetic predisposition, intestinal permeability (leaky gut), food sensitivities, environmental toxicants, chronic infections, hormonal modulation, and microbiome disturbances. We combine advanced functional medicine testing, IV therapy, dietary interventions, LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone), herbal immunomodulation, and nutritional optimization to help Edmonton and Alberta autoimmune patients support normal immune regulation and reduce inflammatory burden. Integrative Autoimmune Support at TruMed EdmontonOur Naturopathic Doctors assess a wide range of factors that may contribute to autoimmunity: ???? Genetic Predisposition – MTHFR, HLA markers, cytokine polymorphisms Dr. Eric Muradov, our lead clinician for autoimmune diseases at our Edmonton Naturopath clinic, has significant experience with autoimmune physiology including MS, Crohn’s, Colitis, Hashimoto’s, Psoriasis, RA, Lupus, and Scleroderma. Gut Health and Autoimmune Disease – A Core Naturopathic FocusMost autoimmune diseases begin in the gut, even when symptoms appear elsewhere—brain, joints, skin, thyroid, or nervous system. This is why our clinic frequently begins with IgG food sensitivity testing, microbiome analysis, and gut barrier (leaky gut) assessment. The Gut-Autoimmunity Mechanism:1️⃣ Leaky Gut / Intestinal Hyperpermeability 2️⃣ Immune Activation 3️⃣ IgG1, IgG2 & IgG3-Mediated Inflammation 4️⃣ Molecular Mimicry and Cross-Reactivity Our Naturopaths frequently recommend eliminating gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, or corn in autoimmune disease cases, based on testing or clinical history. IV Therapy for Autoimmune Disease in EdmontonCertain autoimmune conditions benefit greatly from IV nutrient therapy, especially when digestive absorption is damaged (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac, chronic gastritis). Why IV Therapy helps in autoimmune conditions: Examples of IV therapies used at our Edmonton Clinic:
LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) in Autoimmune DiseaseOur Naturopathic Doctors frequently suggest LDN as part of autoimmune support, through collaboration with our Nurse Practitioner or referral to prescribing Edmonton professionals. Why LDN is effective:
Environmental Toxicants & AutoimmunityOur Edmonton Naturopaths assess environmental exposures that may drive autoimmune activation: ☣ Heavy metals – Mercury, Arsenic, Lead, Aluminum We use urine provocation testing, environmental exposure labs, and detoxification protocols when indicated. Infection & Autoimmune Disease Testing in EdmontonInfections are widely recognized as autoimmune triggers. Our clinic screens for: ???? EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus) – strongly linked to MS, Hashimoto’s, Lupus, RA Testing through Immunosciences, Armin Labs, Doctor’s Data, and GI Effects is commonly used. Autoimmune Conditions Our Naturopaths Commonly Support✔ Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Seeking Natural Autoimmune Support in Edmonton?Our Naturopathic Doctors blend science, testing, IV therapy, hormonal and microbial analysis, and targeted immune support to help manage autoimmune symptoms and take a functional, root-cause approach. ???? Call TruMed Edmonton – (780) 757-8378 |