Alternative Autoimmune Disease Management in Edmonton.Our Naturopaths work with autoimmunity.At our clinic we 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) 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 (one), 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: Food Sensitivities and IgG-Mediated Immune Activation
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. Autoimmune Conditions Our Naturopaths Commonly Support✔ Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 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:
NAD+ IV TherapyNAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a critical coenzyme involved in mitochondrial energy production and cellular repair.
Many autoimmune diseases are associated with increased metabolic stress and inflammation, which can affect cellular energy systems.
NAD+ supports:
These processes may be particularly relevant in autoimmune conditions such as multiple sclerosis and lupus, where cellular energy metabolism and tissue repair play important roles. ' NAD IV therapy in Edmonton - fatigue is the central part of many autoimmune diseases especially multiple sclerosis, hashimoto's and inflammatory bowel disease and using NAD intravenously can be a powerful therapy for improving energy and hastening healing. At TruMed Naturopathic Medicine, NAD+ IV therapy may be incorporated into integrative programs supporting quelling autoimmunity. Myers Cocktail IV TherapyThis IV formulation contains vitamins and minerals involved in immune function, metabolic health, and nervous system regulation.
Typical ingredients include:
Patients searching for Myers Cocktail IV therapy in Edmonton often pursue treatment to support energy levels and immune resilience.
As mentioned with regards to Nad infusions, vitamin drips like the Myers cocktail injection can improve energy in autoimmune conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, and celiac disease where absorption and nutritional status are particularly compromised. Our naturopathic doctors have also used vitamin drip type injections in hyperthyroidism, another thyroid autoimmune issue in our Edmonton patients. Glutathione IV Therapy and Autoimmune InflammationGlutathione is the body’s most important intracellular antioxidant and plays a central role in detoxification and protection against oxidative stress.
Autoimmune diseases are often associated with chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, which may contribute to tissue damage.
Glutathione supports:
Healthy antioxidant systems may help support inflammatory balance and immune regulation in autoimmune conditions. Glutathione IV therapy in Edmonton allows higher concentrations of this antioxidant to reach tissues quickly.
Our naturopath doctors, frequently used glutathione in autoimmune conditions. We have seen glued without injections and infusions improve brain inflammation in multiple sclerosis. Glutathione infusions are also helpful in autoimmune hepatitis. And clinically we have seen autoimmune patients with inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's or ulcerative colitis also improve by adding glutathione to their infusions at our Edmonton Clinic. Iron Infusions and Autoimmune FatigueFatigue is one of the most common symptoms experienced by individuals with autoimmune diseases. Iron deficiency can contribute to fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance, and cognitive difficulties, particularly in individuals with autoimmune conditions affecting the digestive system such as inflammatory bowel disease. For individuals who cannot tolerate oral iron supplements or require rapid correction of deficiency, iron infusions in Edmonton may help restore iron levels efficiently.
Our naturopaths have seen low iron levels in our autoimmune patients with celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease or oral intake of iron is completely ineffective. By bypassing the digestive tract in these autoimmune concerns and giving iron as an infusion we can effectively raise iron levels very rapidly in our autoimmune patients with compromised digestive function. Iron infusions can also be used in other autoimmune concerns that have a significant fatigue component such as Hashimoto thyroiditis or even lupus. At TruMed Naturopathic Medicine, iron infusions are recommended only after appropriate laboratory testing confirms deficiency. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Autoimmune RecoveryHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) involves breathing pure oxygen inside a pressurized chamber, which significantly increases oxygen delivery to tissues. Enhanced oxygen delivery may support tissue repair, cellular metabolism, and recovery from inflammatory stress. Patients searching for hyperbaric oxygen therapy or hyperbaric chambers in Edmonton often explore this therapy as part of integrative programs supporting recovery from chronic illness. Potential benefits may include:
At TruMed Naturopathic Medicine, hyperbaric therapy protocols are tailored to each patient’s health goals. Did exists for using hyperbaric oxygen in MS, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis. Personalized Autoimmune Care with a Naturopath in EdmontonAutoimmune diseases require a comprehensive and individualized approach that considers immune regulation, inflammation, metabolic health, and lifestyle factors. At TruMed Naturopathic Medicine, our naturopathic approach focuses on identifying underlying contributors to autoimmune disease while supporting long-term health and resilience. Our programs may include:
Our goal is to help patients improve energy levels, immune balance, and overall quality of life. If you are searching for autoimmune treatment in Edmonton, MS support, IBD care, psoriasis treatment, rheumatoid arthritis support, IV therapy, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Edmonton, our clinic can help determine which therapies may best support your health goals. TRT & AutoimmunityEmerging research suggests that testosterone acts as a natural immune modulator. It generally has an anti-inflammatory effect, which is why autoimmune conditions like Multiple Sclerosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis are statistically more common in individuals with lower androgen levels. In our Edmonton clinic, we explore Testosterone Replacement Therapy as a supportive measure for patients with autoimmune concerns. By dampening the overactive immune response and reducing systemic inflammation, TRT can help stabilize autoimmune flares and protect tissues from the chronic damage associated with an overstimulated immune system. BHRT & Autoimmune SupportAutoimmunity is often driven by a systemic "fire" of inflammation. Interestingly, testosterone and other bioidentical hormones have been shown to have potent immunomodulatory effects. For patients in Edmonton managing autoimmune conditions, BHRT can help shift the immune system away from a pro-inflammatory state. By maintaining optimal, bioidentical levels of testosterone, we can help protect tissues from autoimmune attack and support the body's natural anti-inflammatory pathways. TruMed integrates BHRT into our autoimmune protocols to provide a layer of hormonal protection that supports overall disease stability. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Autoimmune Concerns in EdmontonOur Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Edmonton program provides access to advanced oxygen therapy that may be considered as a complementary component of an individualized approach to recovery, tissue health, and overall wellness. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has attracted scientific interest because of its potential effects on several biological pathways involved in inflammation and tissue recovery.
Several cases of Psoriasis, an autoimmune skin concern, have been reported to be successfully treated by HBO. Butler (2009) showed good results in two patients with the use of multiple sessions of Hyperbaric Oxygen at 2.8 ATA for 60 min.
HBO has been used as an adjunct to phototherapy in the treatment of 45 patients with psoriasis. The course of the disease was shortened as compared with conventional treatment with an average duration of remission of 18 months.
Hyperbaric Chamber treatment of 20 patients with the autoimmune joint issue, Rheumatoid Arthritis and recommend it as an appropriate therapy especially if systemic symptoms were present (Saikovsky et al. (1986)) 35 patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis with Hyperbaric Oxygen. Each patient received 21 sessions of 1.7 ATA for 40 min and good clinical results were obtained.
Hyperbaric Chamber therapy in 40 patients with Myasthenia Gravis; one group was treated with HBOT alone and the other with HBOT plus steroids. The rate of improvement with just Hyperbaric Oxygen was 88.9% and HBO plus steroids was 86.5%; and in the control group (just steroids) rate of improvement was 45%.
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers systematic review was based on 17 studies involving 613 autoimmune patients with IBD of which 286 were diagnosed as Crohn’s disease and 327 as Ulcerative Colitis (Dulai 2014). The overall response rate in Crohn’s disease patients was 86 % and in Ulcerative Colitis 88 %.
In the neurological autoimmune MS, data is mixed, Pallota et al. (1986) followed 22 RRMS patients over an 8 year period. All MS patients had an initial course of 20 Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments, and 11 were treated thereafter with two Hyperbaric treatments every 3 weeks. The relapse frequency decreased dramatically in the long term treatment group.
Our naturopathic doctors have experience using hyperbaric chambers in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and multiple sclerosis at our Edmonton clinic in particular with reasonable results but we are looking to expand our experience in this area still. |