Autoimmune disorders occur whenever the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells. The most common autoimmune disorders include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s Disease, Grave’s Disease, psoriasis, Guillian-Barre Syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes, and myasthenia gravis.
There are common symptoms associated with autoimmune disorders. They include fatigue, joint pain and swelling, chronic pain, skin problems, abdominal pain or digestive issues, recurring fevers, swollen glands, and inflammation.
There are supplements to help with the symptoms. Yarrow reduces joint and muscle inflammation. Curcumin inhibits autoimmune diseases by regulation inflammatory cytokines. It also contains antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating properties. It also promotes gut health to alleviate digestion issues. Vitamin C and Vitamin D also boosts the immune defense because they contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. They are both immunomodulatory. Probiotics increase antimicrobial effects, enhances the mucosal barrier, and modulates the immune response.
Lifestyle changes may help with symptoms as well. Reducing stress is important. You may do this by practicing deep relaxation techniques such as yoga, deep breathing, meditation, and massage therapy. Exercising when possible is a natural anti-inflammatory. Diet is important. Reduce foods that flare inflammation. Learn about food allergies and intolerances and eliminate foods that are associated with either. It’s helpful to increase antioxidant foods such as berries and leafy greens.
Autoimmune disorders are hard to live with, but the symptoms can be managed if we take the proper steps for better health.
