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Autoimmune Disease Treatment Perth – Reversing Autoimmunity

Autoimmune Disease Treatment Perth  – Reversing Autoimmunity

Autoimmune Disease Treatment Perth – Reversing Autoimmunity

Autoimmune Disease Treatment Perth – Reverse the disorder

Autoimmune diseases are becoming more prevalent in today’s society than ever before. According to the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, the economic impact of autoimmune disease in Australia is $30 billion. It is twice that of cancer.

There are over 80 different types of autoimmune disease with many other known diseases suspected to have an autoimmune component to them. Diseases such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis will attack a particular organ of the body, in this case the thyroid gland. While others classifies as systemic autoimmune diseases, such a Systemic Lupus, and attack an organ in the body.

The more common Auto-immune disease include;

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohns and colitis)
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Psoriasis
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (underactive thyroid)
  • Graves disease (overactive thyroid)
  • Guillain Barre syndrome (immune system attacks nerves in the legs, arms and upper body)

So why are autoimmune conditions becoming so widespread?

There are many factors that may be contributing to the increase, while some have a genetic predisposition,. The main cause of such a sharp increase is to do with our diet, lifestyle and environment.

Our increasingly dense and urban living conditions require food transported from further and further away. Food processing and manufacturing technologies helps in fulfilling the demands of longer transport distances and time-poor consumers who desire more preparation done for them. Expanding populations have led to the rise of mass factory-farming. It gives little priority to the nutritional composition of the finished produce.

Contributing Factors of Autoimmune disease

  • An increase in the consumption of commercially farmed and processed foods and drinks, and a decline in the quality of food products since major processing and manufacturing were introduced
  • A decrease in the overall gut health of the population, resulting in compromised digestives systems. Overtime, this causes intestinal permeability, aka “Leaky Gut”.
  • Intestinal Permeability is where the intestinal lining is damaged and begins to let food proteins pass through into the bloodstream that otherwise would be contained within the gastrointestinal tract.

What are the treatment options?

  • Ensure the gut and digestive system are operating efficiently and free from infections, parasites and other pathogens
  • Ensure intestinal permeability is not high
  • Investigate and treat multiple nutrient deficiencies if present
  • Overhaul the diet and environment to remove common foods and substances that trigger autoimmune attacks

Are you suffering from an Autoimmune Disease?

At our Perth clinic of Functional Medicine we specialise in the treatment of a variety of autoimmune diseases. As Functional Medicine health professionals, we undertake education programs with our patients to ensure that there is full understanding of the disease origins and triggers.

We provide a health care treatment model that treats the underlying causes of the disease and gives the body the best chance to reverse the disease and recover.

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The above information is intended to be general, educational advice only, on topics which are of interest to us. It is not intended to represent specific or individual health or medical advice and is not specific to your situation. The below information is educative and is not intended to advertise any service.

Before making any decisions in relation to your health, you should always discuss your individual situation with your own health practitioners to ensure that any advice you have read is right for you.

Jarrod Cooper – ND

Jarrod Cooper – ND

Jarrod Cooper - ND is the founder of Advanced Functional Medicine Australia. He is a Naturopathic Doctor with extensive functional medicine training from leading practitioners in the USA and worldwide.

He is leading the way with advancements of functional medicine, clinically implementing worldwide best practices in Functional Medicine throughout Australia.

Jarrod consults in person from Perth, Western Australia and also online via Telehealth throughout Australia and worldwide.

If you are looking for personalised treatment, we highly recommend contacting Jarrod Cooper’s Advanced Functional Medicine clinic in Australia.

1 Comment

  1. Joanne on July 18, 2023 at 4:57 am

    Good morning. I am from WA , may I know your clinic address in perth , so I can make appointments to see your specialist. Thank you

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