Skip to content

Ready to take charge of your health? Book Online

About Laura
WORK WITH US
Blog
Reviews
Contact

Search for:

Blog

Immune Protection Against COVID-19

Autoimmune & Inflammation

Immune Protection Against COVID-19

A Food-First Approach to Stopping Inflammation

Paleo-Inspired Nutrition

A Food-First Approach to Stopping Inflammation

Chronically Inflamed: Is This You?

Autoimmune & Inflammation

Chronically Inflamed: Is This You?

5 Steps to Take Before Using Bioidentical Hormones

Hormones

5 Steps to Take Before Using Bioidentical Hormones

What Is Functional Medicine Anyway?

Autoimmune & Inflammation

What Is Functional Medicine Anyway?

Women & Antidepressants: A Life-Sentence?

Stress & Adrenal Health

Women & Antidepressants: A Life-Sentence?

A Root-Cause Approach to Constipation

Gut Health

A Root-Cause Approach to Constipation

Paleo and Whole30: Where’s the Bread?

Paleo-Inspired Nutrition

Paleo and Whole30: Where’s the Bread?

Figuring Out Food Sensitivities

Paleo-Inspired Nutrition

Figuring Out Food Sensitivities

Real Talk About Blood Sugar and Insulin

Hormones

Real Talk About Blood Sugar and Insulin

Inositol – The #1 Ovary Vitamin

Hormones

Inositol – The #1 Ovary Vitamin

Testing Your Hormones on Cycle Day 3

Hormones

Testing Your Hormones on Cycle Day 3

Page navigation

Previous Page 1 2 3 4 … 7 Next Page

Follow me on Instagram for actionable health tips!

Time to go “inflammation hunting!” I actually

Time to go “inflammation hunting!”
I actually got this phrase from @drericdorninger and it stuck.
.
On the road to remission roadmap (last post), this hunting is part of step three - weeding out triggers.
.
Check out our Road To Remission program in my bio 👇
.

#autoimmune #antiinflammatorydiet #antiinflammatoryfoods #aip #autoimmuneprotocol #autoimmunewarrior #functionalmedicine #functionalnutrition #functionalnutritionist #functionalnutritioncoach #rootcausemedicine #hashimotos #rheumatoidarthritis #sjogrens #scleroderma #myastheniagravis #gravesdisease #psoriasis #fibromyalgia #multiplesclerosis #celiac #autoimmunewellness #antiinflammatorylifestyle #feelwell #selfcare #remission #autoimmunediet

This is the order! We don’t start with supplemen

This is the order! We don’t start with supplements. You can’t reverse autoimmunity with supplements. They are highly useful, but we wait until the fourth step. This is because:
.
1. We need to see what’s left after the first three steps! For some people that’s all that’s needed.
2. We need to make a proper assessment of which supplements are appropriate for you based on your lab work, history and symptoms. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all auto immune supplement protocol.
.

#autoimmune #antiinflammatorydiet #antiinflammatoryfoods #aip #autoimmuneprotocol #autoimmunewarrior #functionalmedicine #functionalnutrition #FunctionalNutritionist #FunctionalNutritionCoach #RootCauseMedicine #hashimotos #rheumatoidarthritis #sjogrens #scleroderma #myastheniagravis #gravesdisease #psoriasis #fibromyalgia #multiplesclerosis #celiac #autoimmunewellness #antiinflammatorylifestyle #feelwell #selfcare #remission

True or false? What do you think? This is a conver

True or false? What do you think?
This is a conversation I have with each autoimmune patient.
.
The TRUTH is that it is important to be mindful of gluten. This is because for everyone, gluten increases a protein called zonulin, which loosens the tight junctions between the cells of your gut lining, making it temporarily more permeable.
.
People with autoimmunity are already susceptible to a hyper-permeable gut lining - called “leaky gut” - so it’s prudent to be mindful of gluten intake. However YOU may be able to have moderate exposure and still keep gut lining integrity.
.
But if your immune system actually reacts to gluten (find out if this is true first) it’s important to find out why. If it’s celiac, it’s really important to know, and unfortunately many people go undiagnosed. If not celiac, it can be a wheat allergy or intolerance, a non-celiac gluten intolerance, or a reaction to the fiber (FODMAP). Finding out the type of reaction and what it stems from helps in guiding what you should do with both your diet and treatment plan.
.
You can see this is more complex than a blanket statement to avoid gluten completely. There are nuances to this conversation.
.
#autoimmune #antiinflammatorydiet #antiinflammatoryfoods #aip #autoimmuneprotocol #autoimmunewarrior #functionalmedicine #functionalnutrition #FunctionalNutritionist #FunctionalNutritionCoach #RootCauseMedicine #hashimotos #rheumatoidarthritis #sjogrens #scleroderma #myastheniagravis #gravesdisease #psoriasis #fibromyalgia #multiplesclerosis #celiac #autoimmunewellness #antiinflammatorylifestyle #feelwell #selfcare #remission #glutenfree #glutenfreelife #glutenfreeliving

A little more about CRP and hsCRP markers for you

A little more about CRP and hsCRP markers for you 🤓🥰
.

#autoimmune #antiinflammatorydiet #antiinflammatoryfoods #aip #autoimmuneprotocol #autoimmunewarrior #functionalmedicine #functionalnutrition #FunctionalNutritionist #FunctionalNutritionCoach #RootCauseMedicine #hashimotos #rheumatoidarthritis #sjogrens #scleroderma #myastheniagravis #gravesdisease #psoriasis #fibromyalgia #multiplesclerosis #celiac #autoimmunewellness #antiinflammatorylifestyle #feelwell #selfcare #remission

The short answer is… YES! . When we trace back t

The short answer is…
YES!
.
When we trace back the original trigger of an autoimmune flare or onset, people often realize that it was preceded by massive stress. Not necessarily bad stress, just too much of it! Common massive stressors I see proceeding autoimmune onset include:

🤯Moving
🤯Job changes
🤯 Postpartum struggles
🤯 Illness (including the Rona🦠)
🤯 Difficult family relationship
🤯 Perimenopause mayhem
🤯 Loss of a loved one
🤯 Graduate school
🤯 Suddenly being a caregiver
🤯 Overtraining
.
There are three conditions for an autoimmune disease to occur, and one of them is a trigger. (The other two are genetics and a leaky gut.)
.
How can stress be the trigger? These are two mechanisms:

✅ Stress depresses the immune system, particularly the branches that control autoimmunity (Th1 Warrior and Th17 Troublemaker)
✅ Stress chemistry (high stress hormones) is pro-inflammatory, and the cytokines produced are the ones that can drive autoimmunity!
.
So this means that stress is BOTH pro-Inflammatory AND also blocks your ability to control autoimmunity. Moderate amounts of stress are healthy. But huge stress that goes on and on is a problem.
.
Can you relate to this? Have you identified massive stress that proceeded your symptoms?
.
#stress #stressmanagement #stressrelief #stressreduction #adrenalhealth #autoimmune #antiinflammatorydiet #antiinflammatoryfoods #aip #autoimmuneprotocol #autoimmunewarrior #functionalmedicine #functionalnutrition #FunctionalNutritionist #FunctionalNutritionCoach #RootCauseMedicine #hashimotos #rheumatoidarthritis #sjogrens #scleroderma #myastheniagravis #gravesdisease #psoriasis #fibromyalgia #multiplesclerosis #celiac #autoimmunewellness #antiinflammatorylifestyle #feelwell #selfcare

What is up with this!!!??? . Why are we more susce

What is up with this!!!???
.
Why are we more susceptible?
❓Is it because we are special? 😜
❓Is it because we don’t handle stress as well, or have more stress?
❓Is it past trauma?
❓Is it our hormones?
.
What do you think is the reason?
.
Do you think *they* are putting resources into studying this?
.
Well WE are interested in this topic, and in supporting all the special women to harness their immune health and feel better! 😘
.
Love from your holistic autoimmune specialist ☺️
.

#autoimmune #antiinflammatorydiet #antiinflammatoryfoods #aip #autoimmuneprotocol #autoimmunewarrior #functionalmedicine #functionalnutrition #FunctionalNutritionist #FunctionalNutritionCoach #RootCauseMedicine #hashimotos #rheumatoidarthritis #sjogrens #scleroderma #myastheniagravis #gravesdisease #psoriasis #fibromyalgia #multiplesclerosis #celiac #autoimmunewellness #antiinflammatorylifestyle #feelwell #selfcare #remission

When women start my “Road to Remission” functi

When women start my “Road to Remission” functional medicine journey, these are the labs we start with! We do vary the bloodwork order based on the individual. But we want a *fresh* stool test (we love the GI MAP by @dxsolutionslab and have used it consistently eight years now).
.
A food sensitivity test is so useful, but it must be interpreted with nuance! We really like @kbmodiagnostics Food Inflammation Test - one because it test complement factor, as well as antibodies, and two because the results have matched our client cases quite well for the past eight years. However, sometimes we do use @cyrexlabs.ukeu or @vibrantlabs - Vibrant has some unique panels that zoom in on certain food groups, such as lectins. We like using these tests to help guide us in identifying the best anti-inflammatory eating style for the individual. @phoenix.helix most recent podcast #219 is really useful to listen to you about this topic!
.
Links to these labs and more information about this is in my latest blog post, you can click on the link in bio and check it out. Let me know if you have questions.
.
Love from your friendly functional autoimmune specialist. ❤️
.

#autoimmune #antiinflammatorydiet #antiinflammatoryfoods #aip #autoimmuneprotocol #autoimmunewarrior #functionalmedicine #functionalnutrition #FunctionalNutritionist #FunctionalNutritionCoach #RootCauseMedicine #hashimotos #rheumatoidarthritis #sjogrens #scleroderma #myastheniagravis #gravesdisease #psoriasis #fibromyalgia #multiplesclerosis #celiac #autoimmunewellness #antiinflammatorylifestyle #feelwell #selfcare #remission #bloodwork #autoimmunelabs #functionallabtesting

About Laura
WORK WITH US
Blog
Reviews
Contact

Search

© 2023 Paris Healing Arts • Design by Bellano Web Studio

Ready to reverse your autoimmune condition with a holistic approach?

I help women with autoimmunity reclaim their health and feel better with safe and natural approaches.

Join my email community and receive Dr. Laura's Guide to Eat Your Way Out of Inflammation FREE!

Your information will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party.

About Laura
WORK WITH US
Blog
Reviews
Contact

Search for: