When treating allergies and other immunological conditions (e.g. arthritis, lupus and celiac disease), the Clinic uses therapies that aim to eliminate the sources of the problem and improve and sustain the immune system. Diet and Lifestyle Modification After the completion of assessment and diagnostic testing, the patient and doctor have the required tools to move forward and eliminate foods and environmental exposures that are the sources of allergic reactions. Patients are guided through appropriate food choices and nutritional supplementation designed to promote a healthy immune system and reduce inflammation. The benefits are significant. Examples include:
- Improved gastrointestinal function;
- Decreased pain due to inflammatory conditions; and
- Reversing of dermatological conditions such as acne and psoriasis.
Improving Detoxification (Biotransformation)
Effectively removing harmful substances from the body is crucial to long-term health. An impaired ability to detoxify may be implicated in autoimmune disorders such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Toxins accumulate in our cells. A common example of a toxin is mercury—a heavy metal. Toxins, such as mercury, impede one’s biochemical health and organ function. Eventually, toxic build up can manifest itself in number of disorders and diseases (e.g. cancer, MS, irritable bowel syndrome). Detoxification is comprised of treatments that are tailored to meet a patient’s specific needs. Through eliminating cell toxicity, nutrient utilization increases and patients enjoy increased vitality.
Each individual has a unique capacity to detoxify. This is combined with a person’s health history, diet and lifestyle and potential toxin exposures. At the clinic we have the expertise to assess all of these factors and determine the potential benefits of improving a patient’s ability to detoxify. When working with patients with auto-immune issues, the clinic combines supporting the patient’s detoxification system with natural anti-inflammatory treatments.
Intravenous Therapies
High doses of antioxidants can be safely provided to the patient in the form of an intravenous treatment. It is often important to bypass the patient’s digestive system due to dysfunction and poor nutrient absorption. The aim is to curb oxidative stress as a source of inflammation that may be contributing to an auto-immune condition.
Gastrointestinal Treatments
Impaired gastrointestinal function may be a significant contributor to the presence of allergies and immunological disorders. An immune system response that is triggered in the gut may contribute to local and then more generalized inflammation. This is termed an inflammatory cascade. A more sensitive or hyper-responsive immune system may result.
Treatments that are available are:
- Diet and lifestyle management
- Nutritional supplementation
- Colon hydrotherapy
