Autoimmune Conditions: The Gut, Toxins and Stress
In an autoimmune condition the immune system reacts against the body’s own tissue. I look at it through the gut. I ask what is crossing the gut lining that should not be, what the immune system is responding to, and what is keeping it on high alert.
How I think about autoimmune conditions
In my own case, and with the people I coach, three things come up again and again: a leaky gut, a toxic or infectious load, and long-term emotional stress. They feed one another, so I do not expect one supplement or one diet to settle things.
I am a coach, not a doctor. I do not diagnose or treat autoimmune disease, and nothing here is a reason to change your medication. What I can do is help you look at the factors around it: digestion, what you are exposed to, how much you are eating, and how much stress your body is under.
Articles on autoimmune conditions
- Autoimmune Conditions
Root Causes of Autoimmune Conditions: Leaky Gut, Toxins and Stress
Leaky gut, a toxic or infectious load, and emotional stress, and where I start with clients.
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Eating Enough to Heal: Why Under-Eating Stalls Recovery From Chronic Illness
Why immune function, detox and repair depend on calories, and how to eat more on a restricted diet.
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5 Things People Who Recover From Chronic Illness Have in Common
Responsibility, action, the right amount, realistic expectations and support.
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- Your Body Is a Miracle: Why It Is Always Working for You
A case for trusting your body, even when illness makes it feel like the opposite.
- Can Your Gut Affect Your Mood? How the Gut-Brain Connection Works
The two-way link between digestion and mood, and the five pillars of a healthy gut.
Questions I am often asked
What are the root causes of autoimmune conditions?
The three I see most are a leaky gut, a toxic or infectious load, and long-term emotional stress. Most people have more than one.
What does the gut have to do with autoimmunity?
Most of the immune system sits along the gut. When the gut lining is leaky, fragments of food and bacteria cross into the body and keep the immune system activated.
Can I stop my medication if I work on my gut?
No. Never stop or change prescribed medication without your doctor. Working on digestion and lifestyle sits alongside medical care.
Want to look at your own root causes?
The free Gut Health Quiz is a good first step. If you would like me to go through your history with you, book a Root Cause Consultation.
I’m a coach, not a medical doctor. This page shares my experience and what I see with the clients I coach. It is for education only and is not medical advice, a diagnosis or a treatment plan. Speak to your doctor before changing medication or if your symptoms are severe or new.