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Through functional medicine Dr.Autoimmunegirl focuses on the underlying causes of autoimmune disease and the impact inflammation and gut health have on autoimmune disease management.

As a health and wellness professional Dr.Autoimmunegirl is on a mission to help you get to the root cause of autoimmune disease through education, empowerment, and support.

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Learn about the various processes that effect the immune system, gut health and inflammation and their impact on autoimmune disease.

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WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN????
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✔️GENUS:Lactobacillus ✔️SPECIES:Plantarum ✔️STRAIN:299v
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📍The specific STRAIN is what demonstrate the action that is required for the condition being treated
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📍Within each species of bacteria there is a multitude of strains
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📍Some strains within a given species are strong and resilient, with a demonstrated capacity to survive the trip through the upper GIT, interact with the immune system, and inhibit pathogenic bacteria, whereas other strains are weak and cannot even survive transit through the stomach or small intestine
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📍This is an extremely important concept to know, as it means that just because one strain of bacteria in a given species has a proven action or characteristic, it does not mean that another strain will too, even if they are closely related
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📍Lactobacillus has several different strains and they don't all do the same thing
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📍EXAMPLE: Lactobacillus plantarum strain 299v has been shown to effectively reduce IBS symptoms in a number of trials, BUT L. plantarum strain MF1298 was found to actually worsen IBS symptoms
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TAKEAWAYS:
✅Most successful probiotic research has utilized >10^9
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✅If a supplement contains multiple strains they ALL have to contain 10^9 CFU
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✅Strains should ALWAYS be listed on the label, if the company says it’s a "Secret" strain, that's a red flag
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✅Research studies behind specific strains to determine what is being treated
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#leakygut #guthealth #guthealing #guthealthmatters #healyourgut #guthealthy #microbiome #gutmicrobiome #microbiomehealth #autoimmunedisease #autoimmunepaleo #autoimmune #autoimmuneprotocol #aip #autoimmunewarrior #integrativemedicine #functionalmedicine #integrativenutrition #functionalnutrition #immunesystem #immuneboosting #immunesupport #immunehealth #immunebooster #immuneboost #probiotics #prebiotics #goodbacteria #probiotic #probioticos

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Enough said....
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This quote says it all! So many of us are searching for happiness from someone or something but the reality is the happiness is within YOU!
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If you’re genuinely happy and impressed with yourself, you won’t seek that gratitude from others
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Sometimes it’s hard to come to that realization but it’s all about self-love!
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Share with me your experience... do you agree?!
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#gratitude #mindfullness #grateful #goodvibes #mindful #reflect #postivevibes #goodenergy #appreciate #holistichealing #holistichealth #holisticnutrition #holisticmedicine #integrativemedicine #functionalmedicine #integrativenutrition #functionalnutrition #autoimmunedisease #autoimmune #autoimmunewarrior #selfcare #selflove #selfworth #happiness

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1️⃣Organochlorine compounds: found in #pesticides , induce hepatic enzymes leading to decreased half-life of serum thyroxine (T4)
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2️⃣Isoflavones: #phytoestrogens found in #soy reduce thyroperoxidase activity
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3️⃣Bisphenol-A (BPA) has a direct action on thyroid hormone receptor #bpa
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4️⃣Perchlorates: found in rocket fuels, thiocyanates and #nitrates interfere with #iodine uptake. A study conducted on pregnant women living in an industrial area in south California showed strong association between increased urinary perchlorate and decreased total and free thyroxine levels along with increased #TSH levels
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5️⃣Cosmetics: UV filters meant to protect skin from UV irradiation can also alter thyroid homeostasis. A study on Benzophenone-2 treated rats showed low T4 levels and high TSH levels besides altered Thyroid-peroxidase activity
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6️⃣Heavy metals: Heavy metals like #cadmium and #lead are known to affect #thyroid function. In a study on pregnant women, those from lead exposed town had lower mean free thyroxine (FT4), higher mean TPO antibodies along with higher lead concentration
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#saynotochemicals #toxinfree #notoxins #toxicfreeliving #toxinfreebeauty #chemicalfree #nontoxic #toxinfreehome #nontoxiclife #hashimotosdisease #hashimotos #hashimotoswarrior #hypothyroidism #gravesdisease #hyperthyroidism #autoimmunedisease #autoimmune #autoimmunewarrior #hashimoto #autoimmunewellness

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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So thankful for all of you and for the ability to help each and every one of you tackle your health!
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#hashimotos #hashimotosdisease #hashimotoswarrior #autoimmune #autoimmunedisease #autoimmunewarrior #thanksgiving #thankfulgratefulblessed #greatful

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WHAT SUPPLEMENTS FIGHT INFLAMMATION
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1️⃣TURMERIC: The active ingredient curcumin is what fights inflammation before it starts. The key is taking it with black pepper to increase absorption
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2️⃣GINGER: Gingerols are powerful anti-inflammatory compounds found in ginger root - add it to your diet through ginger tea or stir fry recipes!
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3️⃣MUSHROOMS: Medicinal mushrooms contain powerful anti-inflammatory agents that fight #oxidativestress and boost the immune system
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4️⃣MATCHA: Super anti-inflammatory thanks to its high antioxidant content. It also helps reduce #cortisol and #stress in the body
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5️⃣OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS: As Americans we consume a high amount of omega-6 fatty acids which are INFLAMMATORY, and our ratio on average is 15:1. That's why increasing anti-inflammatory omega-3 supplements are important!
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6️⃣RESERVATROL: Antioxidant found in berries, grapes and red wine reduce inflammation. Also available in supplement form
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7️⃣VITAMIN D: fights inflammatory proteins in the body, get levels checked periodically to see if your Vitamin D deficient
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8️⃣MULTIVITAMIN: Because when your body is under chronic inflammation, its need for certain vitamins and minerals increases
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What supplements have you taken to help fight inflammation? I personally add fresh turmeric root to my smoothie daily to fight inflammation! Try my smoothie recipe, link in bio to see if it can help you!
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#antiinflammatory #antiinflammatorydiet #inflammation #inflammatory #aippaleo #autoimmunedisease #autoimmunepaleo #autoimmune #autoimmuneprotocol #aip #autoimmunewarrior #integrativemedicine #functionalmedicine #integrativenutrition #functionalnutrition #antioxidants #antioxidant #antioxidantdrink #oxidativestress #turmeric #curcumin #ginger #medicinalmushrooms #matcha #matchagreentea #ômega3 #vitamind #vitaminddeficiencynomore

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5 YOGA BENEFITS
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1️⃣DECREASED ANXIETY
📍A 2015 meta-analysis of 15 yoga studies focused on the cognitive effects following yoga class. Researchers found that practitioners had increased overall brain activity, as well as lower levels of anxiety
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2️⃣SLOWS DOWN BRAIN WAVES
📍Slow brain waves indicate a more restful, sleepy state and increasing positive brain wave states
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3️⃣IMPROVES WELL BEING
📍Research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity found that yoga interventions didn’t just improve the physical fitness of older adults. It also significantly improved their mental health
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4️⃣IMPROVES MEMORY
📍A look at yogi’s brains under an MRI machine found that those who consistently practiced had increased gray matter which demonstrates boosted memory
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5️⃣IMPROVES BODY IMAGE
📍Because yoga promotes an inner-awareness, surveys suggest that it may make you be kinder to your own body. A study of 1,664 participants found that practicing yoga 30 minutes per week had higher levels of body satisfaction than those who didn’t
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Please share your experience with yoga, how has it helped you in your healing journey?!?
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#mindfullness #grateful #goodvibes #mindful #reflect #appreciate #holistichealing #holistichealth #holisticnutrition #holisticmedicine #stress #stressrelief #stressfree #anxiety #anxietyrelief #hashimotoswarrior #yogaforhealth #autoimmunewellness #autoimmunewarrior #yoga #yogaposes #yogalife #yogapractice #yogatherapy #yogafitness #yogajourney #yogalifestyle #yogadetox #detoxyoga

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Inflammation is a GOOD thing…. Have I got your attention now??
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📍We focus so much on how inflammation is a BAD thing, but we forget about true process of an #inflammatory response and what that means!
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📍When you cut yourself or have an infection your #immunesystem turns and gets to work to PROTECT you - better known as ACUTE inflammation
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📍With this process typical symptoms include fever, redness, and swelling - it may not be the most pleasant feeling but this inflammation is helping your body to heal
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📍When we talk about inflammation being BAD - we are referring to CHRONIC #inflammation
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📍This is a response that doesn't go away and is constantly lingering within the body this occurs frequently in #arthritis , #cancer , #diabetes , as well as #autoimmune diseases
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📍Typical symptoms of CHRONIC inflammation include: body pain, constant #fatigue , gut disorders and frequent infections
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✅So now you understand the difference, but what changes have you made to control chronic inflammation? ✔️Eating whole foods? ✔️Limiting processed foods? ✔️Controlling stress?✔️ Yoga? ✔️Meditation? ✔️Exercise? ✔️Sleep?
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#antiinflammatory #antiinflammatorydiet #aippaleo #adrenalfatigue #chronicfatiguesyndrome #chronicfatigue #integrativemedicine #functionalmedicine #integrativenutrition #functionalnutrition #holistichealing #holistichealth #holisticnutrition #holisticmedicine #immuneboosting #immunesupport #immunehealth #immunebooster #immuneboost #autoimmunedisease

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Because the mind and body are so connected, reducing screen time can also improve your physical well-being
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📍Studies have shown that the blue light from a screen reduces the brain’s natural production of #melatonin , making it more difficult to #sleep and relax, ultimately resulting in:
1️⃣Higher risk of disease
2️⃣Lower metabolism
3️⃣Shorter life expectancy
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📍Compounding these risks is the increased amount of sedentary time, or time spent sitting for long stretches
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📍Current guidelines recommend a minimum of 75 minutes of vigorous activity weekly for adults, but many people find themselves on the couch instead, ready to binge watch a new series
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📍This raises concerns about an increased risk of #obesity , #heartdisease , and even death
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✅✅Share with me your screen time to activity ratio!!! How many minutes or hours are you in front of a screen AND how many minutes do you exercise daily??!!? When we are more aware of our behaviors we are more inclined to recognize a problem and make a change!
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BOOST IMMUNITY!!!
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1️⃣Get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep nightly-this will improve your ability to fight off viral infections
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2️⃣Increase your intake of nutrient-dense foods: These include fatty fish (sardines and salmon), which provide vitamin D, key for immune-system function
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3️⃣Rehab your diet with superfoods: 📍High in #vitaminC :These include dark leafy greens, raspberries and blackberries, and citrus and broccoli
📍High in #VitaminA :Pumpkin and sweet potatoes
📍Other vital nutrients in: foods such as olive oil, chia seeds, and avocado
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4️⃣Avoid processed foods: sodas, processed meat, excessive alcohol
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5️⃣Get regular #exercise in to reduce chronic #inflammation
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#omega3 #omega6 #fishoil #goodfats #oliveoil # #immunesystem #immuneboosting #immunesupport #immunehealth #immunebooster #immuneboost #holistichealing #holistichealth #holisticnutrition #holisticmedicine #antioxidants #antioxidant #oxidativestress #integrativemedicine #functionalmedicine #integrativenutrition #functionalnutrition #antiinflammatory #antiinflammatorydiet #inflammatory

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