Dr. David Bilstrom, Autoimmune Medicine Doc

About Autoimmune Disease

While these diseases are generally viewed as separate conditions by specialists who treat the symptoms alone, they share common causes. In many ways, they could be considered one big disease that can involve any body part.

As the body’s primary defense against disease and infection, the immune system is integrally connected to all other biological systems. As a result, cross-reaction can wreak havoc throughout the body, causing chronic systemic inflammation (CSI). This condition further exhausts the immune system and leads to greater dysfunction.

Rather than classifying a patient’s symptoms as fitting a specific condition, it is so much more important to strive to identify the underlying causes of inflammation and autoimmunity. The deeper perspective acknowledges the interconnected causes of diseases, as well as the body’s ability to return to wholeness. By treating these fundamental issues, it is possible to relieve a person’s suffering and allow them to experience long-term healing.