by Dr. David Bilstrom | Apr 29, 2026 | autoimmune disease prevention
The National Health Council estimates autoimmune diseases affect 50 million Americans, and even that’s likely an undercount. Yet conventional medicine still treats each condition in isolation: a different specialist, a different prescription, and rarely any...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Feb 10, 2026 | autoimmune disease, autoimmune disease prevention, cortisol, Fasting, Fasting mimicking diet
Autoimmune diseases affect approximately 50 million Americansleading many to seek solutions beyond standard symptom management. While modern medicine offers pharmaceutical interventions, there is a growing interest in metabolic therapy, specifically fasting, as a way...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Dec 4, 2025 | autoimmune disease prevention, Functional medicine
Rising autoimmune diseases worldwide The number of people who get an autoimmune disease (AD) in the United States is increasing dramatically every year. But not just in the US. This is also happening around the world. The increase is most dramatic in westernized, more...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Oct 24, 2025 | autoimmune disease, autoimmune disease prevention, Nurse Practitioner Training
Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner Program to Become a Certified Expert in Autoimmune Disease As a Nurse Practitioner, I know you have a heart for helping patients heal the root cause of chronic disease. From speaking with Nurse Practitioners, I also know that...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Oct 19, 2025 | autoimmune disease prevention
You aren’t alone in facing autoimmune issues in life. According to a study conducted by Oxford University, approximately 10% of the worldwide population is impacted by autoimmune disease, with a higher prevalence among women at 13% compared to 7% among men. In the...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Feb 18, 2025 | autoimmune disease, autoimmune disease prevention
Mitochondria are the powerhouse of our cells, and their optimal function is critical for energy production, inflammation control, and overall immune health. For those battling autoimmune disease, compromised mitochondrial health can lead to chronic fatigue, increased...
