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 Amanda Mignogna | May 20, 2025 | autoimmune disease
Living with an autoimmune disease can feel like your body is working against you, especially when hormonal imbalances involving thyroid, cortisol, or estrogen levels trigger or worsen conditions like Hashimoto’s, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and others. In fact, as...
by Dr. David Bilstrom | Apr 23, 2025 | autoimmune disease, Chronic Autoimmune Disease Symptoms, Functional medicine
Chronic fatigue. Brain fog. Unexplained joint pain. These symptoms often get brushed off as signs of aging, stress, or hormonal shifts. However, when such issues persist or escalate, they may point to something far more complex: a chronic autoimmune condition. What...
by Amanda Mignogna | Feb 26, 2025 | autoimmune disease, infections, inflammation
When dealing with autoimmune disease, most people focus on diet, stress, and lifestyle changes—but what if an underlying infection is quietly driving your immune system into overdrive? Many chronic infections, like Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), Lyme disease, and gut...
by Amanda Mignogna | 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...
by Amanda Mignogna | Feb 11, 2025 | autoimmune disease, autoimmune disease prevention, celiac disease, gastrointestinal, inflammation, intestinal microbiome, microbiome
In the realm of autoimmune health, you already know that gut inflammation plays a pivotal role. But even if you’re familiar with the basics, there are always new and practical ways to fine-tune your gut balance. In this post, we’ll share some lesser-known, yet...
