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[10 Strategies to Reverse Autoimmune Disease](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/10-strategies-to-reverse-autoimmune-disease/) - [How to Become a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/how-to-become-a-functional-medicine-nurse-practitioner/) - [NAC (N-Acetylcysteine): The Best Glutathione Supplement](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/nac-n-acetylcysteine-the-best-glutathione-supplement/) - [Why Third-Party Tested Nutraceuticals Are the Gold Standard in Supplementation](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/nutraceuticals-third-party-tested-supplements/) - [Everything You Need to Know About Bilstrom’s Nuclearitis (Positive ANA)](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bilstroms-nuclearitis-positive-ana/) - [Global Surge in Autoimmune Diseases: Trends, Triggers, and Prevention](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/global-surge-autoimmune-diseases-trends-triggers-prevention/) - [A Guide To Vitamin D3 Dosage For Infants In Ml](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/vitamin-d3-dosage-for-infants-in-ml/) - [What Happens When My Thyroid Is Low: Signs And Symptoms](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/the-signs-and-symptoms-of-low-thyroid-or-so-what-happens-when-my-thyroid-is-low/) - [Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner Programs to Address Autoimmune Disease](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/functional-medicine-nurse-practitioner-programs/) - [How to Find Autoimmune Disease Doctors: A Guide to Natural Treatment Specialists](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/finding-the-autoimmune-doctor-a-guide-to-find-specialists-in-natural-treatments/) - [Natural Treatment for Autoimmune Disease: A Guide to Holistic Wellness](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/natural-treatment-for-healing-autoimmune-disease/) - [The Essential Role of TMG in Boosting Your B Vitamin Formula](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/the-essential-role-of-tmg-in-boosting-your-b-vitamin-formula/) - [Unlocking the Power of Methylated B Vitamins: How They Benefit You](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/unlocking-the-power-of-methylated-b-vitamins-how-they-benefit-you/) - [Hormonal Imbalance by Autoimmune Diseases - Symptoms & Treatment](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/hormonal-imbalance-by-autoimmune-diseases-symptoms-treatment/) - [Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet-4/) - [Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet-3/) - [7 Chronic Autoimmune Disease Symptoms When You Need Functional Medicine](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/7-chronic-autoimmune-disease-symptoms-when-you-need-functional-medicine/) - [Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet-2/) - [Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet/) - [Hidden Infections and Autoimmune Disease – Are Chronic Pathogens Fueling Your Symptoms?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/hidden-infections-and-autoimmune-disease/) - [Optimizing Mitochondrial Function for Autoimmune Resilience](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/optimizing-mitochondrial-function-for-autoimmune-resilience/) - [Unknown Practical Tips to Reduce Gut Inflammation for Autoimmune Health](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/unknown-practical-tips-to-reduce-gut-inflammation-for-autoimmune-health/) - [Circadian Syndrome: What It Means for Autoimmune Disease](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/circadian-syndrome-what-it-means-for-autoimmune-disease/) - [From Insomnia to Immunity: How Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) Increases Autoimmune Risk](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/from-insomnia-to-immunity-how-artificial-light-at-night-alan-increases-autoimmune-risk/) - [How Mitochondrial Function Impacts the Immune System and Autoimmune Disease](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/how-mitochondrial-function-impacts-the-immune-system-and-autoimmune-disease/) - [Exploring the Impact of Maternal and Fetal Microbiomes: Insights from Paris](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/exploring-the-impact-of-maternal-and-fetal-microbiomes-insights-from-paris/) - [Morning Sunlight Strengthens Your Immune System by Optimizing Mitochondrial Function](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/morning-sunlight-strengthens-your-immune-system-by-optimizing-mitochondrial-function/) - [The Best Test for Zinc Deficiency is RBC (Red Blood Cell)](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/the-best-test-for-zinc-deficiency-is-rbc-red-blood-cell/) - [The best natural antibiotic is pH Structured Silver Solution](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/best-natural-antibiotic-is-ph-strucutred-silver-solution/) - [Wheat Rescue Can Help with Gluten Intolerance & Sensitivity](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/wheat-rescue-gluten-intolerance-and-sensitivity/) - [Using Nature as medicine. How Nature improves human health and well-being.](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/using-nature-as-medicine-how-nature-improves-human-health-and-well-being/) - [Is psoriasis an autoimmune disease?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/is-psoriasis-an-autoimmune-disease/) - [Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA): The Functional Medicine Approach to Treatment & Reversal](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/juvenile-idiopathic-arthritis/) - [The Best Vitamin B Complex is Methylated](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/best-vitamin-b-complex-is-methylated/) - [Why are 80% of people who get autoimmune disease are women?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/why-women-majority-of-autoimmune-disease/) - [Chronic Sinusitis: Treatment the Functional Medicine Way](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/chronic-sinusitis-treatment-the-functional-medicine-way/) - [Positive ANA (anti nuclear antibody):  an Open Letter to Lady Gaga Offering a Solution](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/positive-ana-open-letter-to-lady-gaga/) - [Struggling with Stress? Best Supplements to Reduce Cortisol Naturally](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/best-supplements-to-reduce-cortisol/) - [Is Melatonin Safe to Take Every Night for Sleep Long Term?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/is-melatonin-safe-to-take-every-night/) - [Improving Vitamin D Receptor Sensitivity - the Foundational Triad for Preventing & Reversing Autoimmune Disease](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/improving-vitamin-d-receptor-sensitivity/) - [The Most Dangerous Disease. Estrogen Dominance](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/the-most-dangerous-disease-estrogen-dominance/) - [Nurse Practitioners - You Can Become the Functional Medicine Expert on Autoimmunity for Your Patients](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/nurse-practitioners-you-can-become-the-functional-medicine-expert-on-autoimmunity-for-your-patients/) - [Metabolic Syndrome: Treating, Reversing, and Preventing Without Causing Birth Defects. Wow, What a Concept](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/metabolic-syndrome-treating-reversing-and-preventing-without-causing-birth-defects/) - [Fasting and Elimination Diets to Help with Rheumatoid Arthritis](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/35-year-old-women-with-new-onset-ra/) - [Supplements to Reduce Cortisol: Adrenal Adaptogens vs. Adrenal Extracts](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/supplements-to-reduce-cortisol-adrenal-adaptogens-vs-adrenal-extracts/) - [Autoimmune Nutrition: Top 7 Nutrition Protocols to Consider to Help Calm Autoimmunity](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/autoimmune-nutrition-top-6-nutrition-protocols-to-consider-to-help-calm-autoimmunity/) - [Components of a healthy antiinflammatory diet include:](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/components-of-a-healthy-antiinflammatory-diet-include/) - [Which of the following classes of drugs inhibits enzymes (DDAH, ADMA) needed to convert nitrites to nitric oxide, which may inhibit their vasodilating effects?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/drugs-inhibits-enzymes/) - [Guided imagery may be best described as:](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/guided-imagery-may-be-best-described-as/) - [True or false: It is important for someone to read a person’s journaling to give feedback and help process the information?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/true-or-false-it-is-important-for-someone-to-read-a-persons-journaling-to-give-feedback-and-help-process-the-information/) - [Which of the following has the least evidence for the therapeutic effects of journaling?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/which-of-the-following-has-the-least-evidence-for-the-therapeutic-effects-of-journaling/) - [Saline nasal irrigation is thought to originate in which of the following medical cultures?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/saline-nasal-irrigation-is-thought-to-originate-in-which-of-the-following-medical-cultures/) - [The Cochrane Collaboration has reported that saline nasal irrigation is an effective adjunctive therapy for which of the following?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/the-cochrane-collaboration-has-reported-that-saline-nasal-irrigation-is-an-effective-adjunctive-therapy-for-which-of-the-following/) - [How Probiotics Help the Body and Brain](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/how-probiotics-help-the-body-and-brain/) - [Which of the following categories contributes the largest part to health care’s carbon emissions or carbon footprint?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/which-of-the-following-categories-contributes-the-largest-part-to-health-cares-carbon-emissions-or-carbon-footprint/) - [Reducing the use of pharmaceuticals (prescription medications) in health care would lead to all of the following except:](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/reducing-the-use-of-pharmaceuticals-prescription-medications-in-health-care-would-lead-to-all-of-the-following-except/) - [We Can Save 50% of Dying Covid19 Vented Patients](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/we-can-save-50-percent-of-dying-covid19-vented-patients/) - [Indirect health effects of climate change include all of the following except:](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/indirect-health-effects-of-climate-change-include-all-of-the-following-except/) - [Which is not associated with estrogen dominance?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/which-is-not-associated-with-estrogen-dominance/) - [Acupuncture for hot flashes](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/acupuncture-for-hot-flashes/) - [Which supplements have NOT been found to be beneficial for easing menstrual pain?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/which-supplements-have-not-been-found-to-be-beneficial-for-easing-menstrual-pain/) - [Which nutritional source would be the highest source of fiber?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/which-nutritional-source-would-be-the-highest-source-of-fiber/) - [What might be the best initial step in a 4-year-old child with chronic constipation?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/what-might-be-the-best-initial-step-in-a-4-year-old-child-with-chronic-constipation/) - [A 32-year-old female presents with IBS-D](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/a-32-year-old-female-presents-ibs-d/) - [Which of the following supplements has the least amount of evidence supporting the treatment of adrenal fatigue?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/which-of-the-following-supplements-has-the-least-amount-of-evidence-supporting-the-treatment-of-adrenal-fatigue/) - [The stress response is first initiated by which organ of the body?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/the-stress-response-is-first-initiated-by-which-organ-of-the-body/) - [Which of the following statements about the effect of lifestyle on MS is most valid?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/which-of-the-following-statements-about-the-effect-of-lifestyle-on-ms-is-most-valid/) - [Which one of these statements about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is most valid?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/which-one-of-these-statements-about-multiple-sclerosis-ms-is-most-valid/) - [Cortisol. More on this important hormone.](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/cortisol-more-on-this-important-hormone/) - [DHEA, and why women need to know about this hormone.](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/dhea-why-women-need-to-know-about-this-hormone/) - [Why women need to have testosterone in their body.](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/why-women-need-to-have-testosterone-in-their-body/) - [Why women should never use medicines called progestins. Synthetic, artificial progesterone.](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/why-a-women-should-never-use-medicines-called-progestins-synthetic-artificial-progesterone/) - [So, why is progesterone so important for a woman?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/so-why-is-progesterone-so-important-for-a-woman/) - [So, why is estrogen so important for a women's body?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/so-why-is-estrogen-so-important-for-a-womens-body/) - [What blood tests should I have run if I want to try and reverse this autoimmune disease?](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/what-blood-tests-should-i-have-run-if-i-want-to-try-and-reverse-this-autoimmune-disease/) - [Part 2: "We tested your thyroid and it looks fine": why patients hear this so much, why it's wrong, and what tests to be run](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/part-2-we-tested-your-thyroid-and-it-looks-fine-why-patients-hear-this-so-much-why-its-wrong-and-what-tests-to-be-run/) - [Part 1: "We tested your thyroid and it looks fine": why patients hear this so much, why it's wrong, and what tests to be run](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/part-1-we-tested-your-thyroid-and-it-looks-fine-why-patients-hear-this-so-much-why-its-wrong-and-what-tests-to-be-run/) - [The shape shifting hormone. The "great mimicker". Thyroid.](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/the-shape-shifting-hormone-the-great-mimicker-thyroid/) - [PANDAS and the "Herxheimer reaction" .](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/pandas-and-the-herxheimer-reaction/) - [Sometimes heros don't wear capes. Sometimes they wear Patagonia.](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/sometimes-heros-dont-wear-capes-sometimes-they-wear-patagonia/) - [PANDAS: Attacking children's brains.](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/pandas-attacking-childrens-brains/) - [Vitamin D does it again. Vitamin D and the vitamin D receptor function in inflammatory bowel disease. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Part 2.](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/vitamin-d-does-it-again-vitamin-d-and-the-vitamin-d-receptor-function-in-inflammatory-bowel-disease-ulcerative-colitis-and-crohns-disease-part-2/) - [Vitamin D does it again. Vitamin D and the vitamin D receptor function in inflammatory bowel disease. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Part 1.](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/vitamin-d-does-it-again-vitamin-d-and-the-vitamin-d-receptor-function-in-inflammatory-bowel-disease-ulcerative-colitis-and-crohns-disease-part-1/) - [Italy is So Good at Gluten Free](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/italy-is-so-good-at-gluten-free/) - [Gluten Free Tiramisu. The Holy Grail Has Been Found.](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/gluten-free-tiramisu-the-holy-grail-has-been-found/) - [Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs). Environmental Toxins. The Death by Suicide of a Famous French Painter](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/adverse-childhood-events-aces-environmental-toxins-the-death-by-suicide-of-a-famous-french-painter/) - [Sans Gluten: Eating Gluten Free in France and Learning About the United States Tax Code](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/sans-gluten-eating-gluten-free-in-france-and-learning-about-the-united-states-tax-code/) - ["Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet"](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/primary-prevention-of-cardiovascular-disease-with-a-mediterranean-diet/) - [Type 1 Diabetes: Saving the Children](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/type-1-diabetes-saving-the-children/) - [The Journey Begins](https://drdavidbilstrom.com/the-journey-begins/)