Digestion is almost always an issue with autoimmune patients and needs to be addressed right away. If the patient can’t process and assimilate nutrients from food or supplements then getting any remedies into the system is going to take much longer. Sys- temic treatment takes a systemic approach. Making the system work in the patients favor instead of against them is one key to the suc- cess of treating autoimmune patients. Ruling out other conditions such as Lyme disease is also important. This has become a fairly consistent test for autoimmune patients recently. When I first began my practice I was ordering Lyme tests for these patients. Now, more often than not, the patient comes in with Lyme test results that were done early on, usually before the diagnosis of an auto- immune condition was made. Always considering the mind-body connection, NDs will want to know about the patient’s emotional well-being and stress levels, past and present. Often a trigger can be found in these areas. Helping the patient to understand the significance of these types of triggers and determining how to resolve them is another step in the direction of better health. The complex nature of the autoimmune conditions usually requires more than one practitioner to assist these patients in being well. Working with doctors who appreci- ate the needs of patients who are seeking more than one modality at a time can be an essential part of treatment. I advise patients to tell their MDs that they are seeking other treatment options that the MD may not be familiar with. Hopefully, we can all work together to get a protocol that works for the patient. The patient, who is discouraged by the MD when told that there are other spe- cialists involved in treatments, is the patient who will not share essential information with that doctor. This is not the best scenario for the patients or doctors. Appreciating the needs of the patient and what each practitio- ner brings to the case is the optimal plan that will benefit the patient. If you are interested in finding a Natur-
opathic Physician to help you with any health issues you can contact ProNatural Physicians Group LLC at 860-505-0702 or email us at
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