Autoimmune Disease in Greenville, SC
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Contact UsWhat Is An Autoimmune Disease?
Your immune system protects your body from germs, like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and toxins. However, with autoimmune diseases, the body will attack and wreck healthy body tissue. When left unchecked, an autoimmune disorder may cause a change in organ function, destruction of body tissue, and abnormal growth of an organ. Proper immune function is ideal for keeping your body running normally — so it's essential to identify autoimmune diseases early. If you've experienced symptoms like joint pain, unexplained rashes, fevers, or fatigue, it may be a sign of an autoimmune condition. Please schedule an appointment at our office in Greenville, SC today to learn more about autoimmune diseases and how our team at New Life Health can assist you with a proper assessment and plan.
What Are the Symptoms of An Autoimmune Disease?
Symptoms of autoimmune diseases can vary depending on the specific condition but often include chronic fatigue, joint pain, swelling, and muscle aches. Other common symptoms include skin rashes, digestive issues, recurring fevers, and difficulty concentrating. Autoimmune diseases can also cause inflammation in various parts of the body, leading to more specific symptoms like hair loss, dry eyes, or sensitivity to sunlight. If you experience persistent or worsening symptoms, it’s important to seek medical evaluation at New Life Health for proper diagnosis and treatment.
What Are the Causes of Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases are caused when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues in the body. While the exact cause is not always clear, factors such as environmental triggers, infections, and hormonal changes can contribute to their development. Chronic stress and exposure to toxins may also disrupt immune system function, increasing the risk of autoimmune responses. Research suggests that a combination of these factors often plays a role in the onset of autoimmune conditions.
How Are Autoimmune Diseases Diagnosed?
Diagnosing autoimmune diseases at New Life Health involves a multifaceted approach. Recognizing the signs, such as joint pain, rashes, fevers, or fatigue, is the first step in identifying a possible autoimmune condition. Our medical team will then evaluate potential triggers like gut health symptoms, hormonal imbalances, chemical exposure, infections, and poor lifestyle choices. These factors can play a significant role in developing autoimmune disorders, including common ones like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and celiac disease. After a comprehensive assessment, we create an individualized plan to help you manage the condition, focusing on strategies like food as medicine, nutraceuticals, IV therapy, exercise, and lifestyle modification. If you've experienced symptoms that might signal an autoimmune disease, don't hesitate to schedule an appointment with our team, and let us guide you on a path to better health and a higher quality of life.
How Can We Help with Autoimmune Diseases?
Unfortunately, autoimmune disorders do not have a cure. However, once we have identified and assessed each of your triggers, we can help create a plan for helping you manage your autoimmune disorder and regain a high quality of life. Triggers often include:
- Gut health symptoms such as a leaky gut, food sensitivity, and vitamin deficiencies
- Hormonal imbalances
- Chemical exposure from personal care products and environmental toxins
- Infections
- Poor lifestyle choices
Solutions to improve the symptoms of autoimmune diseases often include:
- Food as Medicine
- Nutraceuticals
- IV Therapy
- Exercise
- Lifestyle Modification
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I won't sugar coat it, this IS NOT CHEAP. But this also isn't traditional "sick care," this is truly health care! The staff is easy to reach by phone, text, and e-mail at all hours of the day; they're SO ACCOMODATING with making my appointments around my schedule and I'm always pleasantly surprised with the prompt (and regular!) follow ups between appointments. My auto immune disease and all the side effects that come with it (along with issues I wasn't even aware I had until doing bloodwork through New Life!) have completely disappeared since I started with this group. It's hard, it takes serious dedication and focus- but if you want your life and your health back, GO TO NEW LIFE! They're worth every penny!
We stumbled upon New Life Center while researching options for brain injury treatments based on the research documented in Norman Doidge’s books. In our case, conventional medicine had no more to offer. There are so many treatment options out there no one is talking about; fortunately there are pioneers like Dr. Elliot paving the way with a newer branch of functional medicine that offers some of them. The treatment, while varied by individual, addresses issues at root cause and tackles them with a holistic approach that conventional medicine doesn’t bother with. Yes, what you eat and what you clean with matters greatly, and blood biomarkers and brain maps tell a much deeper story than you’ll ever hear from your PCP, who must work within a rigid framework of insurance companies. Your body can do great things if you give it a chance. Under Dr. Elliot and his team’s care, we made substantial progress and considerably stepped up our routine to reduce inflammation and increase the overall well-being, with several positive outcomes. You only have one life, and New Life can help you make it the best it can be.
My husband has been a patient at New Life for almost a year. He has seen a massive turn around in his health during that time. The staff are very helpful and very friendly. Special shout out to Trisha who has walked my husband and I step by step through this journey.
I posted this to Google but felt like I should share it here, as well...These people changed my life not just through their medical care, but also with their compassion. All traditional medicine ever did for me was throw drugs at the problem for symptom management rather than getting to the root of the issue. New Life is honestly what I want medicine to look like everywhere, for everyone: doctors and staff (who genuinely give a crap) LISTENING, conducting comprehensive testing, putting together personalized treatment plans, and providing all their support and services as promised. I have a future I can look forward to now, where before I really didn't have anything. It's expensive but to be comfortable, able to ask questions, and just be treated like a person instead of a problem... Worth every penny. I am very blessed to have been in a position where I could pursue healing with the help of these wonderful people. 100/100 would recommend.
I am still stunned with how changing your nutrition and eating habits can have such a tremendous impact on your everyday well-being. When I had my consult with New Life, I was desperate for help; desperate for answers. I was stuck in bed most days and being a wife, mom of 4, and 3 jobs, I wasn't use to not being able to function day to day.. I was frustrated and scared. I would sit in the car and cry because I couldn't muster up the energy to go into the store with my husband and kids. I was missing moments that I couldn't get back. Immense body aches, indescribable fatigue, headaches every single day for 10wks, and so much more. But, after my consult with New Life, I had hope! And after my lab workup, I finally had answers!! After a few weeks into my journey my body aches were dwindling, the daily headaches were improving, and the fatigue was completely gone. And, just a byproduct of a healthier lifestyle with my nutrition plan and recommended exercise regimen, was some weightloss, too!! I finally have a waist now!! Eeek! 50.6lbs down, so far. This really is my "new life" and I could not be more grateful to the New Life team for their relentless pursuit of discovering the root cause of my symptoms and putting me on my path to better health!
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Autoimmune disorders can negatively impact your life when left untreated. If you've experienced unexplained symptoms and are looking for help, contact our team in Greenville, SC. We'll work beside you to help restore your life. Please schedule an appointment with our team at New Life Health to receive proper care for your condition.
Autoimmune Disease FAQs
What are the most common autoimmune diseases?
There are numerous autoimmune diseases, but some of the most typical include:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
- Celiac disease
- Psoriasis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Type 1 diabetes
- Crohn’s disease
Can autoimmune diseases be prevented?
Can healthy people still be diagnosed with autoimmune diseases?
Yes, they can. However, healthy people are also much more likely to successfully manage an autoimmune condition and know the steps that will make complications rare. If you are struggling with managing an autoimmune condition and aren’t sure where to turn, please reach out to our experts at New Life Health in Greenville, SC.