When I consulted a doctor about the idea of “curing” my Hashimoto’s and Dermatomyositis(DM), he told me that ‘autoimmune diseases cannot be cured and that it is something I need to live with and manage for the rest of my life.’
And, the only solution he could offer me was a medication that would end any hope of my husband and me from having more children. Not only that, I would also need to prematurely wean my daughter. I wanted to breastfeed her until she was at least two years old and beyond.
I knew there had to be a better solution. Thankfully, through months of research, I was able to find a natural solution. And within 24 hours of implementing this solution, my brain fog cleared, and within a month, I was 100% symptom-free.
Living free of autoimmune symptoms is life-changing. I had energy again and no more brain fog. All my rashes cleared and I could walk in the sun again (DM = sun hyspersensitivity). I was cured…or so I thought.
A year later we welcomed our second child into the world. And, with that both my autoimmune conditions invited themselves back into my life. This time the symptoms were mild, and this time I had all the know-how and tools needed to reverse it again.
SO, CAN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES BE CURED?
The doctor was correct. There is nothing you can do to ‘cure’ your Autoimmune disease. This is why my autoimmunity came back.
Cure implies that the disease is past tense and completely gone, never to return. But this isn’t true for autoimmune diseases. Like in my story, you can see that my symptoms came back even though I was seemingly “cured“.
To understand why you cannot cure your autoimmune condition, you need to know why you developed an autoimmune disease in the first place.
Those who have autoimmunity have a few things in common:
- a genetic predisposition to your autoimmune presentation [1]
- intestinal permeability (leaky gut or loose junctions) [1]
- an unbalanced gut microbiome [1]
- a dysregulated immune response [1]
- exposure to environmental and lifestyle triggers, namely stress [1]
- have low Vitamin D levels [2]
Let’s unpack this…
Think of yourself and your genes as a balloon. As you blow up the balloon, the pressure inside builds.
A genetic predisposition is a weak spot on this balloon. And given enough pressure, the balloon will pop at that weak spot.
So if you have an autoimmune condition, and given the perfect ‘pressure conditions’, your health will take a hit, specifically in your immune system.
(the balloon’s weak spot).
So, if you have a genetic predisposition to autoimmunity, and with a life full of unknowns and given the right triggers, you will develop an autoimmune condition.
This is why you could spend life in ebbs and flows of experiencing mild symptoms and aggressive symptoms. This is why my autoimmune symptoms returned after the birth of my second child.
So what’s the good news?
The good news is that when you know why you have an autoimmune condition, you can address the why directly. And when you address the why, you will see symptom improvements and move closer towards remission.
The Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary defines remission as:
1. Abatement or lessening in severity of symptoms of a disease
2. The period during which such abatement occurs
How Can You Achieve Remission?
Firstly, you need to understand that your body is wonderfully made. It is always trying to heal itself using the resources available to it.
Secondly, you need to understand that you have control over some things and no control over other things. For example, you cannot control your genes but you can control your diet.
As a naturopath and nutritionist, diet is the area I focus my efforts in helping people move towards remission.
In my book, ‘Jumpstart Autoimmune Remission’, you will learn how to support your immune system using diet alone so that you can achieve autoimmune remission in as little as 30 days.
Once you learn how your body responds to particular foods, you will always know what diet to follow if your have a relapse.
Having an autoimmune condition requires lifelong management. Wouldn’t it be helpful if you had the tools and knowledge of what you can do to manage it for life?
And even if you do have a relapse, wouldn’t you like to know precisely what you need to do to turn your health back around?
You can purchase my ebook here: Jumpstart Autoimmune Remission.
“Jumpstart Autoimmune Remission” offers:
- A clear, accessible explanation of the root causes of your autoimmunity
- The exact steps you can take to put your autoimmune symptoms into remission
- Two Dietary Approaches:
- Approach #1 – Follow the carnivorous diet approach outlined in this to achieve remission within 30 days
- Approach #2 – Follow an omnivorous elimination diet approach. Results and timelines vary individually with this approach
Here to serve you,
Robyn Shaules
Robyn Shaules is a certified Naturopath & Nutritionist. She has successfully put her two autoimmune conditions, Hashimoto’s and Dermatomyositis, into remission since 2019 using diet. Robyn has made it her life’s mission to help women put their autoimmune conditions into remission with her book ‘Jumpstart Autoimmune Remission.’
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Disclaimer: These steps can complement your health care plan provided by your medical provider. Seek permission from your medical provider before commencing any new program. NEVER make changes to your medication dose or stop taking your medication without consulting your medical provider. Get regular check-ups with your medical provider while following this program. You may see improvements to your symptoms, so your medical provider may need to adjust your treatment plan and medication doses accordingly.
References
[1] Fasano A. All disease begins in the (leaky) gut: role of zonulin-mediated gut permeability in the pathogenesis of some chronic inflammatory diseases. F1000Res. 2020;9:F1000 Faculty Rev-69. Published 2020 Jan 31. doi:10.12688/f1000research.20510.1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6996528/gut
[2] Lemke 2021Vitamin D Resistance as a Possible Cause of Autoimmune Diseases: A Hypothesis Confirmed by a Therapeutic High-Dose Vitamin D Protocol
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2021.655739/full