Autoimmune Conditions:
Finding Relief and Restoring Balance
Autoimmune diseases are a group of complex conditions where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues. At Salt Lake Functional Medicine, we understand the challenges that individuals with autoimmune conditions face. Dr. Tiffani Fries offers a functional medicine approach to help manage symptoms, reduce inflammation, and improve overall quality of life.
Understanding Autoimmune Disease
In a healthy immune system, the body defends itself against foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses. However, in autoimmune diseases, the immune system loses its ability to distinguish between self and non-self, leading to chronic inflammation and tissue damage.
The Salt Lake Functional Medicine Approach
Dr. Fries, DC recognizes that autoimmune conditions are multifaceted and require a comprehensive approach. She seeks to identify the underlying triggers that may be contributing to immune system dysregulation, such as:
- Hidden infections
- Environmental toxins
- Food sensitivities
- Gut dysbiosis (imbalance of gut bacteria)
- Stress
By addressing these root causes, we aim to modulate the immune response, reduce inflammation, and support the body’s natural healing processes.
Autoimmune Conditions We Address:
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Celiac Disease
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
- Vitiligo
- Graves' Disease
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
