Auto-Immune Conditions 

• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): The overactive immune system sends antibodies to the lining of your joints, attacking them, and causing pain and inflammation. Untreated, this attack can cause permanent joint damage.
• Multiple sclerosis (MS): The overactive immune system attacks the nerve cells of the body, damaging the body’s physical ability. Symptoms include poor coordination, muscle spasms, physical weakness, and pain.  
• Type 1 Diabetes: Your antibodies attack and destroy the cells that produce insulin in your pancreas. This requires the individual to administer insulin injections to survive.  
• Alopecia Areata: The immune system begins attacking healthy hair follicles, causing the attached hair to fall out. Individuals are left with bald patches and can experience hair loss over other regions of the body as well. 

Immunodeficient Treatment

When your immune system is under-active, your body becomes immunodeficient. Some examples of this include: 

Medical Treatment: Certain medications like corticosteroids or treatments for cancer like chemotherapy can suppress your natural immunity. This leaves the individual susceptible to infection and illness.  

Other Health Conditions: Different cancers and illnesses like HIV/AIDS can suppress and damage your immunity, making it difficult to fight against infection.  

While each autoimmune disorder may attack and impact different portions of healthy tissue, some common symptoms are: 

• Fatigue 
• Skin problems 
• Hair loss 
• Joint pain and swelling 
• Recurring fever 

Overactive and under-active immune systems are not functioning properly and make individuals susceptible to infection, with potentially severe and fatal results.  

How Do You Treat Autoimmune Disorders?  

There isn’t a specific test that will diagnose an autoimmune disorder. However, your doctor may use a combination of blood tests and examinations to diagnose you appropriately. One of the first tests performed by your doctor will be the antinuclear antibody test (ANA) when your symptoms indicate an autoimmune disorder.

A positive result indicates the presence of the disease but not which one specifically. Other blood tests may be needed to examine for specific antibodies that are released by certain autoimmune diseases. 

Each autoimmune disorder is different, and the symptoms may be different from person to person. For example, no two people with rheumatoid arthritis may exhibit the exact set of symptoms. So, each person diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder must have their treatment tailored to their specific needs.  

Treatments we offer at Shakthi for autoimmune disorders: 

• Amethyst BioMat: The Amethyst BioMat uses far-infrared light and negative ions to promote cellular repair and reduce inflammation. This therapy can help patients with autoimmune disorders manage pain and improve circulation.
• Infrared Sauna: Infrared sauna therapy at Shakthi supports detoxification by helping your body eliminate toxins that may exacerbate autoimmune flare-ups. It also reduces chronic inflammation, which is a common trigger for many autoimmune symptoms.
• Lymphatic Enhancement Therapy: LET stimulates the lymphatic system to improve immune function and reduce swelling. Patients with autoimmune disorders benefit from its ability to enhance detoxification and encourage healing.
• Neural Therapy: Neural therapy at Shakthi focuses on restoring balance to the nervous system, which is often disrupted in autoimmune conditions. Targeting trigger points helps reduce pain and inflammation while promoting overall immune harmony.
• Vitamin D Injections: Vitamin D injections offer a direct boost to immune regulation, which is crucial for patients with autoimmune disorders. They also support bone health and reduce the risk of other complications linked to vitamin D deficiency.

Others may choose to complement their clinical treatments with alternative approaches as well. Some of these include: 

• Herbs 
• Acupuncture 
• Yoga 
• Chiropractic therapy 
• Anti-Inflammatory medication 
• Insulin injections 
• Pain medication 
• Steroid injections 
• Plasma exchanges 
• Intravenous immune globulin 
• Medication that suppresses the immune system 

It is important to remember any treatment started for an autoimmune disorder should occur under the guidance of a medical professional. Depending on the type of autoimmune dysfunction you suffer from, it may require a specialty physician. These specialists may include rheumatologists, endocrinologists, dermatologists, and gastroenterologists. 

While there is no cure for an autoimmune disorder, the immune specialists at Shakthi can help you control your symptoms and reduce their presence in your life.  

Our Integrative Approach to Treatment At Shakthi

Dr. Jyothi Rao's extensive experience allows her to identify the root causes of your autoimmune condition and create a personalized care plan tailored to your individual needs. By addressing these underlying factors, such as inflammation, nutrition, gut health, environmental triggers, and lifestyle choices, we aim to improve immune function and overall well-being.

Our team also works closely with other healthcare providers, including specialists and functional medicine practitioners, to ensure you receive comprehensive and coordinated care.

What To Expect As A Patient

At Shakthi Wellness Center, we understand that chronic illness caused by auto-immune dysfunction. That’s why we’ve made our treatment process simple, transparent, and supportive. Here’s what you can expect when you partner with us to address your immune dysfunction:

Step #1: Start With A Discovery Call 

Managing an autoimmune disorder starts with understanding how it uniquely affects your life. In your consult, we’ll discuss your symptoms, health history, triggers, and goals. This conversation helps us begin uncovering the underlying factors driving your immune imbalance.

Step #2: Foundational Health Assessment

Our Autoimmune Health Assessment is designed for individuals who want answers beyond symptom management. We take the time to connect the dots between gut health, stress, nutrition, hormones, environmental factors, and immune function. This holistic approach gives us the full picture needed to target the roots of autoimmune flare-ups.

Step 3: Health Optimization Program

Healing begins when we address what’s fueling immune dysfunction. Through our Autoimmune Optimization Program, we focus on calming inflammation, supporting gut integrity, restoring nutrient balance, and reducing triggers that overwhelm your immune system. The goal is to help you manage symptoms, prevent flare-ups, and restore balance to your body.

Restore Immune Function at Shakthi Health & Wellness

At Shakthi Health and Wellness, we understand that living with an autoimmune disorder can be challenging, but you don't have to face it alone. Our team is dedicated to helping you regain control of your health and achieve true, lasting wellness. With our integrative approach and personalized care, we're confident that together, we can make a difference in your life. 

Find out more about our services at Shakthi Health and Wellness and our locations in Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia by calling our team at (301) 703-5067 or filling out our online contact form today!