What Are Autoimmune Disorders?

Conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues.

Can affect nearly any system in the body—joints, skin, brain, thyroid, gut, etc.

Common autoimmune disorders include:

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Lupus (SLE)

Multiple sclerosis

Psoriasis

Celiac disease

Type 1 diabetes

How Autoimmune Disorders Manifest:

Chronic fatigue

Pain and inflammation

Brain fog and mood changes

Skin rashes or joint stiffness

Digestive issues

Flare-ups triggered by stress, diet, or infections

How Genomic Testing Can Help:

Identifies genetic predispositions to immune dysregulation, including:

HLA gene variants linked to autoimmune risk

Inflammatory cytokine genes (e.g., IL-6, TNF-α)

Genes affecting detoxification and oxidative stress

Gut health and barrier integrity (e.g., zonulin-related genes)

Methylation and vitamin D receptor genes that impact immune balance

Reveals how your body may:

Overreact to environmental triggers

Handle infections, stress, and toxins

Process medications or natural therapies

How Genomic Insights Inform Targeted Care:

Allows for personalized anti-inflammatory protocols using:

Diet (e.g., gluten-free, AIP)

Nutraceuticals

Herbal immune modulators

Stress and sleep support tailored to your stress-related genes

Can guide choices in:

Medications or biologics

Lifestyle interventions

Detox and gut-healing strategies

Preventive care for other at-risk organs/systems

Why Genomic Testing Matters for Autoimmunity:

Helps uncover root causes and not just manage symptoms.

Reduces guesswork in choosing effective therapies.

Empowers patients and providers with lifelong insight into immune function.

Supports a more precise, proactive, and personalized path to remission or symptom reduction.