Functional medicine for Autoimmune diseases Irvine, CA

Our autoimmune disease doctor specializes in the most common autoimmune diseases such as: 

• Celiac 
• Crohn's 
• Colitis
• Hashimoto's thyroiditis 
• Lupus
• Multiple sclerosis 
• Psoriasis 
• Rheumatoid arthritis 

In Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the target of attack by the immune system is the thyroid, resulting in thyroid damage and decreased production of thyroid hormones.  The conventional treatment for Hashimoto's is Levothyroxine or Synthroid.  This is not enough to stop the immune self-attack.  Cutting-edge therapies from functional medicine need to be prescribed to the Hashimoto's patients to truly help restore immune and hormone balance.   You deserve real answers.  Book your Phone Consult.  

In lupus, the target of attack by the immune system is more widespread than in Hashimoto's.  Lupus patients can have inflammatory damage to their skin, joints, heart, kidney, and gut.  The main conventional treatment for lupus is immunosuppressive drugs like steroid, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.  Newer drugs for autoimmune diseases are known as biologics.  Biologic drugs work by disrupting the immune system which in turn dampens the inflammation..  These drugs can have serious adverse effects and do not balance the immune system.  Dr. Van can prescribe innovative therapies from functional medicine to balance your immune system and restore your health and function.  Book your Phone Consult.

In multiple sclerosis, the target of attack by the immune system is the protective covering of nerves known as the myelin sheath.  Direct damage to the brain and the nerves can lead to vision problems, slurred speech, numbness and tingling, pain, stiffness, spasms, and mobility issues.   Other symptoms include fatigue, anxiety, and depression.  If left untreated, multiple sclerosis tends to progress and leaves many patients with difficulty walking, poor function, and shortened life expectancy.  Conventional drugs focus on suppressing the symptoms but do not balance or restore immune health.  Functional medicine offers M.S. patients exciting, new therapies that are not available in conventional medicine.  You deserve real solutions.  Book your Phone Consult.  

In psoriasis, the skin, joints, and gut are the common targets of attack by the immune system.  Some psoriasis patients only have skin manifestations while others can have psoriatic arthritis or psoriatic colitis.  The main conventional treatment for psoriasis is immunosuppressive drugs like steroid, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.  Newer drugs for autoimmune diseases are known as biologics.  Biologic drugs work by disrupting the immune system which turns down  inflammation..  These drugs can have adverse effects and do not balance the immune system.   Dr. Van offers advanced therapies from functional medicine that are not available from your conventional doctors to restore immune health and to help heal your skin.  Book your Phone Consult.

In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system attacks the joints resulting in joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.  Ongoing joint inflammation can eventually damage bone and cartilage, leading to joint deformity and significant disability.  Like other autoimmune patients, RA patients are very much left in the dark about the underlying causes for this attack on their joints.  Dr. Van can prescribe cutting-edge therapies from functional medicine that can be a game-changer for slowing down the damage to your joints.  This in turn can really help to improve your function, mobility, and quality of life.  Book your Phone Consult. 

It is a fact that the majority of autoimmune patients do not know or understand the reason for their autoimmunity.    It's important to see a functional doctor like Dr. Van who looks at the whole picture and who can help you understand what is happening with your body and your immune system.   Our DEEP DIVE lab testing has helped many autoimmune patients understand WHAT IS WRONG.  This is the million-dollar question that you need to have answered to truly take care of your autoimmunity and restore your health.  Our DEEP DIVE lab tests are not done at the conventional doctor's offices.    

Hormone imbalances are notorious for contributing to autoimmunity, especially in women.  For this reason, our DEEP DIVE lab testing always includes complete hormone testing.  It is important for you to work with a women's hormone specialist to truly balance your hormones and get your health back. 

Book a FREE 15-MIN PHONE CONSULT to learn more about our DEEP DIVE lab testing to help you understand what is wrong and how to fix it.