Autoimmune Perspectives: Part 2: Treating autoimmune disease

In Part 2 of this fx Medicine by BioCeuticals Perspectives panel on autoimmunity, Emma Sutherland is joined by Dr Adrian Lopresti, Dr Michelle Woolhouse, Lisa Costa-Bir, and Mick Alexander to explore treatment strategies through an integrative lens. 

The discussion moves from dietary approaches, including the Mediterranean diet and challenges with restrictive protocols like autoimmune paleo diet (AIP), into the critical role of lifestyle factors such as stress, circadian rhythm, and nervous system regulation. The panel then unpacks conventional medical treatments, including corticosteroids, Disease-Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs), biologics, and off-label therapies like low-dose naltrexone, alongside their benefits and limitations. 

Complementary medicines are also explored, highlighting nutrients, herbal medicines, and probiotics that may support immune modulation. 

This episode reinforces the importance of individualised care, collaborative practice, and addressing root drivers to support long-term outcomes in patients with autoimmune conditions.