What is an autoimmune disease?
The body’s immune system is conditioned to guard against germs like bacteria and viruses. When the immune system senses a foreign body, it releases fighter cells to attack them and protect the body. Normally, it can distinguish between its own cells and foreign cells.
A condition where your immune system mistakenly attacks your body is called an autoimmune disease. In such cases, the immune system may target body parts like joints, skin, or organs, releasing autoantibodies that attack healthy cells.
Some autoimmune diseases affect only one organ for example, Type 1 diabetes, which damages the pancreas. Others, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), can affect the entire body.
Common autoimmune diseases include:
Type 1 diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis/Psoriatic Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Addison’s disease, Graves’ disease, Sjögren’s syndrome, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Myasthenia Gravis, Autoimmune Vasculitis, Pernicious Anemia, Celiac Disease, and more.
Early symptoms may include:
Fatigue, muscle aches, swelling and redness, low-grade fever, difficulty concentrating, numbness or tingling in hands and feet, hair loss, and skin rashes.
Most allopathic treatments aim to suppress symptoms rather than address the root cause. These treatments often involve suppressing the immune system with medication. While they can help manage pain and reduce symptoms, they do not cure the condition and may lead to side effects over long-term use.
Acupuncture in treating Autoimmune Diseases
Unlike suppressive drug-based approaches, Acupuncture Calgary works to regulate the immune system and target the root cause of the disease. It helps reduce symptoms, accelerate healing, and normalize immune responses.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles at specific points (acupoints), which stimulate parts of the autonomic nervous system triggering immune system responses.
With consistent acupuncture therapy, patients often report relief from autoimmune symptoms such as:
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Asthma
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Allergies
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Lupus
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Colds and infections
Dr. Hong Yan of South Centre Chinese Acupuncture
Dr. Hong Yan, a registered acupuncturist in Calgary, holds professional degrees in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from China and brings over 25 years of experience. She specializes in:
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Comprehensive Acupuncture Pain Management
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Female Hormone Balancing Acupuncture
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Brain Activating Acupuncture
She focuses on treating pain, stress, fatigue, multiple sclerosis (MS), sinus infections, allergies, migraines, women’s health, bronchitis, eczema, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Her treatments rely on 90% acupuncture and only 10% herbal therapy, making it a natural and focused approach.
If you’re seeking a healthier and natural solution for autoimmune conditions, Chinese acupuncture may be the answer. For support with fertility acupuncture, menopause acupuncture, stress acupuncture, or pain acupuncture in Calgary, visit the best Calgary acupuncture clinic today.
