Functional Nutrition, Autoimmunity & Fertility

Nutrition is more than fuel for our bodies. For women struggling with fertility and autoimmune conditions, nutrition plays a vital role in reversing health issues to achieve optimal health. 

Risa Groux, a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach dedicated her career to addressing the root cause of autoimmune diseases often overlooked in the conventional medical world.

"Why is this doctor not even concerned and asking why is my thyroid not working, and why am I taking a synthetic drug to replicate a hormone that my body should be making on its own?" - Risa Groux 

Nutrition & Lifestyle in Reversing Autoimmune Conditions

A prevalent misconception about autoimmune conditions is that they are mainly genetic concerns, and we often overlook underlying issues such as leaky gut. Effectively managing these health issues requires identifying the root cause and understanding how lifestyle, diet, and environmental factors can trigger autoimmune responses in individuals. 

The Role of Diet in Thyroid Health

The thyroid plays a vital role in regulating essential bodily functions, and deficiencies can increase the risk of autoimmune diseases. A key preventive measure against autoimmune conditions involves maintaining a healthy diet and eliminating known triggers such as gluten, sugar, soy and processed foods.

Detoxification is also essential in managing autoimmune conditions, particularly for women planning to conceive. A detox regimen can effectively rejuvenate the body, decrease inflammation, and promote optimal fertility and maternal health. Detoxing during pregnancy is not recommended.

Methodology Food Frame for a Healthy Immune System

Understanding autoimmune conditions makes it clear that one-size-doesn't-fit-all and personalized nutrition plans are ideal. Methodology Food Frame, a 12-question quiz, helps identify the patient's proper dietary framework and monitors health markers that help optimize hormonal balance and overall well-being. 

Reversing Autoimmune Conditions through Lifestyle Changes

In autoimmune flares the immune system perceives our own tissues as “other” and attempts to destroy them, leading to chronic inflammation. Here are significant changes that will help you reverse autoimmune conditions:

• Have a Regular Sleep Routine: Sleep is crucial in maintaining overall health, allowing the body to repair and regenerate. Create a sleep-conducive environment and avoid electronics and blue light at least 30 minutes before bedtime (60 minutes is even better!) to support the depth and duration of sleep for detox. 

• Manage Stress: Stress is a trigger for autoimmune disease because it disrupts immune function and promotes inflammation. Tr yoga, meditation, or reconnecting with nature to lower cortisol levels and foster calm. 

• Detoxify Regularly: Environmental toxins and pollutants in personal care products negatively impact our health. Clean your home with clean products, fragrance-free basics like baking soda, white vinegar and water.

Take charge of your health. A clean diet, stress management techniques and restorative sleep can reverse the trajectory of autoimmune conditions and restore optimum health.

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Risa Groux, CN, specializes in holistic health solutions for conditions like diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and hormone imbalances. She authored “FOODFRAME: Diet is a Four-Letter Word,” a comprehensive guide to using functional nutrition guidelines to help readers identify the root causes of various health issues and optimize the body’s natural healing process.

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Website: https://www.risagrouxnutrition.com/ 

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