Autoimmune diseases result from an individual’s immune system attacking the body’s own tissues. There are at least 80 known autoimmune diseases which include multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Lifestyle medicine strategies, particularly nutritional interventions, have been shown to be beneficial in improving autoimmune disease symptoms. These strategies aim to exclude inflammatory triggers in the body and ultimately alleviate abnormal immune responses.

Studies have shown that therapeutic plant-based medicines derived from the cannabis sativa plant have anti-inflammatory effects and can alleviate symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis and arthritis. If you have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis or arthritis, plant-based medicine may be beneficial in managing your symptoms.

If you suffer from an autoimmune disease, book a lifestyle medicine consultation to discover how lifestyle interventions can support your symptom management.