Treating Autoimmune diseases
FIND OUT WHAT’S REALLY CAUSING YOUR SYMPTOMS
COMMON AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Autoimmune diseases are complex, chronic illnesses that can have a number of triggers. They can explain a series of seemingly unlinked symptoms, such as fatigue, joint pain, swelling, skin problems, abdominal pain, digestive issues, inflammation, and more. Let’s find answers.
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system starts mistakenly attacking healthy cells. This can cause a range of chronic symptoms that can significantly diminish your quality of life.
If you’ve already tried a traditional treatment approach, you’ll very likely have been prescribed medication to suppress your immune system and mask the symptoms. However, as you probably already know, this can lead to a range of other issues. When you choose a functional medicine approach, we will work with you to identify the triggers, help your body understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy cells, and start reversing the process of autoimmunity.
We’re not here to put a band-aid on the problem, we’re here to help you live a healthy and happy life for many years to come. It’s time to take control and start living the life you want.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chronic inflammatory disorder that affects joints, including the hands and feet.
Type 1 Diabetes
Serious condition in which the pancreas completely stops producing insulin.
Celiac Disease
Severe inflammation in the small intestine, caused by eating gluten.
Multiple Sclerosis
Degenerative disease in which the body attacks the protective covering on nerves.
Hashimoto’s Disease
Attack on the thyroid gland, which causes hyperthyroidism (excess hormones).
Graves’ Disease
Condition in which the thyroid produces too many hormones, most common in women.
Crohn’s Disease
Inflammation of the bowel that can cause severe complications if left untreated.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Illness that can cause weakness and tingling as the body attacks the nervous system.
Lupus
Inflammatory disease that can affect blood, kidneys, joints, brain, heart, lungs, and skin.
Vasculitis
A condition that affects the blood vessels, cutting off supply to vital organs.
Colitis
Inflammatory reaction in the colon and rectum, which can cause painful ulcers.
Alopecia
Complex condition in which the body starts attacking hair follicles, causing baldness.
Is your condition not on the list?
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Why We Treat Inflammation, Chronic Pain & Stress Related Disorders
Dr Loy Anderson, M.D. has been practicing medicine for nearly 25 years. She is board certified in Family Medicine and Functional Medicine. She completed undergraduate training with a BS in Biology at Walla Walla University, followed by her MD at Loma Linda University.
After a 3-year residency in Family Medicine, she was honored to serve in the US Air Force for 4 years, stationed at Malmstrom AFB. She then joined the Great Falls Clinic, where she thoroughly enjoyed her colleagues and caring for families and patients of all ages until 2017. She is passionate about educating and has lectured on women’s health, stress management, hormones, inflammation, autoimmune disease, obesity and weight loss, thyroid, and brain health.
Dr Anderson combines her extensive experience and skills in traditional western medicine with the innovative and intuitive power of functional medicine to offer you the best of both. She is sustained daily by her unshakeable faith, has a beautiful daughter Alex, and a chocolate lab named Maya. When not serving her practice members or leading her team, she loves to hike, drive fast cars, fly planes, snowshoe, garden, travel, read, and play the flute.
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Telehealth — sometimes called telemedicine — lets you visit your doctor and receive care without an in-person office visit. Telehealth is done primarily online with internet access on your computer, tablet, or smartphone through video conferences and internet phone calls. This remote option is ideal for people who live in remote areas, or need consultation with a specialist whose office is an unreasonable or burdensome distance away. If you have internet access, we can help.
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Watch our free 15 minute Thyroid and Autoimmune Conditions Webinar today and start learning about what’s going on inside your body and what’s causing your symptoms. We’ll discuss some of the triggers that are making you feel unwell and some things we can do to help you regain your health. Our team is here to help your body to function at an optimal level so you can fulfill your purpose and live your life to the fullest.
The sooner you start the journey, the more time you’ll be able to enjoy.
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