Autoimmune Disorders

Autoimmune disorders can be frustrating, unpredictable, and often debilitating. You may feel like your body is working against you, causing symptoms like chronic fatigue, joint pain, digestive problems, skin rashes, or brain fog. You may have bounced from specialist to specialist, only to receive temporary relief or a prescription with no clear explanation of why you feel this way.

At PrimeHealthMD, we take a different approach. Our Functional Medicine team looks beyond symptoms to identify and address the underlying imbalances triggering your immune system. With clinics in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, andKennesaw, Georgia, we help patients across the region manage autoimmune conditions through personalized care.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, please call (770) 800-3353.

What Are Autoimmune Disorders?

Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues, causing inflammation and damage. There are over 80 recognized autoimmune diseases, and while each affects the body differently, they all stem from an immune system that’s gone out of balance.

Common autoimmune conditions include:

• Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Lupus (SLE)
• Psoriasis
• Celiac disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)

Autoimmune diseases can impact nearly every organ system, and symptoms often overlap, making diagnosis and treatment complex. At PrimeHealthMD, we view autoimmune conditions through a Functional Medicine lens—identifying what’s driving your immune dysregulation so we can help restore balance.

What Causes Autoimmune Conditions?

Autoimmune disorders rarely have a single cause. Instead, they develop from a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental or lifestyle triggers. These may include:

• Chronic stress
• Poor gut health or leaky gut syndrome
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Food sensitivities or gluten intolerance
• Toxin exposure (mold, heavy metals, chemicals)
• Viral or bacterial infections
• Imbalanced microbiome

At PrimeHealthMD, we understand that these triggers don’t affect everyone the same way. That’s why we take the time to investigate your full health history, environment, lifestyle, and symptoms to develop a personalized plan for healing.

Functional Medicine for Autoimmune Conditions

Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses on symptom management through steroids, immunosuppressants, or anti-inflammatory drugs, Functional Medicine helps to calm the immune system by addressing its root causes. At PrimeHealthMD, our approach includes:

Comprehensive Testing and Diagnostics

We start with advanced lab testing to identify immune markers, inflammation, gut health status, food sensitivities, infections, and more. This helps us uncover what’s contributing to your autoimmune symptoms and guides your personalized treatment plan.

Gut Health Restoration

Many autoimmune diseases originate in the gut. An imbalanced microbiome, intestinal permeability (leaky gut), and chronic inflammation can all provoke immune dysfunction. Our team helps repair the gut lining, rebalance bacteria, and remove dietary triggers to support healthy immune function.

Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition

Food plays a critical role in either calming or aggravating autoimmune symptoms. We provide personalized nutrition guidance focused on whole, nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory foods that support immune regulation. We may also help you identify and eliminate trigger foods contributing to your symptoms.

Stress Reduction and Lifestyle Support

Chronic stress is a known immune disruptor. We incorporate stress management techniques like breathwork, mindfulness, movement, and improved sleep hygiene to help regulate cortisol levels and reduce immune overactivation.

Targeted Supplementation

When appropriate, we may recommend supplements to support immune balance, gut repair, detoxification, and nutrient replenishment. All recommendations are based on your unique needs and lab results—not guesswork.

Detoxification and Toxin Avoidance

For many people with autoimmune issues, environmental toxins may play a role. We help reduce your body’s toxic burden and support natural detoxification pathways through nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and sometimes gentle detox protocols.

Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustments

Autoimmune healing is a journey, and your needs may shift over time. We provide continued support and re-evaluation as needed to adjust your plan and ensure lasting results.

Why Choose PrimeHealthMD for Autoimmune Treatment?

Autoimmune disorders are complex and often lifelong. But that doesn’t mean you have to live with constant flare-ups or unexplained symptoms. At PrimeHealthMD, we treat each patient as an individual, not just a diagnosis.

We take the time to listen to your story, understand your health timeline, and uncover the deeper reasons your immune system is misfiring. Then, we build a treatment plan that fits your body, your life, and your goals.

At our clinics in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, and Kennesaw, Georgia, we help people take control of their autoimmune symptoms and improve their quality of life through evidence-based, holistic care.

Take the First Step Toward Relief

If you’re ready to address your autoimmune condition at the root, we’re here to help. You don’t have to navigate this alone, and symptom relief is possible.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, please call (770) 800-3353. Let PrimeHealthMD guide you back to balance, one step at a time.