NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Lupus affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans and can damage skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, and brain. Standard care often relies on steroids and immunosuppressants alone. At Patients Medical in New York City, we combine conventional rheumatology with functional, nutritional, and lifestyle medicine to uncover why your immune system is misfiring—then help you achieve remission or low-disease activity naturally.
We treat the whole person—not just the autoantibodies.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks healthy tissues—commonly affecting the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs. Its symptoms can mimic many other conditions, making diagnosis challenging without comprehensive evaluation.
Types of Lupus Include:
Lupus symptoms can flare and fade, often shifting over time. Look out for:
If these symptoms persist, especially in combination, a detailed autoimmune workup is essential.
Category | Common Triggers & Drivers |
Gut Imbalance | Leaky-gut, dysbiosis, food sensitivities |
Environmental Toxins | Mold, heavy metals, pesticides, endocrine disruptors |
Persistent Infections | Reactivated Epstein-Barr Virus, CMV, Lyme |
Hormone Imbalance | Estrogen dominance, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal fatigue |
Nutrient Deficiencies | Low vitamin D, omega-3, zinc, selenium, antioxidants |
Mitochondrial/Oxidative Stress | Poor cellular energy and antioxidant capacity |
Chronic Stress & Trauma | Dysregulated cortisol increases immune hyperactivity |
A lupus diagnosis involves both symptom assessment and lab confirmation. At Patients Medical, we combine conventional testing with root-cause evaluation:
We design anti-inflammatory, immune-calming diets to reduce flare frequency and intensity:
IVs help restore balance and support detoxification:
Targeted supplements to modulate immune response:
Background: Jess, 40, had monthly flares despite plaquenil and prednisone. Lab work revealed leaky-gut, low vitamin D (18 ng/mL), high mold toxins, and EBV reactivation.
Plan: AIP diet, gut repair, mold remediation, IV glutathione & vitamin C, vitamin D repletion, EBV botanical protocol, stress-reduction coaching.
12-Month Outcome:
No—lupus is autoimmune, not infectious.
While lupus isn’t considered curable, symptoms and flares can often be significantly reduced through lifestyle, nutrition, and root-cause treatment.
Possibly, but our goal is to reduce reliance when safe. We collaborate with your rheumatologist to adjust therapy as your body heals.
We don’t just treat the diagnosis—we investigate immune dysfunction at the root: gut health, toxins, stress, hormones, and more.
Yes—gluten, dairy, sugar, and nightshades often worsen autoimmune symptoms and are identified through testing or elimination trials.
We don’t just treat the diagnosis—we investigate immune dysfunction at the root: gut health, toxins, stress, hormones, and more.
Yes—personalized detox protocols for mold, heavy metals, and more are common in our lupus recovery plans.
Absolutely. Many patients experience depression, anxiety, or brain fog, often tied to inflammation or nutrient depletion.
Many patients begin to see energy and symptom improvements within 4–8 weeks.
Yes—we work alongside conventional therapies to support the body and potentially reduce dosage needs over time.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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