NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease—meaning it doesn’t have a medical cure. However, that doesn’t mean you’re powerless. At Patients Medical in New York City, we focus on functional medicine that addresses root causes—such as immune dysregulation, hormonal imbalance, gut health, toxins, and stress—to help you achieve remission, reduce flares, and restore quality of life.
We treat the whole person—not just the diagnosis.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a lifelong autoimmune condition capable of affecting the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain. While there’s no pharmaceutical cure, remission—minimal or absent symptoms with stable biomarkers—is absolutely possible with comprehensive care.
Key Lupus Formats:
Lupus symptoms can flare and fade, often shifting over time. Look out for:
Early detection and functional interventions can significantly reduce flare frequency and severity.
Lupus results from a complex mix of genetic predisposition and systemic triggers:
Root Trigger | Effect on Lupus Pathways |
Gut Dysbiosis | Increases inflammation and intestinal permeability |
Environmental Toxins | Mold, heavy metals, endocrine disruptors perpetuate autoimmunity |
Viral Reactivation | EBV and CMV can stimulate immune responses |
Hormonal Imbalance | Estrogen surges, cortisol dysregulation worsen symptoms |
Nutrient Deficiencies | Low vitamin D, omega‑3s, selenium reduce immune regulation |
Chronic Stress | Dysregulated cortisol fuels immune hyperactivity |
Oxidative Stress | Mitochondrial stress amplifies tissue damage |
To build a thorough treatment blueprint, we order labs that explore these precise root factors:
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:
Olivia, 32, suffered monthly flares despite standard meds. Investigations revealed mold in her apartment, low vitamin D, EBV reactivation, and gut imbalance.
Her approach included:
12 months later:
→ Flares dropped from monthly to occasional
→ Prednisone doses reduced by 60%
→ ANA titers decreased; energy returned
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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