The medical community agrees and studies back up the claim that a disrupted gut microbiome can happen as a result of antibiotic overuse. And, the overuse of antibiotics may also elevate the risk of autoimmune diseases like MS, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
A balanced gut microbiome is essential for a healthy immunity and changes linked with antibiotics may increase the risk of excessive autoimmune reactions during which the body begins to attack its healthy cells and tissues.
The good news is that there are natural methods to encourage a healthy microbiome and strengthen immunity without using antibiotics. This can be achieved through a gut-friendly diet, probiotic supplementation, and the introduction of anti-inflammatory herbs.
Revealing Symptoms of Autoimmune Diseases
Unfortunately, there are more than 100 identified types of autoimmune diseases. Here are the most common ones as well as their most common symptoms:
- Rheumatoid arthritis (painful joints, stiff joints, swollen joints in the hands and feet)
- MS (poor coordination, numbness, tiredness, dizziness, poor vision)
- Type I diabetes (hypertension, frequent urination, frequent hunger and thirst)
- Psoriasis (red and itchy skin patches)
- Hashimoto’s (tiredness, weight gain, cold sensitivity, constipation)
- Lupus (painful joints, fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes)
- Celiac disease (diarrhea, belly ache, weight loss, bloating)
- Vitiligo (patchy loss of pigmentation on the skin)
How Can Immunomodulators Help You Strengthen the Immunity?
Immunomodulators are substances that play a role in the regulation of immunity. They either stimulate or suppress the responses of the immunity.
There are several types of immunomodulators and they work via several mechanisms. All of them help restore the balance in the body and promote normal immune function.
The 11 Most Potent Immunomodulators to Fight Off Autoimmune Diseases
- Clove possesses antimicrobial effects and its compound known as eugenol may help in cytokine regulation
- Ashwagandha is a staple in Ayurveda and it’s praised for its ability to regulate the immune cells and regulate cytokines
- Chrysanthemum is rich in flavonoids and other helpful compounds that have the power to regulate the immune system and the immune response
- Cinnamon is abundant in powerful antioxidants like cinnamaldehyde and eugenol that can suppress excessive reactions in the immune system and help regulate its responses
- Cat’s claw contains alkaloids that may be of aid in the stimulation of the immune system
- Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid and known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory characteristics
- Camu camu or acerola berry is abundant in vitamin C and plays a major role in keeping the immunity strong
- Suma is an adaptogen with immunomodulating properties and it’s rich in germanium and sesquioxide that stimulate the activity of the immune cells
- Dragon’s blood has proanthocyanidins that may help in the modulation of immunity
- Oregano is rich in thymol, allicin, and carvacrol, antimicrobial compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties
- Garlic is known for its powerful antimicrobial characteristics and it stimulates T-cell activity and the macrophages
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