Autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system — which is designed to protect you — begins to mistake your own cells and tissues as threats. Instead of defending your body, it becomes overactive, confused, and inflamed, leading to damage in organs, glands, joints, skin, or the digestive system.
There are more than 80 types of autoimmune conditions, including:
Autoimmune disease is often misunderstood. Many patients are told their symptoms are “just stress,” “unrelated,” or “something you have to live with.” At First Call DPC, we approach autoimmune conditions differently. We treat the immune system as part of a whole-body ecosystem, influenced by hormones, inflammation, gut health, stress, sleep, nutrition, and environment.
Your symptoms have a cause.
Your pain has a pattern.
And your healing has a path.
There is rarely one single cause. Autoimmune conditions develop due to a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and lifestyle triggers, including:
70%+ of the immune system lives in the gut. When the gut lining becomes irritated or inflamed, the immune system becomes hyper-reactive and confused.
Long-term stress alters immune signaling, inflammation levels, and hormone balance.
Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid hormones all influence immune system behavior.
Past infections, toxins, mold exposure, and heavy metals can activate immune dysregulation.
Low vitamin D, omega-3s, magnesium, selenium, and B vitamins can weaken immune regulation.
Genes may increase susceptibility — but environment determines expression.
Autoimmune disease is not your fault.
Your immune system is reacting because it has been overwhelmed — not because it is broken.
Symptoms vary depending on the condition, but common patterns include:
Many people describe autoimmune disease as:
Your experience is valid — and treatable.
Gentle supportive practices can reduce inflammation and calm the immune system:
Include lean proteins, vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats. Reduce processed sugar and seed oils.
Recovery happens during deep sleep — your immune system rebalances here.
Start small: slow breathing, short breaks, sunlight exposure, or quiet time.
Walking, stretching, or yoga can reduce inflammatory signaling.
Alcohol can irritate the gut and flare inflammation.
If symptoms are persistent, cyclical, or worsening — professional support is essential. You do not need to manage autoimmune disease alone.
At First Call DPC, we use a root-cause, functional medicine approach that supports the immune system rather than suppressing it whenever possible.
Treatment may include:
The gut is the regulator of immune behavior — restoring gut integrity is foundational.
Balancing thyroid, cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone can improve immune stability.
Certain peptides help reduce inflammation, regulate immune activity, and support cellular healing.
We guide you in building a nourishing diet that supports healing — without rigid restrictions or overwhelm.
We help the body shift out of chronic fight-or-flight.
Including omega-3s, vitamin D, curcumin, glutathione support, magnesium, and gut lining repair nutrients.
Steroids, immunomodulators, or biologics may be helpful in certain cases — but we use them thoughtfully, not as the only solution.
Our goal is to reduce symptoms, lower inflammation, and restore quality of life — not just suppress immune activity.
We listen — truly listen — to your experience and timeline.
We evaluate:
We translate complex results into simple, empowering insight.
Tailored to your biology, your lifestyle, and your goals.
You have real access to your provider — because autoimmune healing is a journey, and support matters.
At First Call DPC, you are not “just managing” your condition.
You are learning how to rebalance your system and reclaim your vitality. You deserve to feel steady, strong, and supported in your own body again. When you’re ready — we’re your first call.
