Preventing Autoimmune Flare-ups

Prevent autoimmune flare-ups this summer with the following treatments.

Summertime Flare-ups More than 80 diseases occur as a result of the immune system attacking the body’s own organs,1 and ongoing research shows that temperature changes and sunlight can increase flares or flare-ups that exacerbate some of these conditions.

As temperatures rise during the summer months and more individuals participate in outdoor activities, multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus, psoriasis, dermatomyositis, and other autoimmune diseases patients can experience flare-ups. Check out how Reiki and Manual Lymphatic Drainage can help reduce autoimmune flare-ups.

Reiki as a tool Reiki can help with:

• Reducing the pain, physical pain including aching, swelling of the joints, muscle pain, cramping, and burning

• Skin rashes and itching

• Improving mood and reducing depression, fatigue, depression, and anxiety

• Improving immune function

• Better sleep quality

• Lower stress levels

Manual Lymphatic Drainage as a tool MLD can help with:

• Decreased pain

• Decreased swelling

• Increased range of motion

• Decreased level of anxiety, fatigue, and depression

• Improved ability to grip things,

• Improved balance and speed of movement

• Provides a general sense of calm created by lower cortisol levels

• Reduces anxiety and tiredness in the morning

What is MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) ? Learn more

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