AUTOIMMUNE / GI CONDITIONS

Autoimmune and gastrointestinal (GI) conditions are becoming increasingly common, and it’s no coincidence that these two systems are deeply connected. Around 80% of the immune system lives in the gut, meaning that when your digestive health is compromised, your immune system often follows.

Every day, we are exposed to environmental toxins, processed foods, stress, and chronic infections that challenge the body’s natural defenses. Over time, these stressors can confuse the immune system, leading it to mistakenly attack healthy tissues. This process lies at the root of many autoimmune conditions — including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.

When the gut barrier becomes “leaky” or inflamed, it can set off a cascade of symptoms such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivities, and nutrient malabsorption. Left unresolved, this chronic inflammation can evolve into more complex autoimmune disease.

At Wolfe Functional Medicine, we take a root-cause approach to restoring balance in both the immune and digestive systems. Through advanced functional testing, we evaluate gut integrity, microbiome diversity, inflammation markers, and immune regulation. From there, we build a personalized plan that may include targeted nutrition, detoxification support, lifestyle adjustments, and high-quality supplementation to help the body heal from within.

Our goal is to help patients understand the “why” behind their symptoms — and create a clear path toward true recovery. We work with patients via telehealth or in-person, providing individualized care that supports lasting wellness.

If you’ve been struggling with autoimmune or digestive symptoms and feel like you’ve hit a wall with traditional approaches, we invite you to explore a new way forward with Wolfe Functional Medicine.