Your immune system is your body's intelligent defence network. It works around the clock to keep you safe, keep you healthy and repair you when needed.
What does our immune system do?
It protects us from harmful germs such as bacteria and viruses, removes damaged or abnormal cells, repairs tissues and helps maintain balance in the body. A healthy immune system knows the difference between what belongs to our body and what doesn't.
What is auto-immunity?
Auto-immunity happens when the immune system becomes confused and starts attacking the body's own healthy tissues and organs. This can lead to inflammation and a wide range of symptoms depending on the area affected.
Why does auto-immunity occur?
The exact cause is complex and different for every individual. It usually develops when a combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental factors triggers the immune system to go off track.
What factors can contribute to auto-immunity?
Chronic stress, poor sleep, gut imbalances, unhealthy diet, nutritional deficiencies, infections, environmental toxins, medication side effects, hormonal imbalances and unresolved inflammation can all play a role.
Many digestive symptoms can have more than one contributing factor. If you've been experiencing one or more of the following, you're not alone.
Feeling tired despite adequate rest or struggling to maintain energy throughout the day.
Symptoms that persist beyond normal healing or keep returning over time.
Ongoing stiffness, pain or swelling in your joints that affects mobility and daily activities.
Taking longer to recover from illness, stress or physical exertion than usual.
Recurring eczema, psoriasis, hives or other inflammatory skin conditions.
Living with an autoimmune condition or experiencing related ongoing symptoms.
Let's uncover the missing pieces together and create your personalized roadmap to better health and wellbeing.
We take a patient-first approach—listening deeply, understanding your story, and creating a personalised plan that supports lasting health. We follow a simple 4 stage process:
Begin with a complimentary call to discuss your health concerns, goals, and challenges.
This is an opportunity to explore whether our integrative approach is the right fit for you and your wellbeing journey.
Your first consultation is a deep dive into your health history, lifestyle, nutrition, stress levels, sleep, and overall wellbeing.
We take the time to understand the full picture of your health.
Based on your consultation and any testing results, we create a personalised plan tailored specifically to your needs.
Your plan may integrate Functional Medicine, Ayurveda, nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and targeted supplementation.
Healing is a journey, and we support you every step of the way.
Through regular follow-up consultations and weekly check-ins we monitor your progress, refine your plan, and provide guidance to not only to help relieve symptoms, but to support lasting vitality and prevent future health imbalances.
Yes. Lifestyle can play an important role in supporting a healthy inflammatory response. Factors such as nutrition, sleep quality, stress, physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption may all influence how the immune system functions.
While lifestyle changes cannot cure autoimmune or inflammatory conditions, they can often complement conventional medical care and support your overall health and wellbeing.
At ShriAsha Integrative Health Clinic, we work with you to identify practical, sustainable changes that fit your lifestyle and health goals, rather than recommending restrictive or unrealistic approaches.
A balanced, nutritious diet provides the building blocks your immune system needs to function normally. Good nutrition supports healthy immune function, tissue repair and overall wellbeing.
There is no single "immune-boosting" diet that works for everyone. Individual responses to food can vary, particularly for people living with chronic inflammatory or autoimmune conditions.
Our approach is to understand your individual needs and develop personalised nutrition recommendations that are practical, balanced and tailored to your health goals.
Not necessarily. Many immune and inflammatory health concerns can be explored through a detailed consultation, including your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle and any previous investigations.
Where clinically appropriate, we may recommend additional testing to help build a clearer picture. This may include reviewing NHS blood test results, suggesting further investigations through your GP, or recommending advanced functional testing where it is likely to provide useful information.
We believe testing should always have a clear purpose and only recommend investigations that are likely to influence your personalised care plan.
Not always. Supplements are recommended only when they are likely to provide a genuine benefit based on your individual circumstances.
We begin by focusing on the foundations of health, including nutrition, lifestyle, sleep and stress management. Where supplements may be appropriate, we recommend evidence-informed products tailored to your needs rather than unnecessary or excessive supplementation.
Our goal is to keep recommendations practical, purposeful and personalised.
Yes. Our approach is designed to complement, not replace, the care you receive from your GP or hospital specialist.
If you are taking prescription medication, we take this into careful consideration when developing your personalised health plan. We encourage all patients to continue taking prescribed medication unless advised otherwise by the healthcare professional responsible for their care.
Where appropriate, we are happy to work alongside your existing healthcare team to provide a safe, collaborative and integrated approach to your health.
The answer varies from person to person. It depends on factors such as your overall health, the nature of your symptoms, how long you've been experiencing them and the underlying factors contributing to your condition.
Some people notice positive changes within a few weeks, while others with more complex or long-standing health concerns may require longer-term support.
Our focus is not on quick fixes but on helping you make sustainable improvements that support your long-term health. Throughout your journey, we review your progress regularly and adapt your personalised plan as your needs change.
Yes. We offer both online and in-person consultations, allowing you to choose the option that best suits your needs and circumstances.
For some health concerns, an in-person consultation may be more appropriate. If this is the case, we'll discuss the available options with you and help you decide which type of appointment is most suitable.
Whether you choose to see us online or in person, you'll receive the same high standard of personalised, evidence-informed care.