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What actually helped people recover from autoimmune disease?

40 people answered this on the record, across 27 organisations. symptoms resolved or reduced was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 14 interviews. improved mood, anxiety or stress was another volunteered theme, appearing in 12 interviews. The timeframe described most often was over a year. These were open-ended interviews, so an unmentioned change should not be read as a result that did not happen.

Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-09-15. Updated as new interviews arrive.

Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.

Changes customers chose to talk about

Based on 40 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.

Themes volunteered by people answering: What actually helped people recover from autoimmune disease?
Volunteered themeInterview mentions
Symptom relief14
Mood & stress12
More energy11
Family & relationships10
Better sleep9
Better systems7
  • “I was no longer diagnosed bipolar.”Lalla Fitzpatrick
  • “I'm no longer on a mood stabilizer.”Lalla Fitzpatrick
  • “What I can do now in my life, now that I work with Arbor Health is I am able to get through my days without feeling exhausted.”Amy Petruzzelli
  • “My family, my husband, my daughter can see that I am much more healthier, mentally and physically, and I would highly recommend it to anyone.”Amy Petruzzelli

How long it took them

  • Over a year · 3

The interviews behind this answer

What they doubted first

  • “Almost didn't get off the ground on that.”Gordon Scott Lazarus
  • “because that allows the cells to function properly, which then allows the nervous system to function properly, which then allows the muscular system to function properly.”Jonathan Tanksley
  • “If I had any hesitations at all, it was originally the cost, but talking with Dr. Brandy and experiencing everything that I've been through before I started with her, I knew that this was the best thing for me. I knew that this was my hope and I said my healt…”Alissa

Follow-up questions they answered

Can holistic doctors provide a clear path to healing autoimmune issues?
Cammy Kennedy noted that while previous holistic doctors just told her to take supplements without a plan, Dr. Ian provided a direct path. He used specific tests and explained exactly what was going on and what the results would be. — Cammy Kennedy
Is there hope for healing if other doctors haven't helped?
Cammy Kennedy admitted she was shocked by her results because her past experiences made her doubt there was another side to healing. She found that working with the right people and getting individualized care made her life worth living again. — Cammy Kennedy
What makes Dr. Autoimmune different from other practices?
According to Cammy, the practice stands out because Dr. Ian listens to every small detail of a patient's medical background. She specifically highlighted his use of genetic testing, which no other doctor had suggested. — Cammy Kennedy
Can neurofeedback help with long-term concussion symptoms?
Yes, Ann Marie Lagonegro sought help for a concussion sustained in 2014 that neurology professionals could not resolve. Through neurobiofeedback and EEG results at Arbor Health, she identified global inflammation and achieved significant cognitive improvement. — Ann Marie Lagonegro
Why does exercise cause some patients to 'hit a wall'?
Ann Marie learned that toxic metals harbored in her fat and muscles were released into her system during exercise and weight loss. Arbor Health professionals explained this process, allowing her to return to the gym with confidence. — Ann Marie Lagonegro
Is functional medicine effective for healthcare professionals?
As a nurse practitioner, Ann Marie Lagonegro found traditional Western medicine protocols complicated and ineffective for her own health. She transitioned to Arbor Health's integrative approach to find answers she understood and results she could measure. — Ann Marie Lagonegro

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