Autoimmune conditions affect millions of people and can take many forms. From rheumatoid arthritis and lupus to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, psoriasis, and multiple sclerosis. While these conditions differ in how they present, they all share one thing in common: the immune system is attacking the body’s own tissues, mistaking them for foreign invaders.
At Vida Revival, we combine advanced testing, lifestyle strategies, and therapies like IV nutrition, peptide therapy, and regenerative treatments, functional medicine to offer a more individualized and holistic approach to autoimmune care.
Why Autoimmune Diseases Can Be Challenging
Autoimmune conditions often come with a wide range of symptoms. These include chronic fatigue, joint or muscle pain, brain fog, skin rashes, digestive issues, or hormone imbalances, to name just a few. These symptoms may wax and wane or appear unrelated at first glance, making diagnosis and management difficult.
Conventional treatments typically involve suppressing the immune system with medications like corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, or biologics. While these can be effective in controlling flares, they don’t address the underlying triggers or support the body’s healing mechanisms.
Functional medicine takes a different view. Rather than categorizing the condition as the problem, it asks: what factors may be driving the immune dysfunction?
Common Root Causes of Autoimmune Activity
Functional medicine looks for patterns and imbalances that may be contributing to immune overactivity. These can include:
- Gut dysfunction (leaky gut, dysbiosis, food sensitivities)
- Chronic inflammation
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Environmental toxins
- Unmanaged stress or trauma
- Viral or bacterial infections
- Hormonal imbalances
Addressing these issues can help calm the immune response, reduce symptom severity, and support long-term remission.
The Vida Revival Approach to Autoimmune Wellness
Dr. Alavi begins by conducting a comprehensive health assessment: reviewing your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and any past treatments. Advanced functional testing may include nutrient panels, hormone analysis, inflammatory markers, gut health assessments, and toxin screening.
Based on these findings, she creates a personalized treatment plan that supports immune regulation, tissue repair, and whole-body wellness. For many patients, this includes integrative therapies such as IV nutrient therapy, peptide support, and regenerative care.
IV Nutrient Therapy: Restoring What the Body Needs
Many individuals with autoimmune conditions are depleted in key vitamins and minerals due to chronic inflammation, malabsorption, or medication side effects. IV therapy delivers these nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive tract for maximum absorption.
Common ingredients in autoimmune support protocols may include:
- Vitamin C, for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects
- B vitamins, to support energy production and nervous system health
- Magnesium, to ease muscle tension and reduce systemic inflammation
- Glutathione, a master antioxidant that helps detoxify cells and support immune balance
Patients often report improved energy, reduced pain, and better cognitive function as their nutritional status improves.
Peptide Therapy: Modulating the Immune System
Peptides are naturally occurring chains of amino acids that help regulate various biological functions. In autoimmune care, certain peptides have shown the ability to reduce inflammation, calm overactive immune responses, and support cellular repair.
Some peptides work by mimicking immune-regulating proteins, helping to re-educate the immune system and restore balance. Others support gut integrity, hormone regulation, or nervous system function, all of which are interconnected with immune health.
Peptide therapy is always customized to the individual, allowing for targeted, low-risk interventions that align with the body’s natural healing processes.
Stem Cell Therapy: Supporting Regeneration and Immune Reset
In cases where autoimmune conditions have led to joint damage, chronic inflammation, or tissue degeneration, regenerative therapies may offer an additional layer of support.
Stem cell therapy uses cells with the ability to develop into different types of tissue and help modulate immune activity. At Vida Revival, Dr. Alavi may explore options such as:
- Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which can reduce inflammation and promote tissue repair
- Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), derived from the patient’s own body, offering a personalized approach with minimal risk of rejection
While still an evolving field, early studies suggest that stem cell therapy may help “reset” immune behavior, reduce autoimmune activity, and support healing in damaged tissues, particularly when used alongside lifestyle and nutritional interventions.
Lifestyle and Long-Term Support
Functional medicine recognizes that healing is a process. Dr. Alavi works with patients to implement long-term strategies that support immune resilience and reduce the likelihood of flares, including:
- Anti-inflammatory nutrition tailored to each patient’s sensitivities and needs
- Stress-reduction techniques like breathwork, meditation, or gentle movement
- Sleep support, as restorative rest is critical to immune regulation
- Detoxification protocols, if heavy metals or environmental toxins are present
- Ongoing education and empowerment, so patients feel supported and informed
Holistic Medicine So You Can Feel Like Yourself Again
Autoimmune diseases don’t have to define your life. With a personalized, root-cause approach, functional medicine can help calm inflammation, restore balance, and support the body’s natural capacity to heal.
At Vida Revival, Dr. Diana Alavi offers a compassionate, integrative path forward. Using tools like IV nutrient therapy, peptides, and regenerative care, patients can experience meaningful improvements in energy, clarity, mobility, and overall quality of life.
Serving Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Westlake Village, and surrounding Los Angeles County communities. If you’re ready to explore a more holistic and empowering approach to autoimmune care, call 818-232-8432 and schedule your consultation today.
