What If Your Body Isn’t Broken—It’s Just Begging You to Listen? 5 Steps to Autoimmune Recovery
Why You’re Feeling Like Crap (And Why It’s NOT Just in Your Head)
Ever feel like your body is actively trying to ruin your life? You wake up exhausted—even after a full night’s sleep. You eat one thing that’s supposedly “healthy,” and suddenly, your stomach blows up like a balloon. Your joints ache, your skin flares up, your brain feels like someone stuffed it with cotton balls, and if one more doctor tells you “everything looks normal,” you might actually scream.
Welcome to the lovely world of autoimmune disease—where your immune system, the very thing meant to protect you, has decided to go full-on Mean Girls and start attacking your own body.
Doctors are great at handing out steroids and immunosuppressants like candy, but do they ever stop to ask why your body is freaking out in the first place? Spoiler: No, they don’t. But I will.
Because here’s the thing—your body isn’t attacking you for fun. Something triggered this response. And today, we’re going to get to the bottom of it.
Step 1: Figure Out What’s Pissing Off Your Immune System
Autoimmune disease doesn’t just happen. Something pushed your body past its breaking point. Maybe it was years of gut damage from gluten and sugar, maybe it was toxin overload from that scented candle obsession, or maybe you’re carrying some hidden infection that’s been partying in your body rent-free for decades.
Here’s what could be messing with you: ✅ Leaky Gut Syndrome – Your gut lining is basically a torn-up fishnet at this point, letting toxins, bacteria, and undigested food leak into your bloodstream. Your immune system panics, and boom—autoimmune chaos.
✅ Chronic Infections – Lyme, Epstein-Barr, mold toxicity, parasites… oh my! These little freeloaders hide in your tissues and keep your immune system stuck in “DEFCON 1” mode.
✅ Heavy Metals & Environmental Toxins – Your body wasn’t designed to process pesticides, plastics, and whatever’s in that ‘air freshener’ you love. Toxins build up, causing inflammation and immune confusion.
✅ Nutrient Deficiencies – If you’re low on vitamin D, magnesium, or omega-3s, your immune system is basically flying blind.
✅ Stress & Trauma – Yes, even that toxic job or unresolved childhood trauma can keep your nervous system in fight-or-flight, making your immune system overreact to everything.
Fixing the Root Cause: Step one is testing, NOT guessing. Food sensitivity tests, heavy metal panels, stool tests—this is how you figure out what’s actually happening inside your body.
Step 2: Heal Your Gut Like Your Life Depends on It (Because It Does)
Imagine your gut as your body’s bouncer—deciding what gets in and what stays out. Right now, it’s letting in all the wrong people—toxins, bacteria, undigested food—while kicking out the VIP guests like nutrients and beneficial bacteria.
To fix this mess, you need to: 🥑 Eat an anti-inflammatory diet – Gluten, dairy, sugar? Not your friends. Focus on grass-fed meats, wild-caught fish, organic veggies, and gut-healing foods like bone broth and fermented veggies.
🦠 Rebuild your microbiome – Probiotics, prebiotics, resistant starch—feed the good guys in your gut so they can restore order.
🛑 Avoid trigger foods – Just because something is “healthy” doesn’t mean it’s healthy for you. Nightshades, nuts, eggs—elimination diets help identify your personal kryptonite.
🥤 Hydrate like it’s your job – Your lymphatic system flushes out toxins, excess histamines, and inflammatory byproducts—but only if you give it enough clean, filtered water.
Step 3: Support Detox (Because Your Body is Overloaded)
Your liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system are working overtime trying to clear out years of toxins, infections, and inflammation. Give them some help:
🔥 Glutathione: The master antioxidant. Helps flush out toxins and reduce inflammation.
Pure Encapsulations Liposomal Glutathione
🧖♀️ Infrared sauna: Helps sweat out toxins stored in fat cells and calms the immune system.
Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna
🌿 DMSO: This powerful anti-inflammatory penetrates deep into tissues, reducing pain and promoting detox. Some believe it carries out heavy metals and infections from deep in the body.
DMSO Roll On
If you would like to learn more about DMSO then check out this book by Amandaha Dawn Vollmer, Healing with DMSO: The Complete Guide to Safe and Natural Treatments for Managing Pain, Inflammation, and Other Chronic Ailments with Dimethyl Sulfoxide
💊 Ivermectin & Fenbendazole: These anti-parasitic drugs have been studied for their ability to modulate the immune system, reduce inflammation, and target hidden infections that may be driving autoimmune responses.
Current Research on Ivermectin and Fenbendazole for Autoimmune Disease
While animal studies suggest that ivermectin may have immunomodulatory effects, human research is still in its early stages. Some studies indicate that ivermectin can reduce inflammation by inhibiting cytokine storms and may help regulate T-cell responses, making it a potential candidate for autoimmune conditions like lupus and multiple sclerosis. However, large-scale human trials are lacking. (PubMed)
Similarly, fenbendazole has been explored in animal models for its immune-balancing and anti-inflammatory properties. Some believe it works by targeting hidden infections and parasites that trigger immune dysfunction. However, human studies remain limited, and its role in treating autoimmune disease has not been confirmed. (PMC)
While both drugs show promise in preclinical studies, mouse models have provided conclusive evidence of their benefits in modulating the immune system and reducing inflammation. Formal human studies are underway, but in the meantime, many individuals are already self-prescribing these treatments. There are hundreds of protocols available, detailing various ways people are using ivermectin and fenbendazole to address autoimmune and chronic conditions. In some cases, the reported outcomes have been nothing short of miraculous, with individuals experiencing significant improvements in symptoms where conventional medicine has failed.
Sourcing these products will require independent research. Both can be obtained online without a prescription, but finding reputable sources takes time and diligence. Always ensure quality and purity before use, and make informed decisions based on thorough research.
Final Thoughts: You CAN Heal (Even If They Told You Otherwise)
If you’re exhausted, inflamed, and frustrated, I see you. I AM you. The good news? Your body wants to heal. You just have to stop feeding the fire and start giving it what it actually needs.
This isn’t about “managing” symptoms—it’s about fixing the root cause so you can actually feel human again.
If you’re ready to jump in with both feet and take control of your health, then it’s time to stop insulting your gut with your current diet. Healing requires a full-body approach, and that includes removing the inflammatory foods that are keeping you stuck. To maximize your results, add a complimentary autoimmune-friendly diet to your healing protocol. Check out my Anti-Inflammatory Gut Reset—it’s the plan I’m following myself, and I want you to experience the same transformation.
In Health and Holistic Health Alternatives,
Jamie Shahan MSN, CRNA, RN
Empowering Holistic Health
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I am a healthcare practitioner. I am not a doctor, nor am I your healthcare practitioner. The information shared in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
I explore and share research, holistic approaches, and personal experiences in my journey to healing. It is up to you to make informed decisions about your health. Always do your own research, listen to your body, and consult a trusted healthcare professional if needed before trying any new health protocol, supplement, or treatment.
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