Autoimmune Disease

The number of individuals affected by autoimmune diseases is on the rise globally, with hundreds of thousands of cases in Scotland and rising every year. There are currently over 100 different types of autoimmune diseases, including Psoriasis, type 1 diabetes, MS, Crohn’s disease, Graves disease, Lupus, and many others. Although autoimmune diseases are complex, systemic inflammation lies at the heart of their development and progression. There is generally no single cause, as the condition can arise from allergens, environmental stressors, pathogenic infections, or exposure to toxins, leading to an abnormal immune response that causes the body to illicit an attack on its tissues.

What we can see from research is that autoimmune disease is often associated with a leaky gut, which triggers responses to foreign proteins that should not be present in the bloodstream causing inflammation in different tissues outside the gut.

Causes

Identifying the triggers of autoimmune disease is a complex process that involves an in-depth examination of a patient’s health history. While genetics may play a role, lifestyle, diet, and environment are often greater contributing factors. We also investigate potential infections, particularly viral and bacterial ones that may have gone undiagnosed.

For example, the H pylori bacteria that causes stomach infections has been linked to thyroid autoimmunity. Hashimoto’s has been associated with the hard-to-detect Epstein Barr Virus, Other factors that can trigger autoimmune disease include mold toxicity, long covid, heavy metal toxicity, hormonal imbalances, and mitochondrial dysfunction.

Once we identify the underlying condition or trigger, we can work to correct imbalances and provide support to manage the condition successfully.

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Our objective is to aid you in achieving optimal health and wellbeing.

TREATMENT APPROACH

At the Dublin Centre for Functional Medicine, we strive to understand the underlying imbalance, dysfunction, or trigger that led to the body’s abnormal immune response. We work closely with our patients to conduct a thorough investigation of their health history, which often reveals valuable insights into the cause of the disease.

Unlike conventional medicine, we do not have a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. Instead, we develop individualized treatment protocols that address the specific needs of each patient. These protocols may involve botanical herbal treatments to address hidden infections, correcting leaky gut, addressing hormonal imbalances, removing environmental toxins, enhancing immune function, and managing stress and the associated HPA imbalance.

Nutrition is a crucial component of our treatment protocols, and we ensure that our patients consume nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory foods that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in their microbiome.

What our clients are saying

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Alex

Working with Rob was a truly transformative experience. Their guidance not only helped me navigate a wide range of symptoms but also gave me the knowledge and tools to build lasting, healthy habits. I feel more empowered and informed about my health than ever before. Edinburgh CFM is setting a new standard for how healthcare should be delivered — I can’t recommend Rob highly enough.

Rebecca

Edinburgh CFM has been life-changing for me. Living with eczema was overwhelming — it felt like it was taking over every part of my life. I joined the 6-month program hoping for some guidance, and what I got was so much more. With the support of Rob, I now understand the specific foods and lifestyle triggers that were making things worse. For the first time, my eczema is under control without relying on steroids — and I finally feel empowered in my own skin

Joan

My daughter was having health challenges and someone recommended the centre. She received a diagnosis of gut issues and found out she had SIBO. With the help of our practitioner, we were able to get her back to school so she could continue her studies for her exams. Highly recommended “

Marcus

“I came to the Centre with a diagnosis, (Hashimoto’s,) I hadn’t been able to find a clinic that would provide understanding and how to approach the disease without just suppressing symptoms. I feel like I matter and so do my symptoms. Progress made has been far greater than I have had through any other treatment options and I know that at each appointment I am able to share where I am and look at options of the next steps in my progression. I would highly recommend this clinic…”

Why Choose Us?

Our Mission

We provide a supportive environment paired with cutting-edge expertise in nutrition and functional medicine.

Our mission is to help you uncover the root causes of your health concerns and guide you through them with personalised nutrition and lifestyle strategies.

Our Values

We practice root-cause medicine — because true healing starts with understanding why symptoms arise.

Our goal is to uncover the underlying drivers of your health concerns and empower you with the tools to make lasting, sustainable changes.

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Support

Once you begin the process with us, our collaborative approach with a practitioner will guide you through every step. We will collect the necessary information through detailed intake forms and tailor our support to motivate and assist you throughout the process.