Unlocking the Power of Mind-Body Medicine for Autoimmune Conditions

During our recent Autoimmune Group Visit series, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Greg Di'Camillo, an expert in the field of trauma and transformational tools. He and Dr. Ruan shed light on various impacts of trauma, how it impacts the body in a variety of ways, its impact on immune function, and how we can use this knowledge as power to heal in alternative ways.

One of the key insights that emerged from our discussion was the strong correlation between trauma and the development of autoimmune diseases. A 2020 study involving 120,572 active military personnel in the U.S. found that a history of PTSD was associated with a 58% increased risk of developing an autoimmune condition. This underscores the critical importance of recognizing and honoring trauma as a crucial step in managing autoimmune conditions.

To address this, we are committed to continuing to explore and implement a range of mind-body medicine...

Geny Moreno, our esteemed Mind-body medicine practitioner so graciously shared her story with our listeners at the Demystifying Fibromyalgia Conference. We're excited to bring you a deeper dive into the wisdom she unveiled, and inspire you to step into your transformational process! 

Understanding the Power of Sleep

In her captivating session, Geny revealed a pivotal aspect of her story that many of us can relate to— the underestimated importance of sleep. Years ago, she found herself unknowingly caught in a storm of stress, only to realize later the toll it took on her body. During those times, she was getting a mere two to three hours of sleep each night. The impact? Her body showed signs of struggle, inflammation, and overall fatigue, a tale told by the puffiness in her face evident in older pictures. 

Geny also shared parts of her story, the darkest times she experienced and how that trauma impacted her body on a physical level. She describes experiencing...

The human body is an intricate web of interconnected systems that work in harmony to maintain balance and regulate essential bodily functions. Among these systems, the autonomic nervous system (ANS) plays a vital role in controlling involuntary bodily processes. However, in some cases, individuals may develop dysautonomia, a condition characterized by malfunctioning of the ANS. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a form of dysautonomia that specifically affects heart rate and blood pressure regulation. While the exact causes of dysautonomia and POTS are multifactorial, recent research has shed light on the potential role of physical and emotional trauma in the development of autonomic dysfunction. In this blog post, we will explore this intriguing connection, drawing upon medical journal citations, to better understand how trauma may contribute to the onset of dysautonomia and POTS in certain cases.

The Autonomic Nervous System: A Brief Overview

The ANS is...

Trauma is an injury to our mind, body, and spirit. It's quite evident that trauma can change the way we process emotions, the state of our mind, and our mental functioning. However, many are not aware of just how much trauma impacts our physiology. When we undergo trauma, it causes changes to the structure of our brain, cellular performance, epigenetic expression, hormone and neurological balance. Most of us associate trauma with extreme tragedies, such as war, abuse, natural disasters, etc. These are indeed quite obviously traumatic. However, there are other forms of trauma often referred to as "little 't' traumas" that have impacted or will impact all of us at some point. These could include traumatic experiences such as being raised in a dysfunctional home, growing up with a parent who struggled with addiction, managing a chronic illness, experiencing loss, etc.

When we undergo trauma, whether the experience was a major or minor traumatic experience, it can manifest in...