~Uncovering the Missing Pieces of Your Puzzle~
Living with an autoimmune disease can be overwhelming, frustrating, and leave you feeling lost and unsupported. Here at Evergreen Wellness Academy, we understand the challenges you face, because we’ve faced them too! This is why we believe in and utilize a holistic approach to autoimmune wellness with our clients.
To say that autoimmune diseases are complex is a huge understatement! And, while nutrition certainly plays a pivotal role in managing autoimmune disease, it is only one piece of a much larger puzzle.
What is a Holistic Approach?
A holistic approach to managing autoimmune disease means considering the whole person, taking into account all the factors affecting your wellness, rather than focussing only on the physical symptoms of the disease. These factors include not only your nutrition, but lifestyle, mental and social factors as well.
The Key Elements of Our Holistic Approach
Inform: Equipping You with Knowledge
Education is key to understanding autoimmune diseases and their underlying causes. We provide you with the information and knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your health. By understanding the mechanisms behind autoimmune diseases, you will be better equipped to actively participate in your healing process.
Collaborate: Your Journey, Your Voice
We believe in the power of collaboration. Building a supportive team of professionals that will provide support and assistance in all aspects of your autoimmune disease management, while allowing you to advocate for your own health is essential. We can help you determine what practitioners would be a good fit for your personal team.
Nourish: Fuelling Your Body for Optimal Wellness
Nutrition is at the core of autoimmune wellness. Our approach emphasizes nutrient-dense foods that support your body’s healing processes and reduce inflammation. By nourishing your body with the right foods, we provide the fuel it needs to function optimally, remove many of the roadblocks to healing and promote overall well-being.
Breathe: Managing Stress and Cultivating Inner Balance
Stress has a profound impact on autoimmune symptoms and overall wellness. Mindfulness, meditation, breath-work, and other relaxation practices are just a few of the methods that can help you manage stress. We work with you to identify which stressors are having a negative impact on your health. Together we find the stress reducing techniques that work best for you, helping to reduce symptoms, enhance resilience, and support your body’s healing processes.
Rest: Honoring the Healing Power of Restorative Sleep
Quality sleep is vital for autoimmune wellness. Disrupted sleep patterns can exacerbate symptoms and impair immune function. We provide strategies to improve sleep quality, such as establishing a bedtime routine, creating a sleep-friendly environment, and managing factors that interfere with sleep. By honoring the healing power of restorative sleep, you can enhance your body’s ability to heal and restore balance.
Move: Finding Joy in Movement and Exercise
While physical activity and movement are essential components of autoimmune wellness, we understand how difficult it can be to exercise regularly when autoimmune symptoms like fatigue and joint pain are at play. We encourage gentle movement that suits your individual abilities and guide you in discovering do-able activities that you enjoy and can make a regular part of your routine.
Connect: Finding Comfort through Community, Relationships and Nature
Social connections and a sense of belonging are vital for autoimmune wellness. From a simple hug to a community of other autoimmune warriors that understand and uplift you, we need connection to be healthy. Just as important is fostering our connection to nature. Spending time in nature has been shown to improve mood, sleep quality and reduce stress. Of course, these are all beneficial things when managing autoimmune disease.
We help clients find ways to connect with like-minded individuals who can provide support and share experiences, provide strategies for addressing unsupportive relationships and suggest ways to incorporate more nature into the everyday.
At Evergreen Wellness Academy, we’re committed to providing you with the information, care, and support you deserve so you can thrive despite the challenges of autoimmune disease. Our holistic approach helps you uncover the missing pieces of your wellness puzzle and embark on a path towards optimal autoimmune wellness.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Partner with us to create a personalized nutrition and lifestyle plan to help you manage your autoimmune disease! Click HERE to learn how to get started!
Not Sure You Are Ready?
It doesn’t have to be an all or nothing approach. Our RESTART® Program is a great first step!
Our 5 week, group online program is a terrific way to begin making positive nutrition changes that support your health and help you manage your autoimmune disease. You can learn more and find upcoming class dates HERE.