Autoimmune disease is a quiet epidemic that is making life difficult for millions of people who navigate chronic conditions with little hope of remission. Many find it hard to manage with conventional medical approaches alone, unaware of integrative options that could enhance their health.

In this series of virtual shared appointments, Akil Palanisamy, M.D., known to his patients as Dr. Akil, will draw from his integrative practice and recent book, The TIGER Protocol, to identify some of the root causes of autoimmune disease, and specific steps to address them.

Join the series to hear the latest research supporting Dr. Akil’s approach and how changes to diet, lifestyle and supplementation can remove hidden factors that drive your autoimmunity. The group sessions will help you:

• Learn to balance your immune system through attention to the microbiome and discover supplements to help detoxify and heal the gut.
• Identify beneficial foods, herbs, and spices, and learn how to prepare them for maximum positive impact.
• Understand the role of stress in autoimmunity and learn useful mind-body techniques to address it.

Akil Palanisamy, M.D., blends conventional medical expertise with holistic approaches, including functional medicine and Ayurveda, in his practice at the IHH. He attended Harvard University, earned an MD from UCSF and completed his residency at Stanford. Dr. Akil also completed a fellowship in integrative medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona and studied Ayurvedic medicine in India.