Immune Conditions

Immune-related conditions are increasingly common, including autoimmune disease, allergic disorders, and chronic immune dysregulation. While genetics play a role, risk and symptom severity are often influenced by modifiable factors such as diet, gut health, infections, sleep, stress physiology, nutrient status, and environmental exposures.

At The Lauriston Centre, we support clients by identifying key immune drivers and creating a structured, personalised plan to reduce inflammatory load and improve immune resilience—alongside appropriate medical care.

Types of Immune Conditions We Support

Autoimmune Conditions

Autoimmunity occurs when the immune system mistakenly targets the body’s own tissues. Examples include:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

  • Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

  • Coeliac disease

  • Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s / ulcerative colitis)

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus

  • Multiple sclerosis

  • Type 1 diabetes

Autoimmune conditions can be associated with fatigue, pain, brain fog, mood changes, and fluctuating symptoms.

Allergic Disorders and Hypersensitivities

Allergic and mast-cell–related patterns can present as:

  • Eczema / atopic dermatitis

  • Asthma

  • Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)

  • Food allergy and histamine intolerance patterns

  • Hives (urticaria), flushing, itching

Immune Deficiency and Infection Susceptibility

Some individuals experience recurrent or persistent infections due to immune vulnerability or immune exhaustion, including:

  • Frequent respiratory infections

  • Recurrent sinus infections or otitis

  • Recurrent urinary infections, UTI

  • Poor recovery after viral illness

(We support with nutritional and lifestyle strategies and appropriate testing, while ensuring medical referral when indicated.)

Common Drivers We Assess

Immune conditions rarely have a single cause. We look for patterns across:

1) Gut-Immune Dysfunction

The gut is a major immune interface. Dysbiosis, gut infections, low digestive capacity, and increased permeability can all amplify immune activation. We commonly assess:

  • Microbiome imbalance and low diversity

  • Overgrowth patterns (including candida)

  • Parasites / protozoa (where relevant)

  • Inflammatory stool markers

  • Food-trigger patterns and gut barrier support needs

2) Infections as Triggers or Perpetuators

In some individuals, immune symptoms begin or worsen after infection. Where appropriate, we support investigation of relevant infectious triggers (viral and/or bacterial), in collaboration with medical teams when needed.

3) Nutrient Status and Immune Regulation

Immune tolerance and inflammation control depend on adequate micronutrients and protein intake. We frequently evaluate diet quality and, where appropriate, test for or address low status of nutrients such as:

  • Vitamin D

  • Zinc

  • Selenium

  • Iron status (without assuming supplementation is appropriate)

  • Omega-3 fatty acids

  • B vitamins

  • Magnesium

  • Protein adequacy

4) Chronic Stress, Sleep, and Immune Balance

Cortisol rhythm disruption, poor sleep, and chronic stress can shift the immune system toward inflammation and reduce resilience. We assess:

  • Sleep quality and duration

  • Stress load and recovery capacity

  • Lifestyle rhythms (meal timing, movement, circadian alignment)

5) Environmental and Dietary Inflammatory Load

For some clients, symptoms are strongly influenced by:

  • Ultra-processed foods and high sugar intake

  • Alcohol, additives, and emulsifiers

  • Environmental exposures (where relevant)

  • Individual food triggers (not assumed—identified through structured assessment)

How Functional Nutrition Supports Immune Rebalancing

Our goal is not to “stimulate” the immune system, but to support immune regulation—reducing inappropriate activation while improving resilience. Your plan may include:

  • Targeted nutrition to lower inflammatory signalling

  • A structured approach to identifying food triggers (including elimination and reintroduction when appropriate)

  • Gut repair strategies and microbiome support

  • Nutrient repletion tailored to test results and dietary intake

  • Sleep, stress, and lifestyle interventions to support immune tolerance

  • Collaboration with medical care for diagnosis, medication management, or specialist referral when needed

If you would like to discuss your health symptoms and how we can help you, please contact us:

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