Natural Treatment for Sjogren's Syndrome

If you have been diagnosed with Sjogren's, natural treatment can help you. I have seen holistic medicine help many people with Sjogren's by relieving their chronic dry eyes and mouth and I am confident I can help you.

What is Sjogren's?

Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by dry eyes, dry mouth and dryness of other mucus membranes. It often occurs in people suffering from other autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. In many people, Sjogren's affects only the eyes and mouth, but others may experience symptoms elsewhere, including joint pain, difficulty swallowing or hair loss.

If you are suspected to have Sjogren's, doctors will measure the amount of moisture in your eyes and salivary glands. They will also check your blood for several chemicals that are characteristic of Sjogren's syndrome. As many organs can be involved with Sjogren's, doctors will also run some basic tests such as urinalysis to check for kidney involvement.

Conventional medicine has no satisfactory treatment for Sjogren's syndrome. Symptoms are often treated individually and steroids, which are often associated with negative side effects, may be prescribed in acute flare-ups.

How can holistic medicine help?

Fortunately, natural medicine is different. Natural treatment for Sjogren's is non-toxic and non-invasive, there are no side effects, and the remedies are inexpensive and easy to use. Most importantly, natural remedies are effective at increasing moisture in the eyes and mouth.

Sjogren's is an autoimmune condition, and autoimmune conditions often occur when the immune system is reacting to something in the diet or environment that we are not aware of. The first step in successfully treating any autoimmune disease is to explore what that may be and reduce or eliminate it. It could be a food that we eat regularly, it could be an environmental chemical, or it could be an unbalanced level of certain bacteria that naturally live in our digestive system.

The second step is to determine an appropriate homeopathic remedy. Homeopathic remedies are simply special preparations of herbs or minerals that are used in very small amounts to balance the body's innate healing reaction. Homeopathic remedies are always individualized, there is no one remedy for Sjogren's, rather the specific health history and constitution of a patient determines the most effective herb or mineral to be used.

The final step is to support the healing process with supportive measures such as acupuncture, herbs and nutritional supplements. Acupuncture for Sjogren's is painless and relaxing and in most cases people feel an improvement at the time of the treatment, particularly in the irritation and scratchiness of the eyes. Herbal medicines provide moisture and are anti-inflammatory. And lastly, nutritional supplements support proper immune function and digestion (a key area in autoimmune diseases of any sort).

If you are suffering from Sjogren's and would like to get better, make an appointment today. If you do not live in the New York City tri-state area, but are still interested in getting better, phone consultations are available. Call 917-267-WELL or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .