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5 Ways to Settle an Autoimmune Flare Before It Spirals


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Autoimmune flare-ups can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to control your life. In this episode, Nurse Doza shares 5 Ways to Settle an Autoimmune Flare Before It Spirals—from breathwork and high-dose vitamin D to fasting and mindset shifts—so you can take back control using natural strategies and clinical insight.

 

5 KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Breathwork is your first defense: Belly breathing can downregulate your nervous system and reduce inflammation quickly.

  • Vitamin D3 needs to be high-dose: Most autoimmune patients need 10,000 IU/day to overcome vitamin D resistance and calm flares.

  • NAC lowers inflammation fast: N-acetylcysteine helps manage flare-ups by reducing oxidative stress and improving liver detox.

  • Fasting reduces systemic inflammation: Short fasts (14–16 hours) help restore immune balance during flare-ups.

  • Morning/nighttime routines matter: Having a calming structure during and after flares helps reset your body and mind.

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    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 START

    01:00 The importance of managing autoimmune symptoms early
    02:30 Nurse Doza’s personal experience with flare-ups
    03:45 Breathwork: your internal fire extinguisher
    06:00 How belly breathing shifts your nervous system
    10:00 Step 2: High-dose vitamin D to overcome resistance
    13:00 Vitamin D as a hormone vs. nutrient
    16:00 Step 3: NAC for inflammation and immune regulation
    18:30 Why NAC is essential during flares
    20:00 Step 4: The anti-inflammatory power of fasting
    22:30 Foods that fuel the fire vs. fasting to reduce it
    24:00 Step 5: Create a mindset plan for flare recovery
    26:00 Daily habits that prevent the next flare
    29:00 Final words: You’re not broken—and you can take control

     

    RESOURCES MENTIONED
    1. Diaphragmatic Breathing & Pain Management – https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTHLIBRARY/docs/The-Power-Of-Breath-Diaphragmatic-Breathing.pdf

    2. Vitamin D & Autoimmune Disease Overview – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9010814/

    3. High-Dose Vitamin D Resistance in Autoimmune Disease – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8058406/

    4. NAC Therapy in SLE Patients – https://trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13063-023-07083-9

    5. Fasting & Longevity Study – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3591652/

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