Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can make everyday activities—like getting out of bed or holding a coffee mug—feel like monumental tasks. This chronic autoimmune disease causes painful inflammation in the joints and can also affect the skin, eyes, lungs, and heart. But while conventional medicine focuses on suppressing symptoms with pharmaceuticals, more patients are turning to natural treatments for rheumatoid arthritis that work with the body to heal the root causes.
At Sheen Vein & Cosmetics, we take a functional medicine approach—looking beneath the surface to uncover what’s driving the immune imbalance. In this blog, we’ll explore the most effective natural and holistic therapies that can help calm your immune system, reduce flares, and restore function—without relying solely on medications.
RA is an autoimmune condition, meaning your immune system mistakenly attacks your joints. Medications like methotrexate, steroids, or biologics can help manage symptoms but don’t address the reasons your immune system is misfiring. Many patients experience side effects like fatigue, nausea, liver strain, and immune suppression.
Natural treatments, when guided by a qualified practitioner, can:
Let’s walk through the most powerful natural options.
One of the most foundational steps in managing RA naturally is transforming your diet. Certain foods drive inflammation, while others help calm the immune response.
This dietary shift is commonly known as the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) or a modified anti-inflammatory diet. It’s a great starting point to calm the fire in your joints.
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Up to 80% of your immune system resides in the gut. A disrupted gut barrier (“leaky gut”) allows food particles and toxins to enter the bloodstream, triggering chronic inflammation.
When the gut is healed, the immune system calms down—and so do your joints.
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Supplements can be a powerful complement to dietary and lifestyle changes. They help reduce inflammation, protect cartilage, and support immune balance.
Always work with a provider to personalize your protocol and dosing.
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Though technically a prescription medication, Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is widely used in functional medicine for natural immune modulation.
LDN works by:
Many RA patients notice reduced flares and less stiffness after starting LDN, without the immune suppression of traditional RA drugs.
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Environmental toxins like pesticides, heavy metals, plastics, and mold are often hidden contributors to autoimmunity. They confuse the immune system and add to the inflammation burden.
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Natural therapies like red light therapy (also known as photobiomodulation) and PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) therapy are gaining popularity among RA patients for their pain-relieving and cellular healing benefits.
At Sheen Vein & Cosmetics, our red light bed powered by PEMF provides an integrative, non-invasive option to support joint health and overall vitality.
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Chronic stress is one of the most overlooked triggers for RA flares. Elevated cortisol and nervous system dysregulation throw off immune balance and increase joint inflammation.
In functional medicine, stress management is considered medicine. It's not optional—it's essential.
To uncover your personal root causes, advanced testing may include:
This personalized data allows your provider to design a targeted plan that works with your unique body chemistry.
Natural treatments for rheumatoid arthritis are not “alternative”—they are evidence-informed strategies that empower you to participate in your healing process. With a functional medicine approach, the goal is not just to manage symptoms but to uncover what’s really driving your inflammation and reverse it at the source.
You don’t have to settle for a life of joint pain, fatigue, and medication side effects. You can take back control—naturally.
At Sheen Vein & Cosmetics, we offer integrative autoimmune care using the best of functional medicine, lifestyle interventions, and advanced natural therapies. Schedule your consultation today to build a personalized plan for healing your joints and your immune system from the inside out.