Root Causes of Autoimmunity – What Might Be Behind the Symptoms?

"Our body is always trying to speak – and if we listen, we can begin to understand its language, even the quietest signals. Symptoms don’t always mean something is wrong — they can be invitations to shift direction, if we’re open to it."

Autoimmune reactions rarely come from a single cause. More often, they are the result of a complex interaction between genetic predisposition, past infections, lifestyle, environmental triggers, and subtle imbalances in the body’s internal terrain. This layered process is sometimes described as the “perfect storm” — when multiple small factors accumulate and overwhelm the immune system.

🔬 What can trigger an autoimmune response?

1.Genetic susceptibility

Some people carry genes that make them more prone to developing autoimmune conditions like thyroid disorders, joint inflammation, or digestive issues. But genes are not destiny — they are only one piece of the puzzle.

 

2.Hidden infections – silent imprints on the body

Certain viruses, bacteria, parasites, or fungi can confuse the immune system into mistaking our own tissues for intruders — a phenomenon known as molecular mimicry. Common culprits include:

  • Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)
  • Herpes viruses
  • Borrelia (Lyme disease)
  • Chlamydia pneumoniae
  • Streptococcus species
  • Giardia lamblia
  • Toxoplasma gondii
  • Helicobacter pylori
  • Parvovirus B19

 

These infections don’t directly cause autoimmunity but may increase risk in those who are genetically predisposed.

 

3.Lingering inflammation and chronic irritation

When an infection doesn’t fully resolve — or the healing process stalls — it can leave behind low-grade inflammation that quietly activates immune responses over time.

 

4.Toxins, chemicals, and medications

  • Silica dust, heavy metals, pesticides
  • Smoking, UV exposure, hormone-disrupting pollutants
  • Certain medications (e.g. hormonal contraceptives, long-term painkillers, antibiotics)
  • Industrial compounds like pristane (linked to autoimmune reactions in animal studies)

 

5.Hormonal influences

  • Major hormonal transitions (puberty, childbirth, menopause)
  • Hormonal contraceptives, hormone replacement therapies
  • Adrenal fatigue or estrogen dominance linked to chronic stress

 

6.Nutrition and gut balance

The gut and immune system are intimately connected. Gut dysbiosis — an imbalance between helpful and harmful microbes — can contribute to inflammation. Key risk factors include:

  • Nutrient-poor diets (low in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants)
  • Inflammatory foods (refined sugar, gluten, dairy, trans fats)
  • Excessive alcohol
  • Omega-6 dominance with insufficient omega-3 intake

 

7.Lifestyle, stress, and sleep

  • Chronic stress keeps the immune system in constant alert
  • Sleep disruption and circadian rhythm imbalance (night shifts, artificial light)
  • Sedentary life or overtraining
  • Emotional trauma and unresolved inner conflicts

 

What’s essential to know:

Autoimmune conditions don’t appear overnight. The immune system isn’t broken — it’s overwhelmed and misreading the body’s signals.

The goal is not to fight a perceived enemy, but to restore balance with gentleness, clarity, and tailored support.

“The path to balance is not about quick fixes, but about gradual changes. In the next article of the series, I will share practical tips for this. I will cover anti-inflammatory practices, natural tools, and a step-by-step approach to regeneration.”

“We are also preparing a downloadable material soon, titled: ‘5 + 1 Steps for Immune System Balance.’”

“If you subscribe to the newsletter, you’ll be the first to know as soon as it becomes available – and you’ll continue to receive fresh, practical, and women-centered guidance.”

 

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“The path to balance is not about quick fixes, but about gradual changes. In the next article of the series, I will share practical tips for this. I will cover anti-inflammatory practices, natural tools, and a step-by-step approach to regeneration.”

“We are also preparing a downloadable material soon, titled: ‘5 + 1 Steps for Immune System Balance.’”

“If you subscribe to the newsletter, you’ll be the first to know as soon as it becomes available – and you’ll continue to receive fresh, practical, and women-centered guidance.”

Essentia Flow by Orsi
body – rhythm – connection – healing

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Terhesség és gyermekágy – szelíd kísérés nőként, anyaként

„Ha nem gondoskodunk minden kisbabáról gyengédséggel és rengeteg szeretettel, akkor hogyan is tudnának igazán szeretni és bízni?” – Robin Lim

A várandósság és a gyermekágy időszaka egy nő életének egyik legérzékenyebb, legformálóbb szakasza. Hosszú időn át természetes volt, hogy ilyenkor nem voltunk egyedül. Ott voltak az asszonykörök, a női jelenlét, a tapasztalatot átadó idősebb nők. Ma azonban sokszor csak az információk túltengése, a magány és az elbizonytalanodás marad.

I’ve walked both sides of this journey.

My first birth happened far from home, within a foreign healthcare system, at a time when I was young and unprepared. I didn’t yet know how to trust my body, how to consciously prepare, or how to claim my own space. The experience left a deep imprint—physical pain, emotional distance, and a shaky start to motherhood that made me question my body’s wisdom for years.

But my second birth was different. This time, I arrived prepared—through breathwork, yoga, visualization, and body awareness. It was a slow, conscious, and deeply honoring experience. I held my daughter in my arms from the very first moment, and we stayed connected through every breath. That sacred beginning shaped my motherhood in ways words can hardly capture.

These two contrasting births—one marked by absence, the other by presence—taught me what truly matters.We are not meant to do this alone.

Hogy legyen mellettünk valaki, aki ért, aki tart, aki emlékeztet: benned van az erő.

🤍 This is why I now walk beside other women—with heart and presence.

I believe that every woman deserves to feel supported, prepared, and truly heard during pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. Not as a medical professional, but as a woman, a mother, and a guide—offering calm presence, lived experience, and compassionate understanding through a doula-informed lens.

Each journey is unique. That’s why I offer personalized support—whether during pregnancy or in the postpartum months, in person or online.

We work together with natural tools like therapeutic yoga, essential oils, gentle lifestyle guidance, and hormone-balancing strategies—always attuned to your rhythms, your needs, and your personal story. Because no two mothers—and no two births—are ever the same.

“The postpartum period holds countless challenges. As a new mother, you’re asked to heal your body, steady your heart, sharpen your mind, manage your time, and somehow bridge the life you knew with the one unfolding now. It’s a monumental task. And yet—generation after generation—women have found their way through it.

Ha szeretnéd, hogy veled legyen valaki ezen az úton, aki nem irányít, csak finoman kísér – szeretettel várlak.

Aromatherapy & Gemmotherapy – Natural Balance, Gently Refined

🌿 Aromatherapy & Gemmotherapy – The Wisdom and Scent of Nature

Scents—like plants—have long accompanied us on the journey of healing. They gently caress not only the body, but the soul as well, helping us return to our natural rhythm and inner truth.

Even in ancient Egypt, the profound power of essential oils was recognized. Archaeologists have discovered clay jars in the pyramids that still carry the scent of oils, thousands of years later. These oils weren’t used only for embalming—they played a vital role in purification rituals for the body, mind, and spirit. Sacred spaces were filled with fragrance, and anointing oils were used in ceremonies and healing practices. The Egyptians knew: scent is a bridge between the seen and the unseen.

Az aromaterápia számomra nem pusztán „illatolás”.

A megfelelő minőségű és célra kiválasztott illóolaj – megfelelő hordozóban, érzékenyen adagolva – finoman és mélyen képes támogatni. Akár egy rég elfeledett emlékhez segít hozzáférni, akár a test hormonális vagy idegrendszeri egyensúlyát segít újrahangolni.

🌿 Where Scent Meets Plant

Aromatherapy and herbal medicine (phytotherapy) aren’t in competition—they walk hand in hand. A well-formulated essential oil blend and a thoughtfully selected herbal extract can work synergistically to restore balance.

Sokszor használok rügyterápiás (gemmoterápiás) kivonatokat is – finom, mégis intenzív formái ezek a növényi támogatásnak.

De nem hiszek a receptekben. Hiszek a szinergiában – abban, hogy a növények és az illatok egy-egy személyhez kapcsolódva válnak igazi gyógymóddá.

💧 Carrier Oils – The Wise Companions of Scent

A bázisolaj nem csupán vivőanyag – önálló terápiás hatással is bír.

Egyes olajok (pl. szezám, édesmandula, makadámia) megnyugtatnak, táplálnak, mások (pl. mogyoró, szőlőmag) mélyebbre viszik az illóolajokat, stimulálnak, könnyebben felszívódnak.

Just as with essential oils, I select carrier oils consciously—based on the person’s current state, desired outcome, and energetic needs.

🌍 A Shared Language—East and West

Legyen szó a nyugati integrál fitoterápiáról, a rügyterápiáról, az antropozófus orvoslás finomhangolt rendszeréről, vagy a keleti ájurvéda és hagyományos kínai orvoslás több ezer éves bölcsességéről – mind ugyanazt vallják:

hogy az ember test–lélek–szellem egysége, és a gyógyító növények nemcsak hatóanyagokat, hanem üzeneteket, energetikai mintázatokat is hordoznak.

This holistic perspective weaves through all aspects of my work—where essential oils, herbal extracts, bud remedies, and deep listening come together to gently guide women back to equilibrium.

💫 Personalized Support – One Body, One Story, One Balance

A hormonal shift, cycle irregularity, or perimenopausal challenge can never be separated from the whole woman. And so, support must also be multidimensional.

A táplálkozás finomhangolása éppúgy része lehet a folyamatnak, mint az illóolajok tudatos használata, a célzott fitoterápia vagy a rügyterápia alkalmazása.

Mindez kiegészülhet stresszkezeléssel, életmódbeli tanácsadással – és finoman átszövi az ájurvéda és a kínai medicina bölcsessége.

Because no two bodies are the same—and no two journeys toward balance ever look alike.