Autoimmune – Arthritis

Autoimmune conditions affect millions of people worldwide, with a growing number of individuals seeking trustworthy information, supportive communities, and tools to better understand and manage their health. We bring together a selection of reliable online resources – ranging from educational platforms and patient communities to expert-led blogs and evidence-based guides – to help you navigate diagnosis, treatment options, symptom management, and lifestyle approaches.

Disclaimer: The resources below are intended for education and support. They should complement – not replace – the advice of your healthcare professional.

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Arthritis Foundation

One of the world’s leading arthritis charities, providing comprehensive information on symptoms, diagnosis, medications, exercise, pain management, nutrition, mental wellbeing, and everyday living.

Arthritis • Diet • Exercise • Pain Management • Emotional Wellbeing

Axial Spondyloarthritis

Dedicated information and support for people living with axial spondyloarthritis, helping patients and caregivers better understand diagnosis, treatment options, symptom management, and daily life.

Axial Spondyloarthritis • Patient Education Support

Autoimmune Association

A leading organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by autoimmune diseases through education, advocacy, research and community support. The website provides resources on autoimmune conditions, diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, patient support and ways to connect with others.


Beyond Celiac

A nonprofit focused on improving the lives of people affected by celiac disease through research, education and advocacy. The website provides resources on symptoms, diagnosis, gluten-free living, clinical trials and the latest developments in coeliac disease research.

Blessed With MS

A personal, anonymous blog documenting experience of living with multiple sclerosis, offering honest reflections, practical insights, and encouragement.

Multiple Sclerosis • Personal Stories

Blum Health

Dr Susan Blum wearing a white shirt smiling

Dr Susan Blum combines conventional and functional medicine approaches, drawing on both clinical practice and her own experience living with autoimmune conditions including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and inflammatory arthritis.

Autoimmune Disease • Arthritis • Hashimoto’s • Functional Medicine


Celiac Disease

Education, support and advocacy for people affected by coeliac disease, an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten. The website offers information on diagnosis, gluten-free living, research, nutrition, medical guidance and resources for families and healthcare professionals.

Dr Weston Childs

Educational articles focusing on thyroid disorders, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, and hormone health.

Thyroid

Dr Will Cole

Articles covering autoimmune disease, gut health, inflammation, nutrition, stress management, and lifestyle strategies that may help support overall wellbeing.

Autoimmune Disease • Nutrition • Lifestyle


Dr Jeffrey Dach

Dr Jeffrey Dach wearing a suit and tie

Extensive articles focusing on thyroid health, autoimmune thyroid disease, nutrition, and integrative approaches to supporting health.

Thyroid Disease • Hashimoto’s

Direct MS

A long-established charity providing science-based information, dietary guidance, and practical strategies for people affected by multiple sclerosis.

Multiple Sclerosis • Lifestyle

Doctor’s Kitchen

Evidence-informed nutrition, healthy recipes, and lifestyle advice from Dr Rupy Aujla, with articles relevant to inflammation, arthritis, and thyroid health.

ArthritisThyroid • Nutrition


Doctor Yourself

An extensive archive of research articles exploring nutrition, vitamins, and orthomolecular approaches, including information relating to arthritis.

Arthritis • Nutrition Research

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Everyday Health

Consumer-friendly medical information covering autoimmune diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and practical advice for managing chronic conditions.

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Goodbye Lupus

Dr Brooke Goldner shares nutrition-focused education based on her own experience with lupus, alongside educational resources discussing plant-based nutrition and autoimmune health.

Lupus • Nutrition • Autoimmune Disease

Green Med Info

A searchable database of scientific papers and health articles covering numerous autoimmune diseases, natural compounds, and emerging research.

Autoimmune Disease Multiple Sclerosis • Research


Healthline

Evidence-reviewed articles explaining more than 80 autoimmune diseases, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and lifestyle considerations.

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Healthwatch

Accessible educational information covering arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and related health conditions.

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Wim Hof

Wim Hof with ice on his face and beard

Information about breathing exercises, cold exposure, and mindset training. While some people with autoimmune conditions report benefits, evidence is still evolving.

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Patrick Holford

Patrick Holford smiling in a field

Articles exploring nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle approaches that may support joint health and reduce inflammation.

Arthritis • Multiple Sclerosis • Nutrition

Dr Mark Hyman

Dr Mark Hyman smiling

Articles, podcasts, and educational resources covering functional medicine, inflammation, autoimmune disease, nutrition, and healthy ageing.

Autoimmune Disease • Thyroid

ISOM

Educational resources on nutritional medicine, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, thyroid disorders, and chronic disease.

Thyroid Health • Orthomolecular Medicine


Keep Healthy

Practical information explaining different forms of arthritis, symptoms, causes, and strategies that may help improve quality of life.

Arthritis

Chris Kresser

Chris Kresser seated wearing a blue sweater

Articles exploring nutrition, gut health, functional medicine, and lifestyle approaches that may support people living with autoimmune disease.

Autoimmune Disease • Thyroid

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Dr Cynthia Li

Physician and author sharing insights from both clinical practice and personal experience of recovering from a disabling autoimmune illness through an integrative approach.

Autoimmune Disease • Integrative Medicine

Live Love Fruit

Heart-shaped apple with circles inside

Lifestyle articles discussing nutrition, natural health, and research relating to autoimmune conditions and chronic inflammation.

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Prof Valter Longo

Research into fasting-mimicking diets, longevity, and cellular regeneration, including studies exploring autoimmune diseases such as lupus.

Lupus • Nutrition Research


Lupus

Empowering people living with this chronic health condition and caregivers to take control of their lupus by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals.

MNT

Evidence-based articles explaining symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and management of arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism, multiple sclerosis, and other autoimmune disorders.

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MS Australia

National organisation providing education, research updates, and support for people living with multiple sclerosis.


MS Gym

Free Movement and exercise programmes specifically designed for people with multiple sclerosis, alongside educational resources and a supportive community. 100’s of positive stories and a FB community of 26K+ members.

Multiple Sclerosis

Empowering patients and caregivers to take control of their multiple sclerosis by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals.

Myasthenia-Gravis

Empowering patients and caregivers to take control of their myasthenia-gravis by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals.


MS Hope

Canadian charity providing free science-based educational resources and non-drug lifestyle strategies for people living with multiple sclerosis.

MS Society

Comprehensive information on symptoms, treatments, healthcare, support services, and living well with multiple sclerosis.

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation

Educational programmes, guidance, advocacy, and support for people affected by myasthenia gravis.


The Myositis Association

Supporting people affected by inflammatory muscle diseases such as dermatomyositis, polymyositis and inclusion body myositis. The organisation provides education, patient resources, research information and community support for people living with these rare autoimmune conditions.


Neuromyelitis-Optica

Empowering patients and caregivers to take control by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals to help understand neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD).

Dr Gemma Newman

Hover over ‘learn more’ for articles, podcasts and links to educational programmes including a free guide to the Paddison Program.

Arthritis • Nutrition • Lifestyle Medicine

NHS

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a long-term condition in which the spine and other areas of the body become inflamed.
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NRAS

A UK charity dedicated to supporting people living with rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The organisation provides reliable information, education, helplines, peer support and resources to help people understand their condition and manage life with inflammatory arthritis.

Nutrition Facts Organisation

Evidence-based videos and articles reviewing published nutrition research.

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Overcoming MS

One of the best-known lifestyle programmes for people with multiple sclerosis, combining evidence-based recommendations covering diet, exercise, stress management, vitamin D, and wellbeing.

Paddison Programme

Lifestyle education programme developed for people living with rheumatoid arthritis who wish to make evidence-informed lifestyle changes alongside their prescribed medical treatment.

PCRM

Research-based fact sheets explaining arthritis, inflammation, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle approaches supported by published scientific evidence.

Arthritis • Nutrition


Psoriatic Arthritis

Empowering people living with this chronic health condition and caregivers to take control by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Empowering patients and caregivers to take control by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals.

Thyroid Eye Disease

Empowering patients and caregivers to take control of thyroid eye disease by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals.

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Versus Arthritis

One of the UK’s leading arthritis charities, offering trusted information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, exercise, pain management, healthy eating, and self-management.

Very Well Health

Reliable consumer health articles covering symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, medications, coping strategies, and living with autoimmune diseases.

ArthritisLupus  • Multiple Sclerosis

Terry Wahls

Clinical professor of medicine and researcher whose work focuses on lifestyle interventions for multiple sclerosis, including diet, exercise, stress reduction, and ongoing clinical research. She’s also a patient with secondary progressive MS, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for 4 years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program.


Dr Weil

Articles discussing autoimmune disease, inflammation, nutrition, complementary medicine, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and healthy lifestyle approaches.

Autoimmune • Multiple Sclerosis OsteoarthritisRheumatoid Arthritis

Dr Izabella Wentz

Pharmacist and thyroid specialist providing extensive education on Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, nutrition, lifestyle factors, and autoimmune health.

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Our goal is to help people living with autoimmune conditions discover trustworthy information, understand current evidence, and find practical resources that support informed conversations with their healthcare team.