Beyond Sjögren's, Liverpool (2025)

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11/09/2025

Fatigue is one of the most common and difficult symptoms of Sjögren’s, and it has many different layers. One piece that often gets overlooked is blood sugar balance.

When blood sugar rises quickly and then drops, the result is often an energy crash. For someone already living with ongoing immune activation and inflammation, those crashes can place even more stress on the body and make fatigue worse.

Keeping blood sugar steadier throughout the day helps conserve energy, supports hormone balance, and reduces unnecessary inflammation.

And this doesn’t require a restrictive diet - it can often be as simple as making sure meals and snacks include protein, healthy fats, and fiber so that carbohydrates are never eaten alone to avoid the insulin spikes.

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Want to learn more about Sjögren's fatigue and ways to improve energy with Sjögren's?

Comment "ENERGY" to receive a link to watch our podcast episode.

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02/09/2025

Did you know that up to 92% of people with Sjögren’s experience digestive issues like reflux, bloating, or constipation?

These symptoms are often brushed off as “just IBS,” but poor gut health can actually fuel inflammation and worsen Sjögren’s across the body.

👉 Want to learn why, and what’s needed to address it effectively?

Read our latest blog:

“Everything you need to know about Sjögren’s and gut health”

Follow this link to read it: https://www.beyondsjogrens.com/article/sjogrens-and-digestive-issues

💬 or comment “GUT HEALTH” to get the link to your inbox

21/08/2025

You’ve probably heard that air pollution mainly affects the lungs.

But research shows it can do much more than that, driving inflammation throughout the body and making Sjögren’s symptoms worse.

Overall, studies have linked high pollution to:

- A higher risk of developing Sjögren’s (and other AI conditions)

- More severe eye dryness and irritation

- Increased outpatient visits on high-pollution days

The good news is that with a few small steps you can protect your health and reduce the impact of polluted air. Read the post for more.

👉 Like & share this post if you have found it useful!

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References:

Galperín G. et al. Impact of environmental pollution on the ocular surface of Sjögren's syndrome patients. Arq Bras Oftalmol. 2018;81(6):481-489.

Ma K.S. et al. Exposure to environmental air pollutants as a risk factor for primary Sjögren’s syndrome. Front Immunol. 2023;13:100.

Chen Y. et al. The effect of air pollution exposure on risk of outpatient visits for Sjogren's syndrome: A time-series study. Environ Res. 2022;214:114017.

07/08/2025

One thing we’ve seen again and again with Sjögren’s… is that the more people try to "just push through" and try harder, the more the body pushes back.

If you’re always doing doing doing (exercising, working, researching, managing everything) but ignoring the signals your body’s sending… it can leave you feeling exhausted, depleted and leading to symptom flare-ups.

Healing starts when you slow down, listen in, and allow rest to be part of your routine and not something you have to "earn".

Follow us if you’re ready to support your body in a more sustainable and realistic way 🤍

05/08/2025

Many people think we’re an alternative health service and that working with us means stepping away from their doctor.

Today, we want to dispel that myth:

➡️ We’re a complementary health service.

That means we work with your medical care, not instead of it.

➡️ We value conventional medicine

But we also know it doesn’t adequately address important healing factors like diet, supplementation, fatigue, digestion, stress, sleep, or daily symptom management.

➡️ That’s where we come in.

We help fill in the gaps, so you feel fully supported on your healing path.

🩺🌱 You don’t have to choose between natural and conventional healthcare.

These two approaches can (and should) work together to provide you with the best chances of health improvement.

Click here to learn more about our approach to healing: https://www.beyondsjogrens.com/course/healing-with-sjogrens-naturally

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31/07/2025

If we wanted to make your Sjögren’s symptoms worse, this is what we would tell you:

- That you need to push through and power through harder.
- That you’re lazy for resting (and we would make you feel bad for it).
- That what you eat (and how you eat it) doesn’t matter.
- That everything will get better on its own and you should just wait and do nothing.

How many of you live with these messages daily? We know this advice doesn’t work, and it actively can harm those with Sjögren’s.

If you would like to learn the advice and recommendations that do work, follow us for more.

08/07/2025

You might have heard that people with Sjögren's (and other autoimmune conditions) need to avoid nightshades (i.e. potatoes, peppers, tomatoes...) if they want to reduce their inflammation and improve their symptoms.

And although a minority of people could be sensitive to these foods, there is no reliable scientific evidence that shows they should be eliminated in those with Sjögren's. And this matches our clinical experience as well.

In fact, eliminating them unnecessarily could make you miss out on a range of important nutrients and anti-inflammatory compounds.

👉 The bottom line:

There is no reliable scientific evidence to show that reducing or eliminating nightshades is beneficial for Sjögren's. Even anecdotally, most people are able to tolerate them well.

Nightshades are rich in beneficial compounds like fibre, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory polyphenols, all of which support overall health.

So unless you’ve personally noticed a reaction, there’s no reason to avoid them: they can be a nourishing part of a healing diet.

🍅 Want to learn more about what a healing diet for Sjögren's looks like?

Comment "HEALING FOODS" to receive a link to our blog article

03/07/2025

Can Sjögren’s cause low-grade fevers?

The short answer is yes (although it’s not one of the most classic symptoms of the disease).

That said, low-grade fever is considered one of the possible systemic symptoms of Sjögren’s, meaning it reflects inflammation happening beyond just the moisture-producing glands. It can show up early in the disease, during flares, or alongside other signs that the immune system is active.

In some people (especially children) low-grade fever can appear before the more typical dryness symptoms. In adults, this is less common, but it does happen, and it may even lead to a faster diagnosis, as people tend to seek medical advice sooner when fever is present.

If you’ve already been diagnosed with Sjögren’s and are experiencing persistent or unexplained low-grade fever, it’s important to bring this up with your doctor. While in many cases, it reflects ongoing inflammation linked to the disease, it can also signal more serious complications.

💡 Want to understand the full picture of Sjögren’s symptoms and what can contribute to them?

Comment “Symptom Guide” below and we’ll send you the link to learn more

26/06/2025

What are top 3 things that have helped our Sjogren’s patients improve their symptoms the most?

In the next few minutes I’m going to share exactly what they are, and how you can get started implementing them effectively.

However, there are actually 5 key fundamentals to healing with Sjogren's, which I'll be covering in a much more detailed webinar on our website.

To access the webinar, comment WATCH below and we'll send a link over right away!

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24/06/2025

If you live with Sjögren’s, you know summer heat can make symptoms like dry eyes, dry mouth, and dry skin even harder to manage.

Higher temperatures mean faster fluid loss, which doesn’t just worsen dryness but can also lead to fatigue, joint pain, and even difficulty swallowing.

That’s why staying on top of hydration is extra important during summer!

To help you, here are 5 refreshing drinks to help:

💧 Water: There's no substitute for this one! Carry a bottle and sip throughout the day, and add lemon, cucumber, or berries for a natural flavor boost.

💧 Herbal teas: like chamomile, peppermint, and rooibos are caffeine-free and hydrating. Enjoy them hot or iced, but make sure to skip the added sugar!

💧 Fresh fruit smoothies: Blend water-rich fruits like watermelon, strawberries, or oranges with ice or water for a delicious hydration boost.

💧 100% Aloe Vera Juice: is soothing, hydrating, and a great gut-support option. Just make sure it’s pure and free from added sugars!

💧 100% Coconut Water: is packed with electrolytes, perfect for hot days or after activity. Look for pure, no-sugar-added options, and make sure not to overdo it.

⚠️ A quick reminder:
Caffeine and alcohol can be dehyrating. If you have them, limit their intake and make sure to drink extra water.

💬 What are your favourite hydrating drinks to combat the summer heat? Let us know in the comments!

17/06/2025

While dry, sensitive skin is one of the most common symptoms people with Sjögren’s have to deal with, there are several factors that could make it even worse. Let’s break it down:

➡️ Possible triggers behind skin dryness & sensitivity in Sjögren’s:

- Reduced oil + sweat gland function from gland involvement
- Thyroid & hormone imbalances (which often overlap with Sjögren’s)
- Chronic inflammation slowing skin repair
- Nutrient deficiencies (especially omega-3s, vitamin D, E, zinc)
- Medications with dryness as a side effect
- Dry air, wind, harsh skincare products
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➡️ If you're struggling with skin dryness or sensitivity, here are a few ways to help your skin naturally:

1. Use gentle, fragrance-free moisturisers and watch out for drying ingredients like alcohol and sulfates. Some people can also react to essential oils and parabens.

2. Make sure you're getting enough omega-3s through your diet (like in oily fish, chia seeds, flax seeds...).

3. Use a natural humidifier, especially if you live in a dry climate, or you have air conditioning in your home.

4. Limit exposure to extreme temperatures and weather.

5. For itchy skin, try a colloidal oatmeal bath to help calm irritation and lock in moisture.

6. Focus on anti-inflammatory foods + nutrient support to calm whole-body inflammation (follow us to learn more on this!).

💬 What’s one thing that helps your skin feel better? Let us know in the comments!

12/06/2025

"If only I had taken more time off, slept more, eaten better, exercised more, managed my stress better… Maybe I wouldn't have Sjögren's now.”

Let us tell you: you could have done everything "right" and still developed Sjögren’s.

Sjögren’s is a complex autoimmune condition.�Many people eat poorly and never develop it.�Many people live stressed, exhausted, and still never face this disease.

So: it's not your fault.�You couldn’t have possibly known.

Carrying blame around past choices can make an already challenging journey feel even heavier, as we have seen with many of our clients.

So today, we invite you to forgive yourself.
Release the "what ifs”, the guilt, the burden, the blame.

Place your hands on your heart, close your eyes, and consciously choose to forgive yourself.

You did the best you could, and that’s more than enough.

💬 If you’re willing to share, how do you deal with feelings of guilt and shame in your journey with Sjögren’s?

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