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Solving the Autoimmunity Puzzle

An Intimate Evening of Conversation, Education & Hope

Led by the team at Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine
Dr. Cynthia Libert, MD · Kamila Fiore, APRN-C · Debra Mercer
Friday, August 21, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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What if the fatigue, brain fog, and unexplained symptoms you've been living with are all part of the same deeper story?

Do you struggle with fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, digestive symptoms, anxiety, skin issues, chronic stress, thyroid dysfunction, unexplained symptoms, or a lingering sense that "something deeper is going on" in your body? You are not alone.

Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions are becoming increasingly common, yet many people spend years searching for answers while feeling unheard, dismissed, or reduced to a diagnosis and prescription.

At Caring for the Body, we believe there is often a deeper story beneath autoimmune illness — one that involves the interconnected health of the immune system, gut, nervous system, hormones, environment, lifestyle, stress response, and emotional well-being.

Join us for a warm and intimate evening of conversation as our team explores autoimmunity through the lens of functional medicine and whole-person healing. This will not be a formal lecture or sales presentation. Instead, we hope to create a meaningful and welcoming space where people feel seen, understood, and encouraged.

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Round-Table Discussion

What We'll Discuss

Together, our team will explore:

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Why autoimmune illness is rarely "just one thing"

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The relationship between chronic inflammation, stress, gut health, mold exposure, toxins, hormones, and immune dysfunction

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Why symptoms like fatigue, pain, brain fog, anxiety, and digestive issues are frequently interconnected

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The role of nutrition, sleep, nervous system regulation, movement, and lifestyle medicine in healing

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How a team-based functional medicine approach can help patients feel supported and empowered

We may also briefly touch on common autoimmune conditions, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, histamine intolerance and mast cell activation patterns, celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, and chronic inflammatory syndromes.
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Why It Matters

Why This Conversation Matters

Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affect millions of people, yet the path to answers is often long, fragmented, and discouraging. Many patients move from specialist to specialist, receiving separate labels for symptoms that may share common underlying drivers.

Functional medicine does not replace conventional medicine. Rather, it seeks to complement traditional care by exploring potential root contributors and supporting the body's innate capacity for healing through a personalized, comprehensive approach.

Most importantly, we want attendees to leave with hope. Whether you have a diagnosed autoimmune condition, suspect underlying inflammation may be contributing to your symptoms, or simply want to better understand your body, we would love to have you join us.

This evening is especially relevant for those interested in:

Autoimmune and Inflammatory Conditions

Gut Health and Immune Function

Chronic Fatigue and Brain Fog

Thyroid and Hormone Health

Stress and Nervous System Regulation

Environmental Exposures and Toxins

Functional Medicine and Root-Cause Approaches

Your Speakers

Meet Carol McCarthy

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Cynthia J. Libert, M.D.

IFM Certified Practitioner
Integrative & Functional Psychiatry
Board-Certified Family Medicine
Bredesen Protocol / ReCODE 2.0

Dr. Libert is the founder of Caring for the Body and brings a systems-biology approach to complex, chronic illness — with advanced training from the Institute for Functional Medicine in immune, gastrointestinal, detoxification, and hormone modules. Her clinical interests span brain function, the gut microbiome, cardiometabolic health, detoxification, and thyroid, adrenal, and sex hormone balance.

Kamila Fiore, APRN-C

Functional Nurse Practitioner
Autoimmunity & Gut Health
Metabolic & Nutritional
Medicine Fellowship
Clinical Herbalist

Kamila uses root-cause analysis and epigenetic principles to help patients understand what is driving their symptoms at a cellular level. Her areas of focus include autoimmunity, gastrointestinal disorders, thyroid dysfunction, hormones, detoxification, and Lyme disease.

Debra Mercer

Lead Patient Care Coordinator
Wellness Coach
BS, Health & Wellness Promotion
Whole-Person Care

Debra brings both professional training and personal experience with her own health challenges to the way she supports patients. She believes lasting change comes from small, sustainable steps and from caring for mind, body, and spirit together.

Who Should Attend

📋 Adults living with a diagnosed autoimmune or inflammatory condition

🔥 Individuals experiencing fatigue, pain, brain fog, digestive symptoms, or chronic inflammation

🌱 People who suspect something deeper may be driving their symptoms

📋 Patients interested in prevention and root-cause medicine

🔬 Practitioners and health coaches seeking a more integrated perspective

🔎 Anyone curious about how digestive health may influence overall vitality and resilience

What You'll Walk Away With

You'll leave with a deeper understanding of:

⚠️ Why autoimmune illness rarely has a single cause

💬 How seemingly unrelated symptoms may be connected

🌿 How inflammation, gut health, stress, and environment influence immune function

🔬 How a whole-person approach can support healing — and renewed hope

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Friday, August 21, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM