Best Doctor forAutoimmune Issues in Asheville

If you’re living with autoimmune symptoms—fatigue,joint pain, brain fog, digestive problems—you’ve likely been through afrustrating journey. You may have seen multiple specialists, undergonecountless tests, and still walked away without clear answers or lasting relief.

Many patients with autoimmune conditions feelmisunderstood, brushed off, or told their symptoms are “just stress.”Medications might help temporarily, but often the deeper cause is neveraddressed.

That’s why finding the right doctor makes all thedifference.

At Caring for the Body, PLLC in Asheville, Dr.Cynthia Libert takes a different approach. She listens closely, asks thequestions others don’t, and uses advanced functional medicine testing touncover the root causes of immune dysfunction. Her care goes beyond thesurface—addressing your whole person: body, mind, and spirit.

With over 20 years of experience and a deep commitment to compassionate, personalized medicine, Dr. Libert guides her patients withboth scientific insight and heart-centered care. If you're looking for someone who will walk alongside you, not just write prescriptions, you're in the rightplace.

What Makes a Great Autoimmune Doctor?

A Deep Understanding of Immune System Complexity
Autoimmune diseases involve theimmune system turning against healthy tissues. A great doctor understands notonly the science of immune regulation and inflammation—but also the stages ofautoimmune progression and how to intervene early.

Goes Beyond Conventional Labs and Protocols
Standard tests often miss thesubtler signs of immune dysfunction. Dr. Libert uses comprehensive, functionalmedicine testing to detect issues that are commonly overlooked, including gutimbalances, hormonal shifts, and hidden infections.

Focuses on Root Causes
Instead of masking symptoms, Dr.Libert looks for the why:

● Is your gut microbiome inflamed?

● Are chronic infections or toxins triggering yourimmune system?

● Are hormone imbalances fueling flare-ups?

● Is unprocessed stress keeping your body stuck infight-or-flight?

Patient-Centered and Long-Term in Focus
Autoimmune healing is not a quick fix. The best doctors build relationships, offer realistic solutions,and walk with you on your journey—not just through prescriptions, but withpersonalized, supportive care over time.

Collaborates with Other Providers When Needed
Whether you’re on medications,seeing specialists, or exploring a diagnosis, Dr. Libert works alongside yourexisting care team to ensure your health plan is integrative, respectful, andwell-rounded.

Common AutoimmuneConditions Treated

Hashimoto’s Disease
An autoimmune thyroid condition thatoften causes fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and mood changes.

Rheumatoid Arthritis
A painful, inflammatory jointdisease that affects mobility and quality of life—closely linked to gut healthand systemic inflammation.

Lupus (SLE)
A complex autoimmune disorder thatcan affect skin, joints, kidneys, heart, and more—requiring whole-person,integrative care.

Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis
Inflammatory conditions of the skinand joints, often triggered by immune dysregulation and gut imbalance.

Sjögren’s Syndrome
Characterized by dry eyes and mouth,this condition can also cause fatigue, joint pain, and widespread inflammation.

Celiac Disease
An immune reaction to gluten thatdamages the intestinal lining and can lead to nutrient deficiencies andmulti-system symptoms.

MS / Neurological Autoimmunity
Autoimmune conditions affecting thebrain and nervous system, including multiple sclerosis—where inflammation andimmune support are key.

IBD (Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis) Chronic inflammatory bowel diseasesthat require gut-specific and immune-supportive strategies to reduce flares andpromote healing.

CFS/ME & Fibromyalgia
Though not always classified asautoimmune, these conditions often overlap and may benefit from similarroot-cause approaches.

Early-Stage or Undiagnosed Autoimmune-Like Symptoms
If you’re experiencing persistentsymptoms—like fatigue, rashes, or joint pain—with no clear diagnosis, we helpuncover immune patterns early, before full progression.

Root-Cause AutoimmuneTesting & Diagnostics

GI-MAP (Gut Microbiome & Pathogens)
This comprehensive stool analysis reveals gut inflammation, leaky gut, dysbiosis (microbiome imbalances), and the presence of harmful pathogens—all of which can trigger or exacerbate autoimmuneresponses.

DUTCH Hormone Testing
This cutting-edge hormone panelevaluates cortisol rhythm, sex hormones, and adrenal function. Hormonalimbalances—especially in women—can fuel immune dysregulation and flare-ups.

Food Sensitivity & Antibody Testing
We assess how your immune system reacts to specific foods, including gluten, dairy, and other common triggers. Identifying these sensitivities helps reduce inflammation and calm the immunesystem.

Toxin and Heavy Metal Panels
Exposure to mold, mercury,pesticides, plastics, and other environmental toxins can overburden the immune system and contribute to autoimmune progression. We evaluate your toxic loadand detox capacity.

Advanced Thyroid Panels
We test far beyond TSH. Our thyroidevaluation includes Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies (TPO, TG) to catch autoimmune thyroid issues like Hashimoto’searly.

Inflammatory & Immune Regulation Markers
From C-reactive protein (CRP) tocytokine profiles, these labs provide insight into the level of inflammation inyour body and how well your immune system is functioning.

Our Healing Approachfor Autoimmune Issues

Nutrition Therapy

Food is one of the most powerful tools we have toreduce inflammation and support immune balance. Dr. Libert helps patientsimplement:

● Anti-inflammatory diets tailored toindividual sensitivities

● Elimination protocols to identify food triggers

● Gut-supportive meal plans that nourish and heal

Targeted Supplementation

Based on your lab results, we design a precisesupplement plan to:

● Balance the immune response

● Heal the gut lining

● Replenish nutrient deficiencies (like D, zinc,omega-3s, and antioxidants)

● Support mitochondrial function for lastingenergy

Gut Restoration Protocols

Since most of the immune system lives in the gut, weprioritize gut health with strategies to:

● Repair leaky gut and calm GI inflammation

● Rebalance the microbiome

● Address hidden issues like SIBO, SIFO,and pathogens

Hormone Optimization

Hormonal shifts often trigger or worsen autoimmuneflares—especially during perimenopause or menopause. We help restore balancein:

● Cortisol and adrenal rhythms

● Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA

● Thyroid hormone conversion and receptorsensitivity

Detox Support

Your body may be overloaded with toxins that silentlyfuel immune dysfunction. We guide you through gentle detoxification by:

● Identifying heavy metals, mold, and chemicalexposure

● Supporting liver and lymphatic pathways

● Recommending clean lifestyle upgrades

Mind-Body-Spirit Healing

Emotional stress and unresolved trauma can keep theimmune system on high alert. Dr. Libert’s approach integrates:

● Stress resilience coaching and nervoussystem regulation

● Mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic tools

● Optional faith-informed care forspiritual support, healing prayer, and purpose-centered recovery

Who We Help

Women in Midlife or Postmenopause with Autoimmunity
Hormonal shifts can increase therisk or severity of autoimmune flare-ups. We help women navigate thistransitional season with strategies that support both hormone balance andimmune regulation.

Adults with Multiple Autoimmune Conditions orMystery Symptoms
If you’ve collected multiplediagnoses—or are dealing with unexplained symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, orbrain fog—we connect the dots to uncover the bigger picture and the path toreal healing.

People Who Feel Dismissed by Conventional Doctors
Many of our patients arrive afteryears of being told their labs are “normal,” despite persistent symptoms. Here,your concerns are taken seriously. Your story matters.

Patients Wanting to Reduce Medications or PreventDisease Progression
We honor the role of conventionalmedicine, but also help you explore natural strategies that support your body’shealing capacity—often reducing the need for lifelong prescriptions (whenappropriate and safe).

Individuals Seeking a Faith-Aligned, Natural HealingApproach
For those who want their care toalign with their values, Dr. Libert offers a gentle, faith-informedperspective—supporting not just physical health, but emotional andspiritual well-being too.

Start Healing withAsheville’s Leading Autoimmune Doctor

You don’t have to settle for symptom management,unanswered questions, or feeling like a number. At Caring for the Body, PLLC,Dr. Cynthia Libert offers something different—a path to real healing, rootedin science, guided by compassion, and personalized just for you.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, struggling with flares,or still searching for answers, we’re here to help you get clarity, direction,and lasting support.

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