Autoimmune Support

Cortisol Regulation and Adrenal Function Management

Adrenal function has received significant attention in recent years because many people experience fatigue, stress, poor sleep cycles, and ongoing exhaustion. The most common symptom of feeling “tired but wired,” low energy at all the wrong times, and difficulty settling into sleep or waking during the night or too early; difficulty recovering from high stress life events may relate to cortisol regulation and overall hormone balance.

Terms such as “adrenal fatigue” and “adrenal exhaustion” are clinical diagnoses that involve more than a simple list of symptoms. Proper evaluation, testing, and clinical interpretation help provide a clearer understanding of cortisol function and stress response patterns.

Several other factors may contribute to chronic fatigue and sluggishness in daily function. Digestive health, brain health, metabolic balance, mitochondrial function, and nervous system regulation can all influence energy production and recovery. Another aspect of chronic fatigue symptoms may involve underlying viral or parasite-related health concerns. Cardiac events and surgeries can result in debilitating levels of fatigue as well. All of these scenarios are very treatable, but please avoid the gimmick “tricks” on the socials. There is no one-size-fits-all in these cases.

Correctly identifying the root causes of fatigue is essential to creating an effective wellness plan. Dr. Hackett carefully evaluates underlying health patterns while developing personalized treatment strategies designed to support long-term energy and overall systems balance for the end goal of: wellness.

Dr. Hackett recommends the DUTCH test to gather baseline hormone regulation data. These convenient at-home urine tests provide valuable insights into cortisol rhythms, hormone regulation, and stress-related patterns throughout the day. You can request to pick up a test kit from Hackett Holistic Health clinic directly. Once you submit the sample directly to the laboratory, Dr. Hackett will notify you when the result are ready schedules a consultation to discuss personalized wellness recommendations and next steps.

TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) diagnosis has recognized and offered treatments for arthritic conditions for thousands of years. Acupuncture is anti-inflammatory, so it help can alleviate joint pain, swelling, and tension in the soft tissues surrounding the joints. The addition of PEMF and electrostim can enhance the effects of acupuncture to alleviate pain. Other modalities such as cupping and GuaSha are also used.

The internal medicine aspect of the treatment is equally important. Whether we utilize TCM formulas or modern orthomolecular formulas, the protocol is designed according to your personal needs. We can help your body eliminate metabolites that encourage calcification formation, reduce inflammatory flare-ups, encourage better circulation and overall organ function.

Dr. Hackett has formulated two proprietary topical creams of all-natural ingredients that have helped hundreds of people find fast relief that is pleasant smelling and easily absorbed into the skin.

GI issues can stem from many insults to the body: microbes, fungus and/or yeast overgrowth, poor microbiome distribution, exposure to chemicals/heavy metals, vaccines, poor food quality, nervous system dysregulation, poor stress coping, and physical injury to the nerves/organs.

The goal of Dr. Hackett is to identify all of the factors involved in your particular health picture, prioritize which aspects are dominate and treat those first. The follow up is to address remaining issues. Finding a pathway to maintenance is the main goal so that you can get on with your life. Living around your illnesses and spending all of your time to organizing your care is a difficult way to live. Creating a protocol that works is one that helps you reduce the amount of supplements that you take and actually healing your body as much as possible to open up more freedom to you.

Autoimmune hypothyroidism is becoming more common as the years pass. The reasons for this are various. Reducing the attack of self-tissue is the number one priority.

When was the last time your antibodies levels were tested? Were they ever tested? Getting some baseline levels are essential to compare the numbers to your subjective feeling of progress.

There are many herbs and supplements that can support you into remission. The first step is treatment. The follow up is maintenance of the progress that you’ve made.  This is a long-term protocol, but your visits to the clinic are spaced out more and more over time.

One of the most pernicious insults to human health in recent history has left many people very ill, demoralized by conventional medicine, and with few options available for treatment.

Depending upon the severity of your symptoms, your treatment protocol will vary greatly. Typical post-Covid issues Dr. Hackett treats:

• Tinnitus
• Vertigo
• Neurological issues
• GI issues
• Cognitive issues
• Musculoskeletal issues
• Respiratory issues
• Cardio regulation issues

Dr. Tracy will review all of your current lab work, scans, etc. and review the natural history of your illness pattern. We will also go over the treatments that you have tried; keep what works and avoid what hasn’t yielded results for you. Your current medications are also taken into consideration. Any adjustment to your medications must be done by your prescriber.

What Is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) affects important signaling functions within the immune system and manifests with severe histamine response symptoms and pain that can be difficult to manage. Histamine regulation plays a major role in how the body responds to inflammation, environmental triggers, allergens, and stress.
Under normal conditions, exposure to irritants, pathogens, or environmental toxins activates mast cells as part of the body’s natural defense process. Once the trigger resolves, the inflammatory response gradually settles, and mast cell activity returns to a healthier baseline.
However, when the body experiences chronic stress, repeated toxin exposure, ongoing inflammation, or persistent immune activation, mast cells may become overly reactive. As a result, the immune system can remain in a heightened inflammatory state for extended periods of time.
Furthermore, chronic mast cell overactivation may contribute to widespread symptoms that range from mild discomfort to significant daily challenges. Common symptoms may include skin irritation, hives, burning pain, abdominal discomfort, fatigue, anxiety, cognitive difficulties, muscle pain, neuropathic symptoms, and blood pressure irregularities.

Supporting Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Naturally

The first step in supporting Mast Cell Activation Syndrome often involves reducing inflammation and calming excessive immune responses. Because MCAS affects multiple body systems, treatment usually requires a comprehensive and individualized approach.

Additionally, many patients struggle with daily activities because chronic inflammation and exhaustion can make exercise, sleep regulation, and stress management more difficult. Therefore, Dr. Hackett develops personalized wellness strategies designed to support healing gradually and sustainably.

Furthermore, treatment options may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, homeopathic support, peptides, meditation practices, and lifestyle-focused wellness guidance. These therapies work together to encourage nervous system balance, improve resilience, and support healthier immune function.

Rather than focusing only on symptom management, Dr. Hackett’s approach encourages long-term healing through consistent progress and individualized support. Over time, patients often build strength physically, mentally, and emotionally while improving overall quality of life naturally.

Our skin is our largest organ. It is our barrier and our next level of excretion of toxins and metabolites when our internal organs are overburdened. That said, many skin conditions are symptoms of internal organ need for detoxification and functional support. Your immune response internally can be reflected in your skin health. If the autoimmune response is specific to your skin condition, the approach is layered to address internal as well as external aspects of your case.

Many influencer-level ‘educators’ have you focused on healing your gut and detoxing your liver, which are legitimate paths but it doesn’t really cover the entire picture. If you are a sensitive responder or an “opposite responder” (everything works exactly the opposite as intended) you need a more nuanced approach to getting you on a trajectory of healing, for good.

Did you know that protocols for detoxification exist for:

• Lungs
• Blood
• Lymph
• Gastrointestinal system
• Kidney
• Liver
• Skin

Depending upon how your overall health is presenting, a different detox recommendation exists for each unique case. Your psoriasis is different from your friend’s case because your bodies are different, how you have lived in your bodies is different from each other. It only makes sense that your protocols would also differ.

Customized, all natural, hypoallergenic topical applications can be formulated for your unique needs as part of your protocol as well. Peptide microdosing has shown promise for many chronic conditions as well. We will go over all of your options.

Dysglycemia is a broad term for poor regulation of glucose metabolism. Chemical additives to foods, poor quality foods, too much sugar intake, alcohol intake, poor gut health, and other hormonal regulation issues can all contribute to sluggish metabolic health.

TCM and functional medicine are very helpful in re-regulating your metabolism. Dr. Hackett utilizes multiple natural choices for helping you achieve your optimal weight with : acupuncture, herbs, targeted supplements, and peptides. 

Microdosing of specific peptides may be helpful in giving your body a little nudge if you’re stuck on a hamster wheel of “trying everything and my weight stays the same”. There are safe, health promoting protocols available to help you get to your weight and health goals while preserving (if not improving) your underlying health and organ function.

Weight management testing:

Women

Men

The complexity of maintaining optimal health can be an overwhelming proposition. A long-standing cornerstone to longevity management is:

The Detox

There are so many gimmicks, gadgets, the latest Cure-All molecule, and panacea remedies that come and go. The structure of the biochemical pathways of your body’s systems, however, do not change. We can give your systems to right nutrients and substances to up or down regulate function, reduce inflammation through several pathways, and tweak your protocol to help you feel your best.

Elimination of toxins and metabolites when our internal organs are overburdened can preclude that optimal lifestyle. Many chronic health conditions are symptoms of internal organ need for detoxification and functional support. Your immune response, likewise, reflects in your overall functional health. If the autoimmune disease or precursor symptoms are an obstacle for you the approach is layered to address the complete picture.

Many influencer-level ‘educators’ have you focused on healing your gut and detoxing your liver, which are legitimate paths but it doesn’t really cover the entire picture. If you are a sensitive responder or an “opposite responder” (everything works exactly the opposite as intended) you need a more nuanced approach to getting you on a trajectory of healing, for good.

Did you know that protocols for detoxification exist for:

• Blood
• Gastrointestinal system
• Liver
• Lungs
• Lymph
• Kidney
• Skin

Depending upon how your overall health is presenting, a different detox recommendation exists for each unique case. Your psoriasis is different from your friend’s case because your bodies are different, how you have lived in your bodies is different from each other. It only makes sense that your protocols would also differ.

Customized, all natural, hypoallergenic topical applications can be formulated for your unique needs as part of your protocol as well. Peptide microdosing has shown promise for many chronic conditions as well. We will go over all of your options.