Located at the base of your throat, your thyroid produces hormones that control your metabolism (fat-burning ability); it also regulates the rhythm of your
An infection within the body can cause a kind of arthritis called reactive arthritis. Reiter's syndrome is an eye inflammation.
Hives lasting longer than six weeks can be linked to lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or thyroid or celiac disease. Here’s all you need to know, including how to distinguish a single attack from a chronic one, what’s happening with your immune response, the specific autoimmune diseases chronic hives are sometimes connected to, how diagnosis happens, plus the types of treatment that can be given.
Part of living with RA is the rheumatoid arthritis flare up. In this post, RA patient Kate the (Almost) Great shares the beginner's guide to a flare.
The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook book review and podcast interview features Host Beverly Meyer with authors Trescott and Alt. Live well with chronic illness
Part of living with RA is the rheumatoid arthritis flare up. In this post, RA patient Kate the (Almost) Great shares the beginner's guide to a flare.
I used this 30-day reset autoimmune diet plan to help manage my Hashimotos Thyroiditis and get my autoimmune disease into remission.
If you live with multiple sclerosis (MS), you know all too well how critical diet is in managing the symptoms that come with this autoimmune disease. Developed by Terry Wahls, a doctor who has MS, the Wahls Protocol aims to help you feel your best while living with MS. Here are 5 delicious recipes.
Part of living with RA is the rheumatoid arthritis flare up. In this post, RA patient Kate the (Almost) Great shares the beginner's guide to a flare.
This autoimmune disease shirt is the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one. Get yours today and start spreading awareness wherever you go. This is a Gildan heavy blend hooded sweatshirt with unisex adult sizing. The design is printed into the shirt so it will not chip or peel. Wash inside out and tumble or air dry. All shirts are custom printed when ordered so returns are not accepted. Thank you for supporting our small business :)
Living a symptom free life from lupus requires a holistic approach to health, and one of the key aspects to consider is diet and nutrition. In this post, we'll explore the connection between lupus and nutrition, focusing on utilizing diet choices to help manage symptoms and enhance overall well-being. Whether you're newly diagnosed or seeking
According to the Sjögren’s Foundation and the Cleveland Clinic, muscle pain is a symptom of Sjogren's syndrome. This is also confirmed...
Autoimmune rash diseases affect millions of Americans. Learn about the conditions that cause it and how to get treatment in this article.
The AIP Diet, or the Autoimmune Paleo Diet is well-researched, nutrient-based elimination diet to help reduce inflammation. It was designed for autoimmunity
Rheumatoid arthritis management involves more than finding the right medications; I also made lifestyle changes to help me live a better life with RA.
Do you know what's triggering your autoimmune disease flare ups? This guide will show you how to discover what your triggers are.
Free printables to track autoimmune diseases and chronic illness. Track your lupus, dysautonomia etc. With our free printables.
I have been publicly talking about autoimmune diseases for over 10 years now, and one of the biggest things I’ve learned is how little people know about them. To that end, especially with more and more people getting them, I thought it was time to talk about some autoimmune disease basics. That’s right - let’s talk about what no one tells you about autoimmune diseases.
About 50 million Americans, which is 20% of adults, suffer from autoimmune diseases. These diseases make the immune system attack the body by mistake. This leads to long-term inflammation and health problems. If you're struggling
What are the best supplements for autoimmune disease? We've got the nutrients your body needs to repair and lower inflammation.
Let me start by telling you something about the name of this disease: It has been called Sjogren's "Syndrome" since Dr. Henrik Sjogren wrote his extensive paper about it. In recent decades, researchers have learned much more about symptoms that even Dr. Sjogren didn't identify, as well as how the disease works. The term "Syndrome"
The journey isn't always a straight line.
A percentage of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) go on to develop Sjögren's syndrome (SS) which is another autoimmune disorder. When someone with an established autoimmune disease, such as RA, develops SS it is called Secondary Sjögren's syndrome. The basic symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth but the list of symptoms is long and not everyone gets all of them. In a 2013 study researchers found that RA patients with secondary Sjögren’s syndrome had distinct features that set them apart from those with RA alone: higher RA disease activity. more severe arthritis, with a greater number of swollen, tender, and deformed joints. tended to be older and have a longer duration of RA. appeared to have stronger hereditary component to their disease. a clearer history of autoimmune disease in their family. presence of certain antibodies, rheumatoid factor (RF) as well as other auto-antibodies (SSA and SSB). more likely to have blood abnormalities. more likely to have fever and rash. were more likely to have Interstitial lung disease, a common lung complication. Find out more about Sjogren's Syndrome at Sjogren's Syndrome Info
Autoimmune, a health condition where the body is attacking itself, destroying tissue, causing inflammation, & creating health symptoms. Here are the signs:
While there are 4 stages of rheumatoid arthritis, not everyone who gets diagnosed with RA will progress through all stages of the disease.
When I was diagnosed as an autoimmune mess, the first name out of the autoimmune mix they identified was Sjogren’s Syndrome. Fortunately for me, I lived in a very tropical, humid environment…
When your immune system gets triggered, a miserable flare-up can ensue. Here's what you can do right now to calm your system back into remission.
AIP snacks are great on the autoimmune protocol. Discover tons of quick, healthy AIP packaged snack ideas and recipes to help you succeed.
The road to diagnosing autoimmune disease is a journey. It can take an average of 4.5 years. There are symptoms that are common across many conditions.
Free printables to track autoimmune diseases and chronic illness. Track your lupus, dysautonomia etc. With our free printables.
You probably know the common fibromyalgia symptoms, but have you ever thought that some of your bizarre symptoms are fibro-related?
"That's what happens when your body decides to wage war on itself."
If you suffer from any Chronic Illness and have no idea what causes it, you might want to ask your doctor to test your Epstein Barr Virus titers.
