Chronic inflammatory conditions and autoimmune diseases are at an all-time high. This article goes over 5 steps to heal autoimmune disease.
Meghan O’Rourke writes about her struggle with an autoimmune disease and about the history of illness narratives and memoirs.
These autoimmune diseases share many symptoms but also have important differences. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
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.
Overview of Autoimmune Disorders of Connective Tissue - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from the MSD Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.
Did you know your body can harm itself? What are autoimmune diseases and why does it harm some people and not the others? Find out how these common conditions could be warning signals for a serious autoimmune disease and check if you are going through these.
Fibromyalgia, commonly called fibrositis, is a fairly common condition and one not easily treated by conventional means. Natural methods often work well for fibromyalgia, and some of the methods are set out in this article.
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Battle Psoriasis from the inside out! When we think of diets and changing our eating habits we often think of weight loss. Did you know that incorporating certain foods into your diet can also aid in the treatment of Psoriasis? With Psoriasis being an autoimmune disease it is believed that flare-ups are caused internally. So why not battle Psoriasis from the inside out? Find some relief with psoriasis by changing your diet, and possibly drop weight and improve your overall health at the same time! Fat is an inflammatory tissue and psoriasis is an inflammatory disease, so reducing inflammation within the body is very important. Following an anti-inflammatory diet could help reduce symptoms and control chronic inflammation. Try incorporating more omega-3 fatty acids, also known as “good fats”. Omega-3 fatty acids may decrease inflammation and have a positive impact on the body’s immune system. Foods to incorporate: Turmeric Aloe Vera Avocado Flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, nuts (plant base omega-3 fatty acids) Olive Oil Coconut Oil Fruits and Vegetables (carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, broccoli, berries and mangoes) Foods to avoid: Fatty red meats Dairy products Processed food/fast food Refined sugars Trans-Fat Reduce sodium intake Limit or eliminate alcohol Psoriasis and Celiac disease (gluten) share common inflammatory pathways. Some who have psoriasis may also have a gluten allergy. If gluten is a problem for you, then eliminating gluten from you diet may help reduce psoriasis symptoms and aid in digestive troubles. Though gluten is found in many of our favorite foods, don’t worry, there are still some good options for a gluten-free diet. Some naturally gluten-free foods are fresh fruits and vegetable. Keep an eye out for additives that could contain pesky ingredients that are gluten. It’s a good idea to read labels carefully to avoid not only wheat, but its derivatives: durum, graham, kamut, semolina and spelt. A good tip to keep in mind is to read labels frequently because manufactures can change ingredients without notice. Make sure to consult your physician before changing your diet!
The “Spoon Theory” is an increasingly popular way for people with chronic health problems to explain how we live our lives. With no apparent reference to T. S. Eliot intended, it was d…
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that attacks healthy cells. You can experience various symptoms, such as fatigue, neck pain, or an enlarged spleen, with lupus.
While many patients experience dry eyes, dry mouth, fatigue and joint pain, Sjögren's can also cause dysfunction of organs such as the kidneys, gastrointestinal system, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and the central nervous system. Patients also have a higher chance of developing lymphoma. Symptoms vary from person to person but may include:
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Hashimoto’s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks the thyroid like a virus. Here’s what to look for and how to treat it.
This nervous system disorder causes a range of symptoms — and while there's no cure, it's possible to have long periods of remission.
