Ever felt drained, like your battery is perpetually at 1%? That’s what life can feel like for those battling chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a condition often linked with autoimmune disorders. It’s not just about feeling tired; it’s a debilitating exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest. The prevalence of CFS in individuals with autoimmune diseases is alarmingly high, hinting at a … Read More
Conquering Autoimmune Disorders Through Diet
Autoimmune disorders, a prevalent health concern globally, are diseases where your body’s defense system turns against you. These disorders can take various forms – from rheumatoid arthritis to celiac disease – each with its unique symptoms and diagnostic methods. But here’s the kicker: there’s a powerful tool at our disposal that could help conquer these conditions – diet. By tweaking … Read More
Lipedema, Autoimmunity & Hormonal Harmony
Did you know that lipedema, a chronic condition affecting millions of women worldwide, might be linked to autoimmune conditions and hormonal imbalances? Studies suggest it could be related to autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus, involving the immune system. This post delves into the intricate web connecting these three elements: pathways, factors, and binding through careful analysis. We’ll delve into … Read More
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: An Autoimmune Disorder
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own nerve cells, specifically in the spinal cord within the central nervous system (CNS). This medical condition falls under the branch of neurology. This medical condition affects everyone worldwide, with different types and progression rates. Common symptoms are varied as the immune system attacks … Read More
Ulcerative Proctitis: Causes & Treatment
Ulcerative proctitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease and digestive diseases, targets the mucosal lining of the rectum, triggering chronic pain and bloody diarrhea, symptoms often associated with colitis, in patients. Ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, is not just another type of idiopathic proctitis like diversion proctitis or ischemic proctitis. Characterised by chronic bloody diarrhea, it’s a … Read More
Top 50 Autoimmune Diseases: An Informative List
Autoimmune diseases are a global health concern, affecting millions. In these autoimmune disorders, your immune system mistakenly attacks your body, causing damage and inflammation that can lead to conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus, impacting overall health and quality of life. This blog post provides an informative list of the top 50 autoimmune diseases, including psoriasis, IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), scleroderma, … Read More
The Power of Personalized Medicine
Welcome to the dawn of a new era in healthcare, where pharmacogenomics and targeted therapies are revolutionizing disease management and effective treatments. This shift from a one-size-fits-all method towards personalization and precision medicine, underpinned by accurate diagnoses, plays a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes with tailored treatments. The fascinating world of genomics, pharmacogenomics, and biotechnology is at the core … Read More
Transform Autoimmune
Transforming autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes may seem like a Herculean task, but with supplements, it’s not an impossible feat, even when dealing with hair loss. These debilitating diseases such as diabetes, depression, and rheumatoid arthritis can wreak havoc on your life, but effectively managing them is crucial to transform autoimmune challenges into a healthy, fulfilling existence. Enter … Read More
Mindset #1
Hello! After a few month hiatus … time really flies when you love what you do – I am happy to be back sending you some thoughts today! I really want to take some time and talk mindset. For many of us, the shift into Fall can be a private and cozy one. We choose our own form of hibernation and … Read More
dig in
This summer I have been carving out some time for adventure. I have had the pleasure of two awesome float trips down some beautiful backyard rivers of Oregon. One of these trips in particular was an 8 hour float with 4 friends. I learned a few things about river culture that day. About the way that you become a crew, … Read More
Birthday Resolution
Hello lovely people and welcome to the long days of summertime! It is full on, with berries, BBQs, river time, hiking and bike rides to boot! I hope you are finding the time to celebrate the days in your own special way. This time of year comes full cycle, as I celebrate my birthday at the end of June. Taking some time … Read More
Hack Your Will Power
Everywhere you look these days, someone is hacking something. There is literally everything from how to hack your floor cleaning to how to hack your relationship to pretty much every home improvement chore that once seemed insurmountable … now just about anyone can hack it. We have become a culture with infinite information at our fingertips and just in case … Read More
This is your gut… not Vegas
You hear the phrase all the time, “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” This too is up for discussion but not what’s on my mind today. What is, however, is how we think of our gut health. I think the framing is all off. For one, the gut dwells in the dark corners of the body, it is mysterious … Read More
How I saved my love of Spring
My love for Spring is limitless, without caveat … but it has not always been this way. Truth be told for eight whole years this was not the case. This year marks my second allergy free Spring in the Pacific Northwest. I moved to Oregon in the Fall of 2007 to work on a small organic farm. I fell head over heels … Read More