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Imagine waking up one morning and discovering clumps of hair on your pillow, a possible sign of telogen effluvium or male pattern baldness. You might consider a wig or growing a beard. This is the reality for millions around the globe battling alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that plays havoc with hair follicles, alongside male pattern baldness, atopic dermatitis, and … Read More

Living with type 1 diabetes is like steering a ship in a stormy sea, it requires constant vigilance, managing high blood sugar levels with insulin pumps and diabetic insulin injections. Every day as a diabetic, you’re making decisions about what to eat and how much insulin to take to manage high blood sugar, while also navigating the emotional toll of … Read More

Imagine you’re a detective, but instead of solving crime mysteries, you’re unraveling the secrets of your meals through a personalized food plan. With mindful eating, you’re exploring the world of spices and making strategic dietary choices. That’s what food mapping with functional medicine feels like. Mindful eating is about understanding the story behind each meal and how it interacts with … Read More

Exploring the fascinating realm of autoimmunity and self-esteem, we delve into how positive thinking and healing can significantly influence our health, particularly in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. This post uncovers the compelling correlation between mental and physical health, offering a fresh perspective on disease management through healing and positive thinking. It highlights how medicine plays a role in this process, … Read More

Ever wondered why autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other inflammatory diseases linked to autoimmunity seem to be on the rise? The answer may lie in chronic inflammation, an often overlooked health issue, commonly associated with inflammatory diseases and disorders. This inflammatory process triggers a pervasive inflammatory response in the body. Autoimmunity disorders and rheumatoid arthritis, two … Read More

Welcome to the fascinating world of functional medicine, a revolutionary field redefining our understanding of health, wellness, healing, and integrative complementary therapies. Here, personalized nutrition is a cornerstone of our approach. Far from the conventional approach, functional medicine integrates complementary therapies to dig deeper into the root cause of complex health issues rather than just treating symptoms, promoting healing and … Read More

Ever had a sneaky cold or an infection that just wouldn’t go away, possibly hinting at chronic conditions like SLE or chronic inflammation? That’s what living with autoimmune flares can feel like. One day you’re fine, the next you’re knocked off your feet, grappling with inflammatory myopathies like polymyositis or dermatomyositis, or dealing with autoimmune flares in conditions such as … Read More

The compelling connection between nutritional immunology and autoimmune diseases is an intriguing topic that’s been scrutinized for years. This fascinating link between nutrition and autoimmune disorders, including various autoimmune conditions, has long been under the microscope. Nutritional immunology is all about how our food intake, particularly certain foods, can directly impact our immune response, especially inflammatory foods. But it’s not … Read More

Imagine a bustling city, where messages zoom back and forth at lightning speed. This isn’t a metropolis of skyscrapers and subways, but an intricate network within our own bodies: the gut-brain axis. This bi-directional communication superhighway plays a pivotal role in health maintenance and disease onset. It’s like the unsung hero in your favorite comic book – always there, always … Read More

Decoding rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus isn’t just about understanding rheumatology terms; it’s about embracing the journey of living with these autoimmune diseases that persistently test your resilience, despite the challenges and the use of antirheumatic drugs. This comprehensive patient guide aims to shed light on early rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus, both chronic autoimmune diseases that impact joints, overall … Read More

Navigating the complex world of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs), with autoantibodies and rheumatoid factors, can feel like a maze without a map for RA patients. These autoimmune disorders, where the immune system goes awry and autoantibodies attack the body’s own tissues, are not only chronic but also perplexing in their diversity and impact. From lupus (SLE) to scleroderma, each … Read More

Ever wondered why some people seem to be constantly battling with their health due to autoimmune illnesses while others appear to be in perfect shape despite chronic inflammation? Could it be that they have mastered living with autoimmune disorders or is there a hidden autoimmune disease at play? The answer might lie in the complex interplay between hormones, rheumatoid arthritis, … Read More

Navigating the maze of celiac disease, an autoimmune disease affecting the intestine, often associated with food allergies and diabetes, is no small feat. This health guide aims to streamline your journey with irritable bowel syndrome, focusing on common symptoms such as abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea, bloating, and weight loss in the small bowel. Early diagnosis is key in managing thyroid … Read More

Connective tissue disorders, ever heard of them? Recent studies indicate that these cases are more common than you might think. Their presence and the issues they cause have a significant impact worldwide. From scleroderma to rheumatoid arthritis, and extending to systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, polymyositis, and dermatomyositis, these conditions are part of a group known as autoimmune diseases, where the … Read More