Article written by Children's Hospital and
Regional Medical Center of Seattle April 6, 2007
www.sciencedaily.com

A new study identifies a connection between allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, and autoimmune diseases.

A new study by researchers at Children’s and the University of Washington (UW) identifies a connection between allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, and autoimmune diseases. The study was published in the April 1 edition of Nature Immunology.

Approximately 75 percent of autoimmune diseases occur in women, most frequently during the childbearing years. These diseases also comprise a significant portion of chronic childhood disorders. Autoimmune disease refers to a group of more than 80 serious, chronic illnesses including diseases of the nervous, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems as well as skin and other connective tissues, eyes, blood, and blood vessel. In all of these diseases, the underlying problem is similar—the body’s immune system (including B and/or T immune cells) becomes misdirected, attacking the very organs it was designed to protect.

Article Written By Dr. Sina McCullough
June 5, 2017
Dr. Axe.com

Today, I live an active, “normal” life.

I work, play hide and seek with my two young boys, hike with my dogs on the weekend, and try to keep up with the ever-growing housework. You’d never know that just 16 months ago I suffered from an advanced stage of an autoimmune disease.

I spent most of my time lying on the floor in pain. I was too weak to walk up the stairs without getting winded, too tired to stand long enough to finish doing the dishes after lunch, and in too much pain to even wrap my hand around a cup.

Here is a great article about the medical mystery of autoimmune  and a personal story about getting diagnosed with Lupus and the challenges in getting there...

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Article Written by Sophia Dembling
January 19, 2018 
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Article Written by naturalallergytreatment.com.au
February 22, 2018

What are Autoimmune Diseases?

Autoimmune diseases are a broad range of related conditions where the body’s own immune system attacks the tissues and organs, causing deterioration and illness.

What is an allergy?

An allergy occurs when a person’s immune system reacts to a harmless substance (also known as an allergen) that does not bother most people. Allergens can be found in a variety of food and environmental sources such as house dust mite excretions, pets, pollen, moulds and various food and food components.

Phoenix Helix podcast
December 12, 2018
www.phoenixhelix.com

Episode 32 with Dr. Alessio Fasano

The Connection Between Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Disease

Dr. Alessio Fasano is a gastroenterologist and a world-renowned expert on intestinal permeability (aka “leaky gut) and it's connection to autoimmune disease. In order for autoimmunity to be triggered in the body, three precursors need to take place:

1. genetic vulnerability
2. environmental triggers
3. leaky gut.

Then, once autoimmunity is triggered, the body attacks more than just the part associated with the diagnosis (i.e. joints in rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid in Hashimoto's disease, and skin in psoriasis). It also attacks the intestinal lining, creating a vicious cycle. Today, we'll learn more about this complex condition and how it affects our autoimmune health.

Dr. Fasano is also an expert on celiac disease, so we'll learn the difference between celiac and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), as well as the difference between gluten cross-reaction and gluten cross-contamination.

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December 12, 2018

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