Getting diagnosed with an autoimmune disease may leave you feeling confused, disheartened and frustrated. Depending on your condition, there might not be many therapies available for you, or the available ones, help only to appease symptoms.
There have been many myths about vitiligo over the years, most of which have no truth at all. However, it is still an autoimmune condition that is not fully understood—characterised for the white patches it creates on a sufferers skin through loss of the melanin-producing cells known as melanocytes. There are medical treatments available to …
The brain is a phenomenal organ that we are yet to understand fully. What would you be without your brain to direct your thoughts, body and feelings? Although, did you know, your brain needs a constant oxygen supply, and without it, brain cells begin to die? For such a mighty organ, it is surprisingly fragile …
Inflammation gets a lot of bad press, especially its link to autoimmune disease. Not all inflammation is harmful as it helps you heal and protects you from pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. However, chronic low-grade systemic inflammation does more harm than good and is a risk factor in the onset of autoimmune disease and …
If you have a chronic illness or autoimmune disease, you may have heard a lot about the benefits of following an anti-inflammatory diet. A growing body of evidence suggests that inflammation is often a driving force in the symptoms of autoimmune disease such as joint pain, headaches, skin rashes and fatigue. By decreasing the amount …
Are you experiencing bloating, pain and unpredictable bowel habits? If so, it might result from a condition known as small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). SIBO is a complex condition, but many of the symptoms result from friendly gut bacteria, which are in most instances beneficial for your digestive system, not moving from the small intestine …
