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Four years ago, I was at the top of my game. I was participating in Ironman Triathlon events, getting my master’s degree, and trying to be the best, most organized, never missing a beat, mom and wife possible. Then, in no time flat, I went from ironman triathlete to woman in a wheelchair. I was tired. I chalked it up to being a busy mom. All
What conditions is this diet best for? Dr. Peter D’Adamo, ND, creator of The Blood Type Diets™ and author of Eat Right for Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living Longer & Achieving Your Ideal Weight, believes this diet is best for those with digestive disorders and those who wish to lose weight. He also believes that following this diet will keep
Myasthenia gravis is a rare autoimmune disease in which one’s own antibodies attack receptors for a substance called acetylcholine (ACh), at a site known as the neuromuscular junction (NMJ), where the nerves meet the muscles they control. This results in occupation by these antibodies of the muscle receptors that receive impulses controlling muscle contraction, leading to reduction in the amount of ACh available at the
“I have what?! How do you even spell that??” That was my first reaction when I was told I had Sjögren’s syndrome. Few people have heard of this particular autoimmune disorder, but I suspect it’s because it goes undiagnosed in many. After all, the primary symptoms are pretty innocuous. Dry eyes, dry mouth, dry everything. The textbook definition describes Sjögren’s as an autoimmune disorder in which your
Why do more women than men have autoimmune conditions? While the reasons are not fully understood (like much of medicine), there is most certainly a bias towards women and autoimmune conditions, when considering the number of new cases per year and the overall number of cases in the population. An NIH (National Institutes of Health) study on these figures found women to be nearly three
There are many elements that are important to proper functioning of the human body, but magnesium resides in the top tier of relevant minerals, along with sodium, potassium and several others. In short, it is absolutely essential for healthy living. It can be found in many types of foods, such as nuts, kidney beans and chocolate. Magnesium is crucial to maintaining health in the heart,
What are the signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder. The symptoms of the condition result from inflammation of the spine, joints, and other organs. Classically, these include the sacroiliac joint of the hip and the joints of the spine, but other joints may be affected as well, like the shoulders, knees, and ankles. Dull pain and stiffness
Is preeclampsia a higher risk in pregnancies of women who have autoimmune conditions? Why? Preeclampsia is a medical disorder of pregnancy occurring after the 20th week. Women with preeclampsia have elevated blood pressure, protein in their urine, and usually increased swelling. If preeclampsia is severe, it poses a real health risk to the health of both mom and baby. Taken as a group, women with
If you have an autoimmune condition, the days of sleeping peacefully and waking refreshed may seem like a distant dream. Fatigue is one of the most common patient complaints; unfortunately, it’s also one of the most non-specific. It can represent a multitude of problems, from simply being sleep deprived (though this is technically referred to as “drowsiness”, as fatigue means a lack of energy and