Autism Spectrum Disorder: the who, what, when, where, & why.
ASD/ADD ASD or autism spectrum disorder is a type of developmental disorder, which affects behavior and communication. Though patients suffering from autism may get diagnosed from the disorder at any age; but, it is considered a developmental disorder as its symptoms appear during the initial two years of a child’s life. The Diagnostic and Statistical […]
Autoimmune Diseases & the Infection Connection
Viral Infections and Autoimmune Disease Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system malfunctions. That is, instead of helping protect you against infections; it attacks your own tissues and organs. Scientists are not clear on what exactly causes an autoimmune disorder; however, multiple factors like genetics, environment and triggers play a significant role. One of the […]
I felt a great disturbance in the microbiome…
Relationship between disturbance of microbiome and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system of the body attacks the thyroid gland, a gland which is located beneath the Adam’s apple in your neck. This gland forms a part of the endocrine system of the body which […]