Lupus and DHEA: A New Approach
Lupus is an autoimmune condition that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of the body. As with all autoimmune conditions, there is no “cure” necessarily, but it stems from imbalances in the body that can be adjusted, so remission from this condition is possible. Autoimmunity is when the body attacks its own tissue […]
Why Do I Feel So Good (Or Bad) During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy and Autoimmunity Many women with autoimmune diseases experience a lessening of symptoms during their pregnancy, only to relapse after the baby is born. Or, the opposite may happen, where autoimmune disease symptoms worsen during pregnancy. Maybe you have heard of this phenomenon or even experienced it yourself. As we continue to celebrate Mothers’ Day, […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Interplay Between Food, the Gut, and the Immune System
Over 1.5 million adults in the US have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and that number is growing. RA is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells. In the case of RA, the immune system targets the joints leading to inflammation and damage. As a result, it is common for people with […]