Autoimmune Dysfunction – Part II
We are continuing this month with the topic of the autoimmune process and how diseases of this type are triggered. AUTOIMMUNE TRIGGERS – continued Leaky gut means that the intestinal barrier is compromised and allows passage of macronutrients (larger sizes) through the wall of the gut into the blood stream when actually only micronutrients […]
Autoimmune Dysfunction – Part I
Happy Spring to each of you! I just got back from a fabulous West County Garden Tour that was truly inspirational. It’s amazing to see the beauty of nature even in gardens created for low water use. Shows we can do this! I would say that a week never goes by that I don’t work […]
The Rise of Autoimmune Diseases: A Modern Epidemic?
Many people I see in my practice are surprised to learn that their symptoms may be due to a malfunction of their immune system. These kinds of conditions include digestive and bowel disorders, migraines, obesity, chronic fatigue, skin disorders, arthritis, as well as those that are generally labeled as autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid […]