Being aware
of autoimmune dysfunction and responding appropriately to it is critical to maintaining proper immune function and good health.
After my son's diagnosis of autism at age 3, it became imperative to me to become educated about the harmful effects of toxins in our food, water, and environment and how this has led to skyrocketing diagnoses
of autoimmune dysfunction, asthma, learning disorders and autism.
Another primary theory behind epidemic rates
of autoimmune dysfunction in our population is the prevalence of environmental pollutants, pesticides, and household chemicals that are «endocrine disruptors».
We're not sure whether low testosterone exacerbates or causes heart disease, or if the genes that we know that contribute to heart disease just kind of come with the territory
of autoimmune dysfunctions and things like suppressed testosterone, suppressed hormonal levels.
Not exact matches
I have several
autoimmune conditions and have very recently been diagnosed with neurogenic syncope, which means I can't «stand still» for longer than ten minutes at a time, otherwise I will keel over.I originally got told it was POTS but tests show it's actually a
dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which causes this syncope problem.
Somewhere in the midst
of all
of this, you'll also find my journey through sacroiliac joint
dysfunction,
autoimmune issues, Interstitial Cystitis, and any other drops in the ocean I find meaningful to share.
It should radically transform our knowledge
of immune function and
dysfunction in infectious diseases,
autoimmune or inflammatory disorders, and the role
of immunocytes in other diseases as diverse as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and psychiatric disease.
Often wounds become chronic as a result
of poor blood flow (ischemia),
autoimmune dysfunction, degenerative conditions such as lupus or diabetes, radiation burns or even malnutrition.
Dysfunction of these mechanisms drives diseases such as cancers, in which social controls on multicellularity fail, and
autoimmune disorders, in which distinctions between self and non-self are disrupted.
Whether or not you have primary hypothyroidism, a thyroid hormone conversion
dysfunction, or an
autoimmune disease, a thyroid hormone replacement drug is the only option given in the mainstream model
of care.
In fact, microbiome
dysfunctions are linked to a staggering list
of health problems, from weight gain and mental health issues to
autoimmune diseases.
Some doctors dismiss gluten - free as a mere fad, 5 fueled by celebrity endorsements and an increasing number
of books linking wheat and gluten to a wide range
of health problems, from gut
dysfunction and allergies to neurological diseases and
autoimmune problems.
Perhaps one
of the most important reasons to correct thyroid
dysfunction and associated autoimmunity is the heightened risk
of developing other
autoimmune disorders.
A naturopathic physician, doctor
of osteopathy, or very good holistic physician or endocrinologist, is more likely to run a full battery
of tests, including free T4, free T3, reverse T3, and antithyroglobuin and antimicrosomal antibodies (signaling an
autoimmune thyroid
dysfunction).
Celiac disease — Wheat gluten sensitivity — Enterolabs, Cyrex labs, antigliadin antibody Chronic
autoimmune disorders - entire list of autoimmune diseases Chronic hives Cognitive Dysfunction and Dementia from B12 deficiency Dermatitis herpetiformis (herpes)- typical for wheat gluten sensitivity Depression - Leaky Gut with LPS (see articles by Michael Maes) Diabetes — Autoimmune type one Eczema Gall bladder disease — associated with hypochlorhydia Graves disease - Autoimmune - Elevated TSH receptor ab - Yersinia molecular Mimciry with TSH receptor Hepatitis Iron deficiency - Low Iron and Low ferritin Hyper and hypothyroidism - Autoimmune - Hashimotos Thyroiditis Lupus erythematosus - autoimmune Myasthenia gravis Neuropathy and NeuroPsychiatric Disorder from B12 deficiency Osteoporosis - from Calcium Malabsorption Pernicious anemia — Parietal Cell Antibodies - B12 deficiency - gastric atrophy Psoriasis - autoimmune Rheumatoid arthritis - autoimmune Rosacea Sjögren's syndrome — Autoimmune Thyrotoxicosis - three types: Graves, Hashitoxicosis, and Txic Nodular Goiter Vitiligo Chronic intestinal parasites or abnormal flora - GI - Fx shows parasite DNA Undigested food in stool - Demonstrated on GI - FX test Chronic candida infections - from gut dysbiosis Upper digestive tract gassiness - from
autoimmune disorders - entire list
of autoimmune diseases Chronic hives Cognitive Dysfunction and Dementia from B12 deficiency Dermatitis herpetiformis (herpes)- typical for wheat gluten sensitivity Depression - Leaky Gut with LPS (see articles by Michael Maes) Diabetes — Autoimmune type one Eczema Gall bladder disease — associated with hypochlorhydia Graves disease - Autoimmune - Elevated TSH receptor ab - Yersinia molecular Mimciry with TSH receptor Hepatitis Iron deficiency - Low Iron and Low ferritin Hyper and hypothyroidism - Autoimmune - Hashimotos Thyroiditis Lupus erythematosus - autoimmune Myasthenia gravis Neuropathy and NeuroPsychiatric Disorder from B12 deficiency Osteoporosis - from Calcium Malabsorption Pernicious anemia — Parietal Cell Antibodies - B12 deficiency - gastric atrophy Psoriasis - autoimmune Rheumatoid arthritis - autoimmune Rosacea Sjögren's syndrome — Autoimmune Thyrotoxicosis - three types: Graves, Hashitoxicosis, and Txic Nodular Goiter Vitiligo Chronic intestinal parasites or abnormal flora - GI - Fx shows parasite DNA Undigested food in stool - Demonstrated on GI - FX test Chronic candida infections - from gut dysbiosis Upper digestive tract gassiness - from
autoimmune diseases Chronic hives Cognitive
Dysfunction and Dementia from B12 deficiency Dermatitis herpetiformis (herpes)- typical for wheat gluten sensitivity Depression - Leaky Gut with LPS (see articles by Michael Maes) Diabetes —
Autoimmune type one Eczema Gall bladder disease — associated with hypochlorhydia Graves disease - Autoimmune - Elevated TSH receptor ab - Yersinia molecular Mimciry with TSH receptor Hepatitis Iron deficiency - Low Iron and Low ferritin Hyper and hypothyroidism - Autoimmune - Hashimotos Thyroiditis Lupus erythematosus - autoimmune Myasthenia gravis Neuropathy and NeuroPsychiatric Disorder from B12 deficiency Osteoporosis - from Calcium Malabsorption Pernicious anemia — Parietal Cell Antibodies - B12 deficiency - gastric atrophy Psoriasis - autoimmune Rheumatoid arthritis - autoimmune Rosacea Sjögren's syndrome — Autoimmune Thyrotoxicosis - three types: Graves, Hashitoxicosis, and Txic Nodular Goiter Vitiligo Chronic intestinal parasites or abnormal flora - GI - Fx shows parasite DNA Undigested food in stool - Demonstrated on GI - FX test Chronic candida infections - from gut dysbiosis Upper digestive tract gassiness - from
Autoimmune type one Eczema Gall bladder disease — associated with hypochlorhydia Graves disease -
Autoimmune - Elevated TSH receptor ab - Yersinia molecular Mimciry with TSH receptor Hepatitis Iron deficiency - Low Iron and Low ferritin Hyper and hypothyroidism - Autoimmune - Hashimotos Thyroiditis Lupus erythematosus - autoimmune Myasthenia gravis Neuropathy and NeuroPsychiatric Disorder from B12 deficiency Osteoporosis - from Calcium Malabsorption Pernicious anemia — Parietal Cell Antibodies - B12 deficiency - gastric atrophy Psoriasis - autoimmune Rheumatoid arthritis - autoimmune Rosacea Sjögren's syndrome — Autoimmune Thyrotoxicosis - three types: Graves, Hashitoxicosis, and Txic Nodular Goiter Vitiligo Chronic intestinal parasites or abnormal flora - GI - Fx shows parasite DNA Undigested food in stool - Demonstrated on GI - FX test Chronic candida infections - from gut dysbiosis Upper digestive tract gassiness - from
Autoimmune - Elevated TSH receptor ab - Yersinia molecular Mimciry with TSH receptor Hepatitis Iron deficiency - Low Iron and Low ferritin Hyper and hypothyroidism -
Autoimmune - Hashimotos Thyroiditis Lupus erythematosus - autoimmune Myasthenia gravis Neuropathy and NeuroPsychiatric Disorder from B12 deficiency Osteoporosis - from Calcium Malabsorption Pernicious anemia — Parietal Cell Antibodies - B12 deficiency - gastric atrophy Psoriasis - autoimmune Rheumatoid arthritis - autoimmune Rosacea Sjögren's syndrome — Autoimmune Thyrotoxicosis - three types: Graves, Hashitoxicosis, and Txic Nodular Goiter Vitiligo Chronic intestinal parasites or abnormal flora - GI - Fx shows parasite DNA Undigested food in stool - Demonstrated on GI - FX test Chronic candida infections - from gut dysbiosis Upper digestive tract gassiness - from
Autoimmune - Hashimotos Thyroiditis Lupus erythematosus -
autoimmune Myasthenia gravis Neuropathy and NeuroPsychiatric Disorder from B12 deficiency Osteoporosis - from Calcium Malabsorption Pernicious anemia — Parietal Cell Antibodies - B12 deficiency - gastric atrophy Psoriasis - autoimmune Rheumatoid arthritis - autoimmune Rosacea Sjögren's syndrome — Autoimmune Thyrotoxicosis - three types: Graves, Hashitoxicosis, and Txic Nodular Goiter Vitiligo Chronic intestinal parasites or abnormal flora - GI - Fx shows parasite DNA Undigested food in stool - Demonstrated on GI - FX test Chronic candida infections - from gut dysbiosis Upper digestive tract gassiness - from
autoimmune Myasthenia gravis Neuropathy and NeuroPsychiatric Disorder from B12 deficiency Osteoporosis - from Calcium Malabsorption Pernicious anemia — Parietal Cell Antibodies - B12 deficiency - gastric atrophy Psoriasis -
autoimmune Rheumatoid arthritis - autoimmune Rosacea Sjögren's syndrome — Autoimmune Thyrotoxicosis - three types: Graves, Hashitoxicosis, and Txic Nodular Goiter Vitiligo Chronic intestinal parasites or abnormal flora - GI - Fx shows parasite DNA Undigested food in stool - Demonstrated on GI - FX test Chronic candida infections - from gut dysbiosis Upper digestive tract gassiness - from
autoimmune Rheumatoid arthritis -
autoimmune Rosacea Sjögren's syndrome — Autoimmune Thyrotoxicosis - three types: Graves, Hashitoxicosis, and Txic Nodular Goiter Vitiligo Chronic intestinal parasites or abnormal flora - GI - Fx shows parasite DNA Undigested food in stool - Demonstrated on GI - FX test Chronic candida infections - from gut dysbiosis Upper digestive tract gassiness - from
autoimmune Rosacea Sjögren's syndrome —
Autoimmune Thyrotoxicosis - three types: Graves, Hashitoxicosis, and Txic Nodular Goiter Vitiligo Chronic intestinal parasites or abnormal flora - GI - Fx shows parasite DNA Undigested food in stool - Demonstrated on GI - FX test Chronic candida infections - from gut dysbiosis Upper digestive tract gassiness - from
Autoimmune Thyrotoxicosis - three types: Graves, Hashitoxicosis, and Txic Nodular Goiter Vitiligo Chronic intestinal parasites or abnormal flora - GI - Fx shows parasite DNA Undigested food in stool - Demonstrated on GI - FX test Chronic candida infections - from gut dysbiosis Upper digestive tract gassiness - from dysbiosis
Thyroid antibody testing is ordered to diagnose
autoimmune thyroid disease and distinguish it from other forms
of thyroid
dysfunction.
Once you have addressed these factors (which for many people can actually take care
of the problem) and
autoimmune dysfunction persists, then boosting glutathione recycling may be necessary.
She specializes in treating a wide variety
of conditions, such as
autoimmune disease, gastrointestinal disorders, thyroid / adrenal
dysfunction, cardiovascular issues, and neurological problems.
One
of the most debilitating symptoms which is universal to
autoimmune patients is fatigue, and even more disruptive is the cognitive
dysfunction which plagues people with chronic inflammation - mediated disorders.
And
of course, I'd be remiss not to mention that I am always dealing with my Hashimoto's (
autoimmune hypothyroidism), PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), and adrenal
dysfunction issues, and figuring out how to be my healthiest.
If you've been following my work for a while, you'll likely know by now that gut health is at the root
of autoimmune thyroid
dysfunction.
Lack
of sleep is a huge stressor on the body and is the quickest way to adrenal
dysfunction which can initiate — and perpetuate —
autoimmune thyroid disease.
Practicing all listed below principles has helped many people all over the world to recover from all kinds
of health problems including cancer, heart disease, chronic fatigue, poor concentration and memory, diabetes, obesity and overweight, depression, anxiety, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, erectile
dysfunction, PMS, chronic bronchitis and sinusitis, stomach ulcers and gastro - intestinal problems, ulcerative colitis, chronic constipation, slipped disc and other spine conditions, IBS, menopause symptoms, and various
autoimmune diseases.
Functional medicine involves finding the underlying causes
of the thyroid
dysfunction or
autoimmune response.
The most common serrapeptase uses (and studies) include relief for
autoimmune disease;
dysfunction of the brain and mind; heart problems; digestive distress; ear, nose, and throat disorders; eye health; lung health; women's (beast and gynaecological problems) and men's health (prostate); skin disease; muscle and joint pain; and even cancer.1 Very soon I was experimenting with higher and higher doses (on myself) and eventually found that 2,000,000 iu was completely safe and gave faster results for serious inflammatory problems.
Although there is a plethora
of research demonstrating the benefits
of fasting for
autoimmune disease, many people with autoimmunity have hypothalamic - pituitary - adrenal axis
dysfunction, colloquially known as «adrenal fatigue».
The panel
of amazing speakers included: Dr. David Brady (Naturopathic physician with expertise in
autoimmune disorders, integrative lab testing and integrative gastroenterology), Dr. William Davis (cardiologist and author
of Wheat Belly), Dr. Tania Dempsey (NY physician and expert in thyroid
dysfunction, hormone imbalance, vitamin deficiencies and food sensitivities), Dr. Alessio Fasano (world - renowned gastroenterologist, celiac disease expert and researcher), Dr. Joel Kahn, Dr. David Perlmutter (neurologist and author
of the book Grain Brain).
In the case
of H. pylori and intestinal worms, their disappearance and others like them, are «likely» sitting at the root (along with the removal
of dirt and its associated organisms from our modern life)
of our immune
dysfunction (allergies and
autoimmune disease).
While a link has been found between vitamin D deficiency and
autoimmune thyroid disease (both Graves» disease and Hashimoto's disease), it's still unclear what this association means, like whether vitamin D deficiency is a trigger or consequence
of thyroid
dysfunction.
Those with a family history
of immune
dysfunction are also at a greater risk
of developing an
autoimmune disorder.
Amy's own childhood, as the descendant
of a famous doctor herself, was fraught with
dysfunction that led her to suppress the distress
of the first 18 years
of her life that finally exploded as a cancerous tumor wedged between her heart and lung and an
autoimmune disease that caused critical issues with her treatment.
However, environmental factors are probably also involved, and there have been numerous reports
of owners and animals in the same household having thyroid
dysfunction and / or other
autoimmune diseases.
From infectious diseases and endocrine disorders to
autoimmune problems, inflammatory illness to genetic anomalies, organ
dysfunction and more, the broad field
of internal medicine encompasses everything that's anything
Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist Heights From infectious diseases and endocrine disorders to
autoimmune problems, inflammatory illness to genetic anomalies, organ
dysfunction and more, the broad field
of veterinary internal medicine encompasses everything that's anything, and we help make a diagnosis and get your urban companion the best treatment available.
In fact, we have only recently begun to recognize the subtle signs
of early thyroid
dysfunction in dogs as prevalence
of the
autoimmune form
of the condition has increased within and among dog breeds.
generalized demodicosis appears to occur more frequently in Aussies with a family history
of autoimmune disease, so it is possible these diseases have some form
of immune system
dysfunction in common.
From infectious diseases and endocrine disorders to
autoimmune problems, inflammatory illness to genetic anomalies, organ
dysfunction and more, the broad field
of veterinary internal medicine encompasses everything that's anything, and we help make a diagnosis and get your urban companion the best treatment available.
Felitti and colleagues1 first described ACEs and defined it as exposure to psychological, physical or sexual abuse, and household
dysfunction including substance abuse (problem drinking / alcoholic and / or street drugs), mental illness, a mother treated violently and criminal behaviour in the household.1 Along with the initial ACE study, other studies have characterised ACEs as neglect, parental separation, loss
of family members or friends, long - term financial adversity and witness to violence.2 3 From the original cohort
of 9508 American adults, more than half
of respondents (52 %) experienced at least one adverse childhood event.1 Since the original cohort, ACE exposures have been investigated globally revealing comparable prevalence to the original cohort.4 5 More recently in 2014, a survey
of 4000 American children found that 60.8 %
of children had at least one form
of direct experience
of violence, crime or abuse.6 The ACE study precipitated interest in the health conditions
of adults maltreated as children as it revealed links to chronic diseases such as obesity,
autoimmune diseases, heart, lung and liver diseases, and cancer in adulthood.1 Since then, further evidence has revealed relationships between ACEs and physical and mental health outcomes, such as increased risk
of substance abuse, suicide and premature mortality.4 7
Recent retrospective and prospective studies have identified strong associations between cumulative traumatic childhood events, such as child maltreatment and family
dysfunction, and adult physical disease, such as adult heart disease, liver disease,
autoimmune diseases and sexually transmitted infections.36 - 41 Mental health disease and the use
of psychotropic medications are also greater in adults who had been maltreated as children.42 - 45