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Psoriatic Arthritis: What Is It and How to Cope
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune arthritis, also often referred to as inflammatory arthritis, which affects over 8 million US residents and 125 million people across the globe. Symptoms can vary depending on the person, with a broad range of illnesses spanning from bothersome to debilitating. Though there are both similarities and differences, as a disease, PsA falls into the same category...
August 9, 2022
7 Possible Causes of Brain Fog
The term might feel obscure to anyone who’s never experienced it before, but those of us who have suffered from brain fog understand the intense impact it can have on a person. Getting through it can be frustrating enough, but when the cause is unclear, we might find ourselves desperate for answers as days grind on and on and we find ourselves unable to function. Pinpointing the source is important...
June 20, 2022
Could a Parasite Be the Key to Treating Autoimmune Diseases?
Autoimmune conditions are some of the most complex and intricate challenges that can strike a person's health. Because these systems are incredibly complex and interwoven into every system of the body, the results of each autoimmune condition are likewise incredibly complex. And researchers have long struggled to pin them down as a result. They do know that certain issues seem to spark microscopic...
December 3, 2021
Bacteria Could Offer Clues Into Autoimmunity, Neurodegenerative Disease
Bacteria can influence our bodies in ways even experts still struggle to understand. Invaders can ravage a system, some attacking with such speed and fury that they can overwhelm and kill their hosts despite all efforts to stop them. In some cases, the damage and waste products bacteria leave behind could be equally as devastating. They might even contribute to many different autoimmune and neurodegenerative...
November 27, 2021
On Being Immunocompromised
The world is a microscopic battleground, one we’re seemingly only aware of when our own bodies come under attack. It’s easy to take for granted all the work our immune systems do to keep us from falling victim to every dangerous microbe we come across. Whether it’s due to genetic conditions, infections or certain medical treatments, there may come a time for each of us when our immune system may no...
May 7, 2021
Unusually Dry Eyes and Mouth? Could Be Sjogren’s
Occasional dry eyes or dry mouth is normal. In some cases, the issue can be as easy to resolve as drinking a glass of water or adding a humidifier to the room. But it’s not always that simple. Sjogren’s syndrome is a medical condition that causes chronic dryness of the mucous membranes, and it can lead to some serious consequences if it goes unaddressed. Here’s how to identify the autoimmune disease...
May 7, 2021
How to Tell the Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis
Eczema and psoriasis involve more than an occasional itch. Both of these are serious conditions that, if left untreated, may reduce the quality of life. But how can one know if what they're experiencing is one or the other? Well, it turns out they're actually quite different if you know what you're looking at. Eczema vs. Psoriasis Symptoms - Eczema and psoriasis are both skin conditions that result...
July 15, 2020
Can This Discovery Be The Root of Autoimmune Disease?
Millions of people are following their doctor’s orders only to face living their lives with debilitating symptoms. For many, the fight begins with just getting the right diagnosis. Unfortunately, the vast majority of medical doctors remain unaware of the most recent advancements in autoimmune science. Doctors with traditional medical training, operating on old information, are more than likely to sentence...
January 24, 2018