Autoimmune diseases have reached pandemic levels in developed nations. 80 million people suffer from autoimmune disease in the U.S., and 150 million suffer worldwide. It’s the third leading cause of death — what do we know about it? Autoimmunity has a mechanism. It is a somewhat predictable progression of events. With the high mortality rates …
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Why Women Get More Autoimmune Diseases Approximately 80% of all of the people suffering from autoimmune diseases are women! Even animal models seem to often share this bias. Men and women are exposed to the same food and the same toxins in our food, water, and air, yet for every one male that has celiac, …
Vitamin D and Your Immune System Without exception, every single cell in your body requires vitamin D to function properly, helping to keep your immune system strong. Unfortunately, most people are deficient in vitamin D, and it puts their health at greater risk for a number of problems beyond their bones. Vitamin D is best …
Health Risks Associated with Type 1 Diabetes (an Autoimmune Disease!) If you have recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, you may have been shocked when the doctor began to explain that carbohydrates are not the enemy. We have an epidemic of type 2 diabetes that stresses limiting carbs. While several similarities exist between the …
Is It Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Are you experiencing symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, or could it be something else? The terms inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are often used interchangeably; however, they are two separate and distinct conditions. And it is possible to have both. …
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As statistics of autoimmune disease rise worldwide, it’s time we turned our attention to their common and often overlooked causes. What is an autoimmune condition? What causes autoimmune diseases? And is there any way you can avoid becoming one of those statistics? To start with, your immune system represents the armed forces in your body. …
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In 1989, Dr. Rachel Fresco created Bio-Botanical Research®, Inc. in response to the needs of physicians addressing opportunistic infections. 30 years later… If you’ve read The Autoimmune Fix, or if you’ve heard me speak before, have heard me say that the primary assault on our bodies today, is all of the environmental toxins that we …
“Our cruel and unrelenting enemy leaves us only the choice of brave resistance, or the most abject submission. We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or die.” – George Washington*** Your immune system constantly fights to protect you. From your gut, to the Kupffer cells in your liver, to the white blood cells in your bloodstream …
Before we get to the deep dive (below), which I know you will totally appreciate, let’s start with the BENEFITS of Sauna! Personally, I adore sitting in a sauna and do it very often. When you sit in your infrared sauna…you’ll love the relaxing warmth, the way it soothes your muscles and boosts your happiness…and …
If you are trying to clean up your health, and you are confused as to where to start, carry this as a guide with you when you shop. It will help you navigate through the grocery store a little more smoothly. So here are my top 10 foods you should always try to avoid: Margarine …
