Auto Immune Diseases

These are inflammatory diseases and are chronic.  They include heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, autism, dementia, and depression. In autoimmune condition the body produces antibodies to attack its own tissues thinking that they are foreign or enemy cells. People living in poor countries without running water, toilets and washing machines do not get this disorder. Playing in dirt and being exposed to bugs and infections trains your mind to distinguish between your body and foreign things..

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T cells are one of the components of the immune system. These regulate the immune system. When these regulatory T cells fail in their function autoimmune disorders will set in.

The treatment of these diseases is typically by physiotherapy, blood transfusion and using steroids, plasmapheresis, cytotoxic and medication that suppress the immune system.

There are more than 80 autoimmune or autoimmune-related disorders. Some of them are:

Addison's disease 

This disorder occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of their hormones.

Celiac disease. 

It is a disorder in which the linings of the small intestines are damaged and the intestines loose the ability to absorb essential nutrients from the food we consume.

Dermatomyositis. 

It is a muscle related disease. It shows up with inflammation and skin rash.

Graves disease. 

This disorder leads to over activity of thyroid glands. It is also known as hyperthyroidism.

Cronic thyroiditis. 

This condition results from swelling of the thyroid gland. This leads to reduced thyroid functions. This condition may be  caused by reaction of the immune system on the thyroid gland.

Multiple sclerosis.

This disorder affects the brain and the spinal cord that is the central nervous system. This is caused by damage to the myelin sheath; the protective covering that covers the nerve cells. The damage is caused by inflammation. The inflammation is caused by the body's own immune cells attack the nervous system. The damage can occur in the brain, spinal cord or the optic nerve. Virus, gene defect or the environmental factors may cause this disorder.

Myasthenia gravis. 

This is a disorder affecting the neuromuscular system. In this disorder the body produces antibodies that block the muscle cells from receiving messages from the nerve cell that is known as neurotransmitter. This disease weakens the voluntary (skeletal) muscles. When you think about moving your arm, voluntary muscles moves it.

Pernicious anaemia. 

In this condition the red blood cells are decreased due to the intestines' inability to absorb Vitamin B12 from the food. Absorption of Vitamin B12 requires Intrinsic factor (IF) in the stomach. If the body cannot produce this IF then it results in pernicious anaemia. In the autoimmune condition, antibodies are produced against IF or the stomach cells which produce IF.

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Reactive arthritis.

 In this disorder joints, urethra, and eyes are inflamed due to infection.

Rheumatoid arthritis.

In this long term disorder, joints and the surroundings are swollen. Other organs may also be affected.

Sjogren syndrome. 

In this disease the glands that produce saliva and tears are damaged. This results in dry eyes and dry mouth. Other parts such as kidneys and lungs also may be affected.

Systemic lupus erythematosus. 

This disease results in long term inflammation. It can affect the brain, skin, joints, kidneys, and other organs.

Type I diabetes.

This long term disease is characterised by high level of sugar in the blood. Special cells, called beta cells produce insulin in the pancreas. With type 1 diabetes, beta cells can produce only little or no insulin.

Natural ways to prevent and reverse autoimmune diseases.

Take only food that help optimal digestion.

Avoid taking more protein than you need. An average sized person should take only 75 grams of proteins day. If you eat plenty of vegetables like broccoli, spinach and potato you will get adequate proteins without eating any animal food. If you consume whole grains, vegetables and fruits for a period of 6 months you would have given your body enough rest and nutrients to support a full recovery.

Raw vegetable and fruit juices will give a boost to your immune system.
Avoid using toxic chemicals for cleaning.
Avoid food that you are allergic to.
Pain and inflammation disappear within about 3 days on a raw-food cleanse. Raw-food cleanses remove   protein debris, toxic metals and damaged fats from cells. Juices from wheat grass, barley grass, rye grass or basically any other soft grass will be suitable for cleansing.

An autoimmune patient should get checked for celiac disease, hidden infections, hidden food allergies, yeast, viruses, bacteria, Lyme, etc. Prescience of heavy metal toxicity (e.g. mercury) also should be checked. Keep your gut in order. Most of the problems arise from the gut.

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