Autoimmune Resources

Disclaimer– All links shared on this page are the intellectual property of other individuals, I have no control over what they choose to share. As you browse information about autoimmune disease, you will find that there are many different opinions concerning causes and treatments alike. This is due to the fact that there is still a great deal we do not know about Autoimmune Diseases. Fighting autoimmune disease is a process of trial and error, as no two people respond to treatments the same way. Please consider the links shared here as food for thought. As always, consult a trusted physician before taking any medical advice you find online!

What is an Autoimmune Disease?

An Autoimmune Disease is any disease or disorder in which the body mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissue. There are over 80 recognized autoimmune diseases today, affecting every system of the body. Discover more about Autoimmune Disease by exploring these resources.

Office of Women’s Health-womenshealth.gov
Medline Plus-a resource of the National Institute of Health (NIH)
American Autoimmune Related Disease Association
Harvard Health
Autoimmune Disease List from the Autoimmune Registry
Autoimmune Disorder List organized by organ/tissue type Wikipedia

What Causes Autoimmune Disease?

I’m afraid the jury is still out on this one. One thing all autoimmune diseases appear to have in common is that we do not know what triggers them. Genetics, environmental toxins, infection, diet, lifestyle, vaccines, any or all of these are likely factors based on current research. Learn more about the possible causes of Autoimmune dysfunction here-

Why is My Immune System Attacking Itself?– Johns Hopkins Medicine
Autoimmune Disease Causes and Risk Factors– Verywell Health
Medline Plus– National Institute of Health
What Causes Autoimmune Disease?– ArthroWell Naturopathic
Autoimmune Disease and Stress– Harvard Health

Treatments for Autoimmune Disease

While treatment options vary from one autoimmune disease to another, there are a few things that seem to be helpful no matter what autoimmune affliction(s) you suffer from. Making changes to diet, exercise, and lifestyle can be key to successful disease management. Follow the links below to find out more.