Celiac disease is an extremely common immune disorder. Entire grocery store sections are devoted to gluten-free foods to accommodate all the many people who live with this disease. After all, nearly everyone knows whether they have the disease or not; gluten-free diets are the go-to treatment for this disease. However, a complete treatment plan can…
Celiac Disease
How Do You Know If You Have an Autoimmune Disease?
An autoimmune disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose. It’s a name for a series of conditions in which your immune system mistakenly starts attacking healthy cells within your body. This can include your skin, joints, pancreas, nervous system, hair, blood vessels, digestive tract, thyroid and more. The symptoms vary widely and often match a range…
What is an Autoimmune Disease? Here’s an Overview
An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body. When it’s working properly, your immune system protects your body against attacks from bacteria and viruses, but sometimes it can become confused and start fighting healthy cells instead. As you can imagine, this can have a serious impact on your…
