An
Alternative Approach to Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disease is due to a dysfunctional immune
system that attacks its own cells, mistaking them for foreign invaders. For
example, an autoantibody attack on the receptor responsible for the communication
between the nervous system and voluntary muscles triggers the onset of myasthenia gravis, which is one
of the many autoimmune diseases. One of the hallmark characteristics of
myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness, which results from the miscommunication
of the nervous system and voluntary muscles.
Any
autoimmune disease is problematic in that its cause is relatively unknown. In
general, there are multiple causes of autoimmune diseases.
Environmental
agents can trigger the onset or deterioration of an autoimmune disease.
Another
important factor in the causes of autoimmune diseases is the genetic factor.
Lifestyle
and diet may also initiate an attack or worsen existing conditions. For
example, insufficient vitamin D from the sun may be implicated in the disease;
however, too much ultraviolet from the sun may not be beneficial to the immune
system. A diet rich in gluten, which is a protein, may cause inflammation in
the small intestine, resulting in pain, and thus blocking the absorption of
nutrients.
According
to conventional medicine, there is no cure an autoimmune disease because it is
caused by not just one factor but a combination of several factors. Due to the
complexity of the disease, it is important to have a holistic approach to
treating the autoimmune diseases. Using medications alone is an inadequate
approach to autoimmune diseases.
A
holistic approach means an alternative approach to disease. In the past two
decades, many people have sought alternative medicine after they have exhausted
all treatments of conventional medicine with respect to autoimmune diseases.
Thousands of research studies on plant nutrients and herbs, and vitamins and
minerals performed in university laboratories and clinical settings have
attested to the effectiveness of alternative and complementary medicine.
To cure
any autoimmune disease you may have, you must empower yourself with knowledge
and information before you can embark on a holistic and alternative approach to
your health and wellness. Do not just think out of the box; create your own
box.
Your Golden Years and Santa Claus
shows you how to cope with your health issues, especially in your golden years.
Stephen
Lau
Copyright©
2018 by Stephen Lau
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