(Natural News) A review published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition found that a plant-based diet can reduce or prevent the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis – an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation in the joints, which causes painful swelling and stiffness. This finding can help patients manage the often debilitating effects of the disease, according to researchers from […]

(Natural News) Rheumatoid arthritis is considered an autoimmune disease because it is caused by the immune system attacking healthy cells by mistake. This event triggers inflammation, or a painful swelling, particularly of the joints located in the hands, wrists and knees. Eventually, this inflammation causes tissue damage that leads to chronic pain, lack of balance […]

(Natural News) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of systemic autoimmune disease characterized by the body’s immune system mistakenly attacking the joints. This leads to joint pain, inflammation and reduced joint mobility. However, because RA is a systemic disease, it does not only affect the joints. If left untreated, it can also affect other systems […]

(Natural News) New research published in the journal Annals of Rheumatic Diseases has identified an interesting link between lupus and imbalanced gut bacteria, suggesting that probiotic optimization may be one of the keys to better managing this debilitating illness. After investigating the microbial makeup of 78 female participants, 61 of whom had previously been diagnosed […]

(Natural News) Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes damage to the small intestine. When people with this disease ingest gluten, this protein triggers an immune response that damages the villi, which are small projections along the small intestine necessary for nutrient absorption. The consequences of gluten consumption for people with celiac disease can be severe, hence they […]

(Natural News) Several recent studies have pointed to the surprisingly big role your gut microbiome plays in a host of physical and mental illnesses, and now it’s being used to explain the link between stress and autoimmune disease. Diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are considered autoimmune diseases as they involve your immune system attacking […]

(Natural News) It turns out that there are many diseases and health issues that share similar symptoms to rheumatoid arthritis, making them likely to be mistaken for the arthritis sub-type and vice versa. Unsurprisingly, arthritis sub-types comprise half of the 12 likeliest suspects for misdiagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis belongs to the autoimmune or inflammatory […]

(Natural News) Inflammation is a normal occurrence in your body. It is your immune system’s response to threats. However, there are cases in which the immune system impartially attacks healthy tissues and organs, thereby leading to autoimmune diseases. About 700 million people around the world suffer from an autoimmune disease, and up to 23.5 million people […]

(Natural News) Hashimoto’s disease is one of the most common causes of hypothyroidism in the U.S., affecting at least one out of 20 people. A recent study, however, showed that the combination of selenium and myoinositol can work wonders with people who have this autoimmune condition. The study, which appeared in the journal European Review for Medical […]

(Natural News) Psoriasis is a chronic skin problem that affects over 7.5 million Americans. The condition can result in complications ranging from arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and even depression; however, a study from Al-Furat Al-Awsat University in Iraq suggests that these complications could also cause a decline of nutrients needed to battle the condition. In their […]