What is Auto-Immune disease? Autoimmune diseases are characterized as disease processes in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues. Auto-immune diseases can affect the brain, skin, intestines, joints, organs, blood vessels, etc.. Some well known auto-immune diseases are Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Chrohns Disease, and Psoriasis. [...]
Ulcerative Colitis
the_boss2019-10-01T04:42:12+00:00What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative Colitis belongs to a category of diseases known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Ulcerative Colitis is an autoimmune disease where the bodys own immune system attacks the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative Colitis primarily affects the surface layer of the large intestine, and has a uniform [...]
Chrohns Disease
the_boss2019-10-01T04:40:50+00:00What is Crohns Disease? Crohns Disease belongs to a category of diseases known as Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). Crohns is an autoimmune disease where the bodys own immune system attacks the gastrointestinal tract. Crohns Disease primarily affects the small intestine but can also affect other areas of the gastrointestinal [...]
Psoriasis
the_boss2019-10-01T04:39:10+00:00What is Psoriasis/Psoriatic Arthritis? Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease where the bodys own immune system attacks the skin causing inflammation and damage. About one third of Psoriasis patients will also be diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis where the immune system also attacks the joints. What are the common signs and [...]
Lupus
the_boss2019-10-01T04:37:37+00:00What is Lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disease which can affect numerous areas of the human body. Areas commonly affected include joints, skin, lungs, kidneys, and brain. Most cases of Lupus occur in women under 50 years of age. Women of color are 2-3 times more likely to suffer [...]
Multiple Sclerosis
the_boss2019-10-01T04:35:26+00:00What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the bodys own immune system attacks the covering of the brain and spinal cord. This leads to the development of scar tissue which interferes with the central nervous systems ability to communicate with the rest of the [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis
the_boss2019-10-01T04:33:49+00:00What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease where the bodies immune system primarily attacks the joints causing inflammation, pain and joint damage. However, other areas of the body can also be affected. What are the common signs and symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis? Stiffness, pain [...]