by Becky | Jan 30, 2024 | 2020, Autoimmune Disease, Selenium, Thyroid
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-month supplementation of a combination of 83 µg Selenium in the form of L-Se-meth and 600 mg Myo-Inositol significantly reduced TSH levels by 38%. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 7, 2023 | 2023, Autoimmune Disease, Botanicals, Depression, Fitness and Exercise, Multiple Sclerosis, Women's Health
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that saffron and exercise have beneficial effects on depression and quality of life in women with multiple sclerosis. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 5, 2023 | 2023, Antioxidants, Autoimmune Disease, Diabetes, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the retrospective study using data from ESTRID shows that high vitamin C and vitamin E intake was inversely associated with LADAhigh. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 19, 2022 | Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health, Omega - 3
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. High serum omega-3 fatty acid pattern was associated with low C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, less high disease activity (DAS28 > 5.1), and less corticosteroid treatment. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 14, 2020 | 2018, Ashwagandha, Autoimmune Disease, Botanicals, Thyroid
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of supplementation with ashwagandha root extract significantly improved thyroid hormone levels in participants with subclinical hypothyroidism. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 8, 2020 | 2020, Autoimmune Disease, Environmental Health, Pollution, Thyroid
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study finds that chemical pollutant mixtures function as thyroid disruptors, with polychlorinated bisphenols (PCBs) and its metabolites specifically linked to hypothyroidism. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 18, 2020 | 2020, Autoimmune Disease, Lupus, Pycnogenol
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This pilot study suggests that pycnogenol can effectively treat the mild residual symptoms of subjects in lupus vasculitis remission. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2020 | 2019, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Cardiovascular Health, Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study reveals several novel findings regarding the progression of plaque and coronary atherosclerosis (CA) in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that could have substantial clinical and research implications. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 23, 2020 | 2019, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Depression, Fitness and Exercise, Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of intensive yoga practice significantly decreased the severity of physical and psychological symptoms in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) . (more…)
by Becky | Mar 23, 2020 | 2019, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Fitness and Exercise, Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that yoga, by targeting mind-body connections, may positively modify the pathobiology of autoimmunity at cellular and molecular levels. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 9, 2019 | 2017, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Curcumin, Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A novel bioavailable blend of curcuminoids in a turmeric matrix significantly improved symptoms and biomarkers of rheumatoid arthritis in participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 19, 2019 | 2019, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Antibiotic prescriptions are associated with a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis which may be due to a disrupted highly diverse microbial ecosystem or the underlying infections driving the risk. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 21, 2019 | Autoimmune Disease, Iodine, Minerals, Thyroid
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Several studies conducted in China demonstrated that iodine supplementation in iodine-deficient parts of China significantly increased the risk and diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 25, 2019 | Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Accumulating research suggests that the root cause of RA may be found in the quality of the bacteria in the bowels and how we react to them. Supplements, probiotics, diet and therapies that focus on changing the environment have been found beneficial in the treatment of RA. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 11, 2019 | 2018, Aloe Vera, Autoimmune Disease, Thyroid
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A nine-month supplementation with 50 ml/day of aloe vera juice restored normal thyroid function in the participating subjects with subclinical hypothyroidism, and significantly decreased their highly elevated serum TPOAb levels after just three months of aloe vera juice.
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by Becky | Oct 31, 2018 | 2013, Autoimmune Disease, Lupus, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the control group, twelve months of Vitamin D supplementation significantly improved inflammatory and hemostatic markers as well as disease activity in the treatment group of 158 participants with systemic lupus erythematosus. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 10, 2018 | 2016, Alternative Therapies, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Essential Oils, Joint Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A six-week intervention of aromatherapy or reflexology significantly reduced mean pain and fatigue scores in the participating intervention groups compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 31, 2018 | 2016, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Environmental Health, Joint Health, Pesticides and Solvents, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study identifies several potential risk factors such as specific agricultural pesticides, solvents, and chemical fertilizers that may increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, while a lifetime livestock exposure (as a child and adult), as compared to no livestock exposure involving animal contact may be protective. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2018 | 2017, Autoimmune Disease, Infant and Children's Health, Vaccines
Written by Angeline A. De Leon. A study of 842,120 HPV-vaccinated girls suggests that HPV vaccination exposure is not linked to autoimmune disease; however, a causal relationship may exist between HPV vaccination and the development of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 4, 2018 | 2014, Autoimmune Disease, Botanicals, Curcumin, Digestive Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Treatment with curcumin was shown to result in significant improvements of symptoms related to ulcerative colitis. (more…)