One of the most common but least understood triggers for autoimmunity is molecular mimicry, also called cross-reactivity.
This post will serve as a basic primer on cross-reactivity so you understand how important it is.
When your immune system reacts to a hostile invader, whether it's a virus or an inflammatory food, it tags the antigen with antibodies so it can more quickly recognize it in the future.
Cross-reactivity happens when the immune system confuses tissue in the body with the tagged antigen because they are similar in structure. As a result, it attacks and destroys that tissue as well. This self-attack is called autoimmunity.
For example, if you are sensitive to gluten, your immune system has created antibodies to gluten. These antibodies tag gluten to alert the immune system to destroy it every time you eat it — even if you ingest a tiny amount. This is an inflammatory response.
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Topics:
gluten sensitivity,
Immune System,
autoimmunity,
gluten sensitivity, gluten cross-reaction,
gluten cross-reaction,
antibody
September is a month founded on transition. Summer turns to fall, free time is consumed by
school, days get shorter and nights get longer. Even if you weren’t one of the lucky ones who had summer off because of a career in education, summer living is always less stressful. Now with the new, demanding schedules that incorporate your children’s school and sport obligations, you have to become an expert juggler.
September is the starting month for school for many students and the beginning of a tumultuous time for both parents and the kids.
While the hustle and bustle can seem overwhelming, it is easier than you think to raise children healthy and teach them how to make good choices, especially when it comes to nutrition. School lunches always come up as a hot-button issue this time of year as parents do their best to pack a healthy lunch that holds up throughout the day and actually gets your children excited about eating it. This blog post will feature some great lunch box ideas that your kids will love but that also have enough depth and intricate flavors to please adults! Whether it’s in a lunch box in a cafeteria or coming out of the company fridge for your lunch break, the recipes you will see are sure to turn heads and provoke smiles.
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Topics:
Immune System,
Blood Type Diet,
Colds,
School Lunch Recipes
If you've been reading my blog for a while you know I have revealed the fact that the number-one cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune thyroid [1]. Based on the number of medically managed hypothyroid patients who have sought my care for their numerous persistant health challenges, thyroid hormone replacement alone does not address the underlying cause of Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid). Too many patients who only utilize thyroid hormone replacement therapy may never feel the way they truly desire. It's a shame and that's why I am dedicated to helping patient's with autoimmune thyroid improve their health with my unique blend of natural methods.
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Topics:
Hypothyroidism,
autoimmune,
Hashimoto's,
TSH,
thyroid,
autoimmune thyroid,
T4,
T3,
Immune System,
TH1,
TH2,
TPO Ab,
TBG Ab
Previously on this blog I explained the number one cause of hypothyroidism in the United States is an autoimmune thyroid condition. I also explained some of the mechanics about how the immune system becomes unbalanced and attacks the thyroid or other body parts. Further explanation is warranted. Far too many people are suffering with afflictions and they need help. Perhaps this article will help them find answers.
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Topics:
Hypothyroidism,
autoimmune,
Hashimoto's,
TSH,
thyroid,
autoimmune thyroid,
T4,
Immune System,
TH1,
TH2,
TPO Ab,
TBG Ab
Having undiagnosed autoimmune thyroid or Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is one of the key reasons why it’s common for women and men to continue suffering with stubborn thyroid problems. Auto Immune Thyroid or Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is the number one cause of hypothyroid symptoms in the United States.
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Topics:
Hypothyroidism,
autoimmune,
Hashimoto's,
thyroid,
autoimmune thyroid,
Immune System,
TH1,
TH2
When we eat "dead" food, that is food lacking live enzymes, the result is incomplete digestion and breakdown.
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Topics:
autoimmune,
fibromyalgia,
Diabetes,
Leaky Gut,
Food Enzymes,
Cooked Food,
Immune System,
"Dead" Food
For over 20 years now, I have consisitently seen a significant rise in patients bringing in children with respiratory or other illness beginning with the week after Halloween. Often behavioral changes are noted too.
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Topics:
Immune System,
Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson,
Halloween,
sugar,
upper respiratory illness
