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Dec 9

What is NRF2?

The NRF2 pathway is important to fight oxidative stress and fight inflammation.

NRF2 inducing foods mainly come from plants! SURPRISE!
Reactive oxygen species(ROS) is constantly being generated in the body. Uncontrolled production of oxidants can lead to oxidative stress that impairs cellular function and contributes to chronic disease.

Oxidative stress can cause mitochondrial dysfunction, which can lead to a host of different problems, including autoimmune disease.

In general, the NRF2 pathway is important for anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidation purposes.

Are you aware of any of these? Do you have any questions? Drop your comments below! 👇🏻

What is NRF2?

The NRF2 pathway is important to fight oxidative stress and fight inflammation.

NRF2 inducing foods mainly come from plants! SURPRISE!
Reactive oxygen species(ROS) is constantly being generated in the body. Uncontrolled production of oxidants can lead to oxidative stress that impairs cellular function and contributes to chronic disease.

Oxidative stress can cause mitochondrial dysfunction, which can lead to a host of different problems, including autoimmune disease.

In general, the NRF2 pathway is important for anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidation purposes.

Are you aware of any of these? Do you have any questions? Drop your comments below! 👇🏻 ...

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Dec 7

We're all exposed to environmental obesogens. But some of them, like BPA, could be hiding in the places you least expect.

There's a lot you can do to avoid these obesogens, but the best thing to do is not use parabens. If you want to go the extra mile and make sure your cosmetics are totally safe, you might want to look into products labeled "paraben-free" or "fragrance-free, " because those are the beauty names for some of the most common ingredients on this list. Or try switching to all-natural products if you're looking for an option that feels more natural and healthy.

These chemicals are found in everyday household items like food containers, toys, cookware, personal care products, cleaning agents, and medical supplies. They can alter our metabolism. They can increase the storage of fat in our adipocytes. They can change our metabolic rate and alter our gut microbiome. They can contribute to hormonal changes related to our appetite and fullness as well.

What questions do you have about obesogens?

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#obesogens #environmental #BPA #pfoa #bpa #pcb #parabens #chemicals #toxinfree #toxin #guthealth #healthy #switch #natural #organicliving #youngliving #healthyliving

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We're all exposed to environmental obesogens. But some of them, like BPA, could be hiding in the places you least expect.

There's a lot you can do to avoid these obesogens, but the best thing to do is not use parabens. If you want to go the extra mile and make sure your cosmetics are totally safe, you might want to look into products labeled "paraben-free" or "fragrance-free, " because those are the beauty names for some of the most common ingredients on this list. Or try switching to all-natural products if you're looking for an option that feels more natural and healthy.

These chemicals are found in everyday household items like food containers, toys, cookware, personal care products, cleaning agents, and medical supplies. They can alter our metabolism. They can increase the storage of fat in our adipocytes. They can change our metabolic rate and alter our gut microbiome. They can contribute to hormonal changes related to our appetite and fullness as well.

What questions do you have about obesogens?

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#obesogens #environmental #BPA #pfoa #bpa #pcb #parabens #chemicals #toxinfree #toxin #guthealth #healthy #switch #natural #organicliving #youngliving #healthyliving

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Dec 5

An endocrine disruptor is a chemical that can interfere with the hormone system in humans and animals. Hormones are messengers that travel in the bloodstream to different parts of the body and send instructions to cells that tell them what to do. The Endocrine Society, as well as other organizations, have discussed the impact of endocrine disruptors on our bodies.

Endocrine disruptors come from plastics and other synthetic materials used to make things like food wraps, containers for beverages, and other consumer products. Endocrine disruptors can also come from different kinds of pesticides and herbicides.

Endocrine disruptors have been known to cause the following problems:

📌 Reproductive problems
📌 Neurologic problems
📌 Thyroid abnormalities
📌 Cancer
📌 Immune dysregulation

The list goes on and on. The best way to avoid this is to minimize exposure as a starting point. You can change everything, but you can make changes to your household one step at a time. We will be discussing this more in future posts.

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What are your thoughts about endocrine disruptors? Comment down below! 👇🏻

An endocrine disruptor is a chemical that can interfere with the hormone system in humans and animals. Hormones are messengers that travel in the bloodstream to different parts of the body and send instructions to cells that tell them what to do. The Endocrine Society, as well as other organizations, have discussed the impact of endocrine disruptors on our bodies.

Endocrine disruptors come from plastics and other synthetic materials used to make things like food wraps, containers for beverages, and other consumer products. Endocrine disruptors can also come from different kinds of pesticides and herbicides.

Endocrine disruptors have been known to cause the following problems:

📌 Reproductive problems
📌 Neurologic problems
📌 Thyroid abnormalities
📌 Cancer
📌 Immune dysregulation

The list goes on and on. The best way to avoid this is to minimize exposure as a starting point. You can change everything, but you can make changes to your household one step at a time. We will be discussing this more in future posts.

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What are your thoughts about endocrine disruptors? Comment down below! 👇🏻 ...

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Dec 4

Environmental toxins can also disrupt your immune system in addition to your endocrine system. It can contribute to inflammation and cause dysregulation of both your innate and adaptive immune systems.

The more exposure you have to environmental toxins, the higher the risk of developing a future autoimmune disease.

Studies have shown that exposure to pesticides increases the risk of inflammatory arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis!

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Environmental toxins can also disrupt your immune system in addition to your endocrine system. It can contribute to inflammation and cause dysregulation of both your innate and adaptive immune systems.

The more exposure you have to environmental toxins, the higher the risk of developing a future autoimmune disease.

Studies have shown that exposure to pesticides increases the risk of inflammatory arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis!

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#healthiswealth #sundayreel #healthfacts #ra #environmentaltoxins #risk #disease #arthritis #lupus #stayhealthy #eathealthy #plantbaseddiet #autoimmune #myautoimmuneMD #micahyu ...

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Dec 3

3 signs to look out for in dermatomyositis and polymyositis:

1) You have weakness in your muscles, typically the shoulders, hips, and quads, to the point where you have difficulty brushing your hair or walking up the stairs.

2) Your CK and aldolase levels are high in your labs.

3) You start getting rashes around your eyes, on your chest and upper back, on your fingers, and on the sides of your legs.

Do you have any of these symptoms? Talk to a Doctor now 👉 https://www.drlifestyle.org/contact-us/
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3 signs to look out for in dermatomyositis and polymyositis:

1) You have weakness in your muscles, typically the shoulders, hips, and quads, to the point where you have difficulty brushing your hair or walking up the stairs.

2) Your CK and aldolase levels are high in your labs.

3) You start getting rashes around your eyes, on your chest and upper back, on your fingers, and on the sides of your legs.

Do you have any of these symptoms? Talk to a Doctor now 👉 https://www.drlifestyle.org/contact-us/
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#polymyositisdermatomyositis #symptoms #polymyositis #dermatomyositis #treatment #dermatomyositisrash #difference #polymyositisdermatomyositis #diagnosis #differentialdiagnosis #PPT #guidelines #labs #autoimmune #myautoimmuneMD #RA #disease ...

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Dec 2

How do we tell the difference between psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid Arthritis:
👉 Pain, swelling, and stiffness mainly in MCP and PIPs of hands but can involve other joints as well.
👉 Symmetric joint involvement.
👉 Can have Rheumatoid Factor and CCP antibodies.
👉 Can have scleritis, which is inflammation of the sclera of the eye.

Psoriatic arthritis:
👉 Pain and swelling mainly in DIP and PIP of hands but there are variations to joint pattern.
👉 Typically, joint pain is asymmetric.
👉 Associated with Enthesitis.
👉 Psoriasis.
👉 Negative Rheumatoid Factor.

Do you have any of these signs and symptoms?

Please let me know in the comments section or schedule a consultation right away at ➡️ https://www.drlifestyle.org/contact-us/

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How do we tell the difference between psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid Arthritis:
👉 Pain, swelling, and stiffness mainly in MCP and PIPs of hands but can involve other joints as well.
👉 Symmetric joint involvement.
👉 Can have Rheumatoid Factor and CCP antibodies.
👉 Can have scleritis, which is inflammation of the sclera of the eye.

Psoriatic arthritis:
👉 Pain and swelling mainly in DIP and PIP of hands but there are variations to joint pattern.
👉 Typically, joint pain is asymmetric.
👉 Associated with Enthesitis.
👉 Psoriasis.
👉 Negative Rheumatoid Factor.

Do you have any of these signs and symptoms?

Please let me know in the comments section or schedule a consultation right away at ➡️ https://www.drlifestyle.org/contact-us/

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#Support #Rheum #Arthritis #Rheumatology #ChronicDisease #ChronicCondition #ChronicIllness #ChronicIllnessWarrior #Spoonie #AutoimmuneDisease #Autoimmune #RheumatoidDisease #ArthritisWarrior #ChronicPain #ChronicIllnessAwareness #ChronicIlnessLife #ChronicIllnessCommunity #ArthritisRelief #PsoriaticArthritis #RheumatoidArthritis #ArthritisAwarenessMonth #Fatigue #Psoriatic ...

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Dec 1

3 signs to tell the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

1) Rheumatoid arthritis attacks the MCPs and PIPs.

2) Rheumatoid arthritis usually causes stiffness for more than 30 minutes and improves with movement.

3) Osteoarthritis likes to attack the CMC joint.

What questions do you have about osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? COMMENT DOWN BELOW! 👇

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3 signs to tell the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

1) Rheumatoid arthritis attacks the MCPs and PIPs.

2) Rheumatoid arthritis usually causes stiffness for more than 30 minutes and improves with movement.

3) Osteoarthritis likes to attack the CMC joint.

What questions do you have about osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? COMMENT DOWN BELOW! 👇

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#osteoarthritis #Rheum #Arthritis #Rheumatology #ChronicDisease #ChronicCondition #ChronicIllness #ChronicIllnessWarrior #Spoonie #AutoimmuneDisease #Autoimmune #RheumatoidDisease #ArthritisWarrior #ChronicPain #ChronicIllnessAwareness #ChronicIlnessLife #ChronicIllnessCommunity #ArthritisRelief #RheumatoidArthritis ...

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Nov 30

Hypothyroidism comes in many different forms. There are multiple symptoms that you can have from hypothyroidism, including the following:

👉 Hair loss
👉 Sensitivity to cold
👉 Fatigue
👉 Constipation
👉 Joint pain
👉 Muscle pain
👉 Irregular periods
👉 Depression
👉 Memory loss
👉 Weight Gain

There are so many other symptoms that you can have. TSH and FT4 levels should be checked as a starting point, as should antibodies such as TPO and anti-thyroglobulin.

Other tests that are used to check thyroid function can include T3 and reverse T3 depending on the situation.

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#hypothyroidism #thyroid #ra #autoimmune #myautoimmuneMD #health #immune

Hypothyroidism comes in many different forms. There are multiple symptoms that you can have from hypothyroidism, including the following:

👉 Hair loss
👉 Sensitivity to cold
👉 Fatigue
👉 Constipation
👉 Joint pain
👉 Muscle pain
👉 Irregular periods
👉 Depression
👉 Memory loss
👉 Weight Gain

There are so many other symptoms that you can have. TSH and FT4 levels should be checked as a starting point, as should antibodies such as TPO and anti-thyroglobulin.

Other tests that are used to check thyroid function can include T3 and reverse T3 depending on the situation.

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#hypothyroidism #thyroid #ra #autoimmune #myautoimmuneMD #health #immune ...

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