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Things About Autoimmune Diagnosis: Polymyositis / Dermatomyositis Understanding Treatments And Healthy Lifestyle Approaches You May Not Have Known
Myositis What is Myositis? Myo (muscle) Itis (Inflammation) means Myositis is the inflammation of muscles. Myositis is a rare autoimmune disease with variations in manifestation. As with all autoimmune diseases the immune system becomes confused and believes healthy...
Supplements for Arthritis
Please always consult your licensed specialist or physician before beginning supplements or vitamins to understand the benefits or interactions there may be.
Fibromyalgia – What is it, and how do I treat it?
Are you or a loved one suffering from chronic and unexplained muscle aches and pain throughout the body? A syndrome called fibromyalgia might just be the culprit. Itβs the third most common musculoskeletal condition, and while there is not yet a cure, symptoms can be...
Should you take supplements for your arthritis?
Many people suffer from arthritis, but not many realize how serious it can be and that it can impact people of all ages. Unrecognized and untreated arthritis and active inflammation can become debilitating, so itβs important to take action. While it is improving,...
Experiencing Random Medical Issues? Lupus Could Be the Culprit
Understanding Lupus: Detection, Prevention, & Treatment
While receiving a medical diagnosis is never easy, for patients dealing with a βmystery illnessβ and their families, a diagnosis can feel like a huge weight has been lifted. As a rheumatologist, helping patients get to the bottom of their health issues and take action...
What is Integrative Medicine?
Modern medicine has evolved dramatically in the past century. Weβve overcome and improved outcomes of health crises like polio and the recent pandemic through the development of vaccines, weβve learned how to fight infections with antibiotics, and uncovered the...
Rheumatoid arthritis: What is it and ways to lower risk
There are several misconceptions when it comes to arthritis with the most common being that it is something only older people suffer with. The truth is, that arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis, impacts patients of all ages (even me).Β What is rheumatoid...
How an anti-inflammatory diet can drastically improve your healthΒ
In the health and wellness space, youβll often hear a lot of buzzwords and the term inflammation is definitely one of them. But, do you actually understand what inflammation is and why it can be detrimental to our health when experienced chronically?Β As both a medical...
5 Facts About Rheumatoid Arthritis
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is one of many chronic autoimmune diseases. Some symptoms of RA include swollen and painful joints. Though there is no clear answer as to why patients develop rheumatoid arthritis, it is believed that it is from...
Deeper Dive Into PFAS
Are PFAS Harmful To Health? Some of the most pressing health issues of the 21st century lie within the food we eat, the products we use, and, most importantly, the air we breathe. Our environment has become polluted over the years due to synthetic materials that are...
The Color of Food
What are phytonutrients?Β Β Phytonutrients are chemicals produced by plants. Therefore, they are abundant in plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains. To ensure that phytonutrients are being consumed, a colorful plate is essential. This is why...
What is Spondyloarthritis?
Did you know that there are many types of arthritis and not all arthritis is equivalent? Spondyloarthritis is a family of arthritis encompassing multiple forms of arthritis including the ones below. Types of spondyloarthritis: Ankylosing spondylitis Psoriatic...
Excess Salt and Inflammation
Autoimmunity has increased in many western countries in the past decade. The typical βWestern dietβ includes high protein, high salt, and high sugar and this helps promote obesity and metabolic syndrome. Genetic and environmental factors play a role in the development...
What is Autoimmune Disease?
So what exactly is autoimmune disease? Simply put, an autoimmune disease is a condition inΒ which the bodyβs immune system attacks the healthy cells in your body instead of foriegn bodies. Lets begin with your immune system. Normally, your immune system is designed to...
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