Clinical articles & insights
on autoimmune disease
One of the most frustrating symptoms of autoimmune disease isn’t always pain. For many people, it’s fatigue. Not the kind of tiredness ...
When most people hear the word prevention, they think about avoiding disease. Preventing heart disease. Preventing diabetes. Preventing cancer. Pre...
One of the most remarkable things about the human body is that it never stands still. Even when you're sitting quietly reading this article, your body is adapting. Your immune system is responding to its environment. Your muscles are repairing themselves. Your brain...
When people think about healthy aging, they often picture staying active, maintaining independence, and enjoying life well into their later years. When they think about autoimmune disease, they usually think about managing symptoms, controlling inflammation, and...
One of the most puzzling things about autoimmune diseases is when they appear. Many people are diagnosed in their 30s, 40s, or 50s after years of feeling perfectly healthy. Naturally, one question follows: "If my immune system has been with me my entire life, why is...
When people think about the immune system, they usually think about fighting infections. We picture white blood cells attacking bacteria. Antibodies recognizing viruses. The body defending itself against illness. While all of that is true, it's only half the story....
One of the most remarkable features of the human body is its ability to remember. Not just memories stored in your brain—but memories stored within your immune system. Every time your body encounters a virus, bacteria, or other unfamiliar substance, your immune system...
If you've spent any time reading about health online, you're familiar with how often the word inflammation gets tossed around. We're told to eat anti-inflammatory foods. Reduce inflammation. Fight inflammation. Avoid inflammatory ingredients. It's easy to come away...