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

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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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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Nov 28

What are flame retardants?

Flame retardants are chemicals that can be added to different household items to reduce the risk of fire. They’re often added to fabrics, electronics, and plastic products like couches and mattresses.
Flame retardants are often added or applied to the following products.

🔥 Furnishings, such as foam, upholstery, mattresses, carpets, curtains, and fabric blinds.
🔥 Electronics and electrical devices, such as computers, laptops, phones, televisions, and household appliances, plus wires and cables.
🔥 Building and construction materials, including electrical wires and cables, and insulation materials, such as polystyrene and polyurethane insulation foams.
🔥 Transportation products, such as seats, seat covers and fillings, bumpers, overhead compartments, and other parts of automobiles, airplanes, and trains.

However, because they do not easily break down, they can remain persistent in the environment for years.

They can also bioaccumulate, or build up in people and animals over time.
These include:

🔥 Endocrine and thyroid disruption
🔥 Impacts to the immune system
🔥 Reproductive toxicity
🔥 Cancer
🔥 Adverse effects on fetal and child development
🔥 Neurologic function

For more information like this, follow @myautoimmunemd on YouTube and Facebook. Check out my website and sign up for my newsletter.

What are flame retardants?

Flame retardants are chemicals that can be added to different household items to reduce the risk of fire. They’re often added to fabrics, electronics, and plastic products like couches and mattresses.
Flame retardants are often added or applied to the following products.

🔥 Furnishings, such as foam, upholstery, mattresses, carpets, curtains, and fabric blinds.
🔥 Electronics and electrical devices, such as computers, laptops, phones, televisions, and household appliances, plus wires and cables.
🔥 Building and construction materials, including electrical wires and cables, and insulation materials, such as polystyrene and polyurethane insulation foams.
🔥 Transportation products, such as seats, seat covers and fillings, bumpers, overhead compartments, and other parts of automobiles, airplanes, and trains.

However, because they do not easily break down, they can remain persistent in the environment for years.

They can also bioaccumulate, or build up in people and animals over time.
These include:

🔥 Endocrine and thyroid disruption
🔥 Impacts to the immune system
🔥 Reproductive toxicity
🔥 Cancer
🔥 Adverse effects on fetal and child development
🔥 Neurologic function

For more information like this, follow @myautoimmunemd on YouTube and Facebook. Check out my website and sign up for my newsletter. ...

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Nov 26

Let's talk about the basics of the immunoglobulins. The five primary classes of immunoglobulins are IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE. They are distinguished based on their structures and are an important part of our immune system.

IgA = IgA is found in mucous membranes, mainly in the respiratory and digestive tracts. It is also found in saliva, tears, and breastmilk.

IgM = IgM antibodies are the first immunoglobulins your body makes after you're exposed to germs. It gives short term protection while your body makes other antibodies like IgG

IgG = This is the most common antibody. It's in blood and other body fluids, and protects against bacterial and viral infections. IgG can take time to form after an infection or immunization.

IgD = its still not entirely clear what the function of IgD is. However, one of the functions we do know is that it tells B cells that it's time to be activated and to get ready to defense the body.

IgE = Immunoglobulin E (IgE) plays a critical role in the allergic inflammatory process. IgE also participates in fighting off parasites as well.

Let's talk about the basics of the immunoglobulins. The five primary classes of immunoglobulins are IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE. They are distinguished based on their structures and are an important part of our immune system.

IgA = IgA is found in mucous membranes, mainly in the respiratory and digestive tracts. It is also found in saliva, tears, and breastmilk.

IgM = IgM antibodies are the first immunoglobulins your body makes after you're exposed to germs. It gives short term protection while your body makes other antibodies like IgG

IgG = This is the most common antibody. It's in blood and other body fluids, and protects against bacterial and viral infections. IgG can take time to form after an infection or immunization.

IgD = its still not entirely clear what the function of IgD is. However, one of the functions we do know is that it tells B cells that it's time to be activated and to get ready to defense the body.

IgE = Immunoglobulin E (IgE) plays a critical role in the allergic inflammatory process. IgE also participates in fighting off parasites as well. ...

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