L monocytogenes infection as complication of TNF alpha blockade. I know that, to many patients with autoimmune conditions like Crohns and RA, these drugs can work miracles. However, many (if not most) of the patients on these drugs have never been given a strong trial of lifestyle changes (lowering of insulin levels, obesity reduction, increased […]
The fact that there is research on probiotics playing a role in health should come as no surprise to anyone except for the average pediatrician. But this article goes WAY beyond anything I’ve touched on before. While this particular article is more of a review on the varied concepts of how the bacteria in our gut […]
M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis as one cause of Crohn’s disease Crohn’s disease has the potential to be a devastating autoimmune disorder where the body attacks its own GI tract. Like many other chronic diseases, much emphasis has been placed on finding an ineffective etiology to the onset of this disease. This overall supports this ineffective […]
Immunomodulation May Benefit Patients With Chronic Fatigue This is really an interesting approach to management of CFS. Immune cells from the patient’s lymph node are removed, treated with interluekin-2 and injected back into the patient. The results are promising. Now, for those of you a little confused as to how this may work. I’ve discussed […]
Protein glycosylation in vivo induces autoimmune disease The glycosylation of proteins occurs when glucose reacts with proteins to change their structure and function. Some consider this the basis of aging. While this research study uses genetic modification to induce autoimmune disease, there are some implications that glycosylation from insulin resistance may be a triggering factor […]
