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Slide 1: ==== ==== Discover A Safe Natural Treatment Method That Stop The Suffering Of Autoimmune Diseases Without Drugs Or Surgery! http://tinyurl.com/Autoimmune-Diseases ==== ==== Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis are chronic, potentially life threatening diseases inflicting millions of Americans. They are just three of more than 80 types of disorders classified as autoimmune diseases. It is estimated that over 23 million Americans are suffering from some type of autoimmune disorder with those numbers consistently rising. In total, several billion dollars in direct health care costs result annually from autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune disorders fall under the umbrella of autoimmunity. Autoimmunity is a malfunction of the immune system. The immune system is a defense structure designed to protect against disease and infections. Autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the body. In type 1 diabetes, for instance, the body attacks the cells of the pancreas causing a reduction in insulin. Other autoimmune disorders can affect multiple organs causing wide-spread, systemic disease activity. Of people suffering from autoimmunity, women are disproportionately affected more with an estimated 75% of diagnosis. While the exact cause of autoimmunity is not known, many theories exist as to why it occurs. Family history or a genetic predisposition can lead to a disorder. A majority of diseases occur in women during child bearing years. It has been shown that certain types of bacterial or viral infections can trigger the onset of an autoimmune disease. A common belief is that environmental exposures of various chemicals or toxins can lead to an autoimmune disease in someone with an inherited genetic risk. Other ideas surround issues including stress, smoking, nutritional deficiencies and even certain drugs leading to an autoimmunity diagnosis. Because of the wide variety of autoimmune diseases, the symptom profiles can be vastly different. The Signs and symptoms will depend on what organ or system is targeted. With type 1 diabetes, patients have a reduced production of insulin. Without treatment, symptoms can range from fatigue and weight loss to frequent urination and increased hunger. On the other hand, rheumatoid arthritis causes multiple joint pain, stiffness and swelling. Autoimmunity that affects the skin can lead to rashes, blisters, itching and pain. If a thyroid gland is targeted; fatigue, weight gain and increased sensitivities can occur. Treating autoimmune disorders begins with an accurate diagnosis. The goal is to identify the affected areas and base a treatment plan accordingly. A good treatment plan will allow for an opportunity to correct deficiencies and reduce or eliminate certain symptoms. A diabetes patient needs insulin replacement therapy. A rheumatoid arthritis patient may need a combination analgesics, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive treatments. Immunosuppressive therapy, reducing the activity of the immune system, is crucial for many autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Introducing healthy lifestyle changes can help with symptom control and quality of life as well. Lastly, many resources and organizations are available
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