Thyroid-Immune Crosstalk-Part 1: Immune Activity on Thyroid
The evidence clearly demonstrates that there is functional crosstalk between the immune system and the thyroid. Thyroid hormones are not only used to support immune cells basic metabolic rate, but they also exhibit influences on cellular messenger systems that promote modulation of T and B-cell activity, cellular apoptosis, cytokine release and other immunokine responses. Therefore, […]
Intestinal Permeability: Clinical Unwinding of Leaky Gut
How do we address the treatment of intestinal permeability? Clinical unwinding of leaky gut. Is diet important in the treatment of leaky gut? Glutathione, Vitamin D and Leaky Gut This is part 5 of a 5-part series on Intestinal Permeability (Leaky Gut) Main points of this issue: Leaky gut is a condition that responds well […]
Intestinal Permeability: Mechanisms and Causes that Lead to Leaky Gut
What causes leaky gut? What are the mechanisms involved in the development of leaky gut? Diet, medication, infections, stress, hormonal imbalances, neurologic and metabolic issues and autoimmunity can all promote leaky gut. This is part 4 of a 5-part series on Intestinal Permeability (Leaky Gut) Main points of this issue: Mechanisms leading to leaky gut […]
Intestinal Permeability: Symptoms and Common Imbalances
What are the most common symptoms and signs associated with intestinal permeability? When do we suspect it? How do we test for leaky gut syndrome? This is part 3 of a 5-part series on Intestinal Permeability (Leaky Gut) Main points of this issue: Symptoms of leaky gut vary significantly and have a varied presentation Common […]
The Intestinal Permeability and Chronic Disease Connection
The intestinal permeability and chronic disease connection: (type 1 diabetes, autoimmune hepatitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, heart failure, depression and chronic pain) This is part 2 of a 5-part series on Intestinal Permeability (Leaky Gut) Main points of this issue: Intestinal permeability is a precondition for the development of autoimmune disease The connection between intestinal permeability […]
What is Intestinal Permeability or “Leaky Gut”?
What is intestinal permeability or “leaky gut”? Why haven’t I heard of this? Intestinal permeability causes systemic inflammation. Intestinal permeability as a precondition for the development of autoimmune disease. This is part 1 of a 5-part series on Intestinal Permeability (Leaky Gut) Main points of this issue What is intestinal permeability (or leaky gut)? Intestinal […]
Autoimmune Disease in the U.S.- Part 6 in 6-Part Series
What is the Functional Medicine approach to the treatment of AI disease? The importance of supporting the glutathione and nitric oxide systems. The importance of addressing intestinal permeability and the GI tract. The role of vitamin D. Main points of this issue: The primary medications being used by conventional medicine to treat autoimmune disease are […]
Autoimmune Disease in the U.S.- Part 5 in 6-Part Series
How do we modulate the autoimmune response? What role do the glutathione and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) systems play in preventing and modulating AI disease? What role does vitamin D play? Main points of this issue: Glutathione is the body’s most important anti-oxidant Glutathione plays a significant role in preventing and modulating autoimmune disease The […]
Autoimmune Disease in the U.S.- Part 4 in 6-Part Series
What role do chronic bacterial and viral infections play in autoimmunity? What role do environmental toxins play? The role of the glutathione and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) systems and development of autoimmunity. Main points of this issue: Evidence shows that chronic bacterial or viral infections play a role in the development of autoimmune disease Various […]