AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS
Definition
Autoimmune disorders are conditions in which a person's immune system (the network of organs, tissues, cells, and chemicals whose job it is to protect the body from foreign invaders, like bacteria and viruses) attacks the body's own cells. As cells are killed, tissues begin to die off and in some cases cause the nervous system to shut down and the bodies muscles to no longer support the body.
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DESCRIPTION
Many forms of autoimmune disorders are now recognized. These disorders are classified as general or organ specific. A general autoimmune disorder is one that attacks a number of tissues throughout the body. An organ specific disorder attacks only one type of organ at a time. Some examples of autoimmune disorders include: · Systemic lupus erythematosus (pronounced LOO-puhs er-uh-THEM-uhtuhs; see lupus entry) is a general autoimmune disorder. The condition occurs primarily in young and middle-aged women. · Rheumatoid (pronounced ROO-muh-toid) arthritis (see arthritis entry) is inflammation of joints. It occurs when the immune system attacks and destroys tissue that lines the bone joints and cartilage. · Goodpasture's syndrome is an inflammation of the lungs and kidneys. It occurs primarily in young males. · Grave's disease affects the thyroid gland. The diseases causes the gland to make an excessive amount of thyroid hormone. · Hashimoto's thyroiditis also affects the thyroid gland. But it causes a reduction in the amount of thyroid hormone produced by the gland. · Pemphigus vulgaris (pronounced PEM-fi-guhs vuhl-GARE-uhs) is a group of autoimmune disorders that affects the skin. · Myasthenia (pronounced MY-uhs-THEE-nee-uh) gravis is caused when messages from nerve cells to muscles are disrupted. Muscles become weakened. · Scleroderma (pronounced SKLEER-uh-DIR-muh) causes a toughening and hardening of connective tissue. · Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a condition that causes damage to red blood cells (see anemia entry). · Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura (pronounced THROM-buh-SI-tuh-PEE-nick PIR-puh-ruh) results in destruction to blood platelets, cells that help blood to clot. · Pernicious anemia develops when the body can no longer make use of vitamin B12, resulting in a decreased production of red blood cells (see anemia entry). · Sjögren's (pronounced SHO-grenz) syndrome occurs when glands are damaged, increasing the loss of water by the body and causing excessive dryness. · Ankylosing spondylitis (pronounced ANG-kuh-lozing spon-duh-LIE-tis) results in the destruction of joints and soft tissue in the spine. · Vasculitis is a group of disorders in which blood vessels are destroyed. · Type I diabetes mellitus (see diabetes mellitus entry) is caused when the islet cells of the pancreas are damaged, preventing the release of insulin to the body.
CAUSES
Since the early 1980’s there has been an increase of Autoimmune disorders, which is now being shown are related to the vaccines given to our children, as well as the vaccines sent to Africa, which compromise their immune systems and are the same genetically altered mycoplasma that was rediscovered by a Chinese Scientist. Our government brought this scientist here to the states where he proceeded to create a biological germ that would either destroy or compromise its host. An autoimmune response occurs when the body's immune system becomes confused. Because the immune system is used to fight foreign invaders, under normal circumstances, the immune system is able to tell if a group of cells is part of the body or not. For example, it generally has no problem recognizing that bacteria and viruses do not belong to the body. In such cases, the immune system takes a number of actions to fight off and kill the foreign cells. Because our immune systems have no defenses from genetically altered biological germs, we have no way of building an immune response against them so our immune system turns in on its self. Autoimmune Disorders: Words to Know Anemia: A medical condition caused by a reduced number of red blood cells, characterized by general weakness, paleness, irregular heart beat, and fatigue. Antibody: A chemical made by the immune system to destroy foreign invaders. General autoimmune disorder: An autoimmune disorder that involves a number of tissues throughout the body. Immune system: A network of organs, tissues, cells, and chemicals designed to fight off foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. Organ specific disorder: An autoimmune disorder in which only one type of organ is affected. Steroids: A group of naturally occurring substances that are very effective in reducing pain and swelling in tissues. Sterols: plant fats - and their glucosides, sterolins, natural compounds found in all fruits and vegetables, as far back as 1922. However, their remarkable health benefits were only realized and confirmed by extensive research in the last two decades. An important component of the immune system is the production of antibodies. Antibodies are chemicals made by the immune system to destroy foreign invaders. Antibodies are very specific. The immune system makes only one type of antibody for each different foreign invader. For example, there is a very specific antibody for each different virus that gets into the body. But the immune system sometimes makes mistakes. It may somehow regard cells from its own body as being foreign. In such cases, it takes the same actions against those cells as it does against bacteria, viruses, and other truly foreign organisms. It actually begins to destroy healthy, normal cells in the body. When this happens, an autoimmune disorder results.
SYMPTOMS
Each type of autoimmune disorder has its characteristic symptoms. Some of these symptoms include: Systemic lupus erythematosus: Fever, chills, fatigue, weight loss, skin rashes, patchy hair loss, sores in the mouth or nose, problems with the digestive system, vision problems and, in women, irregular periods. Lupus can also affect the central nervous system, causing seizures, depression, and mental disorders. · Rheumatoid arthritis: Mild fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, and, most important, pain in the joints. In advanced stages, rheumatoid arthritis can lead to deformities of the body. Goodpasture's syndrome: Fatigue and paleness. Bleeding may occur in the lungs or the urinary system. · Grave's disease: An enlarged thyroid gland, weight loss, sweating, irregular heart beat, nervousness, and an inability to tolerate heat. · Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Generally no symptoms. · Pemphigus vulgaris: Blisters and deep, open sores on the skin. · Myasthenia gravis: General muscle weakness that may develop into paralysis. Chewing, swallowing, and breathing may be difficult. · Scleroderma: Pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. The skin takes on a tight, shiny appearance. Digestive problems may develop, leading to weight loss, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, and swelling of the abdomen. · Autoimmune hemolytic anemia: Fatigue and tenderness in the abdomen. · Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura: Tiny, red dots on the skin, unexplained bruises, bleeding from the nose and gums, and blood in the stool. · Pernicious anemia: General weakness, sore tongue, bleeding gums, and tingling in the arms and legs. A deficiency of vitamin B12 can also cause a number of nervous disorders, including weakness, lack of coordination, blurred vision, loss of the sense of taste, ringing in the ears, and loss of bladder control. · Sjögren's syndrome: Excessive dryness of the mouth and eyes. · Ankylosing spondylitis: Lower back pain that usually moves up the spine. · Vasculitis: Symptoms range widely depending on the part of the body affected. · Type I diabetes mellitus: Fatigue and an abnormally high level of sugar in the blood. · Cancer: Unexplained weight loss, fatigue, pain, skin changes, possible change in bowel habits or bladder function, sores that do not heal, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lump in breast or other parts of the body, indigestion or trouble swallowing, recent change in a wart or mole, nagging cough or hoarseness, · Transverse Myelitis: Depending where the effected area on the spin, there will be a shut down of the nerves system and an eating away of the covering over the spin leaving the body numb, the muscles collapsed as well as muscle spasms · MS: MS presents with a variety of symptoms, including changes in sensation (hypoesthesia), muscle weakness, abnormal muscle spasms, or difficulty in moving; difficulties with coordination and balance (ataxia); problems in speech (dysarthria) or swallowing (dysphagia), visual problems (nystagmus, optic neuritis, or diplopia), fatigue and acute or chronic pain syndromes, and bladder and bowel difficulties. Cognitive impairment of varying degrees, or emotional symptomatology in the form of depression or pseudobulbar affect[3] are also common. Neuropathic pain is usual, and this can be in the form of Lhermitte's sign. · Firomyalsha: Widespread pain, morning stiffness, fatigue, vision issues, nausea, sleep disorders, urinary and pelvic problems, weight gain, dizziness, chronic headaches, cold symptoms, temperomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity syndromes, fibrofog, cognitive or memory impairment, skin complaints, chest symptoms, anxiety, depression, sysmenorrhea, aggravating factors, myofascial pain syndrome, muscle twitches and weakness,
DIAGNOSIS
The first step in diagnosing any autoimmune disorder is usually a review of symptoms. An additional step involves ruling out other medical conditions that might produce similar symptoms. The final diagnosis for an autoimmune disorder, however, usually involves a blood test. The purpose of the blood test is to look for antibodies. If ankylosing spondylitis is present in the body, for example, very specific antibodies for that disorder will be present. If no such antibodies are found in the patient's blood, the disorder is not present.
TREATMENT
Treatments differ for each type of autoimmune disorder. However, there is one treatment that is common to many forms of autoimmune disorders. That treatment is the use of drugs to reduce the inflammation, swelling, and pain that accompanies most autoimmune disorders. Inflammation occurs when antibodies attack and irritate tissues. Some common drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen (pronounced i-byoo-PRO-fuhn), help reduce inflammation and pain. Aspirin should not be given to children due to the danger of contracting Reye's syndrome (see Reye's syndrome entry). A more powerful medication is one of the many steroid medications. But steroids have some serious long-term side effects, and they are generally used only in severe cases or in situations where milder drugs are ineffective.
ALTERNATIVES
An alternative to drugs is available to those desiring a more natural and body responsive treatment using only plant-based nutrients. These are safe for all ages. Please see our kit information below, which includes information to help the sufferer of an autoimmune disorder to recover, repairing some if not all of the damage.
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PREVENTION
In today’s chemical-drug societies we no longer can avoid what is being pumped into us because of what our government and medical-pharmaceutical industry’s are pumping into our air and bodies. Top that off by our farmers no longer growing organically, instead using chemical fertilizers, all the important nutrients are lost on the foods we buy. If you truly want to prevent what is being done today you must do your homework and find organic growers or grow your own and supplement. You must not allow a so called doctor dish out their drugs like candy and stop letting them inject your children with their vaccines which are laced with mercury on top of a whole lot more that are compromising their immune systems. Join the millions of Americans that are fighting back to stop this madness. We offer our Autoimmune kit to help replace vital nutrients that we are not getting anywhere in our foods or standardized commercial supplements.
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