Getting Rid of or Reducing the Painful Effects of Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune diseases are characterized by a person’s body turning on itself and attacking vital parts of the body. Over 50 million people in the United States suffer from an autoimmune disease, making it the third most common type of disease in the US, next to heart disease and cancer. Regan has struggled with an autoimmune disease in his life and sheds light on how you can take matters into your own hands and hopefully cure your disease. Key Takeaways: [0:35] Heart disease and cancer are related to inflammatory patterns in the body. [0:45] Autoimmunity has a direct correlation to too much inflammation. [1:25] There are over 50 million people who suffer from autoimmune diseases. [1:35] There are over 100 autoimmune diseases that are currently known. [1:50] What could be impacting autoimmunity in your body? [3:45] Regan has had patients who have gone blind because their body attacked their optic nerve. [4:05] Regan has struggled with an autoimmune disease during a time of high stress. [6:15] How can you fix it? Detox. [8:45] Look at your hormone levels on a regular basis. [11:45] Regan talks on some of the symptoms of Lyme disease. [12:30] Another common infection you can get is mononucleosis. [15:15] Look whether you have a vitamin deficiency. [17:30] Another way to improve your autoimmune disease is to check on whether you have leaky gut. [18:40] Your body will see the proteins that leak out of your gut as a threat. [18:40] 70% of the body's immune system is located around your intestinal wall. [19:55] Watch out for gluten, soy, peanuts, corn, and dairy. [20:25] Look out for Regan's next episode on nutrition. Mentioned in This Episode: http://gowellness.com/podcasts