Immune disorder
Lupus disease
If you are a woman, chances are that you, someone in your family, or a friend is afflicted with lupus disease. This chronic autoimmune disease is prevalent, occurs mostly in women, and can make life painful and difficult for sufferers. What lupus disease does is cause the body’s immune system – usually used to fight […]
Vitamin supplements for immune system
There are various vitamin supplements that are considered to help boost the immune system to ward off diseases and aid the body to stay healthy. Below are some discussions over the most important vitamins and the role they play in strengthening the immune system of the body: Vitamin E – This supplement consists of powerful […]
Thymic protein A
The thymus gland is a highly specialized organ in the immune system; without it, the immune system fails to have the cells that are involved in protecting the body. Alongside the aging process, the thymus loses its spunk. The neo-natal and adolescent years are its prime time, but as the years go on, the thymus […]
Autoimmune disease
Autoimmune diseases can best be described as disorders which will use the body’s own immune system to produce antibodies, after reacting with its own tissue, to attack itself. The immune system is fairly complicated and encompasses a whole network of cells, organs and molecules. Its main purpose is to defend the body against attacks from […]
Immune deficiency symptoms
The immune system is an incredible construction of interacting elements. It’s the body’s incredible defense against foreign invaders in the body. When the immune system isn’t working as it should, the foreign invaders can do more damage than they normally would. The cause of this poor working immune system, called immune deficiency, varies, but some […]
Immune system herbs
As we know, the immune system is one of the most important systems in our bodies. It fights off all of the nasty pathogens that could protect us, keeping us from contracting a myriad of different diseases and ailments. The strong immune system is something that many people strive to keep in our lives, as […]
Lupus treatment
If you or anyone you know suffers from lupus, it is important to understand what actions and methods are available to you for viable lupus treatment. Lupus is an autoimmune disease. This means that the body’s immune system overreacts, attacking one’s own tissues. Lupus typically targets the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. It can affect […]
Allergy symptoms
Having allergies can be anything from mildly annoying to very inconveniencing to even life threatening. Some allergies are to foods, others to animals or to flowers. Some occur only during spring when the pollen is high and many different plants are blooming. Some are reactions to chemicals or other particles. Truly, just about anything can […]
Ginseng benefits and side effects
Ginseng is one of the most used herbs in the world. At the moment this herb is wanted by many people around the world, but the supply of wild ginseng is not nearly enough to satisfy the growing demand. Ginseng is said to provide relief from a number of conditions, while also promoting overall good […]
Best immune system boosters
With the current H1N1 virus threatening to become a worldwide pandemic, more and more people are becoming concerned about their safety. Although the scientists believe they have a vaccine and are rushing to get it to people, there are many people who are concerned over the safety of the vaccine as much as the risk […]
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a very complicated disorder that can affect as many as 4 million people today according to the Center for Disease Control. Out of that number only 50% will have sought out professional medical advice and treatment for this disorder. This can be a very serious and disabling disorder. The CDC estimates […]
HIV symptoms
HIV or the human immunosufficiency virus is a disease that is transmitted either sexually or through body fluids. This disease attacks the immune system of the human body. It attacks and destroys the T cells in the body. These are the cells that give the body the ability to fight off diseases. When enough of […]
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes is more common than people may think. Every year there are roughly 13,000 cases in the US that are diagnosed in children. This disease can be diagnosed in childhood as well as later in life. When you have Diabetes it means you are suffering from a chronic condition, but it can be […]
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an auto immune disorder in which the immune system starts attacking the bodies nervous system. The myelin sheaths around the nerves are attacked and start to break down. These sheaths protect the nerve fibers in the brain and the spinal cord from damage. The myelin sheath is something akin to an insulator […]
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a chronic medical condition that is an autoimmune neuromuscular disease. With myasthenia gravis a person will experience weakness of the voluntary, or skeletal, muscles throughout the body. Myasthenia gravis causes interference in the communication between the nerves and muscles. This causes the muscles to tire quickly after any physical activity. Usually people […]
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition that affects many elderly and even some younger people and is a very painful disorder that causes inflammation in many parts of the body. Although it is generally marked by painful joints in the arms, hands, and wrists, it is actually much more widespread than that. Rheumatoid arthritis can […]
