Tag: #AutoimmuneConditions
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Does Having An Autoimmune Diagnosis Increase Your Cancer Risk?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP What Are Autoimmune Diseases? Autoimmune diseases are a collection of disorders where the immune system, responsible for protecting our bodies against infections and other threats from harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites, mistakenly turns against healthy cells and tissues. We live in a world where our body has to…
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Understanding the Connection Between Gut Health and Autoimmune Disease

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the role gut health plays in the development and progression of autoimmune diseases. Our gut, also known as the gastrointestinal system, is a complex ecosystem that houses trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiota. This delicate…
