Myositis makes your immune system attack your muscles. Depending on which type of myositis you have, you’ll have a hard time moving or using your affected muscles. There’s no cure for myositis, but in most cases, treatment can put it into remission. What Is Myositis? Myositis is a disease that makes your immune
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Digestive issues like constipation, bloating, and cramping can slow you down like nothing else. Often, you feel as if you don’t want to get too far away from a bathroom, should you end up needing one suddenly. That’s no way to live. Medical practitioners are successful at treating a wide range of conditions, including digestive problems.
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You may have heard the term “leaky gut”, which may lead to the development of many serious health conditions. But what exactly is leaky gut? What link might it have to inflammatory bowel diseases? And what does the current scientific literature have to say about this supposed syndrome? What Does “Leaky Gut” Mean?
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Connective tissues are a group of tissues that hold the body together and maintain its shape by providing cohesion and supporting it. They hold all the cells of our body together and provide tissues the elasticity required to return to their original position. Connective tissues comprise proteins like collagen and elastin and also contain some
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Guillain-Barré syndrome, sometimes known as GBS, is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks healthy nerve cells in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). This leads to weakness, numbness, and tingling. It can eventually result in paralysis. The cause of Guillain-Barré syndrome is unknown. It’s typically triggered by an infectious
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Did you know that the vast majority of people in this day and age are at risk for something called “increased intestinal permeability” A.K.A. leaky gut? It’s true — as many as 60 Million people in some “westernized” countries such as the US and Canada are now struggling with digestive problems like IBS, Crohn’s, and Ulcerative
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Your body is talking to you, but you’re not sure how to interpret the message. You’re inexplicably tired all the time, you can’t concentrate, and you’re crankier than usual. Your skin is also dry, your hair seems to be thinning, and you’re gaining weight. What gives? A quick consult with doctor Google will point
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How to heal a leaky gut? Keep in mind that the best plan is not the plan touted by the best doctor. It’s the plan that addresses the root cause(s) for YOU. The best plan must consider what led you to be here. It’s not a simple quick-fix. The longer you’ve had your problem,
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Usually the most difficult things to cut out of someone’s diet are grains, dairy, sugar and alcohol. Let’s discuss some of the basics behind why it’s good to take a break from these. Worst case scenario: you go 4 weeks without some foods you like. Best case scenario: you realize that you’re eating something that’s
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