The key difference between autoimmune disease and immunocompromised is that an autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system erroneously attacks the normal healthy cells in the body, while immunocompromised occurs when the immune system fails to respond to an infection or disease adequately. The immune system is a biological network of processes that protects
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Connective tissues such as cartilage, bone, blood and adipose (fat) provide essential structure, support and protection to organs and other structures throughout the body. Primarily composed of two proteins—collagen and elastic—connective tissues can sometimes become inflamed due to an injury or a genetic condition. In some cases, the cause of the inflammation is unknown.
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Nothing puts a damper on your day like a sick stomach. For some people, this is an everyday reality. If you find yourself constantly feeling uncomfortable, you may want to look to your microbiome for some answers. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth SIBO is just as the name states- an excessive amount of bacteria
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Your hip joint is one of the largest in your body, and the responsibility it bears isn’t insignificant: It’s one of your primary weight-bearing joints, so when there’s a problem, your mobility and overall quality of life are greatly affected. Countless people are affected by hip pain, whether from a sports injury, sitting at
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What Is Endocrinology? Endocrinology is a specialty that offers advanced training in the endocrine system, which includes various glands and organs that secrete hormones such as the thyroid, pancreas (diabetes), testes, and adrenal glands, among others. Endocrinologists also commonly treat osteoporosis. Today, let’s discuss the thyroid gland and more specifically hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid).
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Fertility treatment is physically and emotionally demanding, and depending on your needs it can be expensive, so it’s important to find a doctor that’s right for you. You should ask your general practitioner for advice about choosing a fertility specialist; but you can also do your own research before committing to a doctor. Here’s some
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When it comes to fertility struggles and the decision to seek professional help, it can be difficult for couples to determine if they are really facing infertility, or if they are experiencing a normal timeframe for achieving pregnancy. The following infertility definitions can help you decide when to seek help: Infertility is defined as
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Maintaining proper gut health plays a key role in optimizing your personal wellness. Risk factors such as autoimmune disorders, poor nutrition and stress have all been linked to disruption of the gut’s microbiota, resulting in varied GI conditions. However, it’s not always easy to distinguish between common diagnoses. Like many GI disorders, IBS and
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Do you have pain, tenderness, swelling or stiffness in your hands, wrists or feet that has lasted for six weeks or longer? In the morning, are your joints stiff for longer than 30 minutes? Is one or both of your knees tender, warm and swollen? You may have more than arthritis — you may have
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