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Remission and Flares
This article describes the concept of remission in autoimmune disease and the factors that influence remission and trigger flares of disease activity.
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Children with Graves' Disease
This article describes the disease course in children with Graves' disease and explains how certain factors influence early remission using ATDS.
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My Diagnosis
My personal experience with hearing the diagnosis from my doctor.
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Achieving Remission
Remission, either permanent or temporary, refers to the absence of active disease in patients with chronic disorders.
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Four Ways to Pray With Power
Power praying is not begging. It's not hoping. It's knowing. It's having faith. In this article, you'll discover some simple--and easy--ways to increase your faith. The result? More positive answers to your prayers. Remember: the universe is holding nothing back from you. It's your own attitudes that keep you from attaining what you desire. Improve your attitudes, and you change your life.
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95 Thesis
The 95 Thesis that Luther posted, translated into English.
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Treating Graves Disease
This article, by a senior autoimmune disease researcher, describes the treatment options for Graves' disease and offers helpful information for making the best decision f
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Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia part-2
The first thing the doctors will want to do is investigate whether or not the cancer has spread.
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Crohn’s disease & colitis
It is estimated that as many as one million Americans and approximately 170,000 Canadians have IBD. This disease can affect anyone at anytime. Its symptoms can include
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Living with Fibromyalgia: Lisa’s Story
Let's look at a scenario of one woman's life. A woman, Lisa, who is twenty-five and just given birth to her second child. Lisa wonders what is wrong with her. Eventually, she will find out she has Fibromyalgia, but for now, she is scared to death and her doctor blames the flu.
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Low Dose Naltrexone
Clinical trials and anecdotal reports suggest that low doses of the opiod antagonist naltrexone offer promise to patients with a variety of different autoimmune diseases.
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Time Heals Borderline PD Symptoms
A study recently appearing in The American Journal of Psychology reveals that many Borderline PD traits decline with age.
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What is Multiple Sclerosis?
An introduction and description of the basic disease process of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
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Autoimmune Disorders
This article describes systemic and organ-specific autoimmune disorders and the variability seen in these disorders.
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Pitfalls of the ANA Test
Although today's ANA test using immunofluorescence is considered the gold standard for diagnosing a number of different autoimmune disorders, its results are prone to misinterpretation. This article describes what you can expect from the current ANA test.
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Parasites to the Rescue
We usually think of parasitic infections as being bad. However, in this case, an infection may help certain patients with inflammatory bowel diseases.
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Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
This article describes the bullous skin disorders, which may occur alone or in people with other autoimmune disorders and occasionally in pregnancy.
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Autoimmune Hepatitis Part II
This article describes the three basic subtypes seen in autoimmune hepatitis and explains how their particular disease courses differ.
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Behcet's disease
Behcet's is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by vasculitis, oral and genital ulcers, and uveitis, which can occur in patients with hepatitis C.
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Causes of Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism has several causes besides Graves' disease, and treatment varies with each cause. This article describes the causes and treatment of hyperthyroidism.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Today
Current clinical opinions regarding the development and treatment of RA include improved pregnancy outcomes and natural therapies with fewer side effects.
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Indirubin
Indirubin is the active ingredient in a Chinese herbal medicine used to treat chronic myelocytic leukemia. Researchers have determined how this compound and its derivatives exert their effects against various cancers.
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New Remicade information
Results of the trials held for Remicade treatment and a new trial being held now. A personal story about Remicade.
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Seasonal Affective and Bipolar Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be a variation of Bipolar Disorder. Treat includes light boxes, visors, dawn simulators and medication. Symptoms and Diagnosis explained
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A Patient's Guide to the Neuropathic Diseases - Self-Help!
Now that you have been diagnosed with a neuropathic disease - what are your options and what defense willl be mounted ti defend against further encroachment by the disease. And what procedures are to be followed to restore your health to its former state, and to maintain it once achieved.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
This is the time of year that nature starts dimming the lights. Your readiness or lack thereof can have a profound impact on your sanity.
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Autoimmune Endocrine Diseases
This article describes the autoimmune endocrine disorders and their effects on hormone levels.
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Don't be led down the so-called garden path!
The important aspect of dealing with fibromyalgia is to do one's own research, consult with a well-educated physician who understands fibromyalgia, and not be led astray by every new product, treatment, or miraculous "cure" that some zealous convert tells us will "cure" our FMS.

Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Twenty-Seven
Luther writes about Daniel's prophecy on the 70 weeks and gives his interpretation and the Talmudic interpretation. Today this passage from Daniel has taken on significance among Christians who profess belief in the Millenialism.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine & MS
TCM's holistic approach to health care is particularly appropriate for the many manifestations of this autoimmune disorder which affects vision and mobility.
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Understanding Autoantibodies
This article describes autoantibodies and expains their role in autoimmune disease development. The use of autoantibody tests for diagnosing and monitoring autoimmune diseases is also described.
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Cytokines
Cytokines include a number of different proteins that modulate the immune response; cytokines contribute to symptoms and their severity in autoimmune disease.
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An open letter. Is there a test for Fibro?
Is there a test for Fibromyalgia? Yes and no find out what a I think about the information as it stands.
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The Power of the Mind
Healing of Body, Mind, and Spirit: A new approach to fighting disease
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Profile of a Cluster Headache Sufferer
This article is taken from an interview with a man who has suffered from cluster headaches for 31 years.
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Actor Bernie Mac and Musician Isaac Hayes Die
Hollywood is reeling from the shocking news that two beloved staples in the industry have died over the weekend.
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Allergies in Graves' Disease
The immune stimulation caused by the allergic reaction causes immune system changes that trigger and worsen Graves' disease.
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ANA Patterns
This article describes the way patterns seen on the ANA test can be used to determine the specific antinuclear antibody that's present. This, in turn, helps determine wha
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Antinuclear Antibody Test
The ANA test has value in helping diagnose as well as rule out specific conditions and to monitor disease progression, remission and treatment response.
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Autoimmune Pancreatitis
Until 1995, when autoimmune pancreatitis was first described, pancreatitis was considered a disease induced exclusively by alcoholism.
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Balo's Disease
Balo's disease is a rare progressive form of multiple sclerosis with a strong viral association that primarily affects young adults.
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Cancer Survival Rates
You must learn how researchers formulate cancer statistics so you can make informed treatment decisions and engage in better communication with your doctor.
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dermatitis herpetiformis, once considered celiac disease of the skin, is known to occur in a number of different autoimmune disorders.
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Energy Medicine in AD
Energy medicine includes a number of different therapies such as acupuncture that correct imbalances or blockages of the body's bioenergy, which contribute to disease.
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Focus on Low Dose Naltrexone
For this MS patient, LDN has been a miracle cure. To encourage awareness and funding for more clinical trials, she's marching 53 miles to meet with state health advisors.
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New Borderline PD Research 10-07
Here are summaries and Quick Links to the latest 2007 studies on Borderline Personality Disorder.
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Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
Ocular myasthenia gravis can occur as an isolated autoimmune disorder although most people with ocular symptoms go on to develop generalized MG within the first two years
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition. Not life threatening, it can be a debilitating and disabling disease. This article discusses what's known about this disease.
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