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Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system components fail or become imbalanced. Stress, infection, and poor diet can contribute to the disease process.

Adalimumab decreases the effects of TNF (tumor necrosis factor), which is developed in the body in times of inflammation, and bonds to the joint surface.

Like its cousin drug related lupus, drug related arthritis is a temporary condition of autoimmune arthritis induced by certain drugs. A correct diagnosis is essential.

It's not the latitude or sunblock or video games that is lowering vitamin D. Even optimum sunlight doesn't produce enough vitamin D. Inflammation may be the problem.

Nearly 80 percent of all reproductive problems in women are due to immune system problems; intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, used off-label, offers benefits.

Kyoto University medical study of a new drug combination to treat rheumatoid arthritis symptoms when conventional treatment is not effective for this autoimmune disease.

DHEA levels drop significantly after the age of 40 years in most people. Proponents of anti-aging therapy advocate DHEA replacement, but caution is prudent.

Conventional wisdom suggests that lightly colored vegetables offer "low" or no nutrients. Research shows white mushrooms contain many nutrients that confer health.

Various mushroom species act as immunomodulators, strengthening weak immune systems and calming down immune systems that are overactive.

The complement system involves specialized proteins that supplment or complement antibody action through either the classical or alternative pathways.

Medications that modify or limit the body's own immune system response are beneficial in treating autoimmune and allergy diseases as well as transplant patients.

The presence of free DNA in the blood circulation of people with rheumatoid arthritis lends clues to our understanding of autoimmune disease development.

Massage has long been known to relieve muscle tension and reduce the effects of stress. Less well known are the benefits of massage on immune system health.

The cosmetic disfigurement caused by psoriasis can impact a person's quality of life, but the less familiar arthritis associated with this condition can be crippling.

Yale researchers recently reported that B lymphocytes, which produce destructive autoantibodies, cause autoimmune disease in the absence of T cell activation.

Once thought to just hold fat, adipocytes (fat cells) are now known to produce hormones that play a role in crucial physiological functions.

Parents often administer medications to their children to prevent the onset of fever following immunizations. New evidence casts doubt on the wisdom of this practice.

Recognition that the loss of appetite and weight loss associated with cancer is a result of cancer-induced inflammation, may provide therapeutic approaches.

The dietary supplement lipoic acid is a potent antioxidant approved in Europe to reduce neurological complications of diabetes; lipoic acid also benefits vision and skin.

An increased incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is associated with certain autoimmune diseases. This article describes the autoimmune connection in NHL.

For mesothelioma victims suffering from malignant mesothelioma cancer, most often caused by asbestos exposure, new treatment options are being clinically tested.

Astaxanthin is the latest natural supplement found to improve eye health and visual acuity while reducing eye fatigue, dryness, weakness and irritation.

A placebo-controlled study from Germany reports that radon spa therapy offers benefits for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Tai chi, a form of exercise and meditation, has been found to boost immunity and enhance immune function, offering benefits for patients with autoimmune disorders.

Ursolic acid is a component of many herbs that seems to have a protective effect versus inflammation and its various ramifications.

Rickets isn't the only problem with insufficient dietary vitamin D and inadequate sun exposure. Vitamin D deficiency can also lead to hypertension and heart disease.

Tyrosine kinase signaling is but one path activated by angiotensin II to regulate fluid balance, cell growth, and more.

Ankylosing spondylitis is a systemic autoimmune disease affecting the joints, heart, lungs, bowels and eyes.

This article describes the use of plant chemicals with anti-inflammatory properties as complementary therapies for patients with autoimmune disease.

Bergenin is a molecule made by plants that can effectively treat a variety of diseases and help manage weight loss.

Cytokines include a number of different proteins that modulate the immune response; cytokines contribute to symptoms and their severity in autoimmune disease.

This article describes drug-related lupus (DRL) and explains how it is differentiated from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

There are two types of fat in our bodies: peripheral fat and visceral fat. Of the two, abdominal/visceral fat is more harmful because it is linked with chronic diseases.

"Natural" does not necessarily mean safe. Glycyrrhizin is a prime example of a plant product with powerful pharmacological activities and dangerous adverse effects.

With the reopening of schools and the resurgence of 2009 H1N1 ("swine flu"), health experts worry about an unusual pattern of severity.

Human Parvovirus B19 has been linked to a number of different autoimmune diseases, including vasculitis and connective tissue disorders.

Current clinical opinions regarding the development and treatment of RA include improved pregnancy outcomes and natural therapies with fewer side effects.

Recent studies reveal that vitamin B6 may help to prevent colon cancer. Unfortunately, many Americans' diets may not provide sufficient levels of this vital nutrient.

This article describes the most common form of pemphigus, pemphigus vulgaris, a potentially fatal autoimmune condition characterized by blistering lesions.