Autoimmunity, the true danger behind chronic disease that we have been ignoring.
Channel: Dr. Cheng Ruan, MD
Date: 2016-12-06

Sometimes our worst enemies are produced by own own bodies. 

Facebook Live Replay 12/5/2016

Autoimmunity is a phenomenon that was supposed to protect us 
from bad things. In this day and age, these bad things are processed sugars, heavy metals, environmental toxins, and even gluten that our body sees and reacts as foreign.

When our body sees antigens, it forms antibodies that is supposed to be our line of defense to get rid of the the toxin. However, once the antibodies are formed, it circulates into our blood streams to attack other organs. The most common example is hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto's thyroiditis (the most common form of hypothyroidism in the US). 

Other disorders autoimmunity affects are fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, SLE (systemic lupus erythematosis), Sjorgren's disease.

If you ever wonder how to cure autoimmune disease, it starts and ends with food, environmental toxins, and listening to your body very closely.
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A conversation between a doctor and a patient is far more impactful than a quick prescription followed by a pat out on the back out the door.

Board Certified Internal Medicine physician who is passionate about helping others adopt lifestyle modifications for improving health/fitness.

 - Dr. Cheng Ruan

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Disclaimer: the contents of this video is educational and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your physician prior to making any decisions.