Autoimmune Disorders

Does Leaky Gut really exist?  Exploring the Scientific Basis

Autoimmune Disorders, Inflammation, Leaky Gut /

Intestinal permeability, commonly known as “Leaky Gut,” refers to the condition where the intestinal barrier becomes compromised. This compromise permits microbes, their metabolites, toxins, and various other substances from the gut to traverse the barrier and gain entry into the body. Upon entering the bloodstream or reaching other organs and tissues, these antigens have the […]

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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Exploring the Role of Diet in Managing Autoimmune Thyroid Disease

Autoimmune Disorders, Thyroiditis /

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is an autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD) mediated by immune cells and antibodies, TPOAb and TgAb, leading to the destruction of the thyroid cells.  The disease usually results in a decline in hormone production (hypothyroidism). Dysbiosis is Implicated in Hashimoto’s Disease A case control study found that the gut microbiota of Hashimoto’s patients differs

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The Gut, Oral Health, and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Exploring the Link

Autoimmune Disorders, Rheumatoid Arthritis /

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, leading to inflammation, bone damage, and cartilage breakdown. Recent research has uncovered a strong connection between the bacteria in our gut and mouth with RA. This article delves into how imbalances in gut and oral bacteria may contribute to the

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Understanding Hashimoto’s and Graves’ Disease: Two Sides of the Thyroid Disorder Spectrum

Autoimmune Disorders, Thyroiditis /

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (HT) was first discovered and reported by Professor Hashimoto of Kyushu University, Japan, in 1912, which led to the naming of the condition. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Graves’ disease (GD) both fall under autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD) and share similar pathogenic mechanisms, including thyroid lymphocytic inflammation and the presence of positive serum thyroid autoantibodies.

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Demystifying Graves’ Disease: Understanding the Role of TRAb in Diagnosis and Management

Autoimmune Disorders, Thyroiditis /

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid. It results from an imbalance in the immune system, leading to the production of thyroid-stimulating antibodies [1]. It belongs to the group of autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD), which also includes Hashimoto’s disease [2]. Graves’ disease is the most common cause of

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