Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases occur when your body’s natural immune system cannot distinguish between healthy cells and foreign invaders, causing the immune system to attack healthy tissues as well as tissues that are not part of the immune system. There are over 80 different types of autoimmune diseases that affect many...
Treatments For Hepatitis That Can Be Performed on Your Own
Hepatitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the liver. In most people, hepatitis is caused by a virus, but there are others who contract hepatitis from a substance they have consumed, such as contaminated food or water. In some people, hepatitis is caused by an autoimmune reaction when their...
Understanding the Functions of the Autonomic Nervous System
The autonomic nervous system is the network of nerves and muscles in all vertebrates that control and regulate the internal functions of the body without any conscious awareness or involvement of the body. The central nervous system is part of this network. The system monitors breathing, heart rate, digestion,...
Cleansing Your Body With Autophagy
Autophagy, the process in which the body uses its own resources to destroy its own tissues and organs for use by another organ or system, is necessary to maintain the health of the body’s system. Autophagy plays an important role in maintaining the balance of toxins and nutrients in...