UNDERSTANDING THE TRIGGERS OF AUTOIMMUNE CONDITIONS Autoimmune conditions occur when the immune system, which is designed to protect the body from harmful invaders like viruses and bacteria, mistakenly attacks its own tissues. This misdirected immune response leads to chronic inflammation and tissue damage in various organs and systems. There are over 80 known autoimmune…
MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS AND AUTOIMMUNITY Medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly in Asian cultures like Chinese and Japanese. They are valued for their potential health benefits, which are primarily attributed to their bioactive compounds. These fungi have gained significant attention in modern times for their various health-promoting properties. Medicinal…
TURMERIC FOR PSORIASIS: EFFECTIVENESS AND HOW IT WORKS An autoimmune, inflammatory condition, psoriasis affects up to 3% of the population (statistics from Europe and north America). It is characterised by skin lesions that looks like flaky red/dark brown patches that produce scales, usually around elbows, knees, scalp and lower back. This condition is…