http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/auto-immune-disease.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/auto-immune-disease.rss Auto Immune Disease Remedies on Earth Clinic, Your Source for Natural Cures Mon, 13 Feb 12 07:47:36 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/auto-immune-disease.html&name=GBS_72719 /CURES/auto-immune-disease.rss1 Tue, 31 Jan 12 16:47:57 -0600 Bananka from Bali, Indonesia writes: "One afternoon, two months after I had my first baby, I suddenly could not move my lower lip and chin was numb. The next morning I woke up, looked in mirror, and shrieked to find that my whole face was frozen. My mouth drooped, eyes only close halfways, couldn't move anything. I could open my mouth a bit, but eating and drinking was a messy struggle. After tests, the doctor(s) vaguely concluded it was GBS, Guillane Barre Syndrome. No one can tell me for sure what brought this on. One very reasonable theory is utter-exhaustion. I thought I was just still exhausted from giving birth, first time mama, but now looking back I know I was insanely exhausted, because I couldn't even stay alert long enough to read a few lines of books or messages on phone. A few weeks before it happened, I noticed that there was no position comfortable enough for me to sleep in. Even laying my head on soft pillow, I felt like my ears were constantly folded causing pain, but they weren't! I could still walk, but slowly because my whole being was in pain. I could not bend my neck down far enough to be able to see toes/tummy/whatever. My blood pressure went up to 180/90 . I was advised to stop breastfeeding to ease on exhaustion and to take blood pressure medicine. But all it did was just adding more anxiety, and it didn't do anything for the blood pressure. So I went with my gut feeling to stop on the meds, and resume breastfeeding, although by this time my baby was already partially on formula. The birth of my baby was awesome. But healing was very slow. My nipples were not only sore, they were cracked, and now are somewhat deformed. But I persisted on exclusively breastfeeding my baby. I went through accupuncture for about 4 sessions, but did very little for the GBS at the time, and the trip to the accupuncturist was very exhausting itself, plus we couldn't afford the fees any longer. The medications from the doctors were none, because there weren't any known meds for it except for a "preventative" course of immunoglobulin (ImG) before the GBS went worse (because it could cause death if paralysis goes to lungs). By this time, after all the tests, it looked like the GBS was on the steady and not worsening, so we decided to not take the ImG course (couldn't afford it anyway; insanely expensive). I tried what they called "tantric" massage. I tried homeopathy (worked a little). I tried Craniosacral Theraphy (helped a bit). A bit of everything over the two years, but could not be consistent for several reasons (baby, time, cost). It is now almost 3 years since the onset of the GBS. I am very thankful that I am still here, had a 2nd baby, breastfeeding well (both), active again. But the left side of my face is recovering very, very slowly. I can probably say that the right side is about 90% healed. I can smile (right half), raise right eyebrow, wiggle right nostril. Left side not so much. It still hurts when I press on my face. When I smile, my forehead crunches, making me look like I'm unsure of or questioning or even mad at something/someone. It is quite funny tho, especially when 2 years ago the whole face was still "frozen", I would be saying something in a happy voice but my face was bland/uninterested/mad, also because my eyes were always on the scary stare mode. I have always been known to be a "smiley" person. I am more of an easygoing, happy person. I am thankful for a whole lot of things in my life. But I do tend to be an introvert sometimes when it comes to hurtful feelings. This might be one of the mental causes for my condition. Even though I am about 90% healed on right side, I must admit I am still a bit worried about not being able to recover fully. My biggest concern is that I want my kids to know their mother's smile. And it's not a comfortable condition, because it's like my face is on constant 'pull'. Also, when I sleep, mostly in breastfeeding position, my hands fall asleep, too. I wonder if there is any definite cure for my condition. I have started ACV 2tsp with BS 1/4tsp, and tall glass of water remedy, initially for food poisoning and flu symptoms. It is my 5th day on, so tomorrow off for 2 days. It definitely helped for the poisoning and flu, plus I do notice my face is clearer and almost glowing again. Because for 2 years my face was sagging for the lack of muscle activity, so skin was also "grey". But I am so hoping I could smile my old smile again. Please help with any advice :) Om Shanti, Bananka " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/auto-immune-disease.html&name=GF_71256 /CURES/auto-immune-disease.rss2 Fri, 13 Jan 12 10:29:30 -0600 Sophie from Dayton, Ohio, Usa writes: "Hello All! I got some very interesting information regarding auto-immune disorders from my ob/gyn this week, and thought I would share. This Dr. is open to natural remedies and alternative therapies, so I take a lot of stock in what he has to say. I was asking about thyroid disease, since this has been cropping up among the women in my family recently. He told me that thyroid disease is an auto-immune disorder, where the immune system becomes confused and begins to attack healthy tissues. I asked why this would happen, and here is what he said: 9 out of 10 cases of auto-immune disease happen in women. This is because women's immune systems are designed to be able to partially shut down to allow a pregnancy. A growing fetus is seen by the body as foreign tissue, since half of its DNA came from the father. For this reason, the immune system has to be suppressed so that the mother's body will accept the baby, otherwise all pregnancies would be miscarried. The male immune system does not have the ability to shut down to accept foreign tissues. In an auto-immune disorder, the immune system becomes corrupted or confused. This is especially likely if the woman has had a pregnancy, since the system has been shut down and then "rebooted". Problems can occur with the "reboot". The Dr. Said that this can also happen if the woman is exposed to any foreign tissue, not just a pregnancy, for example, a blood transfusion. It can also happen in men who have been exposed to foreign tissue, but it is much less likely due to the design of the male immune system. Drugs that are taken to suppress the immune system, such as for organ transplants, can cause this process in men artificially. This makes you wonder about vaccines using fetal cells and other tissues, GMO foods, and other products made with human tissue or DNA, or even animal DNA. How does this affect our immune systems? There is so much auto-immune disease today - lupus, thyroid disease, arthritis... makes you wonder! Hopefully this information will aid others in their quest for health. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/auto-immune-disease.html&name=RN_68725 /CURES/auto-immune-disease.rss3 Fri, 09 Dec 11 14:43:59 -0600 Connie from Slc, Ut writes: "Hi Lori and Debb ; The suggestions people have made in the Autoimmune Diseases section look excellent. I'm going to focus on B12 because the symptoms that you are noticing are the most common indicators of B12 deficiency : Numbness, Tingling, Pain, and Burning Pain of the Feet and Hands. The other challenges of B12 deficiency are; getting a diagnosis, and finding the most effective means of giving it. Some people with autoimmune conditions, such as MS, appear to have trouble with transport of B12 within their bodies. Some need large amounts of it to flood the tissues in hopes that it reaches the spinal fluid. Methylcobalamin is considered to be most effective for the nerves. It is an active coenzyme form of B12. Although many people have good results from taking sublingual lozenges of it; other people may respond better with injections, especially when large amounts are needed. ( sometimes 10-50 mgs. daily) With these large amounts, potassium can drop precipitously, so K levels should be monitored closely. Also, it has been found that caprylic acid, found in coconut oil, butter, etc. Can help with the transport of nutrients across cell membranes. B12 is a chubby molecule ; it needs alot of support. Good Wishes to You " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/auto-immune-disease.html&name=RN_68639 /CURES/auto-immune-disease.rss4 Wed, 07 Dec 11 22:30:02 -0600 Lori from Ny writes: "TED, If you could also answer my question I would greatly appreciate it. "My son is a 27 years old and in pain 24/7. I am hoping to get remedies on how to begin to treat these autoimmune diseases. Asthma at age 1 year old. Graves disease started at age 16, thyroid radiated and have been on synthroid. Ankylosing Spondylitis started at age 20, severe pain in lower back, takes about 8 advil a day and can't sleep at night because of the pain. MS started at age 27, seven months ago, tingling and pins and needles in legs and tops and bottom of feet and started copaxone one month ago. Are there any protocols for these autoimmune diseases? Please help. I do appreciate all the responses that I have received. Lori" " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/auto-immune-disease.html&name=RN_68240 /CURES/auto-immune-disease.rss5 Thu, 01 Dec 11 21:50:55 -0600 Lori from Ny, Usa writes: "My son is a 27 years old and in pain 24/7. I am hoping to get remedies on how to begin to treat these autoimmune diseases. Graves disease started at age 16, thyroid radiated and have been on synthroid. Ankylosing Spondylitis started at age 20, severe pain in lower back and take about 8 advil a day. MS started at age 27, seven months ago, tingling and pins and needles in legs and tops and bottom of feet and started copaxone one month ago. Are there any protocols for these autoimmune diseases? Please help. Lori " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/auto-immune-disease.html&name=SCLERODERMA_59265 /CURES/auto-immune-disease.rss6 Sun, 10 Jul 11 12:12:51 -0500 Monika from New Delhi, India writes: "Dear Ted, My sister is 39years old. About 12 years back she was diagnosed with scleroderma and lung fibrosis. They gave her a strong rouund of prenisolone and things were okay till last year when she was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma in the right lung. She took three rounds of cosplatin chemotherapy and then we realized it wasnt the best way to heal her. Since then she has been on ayurveda, budwig protocol, qigong and accupuncture. The CT scan this march showed that the left lung has lots of fibrosis and inflammation and the right lung has shrunk to a third of its size. There is swelling in two nodes under the right breast, under the navel and one under the arm pit. Ther eis expalined ascites. The other organs are also being effected by scleroderma - the intestines seem to be bunching up. She is now on oxygen for anything she does - like walking till the loo. We started serrapeptase and NAC last month. But there has been no significant improvement. Her weight is down to 39 kgs and she is 5.7 in height. Can you suggest a good natural course for her? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/auto-immune-disease.html&name=EFT_56035 /CURES/auto-immune-disease.rss7 Mon, 09 May 11 10:56:03 -0500 Kortni from Sonora, Ca writes: "Getting to the root of autoimmunity is basically peeling all the layers of negatives that we bombard our body with. This could be food allergies (gluten, milk, etc), even if you don't react, I'm highly allergic to gluten but nothing happens to me when I eat it (not noticable anyways, one of the factos of autoimmune hepatits causing cirrhosis at 25yo). Vaccines and heavy metal poisoning which can be chelated out and helped with homeopathics. Diet is the most important and finding a doctor who can help you peel back all the layers to restore your health. It is treatable, I know people that had autoimmune hepatitis and cirrhosis that are 100% cured from figuring out all their triggers (pollutants, heavy metals, food allergies, emotional traumas, vitamin deficiency's, etc.) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/auto-immune-disease.html&name=SCLERODERMA_49521 /CURES/auto-immune-disease.rss8 Wed, 08 Dec 10 17:19:37 -0600 Fred from Dallas, Tx writes: "I have noted that Diffuse Scleroderma is not an illness listed, but Crest, also known as Limite Scleroderma is listed. Can Ted, or anyone else advise if the protocol for Crest is the same for diffuse? if not, can you please suggest a protocol. What do you think about antibiotic protocol, taking 100MG twice a day? Thank you. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/auto-immune-disease.html&name=DC_45412 /CURES/auto-immune-disease.rss9 Wed, 25 Aug 10 10:28:20 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Bibi from Nashville, Tn writes: "Rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and other autoimmune disorders MIGHT be cleared up by following a gluten free-casein free diet. I have been following a gluten free diet for over a year, and have improved, but still have some problems. My understanding is that casein (milk protein) is metabolized the same as gluten. By following a gluten free, casein free diet, I have read that people have also been cured of autistic disorders and even schizophrenia. I'm having trouble abstaining from the milk protein, but thought this info would be helpful: Http://www.drmanik.com/Milk allergy.html" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/auto-immune-disease.html&name=RN_31047 /CURES/auto-immune-disease.rss10 Tue, 18 Aug 09 05:47:11 -0500 Lon from Stanhope, Nj writes: "I noticed green tea listed in the post about autoimmune diseases. I have an autoimmune disease. Recently, I was investigating fluoride poisoning; a link posted on this site listed green tea, and other teas, as containing fluoride, stating that green tea in particular absorbs fluoride from the soil, and I think from the air too (too busy to check the article now,) like a sponge. It stated that some green tea ads suggest it's use as a cavity preventative because of the high fluoride content generally present in green tea, as well as other teas. The article suggested that fluoride is common in the soil. I've been taking green tea extract, because it's highly recommended for chronic leukemia which I also have. Now I'm utterly confused as to whether it's helping or harming me. Does anyone here have any knowledge about this, or know of any valid studies either supporting or refuting this claim. Do you think it applies to organic tea?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/auto-immune-disease.html&name=RN_24064 /CURES/auto-immune-disease.rss11 Sun, 15 Mar 09 05:46:07 -0500 [QUESTION] D.O. from writes: "HI, I found your site yesterday by accident. ( if you believe there are accidents ) anyway I was disappointed when I didn't find anything on Auto Immune Disease . My 43 year old daughter has it and her blood levels are very high that relate to that problem. Can you please tell me what she can do to get better besides organic food and lots of water. She has had it several years but didn't want to worry me with it especially since she knew I would be out for a cure with natural medicine. She isn't on any medicine of any kind at this time. I would appreciate any help you and your readers could give me. Thanks very much, D. O." EC: We emailed D.O. asking what kind of autoimmune disease her daughter has... 03/15/2009: D. O. replies, "Thanks for answering so quickly. I don't know what kind she has. She has no symptoms that I know of except she has a form of acne on her face and arms that could be caused by the disease. She doesn't discuss it with me very much. The Dr found it on a blood test for her thyroid. Her throid blood values were excellent. It was two other parts of the thyroid test that was very high, one more so than the other. "