Autoimmunity is, simply put, the process by which the immune system attacks its own healthy tissues and organs. Here is a simplified illustration of how this works:

The function of your immune system is to identify foreign invaders or pathogens and to render them harmless. In order to do this, each cell in the body has a specific identification tag, which lets the immune system know that this cell belongs to the body.

When the cells have this identification tag, they aren't attacked. If for some reason the tag is missing, these cells are then treated as "non-self" by the immune system and attacked as if they were foreign invaders.

Autoimmune - The Cause and The Cure identifies the cause and the cure for a wide range of autoimmune disorders including: Chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, lupus, Sjogren's, rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud's, rosacea, myasthenia gravis, Hashimoto's, type 2 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and more.

Written by Anness Brockley and Kristin Urdiales, this book is a must read which has brought together scientific research from around the world, which uncovers the cause of autoimmune disease. This collective evidence offers valid proof, not only of the cause of autoimmune disease, but also the only possible way to cure it. Every symptom of autoimmune disease can now be clearly and traced back to its origin.

The evidence proves that these diseases share a common source, and that this source is not viral, bacterial, or genetic, but originates with a fundamental lack of nutrients that are essential to the functioning of your body. Autoimmune - The Cause and The Cure offers a personalized account of suffering that has resulted in life-saving knowledge for autoimmune sufferers everywhere.

Why this happens is not completely understood, though there are several theories among scientists. Researchers believe that stress, viral infections, vaccinations, poor nutrition and environmental toxins play a role in the development of autoimmune diseases, causing the immune system to become confused and attack the very body it is supposed to protect.

For a complete discussion on the possible causes of autoimmune disease, click here.

It is important to note that though there are as many as eighty different autoimmune diseases, almost all of them have the same root causes. Dr. Stephen B. Edelson refers to this as the "autoimmune process".

This means that no matter what collection of autoimmune diseases or disease symptoms you have, they often can be successfully overcome using a specific, targeted approach such as the one mentioned on this web site.

One thing we recommend for anyone who is experiencing autoimmune symptoms is to have a hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) to test for heavy metal toxicity. Studies have shown that metals such as mercury, cadmium and lead have been associated with the development of the autoimmune diseases scleroderma, lupus, autoimmune hepatitis, multiple sclerosis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves disease, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, pernicious anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and type 1 diabetes.

Mercury, in particular, directly damages our tissues, making them look foreign to the immune system. This is why it is crucial to assess your potential toxin exposure and take as many steps as possible to remove the toxins from your body and your environment.

A hair analysis can also measure the levels of essential minerals your body is needing and provide valuable insight into your metaoblism and what dietary changes would be most helpful for you in your recovery.

For more information on the hair tissue mineral analysis, please click here. Also visit our page on Is it Autoimmune Disease or Is It Heavy Metal Toxicity!

What is Autoimmune Disease?
Autoimmunity is, simply put, the process by which the immune system attacks its own healthy tissues and organs.
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Causes of Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune diseases do not have one specific cause; rather, there seems to be a combination of factors involved.
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Symptoms of Autoimmune Disease
Although the different autoimmune diseases vary widely in terms of symptomology, the following are the most commonly experienced symptoms.
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Sterols and Sterolins
These immune supplements have been shown in clinical trials to have anecdotal usage to provide nutritional support for autoimmune diseases.
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Author's Autoimmune Disease Experience
Author shares her own personal experiences with autoimmune diseases and how she found her way back to health.
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Resources and Consultants
This page lists some autoimmune resources and consultants that may be helpful to you.
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