autoimmune diseases

Explains what autoimmune diseases are and the role free radicals play in them, discusses diagnosis, and presents drug-free treatments for multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, and others, as well as autism, which some researchers believe may be an autoimmune disease.

Provides advice for following a paleo diet to improve symptoms and manage autoimmune diseases.

Provides an introduction to autoimmune disease, its causes and risk factors, describes the symptoms and treatments of a variety of key autoimmune conditions, looks at holistic approaches to dealing with autoimmune disease, and includes advice on developing a plan of action.

Presents the stories of individuals suffering from autoimmune disease, and explains how an understanding of autoimmune disease can lead to solutions to numerous medical issues.

Orphaned eleven-year-old Joe lives in a hospital due to his autoimmune disease, interacting only with his sister, an American boy with the same illness, and medical staff while dreaming of being a superhero.

Orphaned eleven-year-old Joe lives in a hospital due to his autoimmune disease, interacting only with his sister, an American boy with the same illness, and medical staff while dreaming of being a superhero.

The story of twenty-four-year-old Susannah Cahalan and the life-saving discovery of the autoimmune disorder that nearly killed her -- and that could perhaps be the root of "demonic possessions" throughout history.

Contains over three hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about each of the more than eighty autoimmune diseases, their causes, clinical features, treatments, and related terms and issues.

Cystic Fibrosis is a fatal genetic condition that affects people physically and mentally every day. This book describes the disease and the genetic causes behind it, follows researchers on their path to scientific discovery, identifies people who have excelled despite the condition, and tracks the latest treatments and research aimed at helping those with the condition. Sidebars highlight medical breakthroughs and the people who made them.

Covers the symptoms, treatments, and possible causes of autoimmune diseases.