A disease in which the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells. Our immune system is supposed to protect our body from harmful viruses and bacteria but it does not happen. When a person faces problems with immune system, it can overproduce antibodies and send the body into overdrive. The system mistakes healthy tissues for invaders and begins attacking healthy tissues. An allergy to our own tissues.  The causes and triggers of autoimmune diseases are largely unknown.

Types:-

There are several types of autoimmune diseases, depending on the part that is affected by our own antibodies. I just talk about a few here

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Parkinson disease

According to NAET—they are caused by, various allergies, toxins, vaccinations, antibiotics, toxic processed food and sedentary life style and the main cause is chronic stress

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:-

It is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints. It occurs when your immune system attacks the synovium, the lining of the membranes that surround your joints.

The resulting inflammation thickens the synovium, which can eventually destroy the cartilage and bone within the joint.

Multiple Sclerosis:-

Multiple Sclerosis is a demyelinating disease of the central Nervous system- affecting both brain and spinal cord.

Myelin is the protective sheath that surrounds the axons of neurons, allowing them to quickly pass impulses.

In Multiple Sclerosis demyelination happens when the immune system inappropriately attacks and destroys the myelin, which makes communication between neurons break down, ultimately leading to all sorts of sensory, motor and cognitive problems.

Now, the brain, including the neurons in the brain, is protected by things in the blood by the blood brain barrier which only lets certain molecules and cells through from the blood

 HASHIMOTO’S DISEASE:-

HM disease is a condition in which your immune system attacks your thyroid.

Inflammation from HM disease, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, often leads to an under active thyroid gland.

Symptoms of HM disease:-

• fatigue and sluggishness
• increased sensitivity to cold
• constipation
• pale dry skin
• a puffy face
• brittle nails
• Hair loss
• enlargement of the tongue
• unexplained weight gain
• muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness
• muscle weakness
• excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding
• depression
• memory loss

What does thyroid do?

Thyroid is responsible for producing hormones that affect every function in our body. It produces three types of hormones.

Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism and body weight by controlling –burning of fat for energy and heat.

Thyroid hormones are required for growth and development in children.

They signal the production of virtually all growth factors in your body

Thyroid hormones in pregnant women are involved in the production of prolactin a hormone responsible for milk production

Interact with all your other hormones including insulin, cortisol, and sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.

TSH is produced by the pituitary gland. A high TSH level indicates hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and a low TSH level indicates hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).

Thyroid Disruptors:-

1. Chronic stress –Physical, chemical or emotional
2. Medications
3. Environmental toxins
4. Toxic processed food
5. A sedentary lifestyle
6. Heavy metal exposure

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME:-

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a multisystem disease that causes dysfunction of neurological system, immune system, endocrine system and energy metabolism system.

Manifested by –extreme fatigue

• decreased stamina
• lack of concentration
• Headaches
• brain fog
• depressed

Diagnoses:-

Difficult to diagnose, they visit multiple doctors, but no solution. They are often termed as “sick in Head”

There is no single test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome. It is characterized by extreme fatigue. The fatigue may worsen with physical or mental activity but does not improve with rest.

They can’t sleep and if slept, they don’t find them rested, wake up still tired, can’t tolerate even mild noise.

Parkinson’s disease:

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movements. Symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor on just one hand. Tremors are common, but the disorder also commonly causes stuffiness or slowing of movements.

Treatment using NAET:

Treat and remove all allergies and treat combinations of allergies.

Treat for major stresses in life, clear any blocked emotions. This will make the person feel a whole lot better. Then keep checking for all that is causing the specific problem.

Remember it is important to work hard, pursue the treatment, you will reach a much better happy life. How long it will take depend on your body. Very chronic cases will take time, but you will be rewarded with a pain free life.