Autoimmunity

Autoimmune disease is one of the debilitating chronic conditions which is on the rise in the developed world. In autoimmune diseases , the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues instead of foreign or toxic products which are harmful to us. This attack leads to constant inflammation which results in tissue damage, pain and eventually, loss of function of the affected body part(s). This results in diagnosis of chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, coeliac disease, psoriasis, etc. , and these are just a few of the over 80 identified autoimmune diseases. Addressing the triggers or root causes of these conditions makes a big and positive difference to health and quality of life. This section deals with all things autoimmune and how to manage it.

What Does Gluten Free Really Mean?

LAST UPDATED ON: June 17, 2020 by Toki Birch
LAST UPDATED ON: June 17, 2020 by Toki Birch

I am a coeliac and have been since I was 7 years old, although I was not diagnosed till I was 13! Mine manifested as dermatitis herpetiformis (which threw doctors off, hence the late diagnosis as with most autoimmune conditions) and also damage to my poor villi. It’s a way of life for me now,… read more ›

Multiple Sclerosis in Women.

LAST UPDATED ON: May 17, 2020 by Toki Birch
LAST UPDATED ON: May 17, 2020 by Toki Birch

Women are up to 3 times more likely than men to develop Multiple Sclerosis (MS), according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. As cases increase worldwide, it’s important to know how MS could affect your life. MS is an autoimmune condition that involves the central nervous system. It occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks… read more ›

THE ROLE OF LEAKY GUT IN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE, ALLERGIES, AND STRESS – PART 1

LAST UPDATED ON: February 25, 2020 by Toki Birch
LAST UPDATED ON: February 25, 2020 by Toki Birch

I remember the first time I heard the term leaky gut. It was the summer of 2011 while I was reading Tim Ferris’s book, “The 4 Hour Body.” When he mentioned the term, I remember thinking how odd it was. I wondered if the gut could truly be leaky and how on earth that could… read more ›

THE ROLE OF LEAKY GUT IN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE, ALLERGIES AND STRESS – PART 2

LAST UPDATED ON: February 23, 2020 by Toki Birch
LAST UPDATED ON: February 23, 2020 by Toki Birch

I hope you enjoyed reading part one and had a few ah-ha moments throughout. My goal is that you’ve walked away now realising how important having a healthy gut is to your overall health. In this second part of the series, we’ll learn about how stress affects gut health and how to start getting your… read more ›