Inflammation in Autoimmune Diseases
When there is a problem to solve or fix, one of the first steps in the process is to identify the root cause. For autoimmune diseases, the root cause of the basic tissue pathology caused by the disease is usually the inflammatory process. The relationship between inflammation and autoimmune diseases (and so many other diseases) can make inflammation seem […]
Uhthoff Phenomenon in Multiple Sclerosis
UHTHOFF’S PHENOMENON (Or UHTHOFF’S SIGN) This is a temporary recurrence or worsening of symptoms that people with Multiple Sclerosis experience when their core body temperature increases. It can also occur in people with various optic diseases or other neurologic conditions, but is most often related to MS. It is named after Dr. Wilhelm Uhthoff, a German neuro-ophthalmologist who in 1890 […]
Stress in Autoimmune or Any Chronic Disease
Stress can be good or it can be bad. That is to say- it can have a good effect or a bad effect on a person’s health and wellness. Good stress (“eustress”) inspires and motivates you, brings happiness, helps to focus your energy, concentration and enhances your performance. But it isn’t without it’s challenges. Examples of life events that are related to good stress are: getting […]
Autoimmune Disease Higher Prevalence in Women: Genetics and Epigenetics
It has long been known in science that approximately 80% of autoimmune diseases (as a group of diagnoses) occur in women. And in certain specific autoimmune diseases, the overall incidence/prevalence in women is even higher than 80%. Scientists have been researching the reasons this occurs for decades. The amount of information related to this topic […]
Men Help-Seeking
I’ve been a nurse for 48 years and been involved in the care of people at all stages of their lives. And I certainly have observed the different patterns and responses between men and women related to health care, trauma, surgery, and illness events. My experience is consistent with what is documented in the research […]
List of Autoimmune Diseases
Acromegaly Acquired aplastic anemia Acquired hemophilia Alopecia areata Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) Arteriosclerosis Autoimmune Addison’s disease (AAD) Autoimmune gastritis Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) Autoimmune hyperlipidemia Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) Autoimmune myelofibrosis Autoimmune myocarditis Autoimmune oophoritis Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) Autoimmune retinopathy (AIR) Autoimmune sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) Balo disease Behçet’s disease Celiac […]
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Ditch the Worry & Suffering with Autoimmune Wellness Coaching
Living with an autoimmune disease appears to be a tug-of-war match between the body and spirit. Between constantly changing symptoms, emotional breakdowns, and mundane health management, life feels more like “enduring” than “living.” But what if it could rewrite that story? This blog discusses how Life Enhancement Coaching’s autoimmune wellness coaching will enable you to regain your […]
The Difference Between “Cure” and “Healing”
Most people think “cure” means everything is all better. But when clients step into autoimmune wellness coaching, they learn that healing is something more profound. At Life Enhancement Coaching, we explore how healing goes beyond simply ending symptoms—it’s about creating balance across the mind and body. Whether you’ve faced a chronic illness or emotional burnout, true healing […]