Autoimmune Disease and Salt- Watch Out!

by | | Autoimmunity, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Healthcare professionals have been encouraging us to reduce our salt intake to decrease the risk of heart attack or stroke. Now we may have another reason to avoid this harmful taste booster. A study published in Nature suggests that a type of white blood cell called...

Cyrex Labs Array 6, 7 and 8

by | | Autoimmunity

For those of you who are not familiar with Cyrex Labs, they specialize in lab testing related to gluten sensitivities and how gluten influences the intestinal tract and immune system. Cyrex Labs’ most recent test panel is the array 5. This test is a screen for what is...

Cyrex Labs Array #5. What We Do and Don’t Know

by | | Autoimmunity

Cyrex Labs has revolutionized the world of gluten intolerant testing. Their arrays 1-4 use advanced technology to find gluten intolerance, leaky gut syndrome, gluten cross-reactive foods, and the potential for autoimmune celiac disease.  However, they haven’t...

Cyrex Labs- Breakthrough in Gluten Intolerance Testing

by | | Autoimmunity, Food

New Gluten Intolerance Tests from Cyrex Labs Give Deeper Insight into Gluten Intolerance. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten gives bread its fluffiness and chewiness. Research has shown gluten to be connected to many diseases such as celiac...

3 Secret Blood Tests for Autoimmunity

by | | Autoimmunity, Lab Testing

Autoimmunity occurs when the immune system attacks healthy tissue. These diseases are quickly becoming a major global health problem. The top 10 that are most common in the United States are: Hashimoto’s Disease (Hypothyroidism) Graves’ Disease (Hyperthyroidism)...