Although even today is unknown the origin of autoimmune diseases, there are several theories about why this type of disease appear. As a definition say that so-called autoimmune diseases are those where both the immune system as defenses act in an abnormal way in the way they react to certain cells of the body as if they were his enemies and therefore the damage.

This type of mismatch can affect a body, several or even a tissue that often ends up as changes occur as time passes the immune system will see the area as long as a foreign body.

Autoimmune diseases are very similar to allergies, where the body is an overreaction to a substance that itself does not pose a health hazard.

Among the organs and tissues that are most affected by this problem are the skin, muscles, joints, blood cells and some blood components, as well as some glands like the pancreas or thyroid.

Although there is no consensus about what are the causes of autoimmune disease, some theories are dumped on the fact of a genetic predisposition, or also the effect of viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms or certain medicines.

Natural medicine for its part, is divided and there is one area you think that the excessive quantity of drugs and vaccines can cause a high increase of autoimmune diseases. Also, unbalanced diets, with lots of additives could work together and in many cases can be the union of several factors.

Some examples of autoimmune diseases:

Crohn’s disease: A disease that tends to affect the digestive tract, causing chronic inflammation and progressive through various episodes. It usually affects the final part of the small intestine and colon first.

Pernicious anemia: In this case the stomach does not produce the so-called “intrinsic factor” a substance that is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12 in the gastrointestinal tract. Since this vitamin is essential for the formation of red blood cells.

RA: It is characterized by inflammation of the joints and the tissues that are near them. It can affect any organ. It is a disease that causes stiffness and pain.

Type I Diabetes: The pancreas does not produce or in very small quantity, which makes insulin skyrocketing levels of glucose in the body.

Addison’s disease: In it, the immune system attacks the adrenal gland and its functionality is very low.

Celiac Disease: Here’s immune system attacks the villi of the small intestine as a clear response to the presence of gluten. The body loses much of its ability to absorb nutrients.

Graves disease: What is causing hyperthyroidism which causes the thyroid gland work excessively.

Multiple sclerosis: In this condition impairs the immune system and protects lining of nerve cells (myelin sheath) and as a result of nerve impulses that are blocking and gradually affecting the brain and spinal cord.

Lupus erythematosus: An inflammatory disease that can affect the joints, as well as kidney, skin and many other organs. It is characterized by fatigue, rash on the cheeks and nose bridge.

Myasthenia gravis: There is a weakness in the muscles and neuromuscular disorder that can eventually bring difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelid, difficulty speaking, and so on.

In general, there are only treatments to prevent complications and reduce the symptoms, because most doctors tend to have worse side effects that the quality of life of patients.

Eating well by avoiding foods that may cause allergies such as dairy and generally try to dominate the fruit and vegetables that are healthy, avoiding saturated fats.

Also be added to any multivitamin diet that suits the particular case, also known as Lactobacillus or supplements intestinal flora, may have a good effect with autoimmune diseases.

On the other hand, needed plenty of sleep to regain strength and balance, moderate sun and combat stress are good weapons to have a better quality.

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