This Thyroid Awareness Month, learn about a lesser-known autoimmune thyroid condition called Graves Disease.
Read moreHighlights From The Gluten Summit
Have you been told by your health practitioner that you or your child need to cut gluten out of your diet to address a health concern? Do you want to understand more about why cutting out gluten may help you deal with that health issue? In this post, we answer some common questions that patients ask about gluten sensitivity.
Read moreChinese Herb "Chang Shan" May Prove Effective For Auto-Immune Disorders
Chinese herbalists have been using bark, roots, seeds, and flowers to treat serious medical conditions for over 2,000 years. In modern times, pharmaceutical companies have made big money by isolating certain compounds from plants and replicating them synthetically. It is within this context that I want to highlight a new study from Harvard School of Dental Medicine that has isolated molecular properties in the Chinese herb Chang Shan, and found a use for it in treating auto-immune disorders like Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
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