The origin of autoimmune diseases is still unknown. There are several theories about why these autoimmune diseases appear.
Definition of Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases are those in which our defenses or immune system function in an abnormal way reacting to some cells of our bodies as if they were “enemies” and thus damaging them. This mismatch can affect only a tissue, organ or even just producing more and tissue changes. Every time our immune system will see this area more like a foreign body. Is a case similar to allergies, where the body reacts in a manner disproportionate to substances themselves are not a danger to our health. The most affected organs and tissues, usually, are the skin, muscles, joints, blood cells and other blood components and some glands like the pancreas or thyroid.
Causes of Autoimmune Diseases
Although there is no unanimity about some theories say that, along with a genetic predisposition, the effect of some micro-organisms (viruses, bacteria, etc..) And / or certain medications. In natural medicine there is a very important sector thinks that the excess of vaccines and drugs could also be causing the alarming increase in autoimmune diseases.
Very unbalanced diets and full of additives may also “collaborate.” In many cases, it’s probably a combination of several factors. It is necessary to investigate further as more and more people with autoimmune diseases and should be borne in mind that most diseases are much worse quality of life of the individual.
credit to: Josep Vicent Arnau
