The Connection Between Trauma, Stress, and Autoimmunity

The Connection Between Trauma, Stress, and Autoimmunity

Autoimmune conditions are increasingly common, affecting millions worldwide. While genetics play a role, the interplay between trauma, unprocessed stress, and the immune system is a crucial, often overlooked factor in the development of these diseases. Dr. Gabor Maté,...
Getting to the Root of Autoimmune Disease

Getting to the Root of Autoimmune Disease

Simply stated, autoimmune diseases occur from an activation of the immune response directed to make antigens or immune fighters that attack the individual’s own body, or “self”. The autoimmune process is influenced by genes and is often triggered by an infection, most...