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“Some evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency increases a person's risk for high blood pressure. The randomized, double-blind trial involved 250 men and women over the age of 60 years who were enrolled in a larger study of people with arthritis.”

“These dual stressors activate physiological responses to stress that ultimately drive inflammation, the underlying cause of many chronic diseases, including atherosclerosis, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and dementia.”

“The authors of the meta-analysis reviewed data from 23 randomized controlled studies that investigated the health effects of exercise in people with multimorbidity, defined as having two or more chronic health conditions (arthritis of the knee or hip, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, depression, heart failure, ischemic heart disease, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).”

“It is the most common form of arthritis worldwide and is a major contributor to disability among older adults. The findings of a recent study suggest that curcumin reduces pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee.”

“Hydroxychloroquine is a common antimalarial drug that is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. In 2017, it was the 128th most prescribed medication in the United States with more than five million prescriptions. It is relatively safe with a few side effects.”

“They found that asthma was the most common immune condition among the mothers, but other conditions, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis were reported as well. Roughly 20 percent of the mothers of male children with ASD had asthma.”

“Some of these components provide breast milk aroma and taste aspects, such as those associated with garlic or coffee, potentially influencing the breastfed infant's dietary preferences later in life.”

“A great deal of attention has been focused on hydroxychloroquine, an old, inexpensive drug with a known safety profile and few interactions and side effects. Originally utilized as an antimalarial therapeutic, hydroxychloroquine is now also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.”

“They have been shown to help prevent heart disease and stroke; may help control lupus, eczema, and rheumatoid arthritis; and may play protective roles in cancer and other conditions. Findings from a new study suggest that omega-3 fatty acids slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease.”

“While autoimmune B cells are usually destroyed shortly after creation, lingering autoimmune cells can proliferate and lead to diseases such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and MS. One reason autoantibodies persist is cross-reactivity with other proteins, such as those produced by pathogens or absorbed from the diet…”