23.5 million people have autoimmune disease in the United States per the National Institute of Health.
So many suffer for far too long when they don’t have to…Kirstin addresses that head on in this episode.
If you suffer from an autoimmune disorder or your loved one or friend, this episode is for you. If you're wondering if you have an autoimmune issue, tune in...
Three takeaways form this episode of Close The Deal.Com Podcast
- You’re not alone - Kirstin explains the areas she helps people with
- You have treatment options that can reverse the symptoms
- There is hope - if you want it.
This episode is very personal to me as I discuss with Kirstin my wife's autoimmune issue...my wife's journey and Kirstin's are similar trying to get a diagnosis to start with then even more challenging getting help...hence this episode existing.
Common autoimmune diseases:
Rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes (blood sugar levels), Crohn's disease, graves' disease and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Common auto immune symptoms:
Fever to joint pain and swelling, shortness of breath, chest pains, skin rashes, swelling of the lymph nodes, weight loss abdominal pain, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, changes in skin color or texture, dry mouth and dry eyes, muscle weakness, extreme fatigue.
Question is...are autoimmune conditions genetic or environmental.
It's believed to be both often times for unknown reasons. Regarding genetics, no one gene is believed to be the cause, rather it's a combination of genetics and other risk factors tied to the environment.
Common environmental factors:
Stress, lack of sunlight or Vitamin D, infections, hormonal changes or
exposure to certain chemicals.
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