- Kari has four auto-immune diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hashimoto's, lupus and vasculitis - She was diagnosed with Hashimoto's when she was 20 and had a lot of problems with thyroid medications - Years after, the three other diseases went into the picture altogether - Her kidney was in acute state of failure, making medications prescription very difficult: she eventually started methotrexate - After three months not only kidney but also liver was in failure - Kari stopped methotrexate and started the Paddison Program the next day - Relief was immediate and after a period of refinement she has found her right balance - The Paddison Program forum has been a great source of help and information in the process