Herbs and Other Supplements

If you’ve read beyond the pamphlets in your rheumatologist’s office, you know that gluten is an autoimmune “no-no”. You probably also know that...

As a mom, there are certain characteristics you don’t want to encounter—fatigue, mental fog, and loss of energy are just a few.  Unfortunately,...

There are many elements that are important to proper functioning of the human body, but magnesium resides in the top tier of relevant...

Selenium is a trace element similar to the chemical copper and is found in foods, water, and in dietary supplements.  Whether you should...

Omega-3 and omega-6 are different types of essential fatty acids.  They are referred to as “essential” because your body cannot make them on...

Autoimmune disease is a difficult-to-understand phenomenon that involves your immune system seemingly attacking your own tissue, organs and joints.  Consequently, symptoms that are...

Attaining vitamins and minerals from nutritious foods is obviously the best dietary strategy, but knowing how much is in your food is often...

Are there scientific studies showing that vitamin D exerts any short- or long-term effects (positive or negative) on autoimmune conditions? For the past...

For best absorption, is it better to take vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids alone or in combination with other vitamins or supplements?...

When buying vitamins and supplements that help autoimmune disorders (e.g., Vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, etc.), what factors are most important in choosing...