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How Pathogens Trick the Immune System Into Autoimmunity
This is one of the most well-documented mechanisms behind autoimmune disease. Here’s how it plays out The immune system targets an invader… but the proteins on that invader look almost identical to your own tissues . So the immune response gets confused and the attack doesn’t shut off. Examples we see in the research: • Viruses like EBV linked to MS-like immune responses • Bacteria like strep triggering rheumatic fever • Parasites, which can: – Mimic gluten proteins, contr
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Feb 61 min read
Hidden sources of Lyme disease
There are some hidden sources of Lyme disease that may surprise you. That's right - it doesn't only come from a tick bite! Here's a list...
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Nov 10, 20211 min read
Lyme often gets misdiagnosed as other illnesses
Lyme disease is known as the great imitator because of its ability to mimic other diseases. Initial symptoms can be flu-like but Lyme...
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Nov 4, 20211 min read


Could It Be Lyme? The Hidden Cause Behind Your Mysterious Symptoms
Do me a quick favor—take this Lyme self-assessment. 👇 Lyme disease is the master of disguise. It often gets mistaken for all kinds of...
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Oct 12, 20211 min read
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