Blog – Tagged "Category_Autoimmune" – Page 2

Category_Autoimmune, Category_Dry Nose, Category_Hydrus Edge, Category_POTS, Category_Sjogren's syndrome, dry nose, Fibromyalgia, hydration, infections, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Sjogren's syndrome, viruses - April 20, 2020

Could Your Dry Nose Be Causing Your Infection?

We've all heard the saying that the sign of a healthy dog is a wet nose, well that's also the case for humans. Did you know that persistent dry nose and sinuses can make you more susceptible to viral and bacterial infections? Yes, it's true. Not only is a dry nose uncomfortable, but our nose and nasal passages are among the body's first lines of defense against viral and bacterial infections. Our noses are built to defend our body from germs and infections and are lined with a mucous membrane, which consists of small hairs called cilia. These cilia beat...

Four Ways to Naturally Quench Persistent Dry Mouth

Let's face it, persistent dry mouth isn't ranked on the list of medical conditions that are considered severe illnesses, but if you have ever woken up in the morning with a sore throat, numbness on your tongue and cottonmouth, you know how uncomfortable it can be. Dry mouth also known as xerostomia in medical terms results from an inadequate production saliva. While it is not a disease, dry mouth is a common symptom of a medical disorder or a side effect that occurs from medications, such as antihistamines, decongestants, pain killers, diuretics, and many others. Saliva plays a critical role...

Autoimmune Patients at Higher Risk of Coronavirus Infections

According to experts, autoimmune disease patients with inflammatory arthritis and Lupus may be more susceptible to the coronavirus. “It is certainly concerning for everyone, especially those who are immunocompromised. We need to exercise more caution and be more alert with these patients,” says Nilanjana Bose, MD, MBA, a rheumatologist at the Rheumatology Center of Houston in Pearland, Texas. According to Dr. Jean Liew of the University in Washington, Seattle, patients with autoimmune disorders are more susceptible to coronavirus and other infections because of existing autoimmune conditions and the medication prescribed to patients, which suppresses the immune system. “In general those...

Proper Hydration Relieves Symptoms of Autoimmune Disorders

Trying to maintain a healthy diet, exercise regimen and active lifestyle are vital to improving our health. But what most people often overlook is the impact of hydration on our body and its role in preventing autoimmune diseases. Dehydration can result in headaches, cramping and lack of concentration but for patients with autoimmune disorders like Grave’s disease Crohn's disease, Sjogren's, Asherson’s Syndrome, POT's, rheumatoid arthritis the onset of persistent symptoms like dry mouth, dry eyes, stiff joints, muscle aches, and fatigue can significantly degrade their quality of life. Nearly 50 million or approximately 20 percent of the US population suffers...

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