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autoimmune disease, Category_Autoimmune, Category_Hydration, Category_Hydrus Edge, coronavirus, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis -

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...

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Category_Hydrus Edge, Category_Immunity, coronavirus, covid-19, hydration, immunity -

Finding ways to boost your immunity to fight coronavirus has never been more critical. While many of us are aware of recommendations made by the World Health Organization (WHO), such as adequately washing hands 5-8 times a day, using tissues when sneezing and coughing, and avoiding handshakes, there are other critical steps you can take to boost your immunity. Here are five ways that you can boost your immunity. 1. Sleep Well. The simplest and easiest thing you can do to boost your immunity is to get enough sleep. It may sound too simple, but exhaustion is one of the...

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The drinking water you are consuming may be one of the factors causing your autoimmune disease. According to research by the Water Research Center (WRC), more than 80 autoimmune disorders may be related to water quality issues. The most common water quality problems are related to the presence of bacteria and materials such as iron, manganese, nitrates, elevated levels of copper or lead, and other metals. Consuming water from wells and even drinking tap water can be harmful if water quality is not good. Water can become contaminated from the soil (in the case of well water) and through pipes...

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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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