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• Understanding Autoimmune Diseases

  Posted on 09.08.08 | 17 Comments

  
  Photo: Lynn Kasztanovics

  As part of my research on vegetarian diet, I recently dove into the fascinating book “The China Study“. It was written by Dr. Campbell, a researcher who has spent the past 30 years studying the effects of animal proteins on health.

  In addition to simply presenting the numerous studies by various researchers in a meaningful way, the book does a great job of explaining the most common dangerous diseases, in layman’s terms.  I finally have a basic grasp of the workings behind cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and the various autoimmune diseases.

  I believe that the best way to understand and retain something new is by teaching it.  Here is my stab at explaining the basics of these diseases using very simple terms.

  I hope this can be helpful to you in gaining some clarity around these health topics that are foreign to most of us.  Through understanding, we can appreciate the intricate workings and intelligence of our bodies; thus empowering ourselves to make better, more conscious and responsible lifestyle choices.

  Let’s start with autoimmune disease.
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