Allergies or Asthma Anyone?
Many people are currently living with chronic pain, which is most commonly attributed to lower back pain, fibromyalgia, neuropathy or arthritis. While some of these conditions may be a consequence of wear and tear on the body over the years, due to uncorrected structural dysfunction, others may stem from immune system dysfunction, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, resulting in pain, swelling and stiffness in these areas. We have an epidemic of autoimmune disease in Australia. For example: Asthma, allergic reaction, autoimmune thyroid, eczema, crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, Multiple sclerosis, etc
Mounting research has begun to support the role of vitamin D in autoimmune conditions, as it has been found to play a part in the regulation of the immune system and inflammation. To optimize health and possibly manage the severity of autoimmune disease, the Vitamin D Council recommends supplementing with between 5,000-10,000 IU per day, and maintaining a vitamin D level of between 100-200 nmol/l.
