Autoimmune News / September 2003 / Autoimmune Disease News -- Graves', Hashimoto's, Thyroid, Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Scleroderma, Psoriasis, Sarcoidosis, Adrenal Problems, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Hair Loss, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Other Conditions

THE AUTOIMMUNE REPORT -- September 2003
From Patient Advocate Mary Shomon, Author of Living Well With Hypothyroidism, Living Well With Autoimmune Disease, The Thyroid Diet Success Guide, and the Thyroid Guide to Fertility, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Success

This newsletter is located online at: http://www.thyroid-info.com/autoimmune/sept2003.htm

Study Suggests Low-Dose Mercury Accelerates Autoimmune Disease
Researchers have reported on animal studies that found that exposure to low levels of mercury can speed up and worsen the symptoms of autoimmune disease, even when the exposure occurs before the disease has even developed. These findings may help identify whether mercury exposure can have a similar effect on human development of autoimmune diseases, and the role of low-level and toxic mercury exposure.
Find out more about the mercury issue

Find Out if Your Thyroid Is Causing Your Symptoms
Dr. Ken Woliner walks you through his detailed, step-by-step instructional guide that helps you and your doctor determine if your thyroid could be the cause of your symptoms. Find out the symptoms that should raise a red flag, how to measure your temperature -- including excellent instructions on how to monitor your basal body temperature! -- what your doctor should be looking for in a physical exam, and the various blood tests you can request. And Dr. Woliner answers the essential question: If you have normal laboratory tests, could your thyroid still be causing your symptoms?
Learn more about your thyroid problem now

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New Finding Sheds Light on Mechanism of Inflammation in Lupus, Other Disorders
Researchers are discovering new information about how the body rids itself of dead cells and the findings are helping experts understand the process of inflammation and how it may contribute to immune dysfunctions and autoimmune diseases. The findings may affect the treatment of lupus, and in particular, the use of corticosteroid drugs as a standard treatment.
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FDA Approves Enbrel to Treat Ankylosing Spondylitis
The FDA has approved an an application for etanercept (brand name Enbrel), for treatment of active ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease affecting primarily the lower back and joints.
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New Book Just Published in August 2003: Thyroid Guide to Fertility, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Success
Thyroid problems affect an estimated 25 million Americans, the vast majority of them women. Few women, however, are aware of the critical relationship between the thyroid gland - our master gland of metabolism - and nearly every aspect of child-bearing. As a woman, your thyroid can affect your fertility, your ability to become pregnant and maintain a healthy pregnancy, postpartum health, successful breastfeeding, and even the health of your baby. Undiagnosed thyroid disease is even a cause of fertility problems in some women, whose doctors fail to test them for these common problems! My new Thyroid Guide to Fertility, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Success will help you understand the important information you need to get pregnant, have a healthy baby, stay healthy yourself, and breastfeed your baby. Find out more about the guide, see the table of contents, and information on how to order now online, by fax, phone or mail.

SPECIAL OFFER: As a special introductory offer, if you order the Thyroid Guide to Fertility, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Success online, you can get it for only $11.00, plus shipping and handling. This special offer expires September 15, 2003. See http://www.thyroid-info.com/pregnancyguide.htm for details.

I've Received 200,000 Virus-Laden Emails...And Counting: About the SoBig Virus
Since the outbreak of the SoBig virus, because I am in so many of your address books, I have been receiving thousands and thousands (more than 200,000 so far) of virus-infected emails a day. Find out how the virus works, how it "spoofs" your address and mine to make it look like we are sending viruses, how NOT to get the virus yourself, free programs you can download now that will protect you from this and other viruses, and where to get more information about SoBig.
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Notes from Mary: Living Well With Autoimmune Disease, Living Well With Hypothyroidism
Only $8 During September Book Sale

If you or a family member have any autoimmune disease, you can't afford to not understand everything about autoimmune conditions. The fact is, you face an increased risk of developing other autoimmune conditions -- but there ARE things you can do to help! My book, Living Well With Autoimmune Disease, has just gone into a THIRD printing, and is the only book that offers a comprehensive look at autoimmune conditions from both the conventional and holistic perspectives. Learn more about this innovative book, which is on sale in September for only $8.00, from IHerb.com.

And if you still haven't gotten a copy of Living Well With Hypothyroidism, the most popular book on thyroid disease, has gone to a 17th printing. The best-selling book focuses on how to get diagnosed, and how to treat hypothyroidism from both conventional and alternative perspectives. Features sections on T3, natural thyroid, weight loss, depression, and other key issues for people with hypothyroidism. If you are on thyroid hormone replacement drugs, like Synthroid or Levoxyl, you need this book! Learn more now!

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Order Mary Shomon's "Living Well" books now for the special discounted Iherb.com price of $8.00 at Iherb.com, or call Iherb's toll-free order line at 888-792-0028

Live well!

-- Mary

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