Did you know that 75 percent of people affected by autoimmune (AI) diseases are women? It has long been thought that there is a strong link between female hormones (namely estrogen) and autoimmunity. A new study’s findings support that link. This study found that T cells, which are involved in AI responses,have estrogen receptor alpha …
Estrogen and Autoimmune Disease – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
Vitamin D is crucial for metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and hormonal health, and chances are you’re not getting enough of it. Here in Canada especially, it’s nearly impossible to have sufficient vitamin D in wintertime. Tests from patients at our Toronto clinic show very low levels of this vitamin, and most of them take less than …
Vitamin D Deficiency’s Role in PCOS and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
The immune system is divided into 2 segments – the innate and the adaptive immune system. These 2 arms work together synergistically to protect the host from infectious disease. In mammals, the adaptive immune system includes both the systemic and local (mucosal) types, where cells and molecules interact to provide this protection in a complex …
