Breastfeeding Helps Greatly With "Autoimmune Prevention" For Your Family, According To A Doctor And Researcher
Autoimmune diseases cause your immune system to attack healthy cells in the body, resulting in chronic symptoms that can wreak havoc on your life. But a doctor and researcher insists that breastfeeding your baby can protect them from autoimmune disorders all the way into adulthood.
It's estimated that 1 in every 5 Americans have an autoimmune disease—and 75% of these people are women. Autoimmunity is an umbrella term that refers to a category of diseases that causes the immune system to mistakenly attack the body's tissues and organs it was designed to protect. Some common autoimmune disorders include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and celiac disease. While these diseases can be treated through lifestyle and diet, they can still be very difficult to manage. In his podcast "Genius Life," nutrition expert and author Max Lugavere spoke with Dr. Terry Wahls, an autoimmune expert and multiple sclerosis (MS) researcher. She gave a list of things that all families should do in their household to help stave off autoimmune diseases.