What Triggers Autoimmune Conditions?

• Bacteria e.g. SIBO, Helicobacter pylori, Blastocystis hominis, Lyme disease
• Viruses g. EBV, CMV, hepatitis C virus, measles virus
• Parasites e.g. worms, amoebas, protozoa
• Candida overgrowth
• Drugs e.g. Sulfadiazine, Hydralazine, Procainamide, Isoniazid, Methyldopa, Quinidine, Minocycline, Chlorpromazine
• Chemical & environmental irritants e.g. pesticides (glyphosate), phthalates, dioxins, flame-retardants, Teflon, silica, asbestos, heavy metals (such as mercury, lead), solvents, hydrazines, hair dyes, industrial emissions and hazardous waste
• Stress
• Sex hormones e.g. oestrogen
• Diet & food allergens e.g. grains, sugar, dairy, eggs, soy, nightshades, nuts, seeds
• Poor gut health e.g. weakened microbiome