Autoimmune Diseases

At Mahakala Center in Berlin, we specialize in treating a variety of autoimmune diseases. Toxin and heavy metal exposure are increasingly recognized as potential triggers for autoimmune conditions, as they can disrupt immune function and contribute to chronic inflammation.

Autoimmune Diseases we specialise in

Heavy metals have been associated with various autoimmune diseases due to their ability to disrupt the immune system and cause inflammation:

Allergies: Heavy metal exposure can disrupt the immune system, increasing the risk of allergies by triggering inflammation and hypersensitivity reactions.
Thyroid Issues including Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: This is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, often leading to hypothyroidism. Heavy metals like mercury and lead have been implicated in thyroid dysfunction.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): A chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the joints, and heavy metals, especially cadmium and lead, have been linked to an increased risk of developing RA.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): A systemic autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs, including the skin, kidneys, and joints. Heavy metals like mercury and cadmium have been suggested to play a role in its onset and progression.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): An autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system, leading to nerve damage. Exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury and lead, may contribute to neurodegeneration and autoimmune responses.
Celiac Disease: While primarily a genetic disorder, the presence of heavy metals like arsenic may exacerbate or trigger autoimmune reactions in individuals genetically predisposed to the disease.
Psoriasis: An autoimmune disease that causes skin cells to multiply too quickly, leading to scaly patches on the skin. Some studies have linked heavy metal exposure, particularly to cadmium and lead, with an increased risk of psoriasis.

Autoimmune Diseases: Could Toxins be the Cause?

Immune System Disruption: Heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic can dysregulate the immune system. They may lead to chronic inflammation or provoke an autoimmune response by altering immune cell activity. Metals can mimic or bind to natural proteins, leading the immune system to mistakenly attack the body’s own tissues.

Oxidative Stress: Heavy metals increase the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), causing oxidative stress. This can damage tissues, including connective tissues and joints, which may exacerbate back pain and trigger inflammatory conditions like autoimmune diseases.
Gut Dysbiosis: Heavy metals can disrupt the gut microbiome. Since gut health is closely linked to immune function, dysbiosis may lead to leaky gut syndrome, allowing toxins and antigens to enter the bloodstream and trigger systemic inflammation or autoimmune activity.

Inflammatory Pathways: Chronic exposure to heavy metals can upregulate inflammatory pathways, such as NF-kB, which are often implicated in autoimmune diseases and chronic pain syndromes.
Detoxification Pathways: Impaired detoxification pathways (e.g., liver and kidney function) can lead to an accumulation of heavy metals, exacerbating their effects and perpetuating inflammation and pain.

Connection to Back Pain

Autoimmune conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or lupus often manifest with chronic back pain. Heavy metals could aggravate or trigger these conditions by the mechanisms above. Furthermore, toxins might localize in specific tissues, leading to joint and spinal inflammation.

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