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When the eyes slowly darken: A holistic understanding of retinopathia pigmentosa in Refsum’s disease
When the eyes slowly darken: A holistic understanding of retinopathia pigmentosa in Refsum’s disease Imagine your view of the world slowly narrowing – as if through an ever-shrinking keyhole. For people with retinopathy pigmentosa (RP), this is exactly the reality: a gradual, progressive reduction in vision that often begins at night and over the years […]
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When your fingers remain icy – What to do when conventional measures for Raynaud’s disease no longer help?
When your fingers remain icy – What to do when conventional measures for Raynaud’s disease no longer help? Imagine your fingers suddenly turn white, ice-cold and numb – for no apparent reason. Later, they turn a bluish color before the blood returns and an unpleasant tingling sensation begins. People with Raynaud’s disease experience exactly this […]
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Eaton-Lambert syndrome: when nerves and muscles get out of balance
Eaton-Lambert syndrome: when nerves and muscles get out of balance Eaton-Lambert syndrome is a rare disorder in which the immune system attacks parts of the nerve cells. This blocks calcium channels, which actually ensure that muscles receive signals from nerves correctly. The result: muscle weakness, particularly in the legs, often accompanied by fatigue, difficulty swallowing […]
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Polymyositis – when medication doesn’t help
Polymyositis – when medication doesn’t help Polymyositis is a rare disease in which the muscles become inflamed. As a result, those affected often feel weak, especially in the shoulders, arms, hips or legs. Things like climbing stairs, lifting or even getting dressed can suddenly become difficult. The disease usually develops slowly and requires long-term treatment. […]
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Linear IgA dermatosis – when the skin sounds the alarm
Linear IgA dermatosis – when the skin sounds the alarm A holistic look at a rare skin disease Linear IgA dermatosis is a rare, chronic skin disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the structures of the skin. The result: itchy, often painful blisters, redness and inflammation – usually occurring in episodes. What is […]
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When the body doesn’t forget – a holistic view of HLA sensitization in kidney transplants
When the body doesn’t forget – a holistic view of HLA sensitization in kidney transplants Modern medicine has made it possible: a new kidney can give many people with kidney failure a new lease of life. But sometimes the body reacts to this help with mistrust. One of the biggest challenges here is so-called HLA […]
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Necrobiotic xanthogranulomatosis with paraproteinemia: Holistic therapeutic approaches and the role of toxopheresis
Necrobiotic xanthogranulomatosis with paraproteinemia: Holistic therapeutic approaches and the role of toxopheresis Necrobiotic xanthogranulomatosis (NXG) is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease that is usually associated with conspicuous skin changes – often periorbital. In many cases, it is associated with a monoclonal gammopathy (usually IgG paraprotein), which indicates a deeper immunological dysregulation. Paraproteinemia as a systemic […]
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Refsum’s disease – a rare metabolic disorder with many faces
Refsum’s disease – a rare metabolic disorder with many faces Refsum’s disease is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that is based on a defect in the breakdown of phytanic acid. This fatty acid is mainly absorbed through animal foods. Due to the enzyme deficiency, it cannot be processed properly in the body, which leads to […]
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Familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia – Understanding and treating it holistically
Familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia – Understanding and treating it holistically Familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is a rare, genetic disease in which LDL cholesterol (also known as “bad” cholesterol) is significantly elevated – often from birth. Without treatment, deposits can form in blood vessels as early as childhood, which can lead to serious cardiovascular disease. But how […]
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Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis – when cold throws the immune system into turmoil
Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis – when cold throws the immune system into turmoil Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis is a rare but serious autoimmune disease in which so-called cryoglobulins – special proteins in the blood – precipitate when exposed to cold and cause inflammation in the blood vessels. These “cold proteins” can lead to a variety of symptoms, from skin […]
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Stiff man syndrome – holistic support
Stiff man syndrome – holistic support Stiff man syndrome (also known as stiff person syndrome) is a rare neurological autoimmune disease that causes muscle stiffness, cramps and hypersensitivity to stimuli and stress. Conventional medicine offers medication to alleviate symptoms – but the cause often remains hidden. Holistic view In holistic medicine, we view people as […]
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Multiple sclerosis – when your own immune system becomes a challenge
Multiple sclerosis – when your own immune system becomes a challenge Multiple sclerosis (MS) – a term that many people are familiar with, but often only superficially. The disease affects millions of people worldwide and is one of the most common neurological autoimmune diseases in young adults. But what exactly is behind this disease that […]
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