Autoimmune Diseases and Their Environmental Triggers [Paperback]

Elaine A. Moore (Author), Marvin G. Miller (Illustrator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0786413220 | ISBN-13: 978-0786413225 | Publication Date: May 2002 | Edition: 1

Autoimmune Disease (AD) refers to any of a number of disorders caused by an immune system defect that allows the body to attack its own tissues. Some say 20 percent of the population is susceptible to Autoimmune Disease. According to current theory, individuals who develop AD do so because they are exposed to certain environmental triggers.

This work is a comprehensive resource for patients with autoimmune disease. The primary focus is on the specific environmental factors, including heavy metals, hormones, organic solvents, medications, and infectious agents, that lead to autoimmune disease and that make the symptoms worse in genetically susceptible individuals.

Sections of this work describe the immune system, the natural courses of disease for the various system-wide and organ-specific autoimmune disorders, and genetic factors and lifestyle influences associated with AD. Diagnostic concerns, conventional and alternative treatment options for AD, current research paths, and laboratory tests are also covered.

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About the Author

Elaine Moore has worked in hospital laboratories for more than 30 years, primarily in immunohematology and toxicology. Also the author of Graves’ Disease: A Practical Guide (2001), she lives in Sedalia, Colorado. The illustrator, Marvin G. Miller, is a clinical chemist. He lives in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Product Details

• Paperback: 239 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company; 1 edition (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786413220
• ISBN-13: 978-0786413225
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,697,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in 1948 in Toledo, Ohio, Elaine Moore has 5 brothers, including her twin brother Bob. Elaine graduated from the University of Toledo with B.S. in Medical Technology. She later attended graduate school at the University of Colorado before moving to Idaho.

Elaine worked in clinical laboratories in Colorado, Idaho, and Ohio for more than 35 years. Elaine primarily worked in the Toxicology department, where she developed several new procedures and served as a certifying official for a NIDA lab. Elaine retired from the laboratory in 2009 and now works as a consultant for Mylabtesting.com.

Elaine's goal in writing medical books is to empower patients and promote the use of integrative medicine. She donates a portion of her writing proceeds to Dr. Ian Zagon's research laboratory on low dose naltrexone at Pennsylvania State University. Back in Colorado, Elaine is currently working as an editor for a medical series and writing a book on Adderall.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, Elaine Moore, October 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Autoimmune Diseases and Their Environmental Triggers (Paperback)

When I was diagnosed with lupus I didn't have a clue what was going on with my body. Elaine Moore has made a tough subject easy reading. I learned much more from this book than from the 5 doctors I've consulted. Her brilliant use of metaphor, comparing the immune system to a sand castle, really got me thinking about all the things I was doing that were making my condition worse. Within one week of avoiding aspartame and foods contaminated with mercury, I've become 100% better. Everyone with an autoimmune disorder needs to read this book.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, Smart Approach, October 23, 2002

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This review is from: Autoimmune Diseases and Their Environmental Triggers (Paperback)

A well-researched, intensive look at the causes of autoimmune diseases, and the mechanisms that cause these confusing conditions. Elaine Moore continues in the tradition of her excellent book on Graves' disease to branch out to the broader topic of autoimmunity, and brings her insightful analysis to the issue. An excellent book for patients and practitioners who want to understand more about this complex family of conditions.

16 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed in what I received, October 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Autoimmune Diseases and Their Environmental Triggers (Paperback)

I was very disappointed in this book. It was very technical and not in laymans language. I had difficulty just reading from front to back. Talked doctor language and mentioned cells and the different kinds, etc. It not very interesting and it did not grab my attention. I purchased 2 other books that costed [less]that were much better. The price on this book is much to high for what you are getting. I cannot recommend this book especially the high price you pay for it.