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An Investigation on the Evolution of Autoimmune Disease, Specifically Crohns Disease. Stephen Palma- Marinaro Period 1 6/11/13. Ancient Lifestyle and Diet . Westernized diet. Non-Westernized Diet. Low Blood Pressure Excellent Insulin Sensitivity Lower Body Mass Index
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An Investigation on the Evolution of Autoimmune Disease, Specifically Crohns Disease Stephen Palma-Marinaro Period 1 6/11/13
Non-Westernized Diet • Low Blood Pressure • Excellent Insulin Sensitivity • Lower Body Mass Index • Lower waist/Height ratio • Better Visual Activity • Lower Fracture Rates • Better Bone health
Industrial Revolution 1760-1830 • Rise of Factories • Separation of household and plant
Crohn’s Disease • Autoimmune disease that produces an inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. • Genetics • NOD2 gene defect • Bacterial flora of gut • Mycobacterium aviumParatuberculosis (MAP) • Bacteroides • Smoking • Stress • Diet*
Crohn’s Disease (Economoua & Pappas, 2007) (Head & Jurenka, 2003) 400,000-500,000 cases of Crohn’s disease in the U.S.A. 2007 reports highest incidence rates in: New Zealand, Canada, Scotland, France, Netherlands and Scandinavia.
Link Between Modern Diet and Crohn’s Autoimmune diseases are rare or virtually absent in hunter-gatherers and non-westernized populations.
Treatments for Crohn’s Disease Conventional Treatments: Surgery, Elemental Diet, Antibiotics, Corticosteroids
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