According to the National Stem Cell Foundation – Nearly 4% of the world’s population is affected by one of more than 80 different autoimmune diseases, the most common of which include type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, psoriasis and scleroderma. Autoimmune diseases represent the third most common cause of chronic illness in the United States. For unknown reasons, the prevalence of autoimmune diseases is increasing.

A normal immune system protects the body from infection and disease. The presence of an autoimmune disease, however, means that the body’s immune system mistakenly recognizes itself as an invader and attacks the organs, tissues and cells it was meant to protect. (Original article: https://nationalstemcellfoundation.org/glossary/autoimmune-disease/).

Cellular health best explains how your overall health is dependent on the cells in our body and how they are functioning. This includes ensuring cells get adequate nutrients, are protected from external stressors and are functioning to their fullest potential. 

Cellular health is the single most important part of overall bodily health. You can’t have a healthy body without healthy cells.