Sjogren's Syndrome Can Cause a Dry Vagina

 An autoimmune disease occurs when the body's immune system over reacts and starts to attack tissues which are a part of the body. In other words the body attacks its own cells. This can occur locally or may affect many tissues throughout the body.

The immune system is designed to attack foreign invaders that can harm us as in germs that cause infections. But sometimes the system produces abnormal antibodies that attack healthy tissue

Sjogren's syndrome (Sjögrens Syndrome) is a  long-term autoimmune disease.  The patient's white blood cells attack the saliva and tear glands, leading to dry mouth and eyes because the body ceases to produce enough tears and saliva . Sometimes the gland that is responsible for keeping the vagina moist is also affected, resulting in vaginal dryness. There can also be pain and stiffness in the joints and aching muscles.

The normal treatment treatment for auto immune diseases is to suppress the immune system.
Direct treatment of symptoms is also wise. Artificial Tears for the eyes Artificial saliva for the mouth
and Female Gel for the vagina

Brown Fat As The Secret to Weight Loss

Scientists have known for some time that there are two types of fat: a white variety and a brown variety.

White fat insulates the body and stores energy and is the most abundant type of fat in the body

Brown fat gets its color from the iron in the mitochondria and burns fat instead of storing it. During the burning process it generates heat and encourages weight loss

Brown fat has mostly been found in infants and it has been thought to  be lost as we get older but the scientists have now discovered a way to generate brown fat in mice. It works by converting the white fat to brown fat.

Distribution of fat in different areas of the body is the basis for recognizing the 3 body types that is the basis of the Body By Type Diet

Studies in humans have not yet commenced  but who would have thought that fat could be a future source of weight loss