Rheumatoid arthiritis, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune dosorders, and Alzheimer's dementia: what if all of these disparate diseases could be treated by targeting a single source? In fact, research shows that this is possible. The oral microbiome is the target of numerous therapeutics opportunities that Dr. Boonie delves into in her presentation at The Microbiome Therapeutics US Conference.
You’ve been told to stand up straight, but has anyone ever told you to maintain proper oral posture? If the answer is no, we’re telling you now. Discover the compelling connection between oral posture and overall well-being here.
Written by Bonnie Feldman, DDS, MBA, Ellen M. Martin, and Hailey Motooka Do you have a passion project that sometimes drives you to do unexpected things? For many years I have been dreaming of improving research, diagnosis and care for…
For over 30 years, I was an obedient physical therapy patient. I went to PT once a week, week after week, and never asked why I was not getting better. Every so often I changed physical therapists, hoping to notice progress and…
Written by: Bonnie Feldman, DDS, MBA, Anna Simon, Ellen M. Martin Obtaining appropriate diagnosis, effective treatment, and quality care for autoimmune and chronic conditions is often quite challenging. If you have experienced such struggles, then you are not alone. Statistics show…
“After decades of my symptoms being dismissed by multiple doctors, I found power in educating myself and advocating for my own needs. We need to make quality, patient-centered care more readily available; patients should never feel alone in their fight…
“I think the idea of improving patient care for those with autoimmune diseases is incredibly important,” – anonymous patient participant in our “Autoimmunity Voices” survey. Our survey of autoimmune patients’ experiences revealed a common theme: the need to improve patient…
As a chronic disease patient, my dream is of a world where it doesn’t take an average of three years and five doctors for patients to get a diagnosis for their autoimmune disease. Some 117 million people, or about half of all…
Written by: Bonnie Feldman, DDS, MBA, Ellen M. Martin, Kelsey O’Donoghue For over a decade I consistently saw a physical therapist to help cope with my chronic pain, but never felt fully satisfied with my results. I thought I was…
Over the last two years, we’ve continuously worked to help improve autoimmune care. From 2014 to 2016, we’ve made great progress but the unaddressed needs and opportunities are greater. Now, more than ever, is the time to address the autoimmune…
