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HEALTH TALK: “UNDERSTANDING AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES” – WHEN THE BODY ATTACKS ITSELF

HEALTH TALK: “UNDERSTANDING AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES” – WHEN THE BODY ATTACKS ITSELF

13/11/2025

On November 12, 2025, American International Hospital (AIH) hosted a health seminar titled “Understanding Autoimmune Diseases”, presented by Dr. Jadranka Mihajlovic, an Internal Medicine Specialist from Raffles Specialists, with over 23 years of experience in Mental Health, Neuroscience, and Wellness & Longevity.

During the session, Dr. Jadranka explained how the immune system – the body’s natural defense mechanism – can become imbalanced and mistakenly attack healthy tissues and organs. This dysfunction leads to more than 80 types of autoimmune disorders, including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease, and type 1 diabetes.

According to Dr. Jadranka, several factors can trigger autoimmune diseases, such as:

  • Genetics and hormonal changes (pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause)

  • Chronic stress and emotional trauma

  • Infections, environmental toxins, and processed foods

  • Vitamin D deficiency, metabolic disorders, and “leaky gut syndrome”

This knowledge helps participants recognize early warning signs such as chronic fatigue, joint pain, hair loss, skin rashes, dry eyes and mouth, and hormonal imbalances—encouraging timely consultation and treatment.

In addition to modern medical treatments such as immunosuppressive medications, biologic therapies, and IVIG, Dr. Jadranka emphasized the importance of a holistic lifestyle approach in managing autoimmune conditions:

  • Adopt an anti-inflammatory diet, prioritizing natural, gluten-free, and dairy-free foods

  • Maintain regular physical activity and good sleep hygiene

  • Supplement with key nutrients: Vitamin D, Omega-3, Zinc, Magnesium, Curcumin, etc.

  • Practice stress management and foster a supportive community for mental wellbeing

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