Can a Brain Injury Cause Autoimmune Disease?

Can a Brain Injury Cause Autoimmune Disease?

Can a Brain Injury Cause Autoimmune Disease? By Dr. John Bartemus, DC, CFMP, Functional Medicine Charlotte, PC. Published September 8, 2026. Short answer: Yes, emerging evidence indicates that a traumatic brain injury can trigger an autoimmune response. When the brain...
Why Does Autoimmune Disease Hit Women Harder?

Why Does Autoimmune Disease Hit Women Harder?

Why Does Autoimmune Disease Hit Women Harder? By Dr. John Bartemus, DC, CFMP, Functional Medicine Charlotte, PC. Published August 6, 2026. Short answer: Roughly four out of five people with autoimmune disease are women, and the reasons are biological, not incidental....