chronic illness

Anemia: Nutrients, Interactions, and Treatment

2026-09-222026-09-22 by Laurel Fitzhugh

Anemia has multiple causes. The cofactors that affect it are interactive, individual, and context-dependent. Anemia merely indicates that blood isn’t carrying enough oxygen; it is not a disease in itself. Treating it without first identifying the underlying cause is a common source of treatment failure and, sometimes, actual harm. Part 1: Types of Anemia Type … Read more

The Story of a Sudden Health Collapse

2026-07-24 by Laurel Fitzhugh

Helminthic therapy and the immune systems

In 2008 I was bedridden. Rheumatoid arthritis was so severe that I could eat only if someone else cooked, and get to doctor’s appointments only with help. Standard treatment clawed back function slowly, over years. I was functioning — out of bed, working part time. Better; not well. This was my baseline for over a decade.

In 2020 I started using therapeutic hookworms. Within a year, the difference was total. My days were full, I had energy. Some inflammatory markers settled into normal ranges. The RA was under control for the first time since diagnosis. Three good years followed. I felt healthy.

Complex Medical Care: Building the Team You Need

2026-07-262026-07-21 by Laurel Fitzhugh

Complex medical care often requires active management by the patient — catching a misdiagnosis, questioning a badly fitted splint, and coordinating specialists who never speak to each other.

Misdiagnosis of PA, the Summary

2026-09-222026-02-27 by Laurel Fitzhugh

A Confused 19th-Century Disease Model Still Shapes Modern Care Pernicious anemia has been misunderstood since it was first described. That misunderstanding did not persist because of a lack of scientific progress, but because early observations hardened into a disease model that medicine never fully revised. The result is a condition that remains misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, and … Read more

Western Medicine at the Limits of Reduction

2026-05-262025-12-20 by Laurel Fitzhugh

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Modern Western medicine represents one of the more powerful achievements in human history.

Associated Conditions: The Bigger Picture (PA)

2026-06-052025-09-02 by Laurel Fitzhugh

Many PA patients have additional conditions that contribute to ongoing symptoms. Fatigue, brain fog, and weakness often have multiple causes. This guide looks beyond B12 to explain how treating the bigger picture can bring clearer recovery and better outcomes. Why This Matters Pernicious anemia doesn’t occur in isolation. The same autoimmune processes that damage your … Read more

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