Some teas have many beneficial compounds that can battle and actually block the absorption of fat, Dr. Verma says. Each tea has its own special benefit, but just the act of drinking tea can be good for you, too: when youâre on a diet, you want to ensure that you definitely get those eight cups of water per day.
Autoimmune Disease. Disease that results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. Examples include multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. PubMed Health Glossary. (Source: NIH-National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases).isease that results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. Examples include multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. PubMed Health Glossary.
Autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease is a condition arising from an abnormal immune response to a normal body part. There are at least 80 types of autoimmune diseases. Nearly any body part can be involved. Common symptoms include low grade fever and feeling tired. Often symptoms come and go.