1. Why does the immune system attack our body’s cells? By: Bipul Mainali http://www.womensinternational.co m/connections/autoimmune.html

2. Background Info on Autoimmune diseases  Immune system, a complex system, begins to attack our body.  produces antibodies that attack the body’s cells  Women of childbearing age most likely to acquire http://goo.gl/R D0nVV

3. Common Autoimmune Diseases?  Rheumatoid arthritis  Celiac sprue disease  Ulcerative colitis http://goo.gl/a740 nE http://goo.gl/wIQxGg

4. Causes?  Bacteria  Virus  Drugs http://goo.gl/g6xjOh http://goo.gl/0EkfEi

5. Cures for Autoimmune diseases?  Exercise regularly  Relax  Immunosuppressive medication  Blood transfusion, if blood is affected http://goo.gl/gjFw DZ http://goo.gl/4DlxAw http://goo.gl/4YqG t1

6. Diagnosis?  Antinuclear antibody tests  Erythrocyte sedimentation rate  Complete blood count http://goo.gl/UiDSUThttp://goo.gl/VeuwxN

7. Bibliography  "Autoimmune Disease." Healthline. Healthline, n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2015.  "Autoimmune Disease Newsletter." Women's International Pharmacy. Connections, n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2015.  "Women and Autoimmune Disorders." EverydayHealth.com. Every Day Health, n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2015.