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New therapeutic approaches for polymyositis and dermatomyositis 1.

Study shows Tacrolimus therapy suppressed activated T-lymphocytes, but also suppressed some naive t-lymphocytes in both PM and DM 2.

Sterols and sterolins

 

Information on the Marshall protocol - specificlly targeting myo bacteria and funguses etc. Looks pretty oppresive, though perhaps better than the disease?

Immunoglucans have been demonstrated to have a immunomodulating effect on cytokine plasma levels, creating a candidate for therapy 1. However they are not for use by transplant patients, so I suspect they increase immune action, rather than balancing or modulating it.

Fish Oil reduces inflammation.
omega-3 fatty acids—such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)— found primarily in fresh, cold water fish, leafy green vegetables,
and flax and canola oils, promote the production of anti-inflammatory mediators.27,30
27. Erasmus U. Fats that Heal. Fats that Kill. Burnaby BC, Canada: Alive Books; 1993.
3 0. James MJ, Gibson RA, Cleland LG. Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids and inflammatory mediator production.
Am J Clin Nutr 2000;71(Suppl):343S-48S.

An excellent and long article "Natural remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis and other Chronic Inflammatory Conditions" by Frederick T. Sutter, M.D.