Heres how i see it. What do us Alopicians all have in common, at fist glance it appears nothing, you could say the same thing about people who have athletes foot or fungal nails, kids, men ,women, healthy and other wise all can get athletes foot and fungal nails what the commonality,... you got it a third unwelcomed party Microbial pathogens they have been around forever and evolve and can adapt. I did some detailed research about these little critters turns out there are many types of pathogens, some infiltrate the phagocytic reseptor cells. Phagocytic reseptors are partialy responsible for seeking out and destroying invading pathogens that invade our bodies they maintain stability, they are also responsible for displaying these pathogens to the white blood cells in our bodies they kill the pathogens by celular speaking locking into the invadeing microbes not they do this by means of locking into the invadiding microbes similar a key going into a lock the phagocytes at a cellular level fit right in and envelope the invading microbes ,encapsulate it and release toxins like clorine and peroxide with in the cacoon which they now house the microbe ,they envelope the microbes ,put them in a cacoon like state inorder to protect the human host us from danger,toxicity , they save a portion of the microbe and display this portion to the white blood cells within our lymphatic system , they present the white blood cells with with an accurate picture of what exactly are the enemies during this presentation process. If the phatocyte reseptors become rendered useless become compromised the white blood cell and the rest of the bodies defenses become confused, although still detect invading pathogens but dont quite know were they are, or how to destroy destroy them. The result is, Phagocytes and white blood cells still attack, but instead of killing off pathogens reak havok on our bodies, releasing toxic chemicals into our bodies that were soley intended for the pathogens demise,Result is inflamation,irritation of all the other reseptors and cells within our bodies thyroid gland, adrenal, ect.. this how alopecia areata begins in my book. I think the Marshal protocal makes perfect sence (google marshal protocal for more info ). Bacteria cellular microbial pathogens invading the body makes sence and anweres many questions concerning auto imune deseases in general, what do you guys think??? My theory is also based on other research i found concerning acidicy of the blood I thing we are all probally pretty acidic at least i am i think if i can reoxyginate my blood make my body less acidic over time i will provide a less suitable environment for pathogens to survive in as bacteria, pathogens, desease cannot live for long in a well oxyginated alkaline body, my method of recovery is changing to a vegan diet over time (as i am habitually stuck on sweets and meat products) only fresh organic uncooked veggies and fruit substantial amounts of water as we comprise of 65%water, plenty of oxygen plenty of sleep at least 9.5 hours a day never past 9:00 pm and spend time in prayer and peace, our only sin is being unlucky and diet is the cure so i believe, also my goal is to change my mindset on am stuck on negative and bitterness that has to change as well, mind,body and spirit. this I believe personally should reverse the effects,cant hurt. All this will take time as i am a habitual gluton for punishment and a real pre modonna who currently allways needs action and drama in my life to function . what do you guys think does the theory hold water??? agian i am just a guy a field service technician by trade who is tired of being tired.Thanks for reading my blog please send thoughts and download info.