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We have an intimate connection with this world, and some of the most essential ties binding us together are the microbes that reside in and around us. We may take for granted how vital their proper balance can be to our health because too often we dismiss them as "gross" and try not to think about it. But many of us who suffer from undiagnosed chronic inflammatory conditions may be suffering from the...
November 2, 2023
You’ve probably got a bathroom cabinet or kitchen cupboard full of them. If you’re like most people, studies prove you love, love, -love- supplements. In 2015 alone, -Americans spent over $20 billion- on vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients in a bottle. Don’t shoot the messenger, but you’re probably spending hard-earned money on empty claims, unsubstantiated promises, inferior quality...
February 10, 2023
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune arthritis, also often referred to as inflammatory arthritis, which affects over 8 million US residents and 125 million people across the globe. Symptoms can vary depending on the person, with a broad range of illnesses spanning from bothersome to debilitating. Though there are both similarities and differences, as a disease, PsA falls into the same category...
August 9, 2022
Slipping into a hot bath to relax can feel like one of the finer things in life, something decadent and delicious, like we're doing something wonderful for ourselves — especially when the cell phone gets switched off and left in another room. The warmth of the water and the silence of the bathroom can be so enjoyable. And there's good reason. Soaking a hot bath is more than a chance to escape. There...
March 18, 2022
Body inflammation gets a lot of bad press, but these stories refer to chronic or excessive inflammation that causes health problems. There is also a good type of inflammation that occurs when a strong immune system responds therapeutically to an illness or injury. Beneficial inflammation is a survival tool the healthy immune system uses to differentiate a harmless substance from a harmful one called...
January 14, 2022
New York Times #1 best-selling author Dr. David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He lectures worldwide on the important roles of nutrition and other lifestyle choices in brain health. His book - Brain Maker - , reveals the powerful role of probiotic gut bacteria in brain health and is filled with practical, user-friendly advice that will pave...
January 5, 2022
When it hurts to move, exercise is usually the last thought on our minds. Inflammation, especially when it’s chronic, can affect nearly every aspect of someone's life, and it can make starting any fitness routine seem nearly impossible. However, exercising more might help us reduce inflammation levels. Which may feel counterintuitive to anyone with a stiff or achy body. If it hurts to move, it makes...
July 12, 2021
We may not bat an eye over the idea of children getting daily naps, but most adults probably aren’t taking them even if they feel tired in the afternoon. According to a -Pew Research- poll, only 34% of US adults nap regularly. The majority of these people are over 80, but small portions of all age groups take at least some daytime rest. The health effects of getting some extra shuteye during the day...
June 23, 2021
Bacteria influence our bodies in ways even experts struggle to understand. Invaders can ravage a system, some attacking with such speed and fury that they can overwhelm and kill their hosts despite all efforts to stop them. In some cases, the damage and waste products bacteria leave behind could be equally as devastating. Some bacteria might even contribute to many different autoimmune and neurodegenerative...
February 5, 2021
Inflammation is an integral part of the immune system's response to injury and infection. It is the body's way of telling the immune system not only to heal and repair damaged tissues but also to defend itself against foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria. When this happens, chemicals from the body's white blood cells are released into the blood or affected tissues to protect your body from...
February 1, 2021
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