Tag: inflammation

4 Commonly overlooked symptoms of chronic inflammation and how to reverse them

Randolph Jason

4 Commonly overlooked symptoms of chronic inflammation and how to reverse them By Divina Ramirez for Prevention Inflammation is an innate immune response to harmful stimuli like disease-causing pathogens, damaged cells and environmental toxins. In the presence of any of these, the immune system triggers an inflammatory response to help the body eliminate threats and start the healing process. But inflammation can also be harmful if it persists for long periods. This can occur due to several reasons, such as poor nutrition and lack of exercise. If left unchecked, persistent inflammation can lead to several chronic diseases,…

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New Compound From Blueberries Could Treat Inflammatory Disorders

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New Compound From Blueberries Could Treat Inflammatory Disorders from Natural Blaze Scientists show how a polyphenolic compound derived from blueberry can treat inflammatory bowel disease Various plants and their products are known to contain “bioactive” ingredients that can alleviate human diseases. These “phytocompounds” often contain restorative biological properties such as anti-cancerous, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. Thus, understanding how they interact with the body can lead to potential treatment strategies against major immune disorders. A team of researchers at Tokyo University of Science, led by Prof Chiharu Nishiyama, has been working…

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Start your day right with these 6 anti-inflammatory breakfast recipes

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Start your day right with these 6 anti-inflammatory breakfast recipes By Divina Ramirez for Prevention Inflammation is a normal part of immune cells’ response to harmful biological agents. It means that the immune cells are fighting to get rid of the offending pathogen or substance harming tissues and organs. In some cases, inflammation might persist for long periods or crop up despite the absence of pathogens. This inflammation might then be a sign of a more serious disease or condition, such as diabetes or cancer. Scientists find that one of the best approaches…

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Green tea, turmeric and more: 12 Supplements and herbs that can naturally relieve pain caused by arthritis

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Green tea, turmeric and more: 12 Supplements and herbs that can naturally relieve pain caused by arthritis by: Divina Ramirez for Natural News Arthritis refers to a group of degenerative conditions that target the joints and the tissues that surround the joints. Common types of arthritis include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Although each type is influenced by unique factors, arthritis is generally characterized by pain, stiffness and inflammation in the hands, hips and knees. Medicinal herbs, vitamins and supplements for arthritis Fortunately, there are several herbs, vitamins and supplements that work to control inflammation…

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What’s an anti-inflammatory diet? Understand its benefits and which type is right for you

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What’s an anti-inflammatory diet? Understand its benefits and which type is right for you by: Edsel Cook for Natural News These days, you can find many “anti-inflammatory diets” – some, even touted by big names. They all share the same basic idea — consume healthy foods that fight inflammation in the body while avoiding unhealthy edibles that may trigger that process. Inflammation is a process of the immune system that protects the body against disease. It is an immune response that triggers when an irritant appears inside the body and starts…

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Next time you eat an avocado, don’t throw out the pit: It’s great for treating inflammation

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Next time you eat an avocado, don’t throw out the pit: It’s great for treating inflammation by: Evangelyn Rodriguez for Natural News The avocado is considered one of the healthiest fruits on the planet. This superfruit is packed with nutrients and healthy fats that promote heart health. Hence, it’s no surprise that it has found its way to the top of the list of the most consumed fruits, together with apple and berries. But while the fruit is appreciated mainly for its delicious and nutritious flesh, researchers have found a health-related benefit…

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What You Need to Know About Your Thyroid Health

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What You Need to Know About Your Thyroid Health from Mercola Your thyroid, one of your most important endocrine glands, greatly influences almost every cell in your body. Aside from regulating your metabolism by releasing the necessary hormones, the thyroid is also important for the growth and development in children, as well as nearly every physiological process in your body.1 When your thyroid levels are out of balance, so are you. Too much (hyperthyroidism2) or too little (hypothyroidism3) hormone secretion can spell trouble for your overall health. A 2018 study…

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Top anti-inflammatory foods and supplements

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Top anti-inflammatory foods and supplements by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola Chronic inflammation is a hallmark of virtually all disease, including cancer, obesity and heart disease. While inflammation is a perfectly normal and beneficial process that occurs when your body’s white blood cells and chemicals protect you from foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses, it leads to trouble when the inflammatory response gets out of hand and continues indefinitely. Your diet plays a significant if not primary role in this chain of events and is the perfect place to start to…

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Looking for pain relief? Try these 12 natural painkillers

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Looking for pain relief? Try these 12 natural painkillers by: Stephanie Diaz for Natural News When you’re experiencing any physical pain, it is natural to reach for over-the-counter medicines like acetaminophen and ibuprofen. However, the long-term use of these medicines can severely damage your liver. To avoid irreversible liver damage and other adverse side effects, here are some suggestions for natural painkillers that are safer and just as effective. Essential oils and herbs that soothe pain Traditional healers have been using herbal medicines and essential oils to treat illnesses for many years. These…

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Buyer beware — Many fish oils are synthetic

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Buyer beware — Many fish oils are synthetic by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola As you probably know, fish oil has long been touted as an excellent source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), two marine-based omega-3 fats that are important for brain and heart health. What may come as a surprise is that many (if not most) fish oil supplements on the market these days contain synthetic fish oil. This little-known fact has been brought to the fore by a recent U.S. Supreme Court petition filed by Amarin…

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