Corn silk can prevent inflammation on a cellular level, according to study

Corn silk can prevent inflammation on a cellular level, according to study by: Michelle Simmons for Natural News For centuries, native Americans have used corn silk (Maydis Stigma) as a natural remedy for various ailments. It is still being used today for different uses. Today, scientists have also taken an interest in the potential medicinal benefits of corn silk. In a study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, corn silk was found to be a potential natural remedy for inflammation. For the study, a team of researchers at the Korea Institute of…

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Reishi mushrooms fight inflammation

Reishi mushrooms fight inflammation by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola While inflammation can be uncomfortable if not downright painful, it isn’t all bad. As part of your body’s immune response, it’s a biological defense mechanism that indicates your body is trying to throw off harmful stimuli and heal itself. Wounds and infections wouldn’t be able to heal without the inflammatory response. People may not be aware that inflammation is at the heart of a number of seemingly unrelated diseases and disorders. Inflammation is involved in dermatitis, appendicitis, tonsillitis and bronchitis, among…

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Could dementia be just another manifestation of chronic inflammation?

Could dementia be just another manifestation of chronic inflammation? by: Isabelle Z. for Natural News Cognitive decline is a part of getting older to some extent, but what causes some people to develop full-blown dementia while others will never experience it? While much about this illness remains a mystery, researchers are honing in on inflammation as a root cause of this condition. Blaming chronic inflammation on aging is an easy answer, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. Some behavioral factors, like obesity, a lack of physical activity, and smoking, can…

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The top 7 anti-inflammatory foods to consider adding to your diet

The top 7 anti-inflammatory foods to consider adding to your diet by: Michelle Simmons for Natural News Inflammation is the normal response of your body’s immune system to the presence of pathogens, and helps fight disease, injury, or infection. However, when too much inflammation occurs in the body, it can become chronic and lead to many health problems, including autoimmune diseases and various types of cancer. Fortunately, you don’t need harmful medication to address inflammation – here are some foods that can help prevent it: Bell peppers: All bell peppers contain antioxidants. However, the…

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The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of fish oil emulsion, and its potential benefits to diabetic patients

The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of fish oil emulsion, and its potential benefits to diabetic patients by: Janine Acero for Natural News GNN Note – Fish oil, turmeric and ginger are all part of my daily routine. Joints, aches and pains are greatly reduced through natural herbs – at least in my system. ****** Researchers from Slovakia investigate the capability of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil emulsion to reduce hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress and inflammation in diabetic patients that result in diabetes-related complications. Their findings were published in the journal…

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Compounds in pomegranate juice found to trigger cancer cell death

Compounds in pomegranate juice found to trigger cancer cell death by: Michelle Simmons – Natural News With proper dietary supplementation with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents, cancer may be prevented or slowed down. One of these powerful anti-cancer agents is pomegranate. According to research, pomegranate juice and pomegranate extractcontain powerful healing chemical compounds such as luteolin and ellagic acid that effectively work together to help prevent cancer cell growth, particularly prostate cancer cells. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancer types, affecting one in nine men. It is also the second leading cause of death from…

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These 8 common foods help reduce inflammation every time you consume them

These 8 common foods help reduce inflammation every time you consume them By Mary Miller – Turmeric News Arthritis is a health condition that is characterized by the inflammation of the joints. Severe forms of arthritis can be debilitating, and may greatly hamper your mobility. However, there are ways to combat the inflammation brought on by this condition. If you have arthritis, you can help reduce inflammation in your body by eating a diet full of anti-inflammatory foods. There are over 100 different types of arthritis. Many of these types are often associated…

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