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10/23/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Weeping wattle shows potential in treating pain-related conditions

Too much of anything is bad for a person’s health. This is also true when it comes to the body’s immune responses, especially since inflammation is only beneficial at moderate levels. When inflammation is not reduced even after the pathogen has been removed, it is considered as chronic inflammation, a condition often associated with painful symptoms. To […]

10/17/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Treating pain-related conditions with extracts from the weeping wattle

Chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, are often accompanied by intolerable pain. To get rid of inflammation and the pain associated with it, there are many plants that can be used, such as the weeping wattle (Peltophorum africanum). A study conducted by researchers from the Tshwane University of Technology and the University of Pretoria revealed the underlying mechanism behind […]

09/13/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Here are foods that cause or prevent inflammation

Inflammation is one of the ways through which your body fights off infections. However, there are some cases where instead of helping your body, inflammation becomes a problem. This condition is called chronic inflammation. If not properly managed, chronic inflammation could progress to cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, artherosclerosis, and many other diseases. To reduce the symptoms […]

07/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The sweet cure: Brazilian propolis can prevent metabolic disorders such as Type 2 diabetes and arteriosclerosis

New research suggested that metabolic disorders, such as Type 2 diabetes and arteriosclerosis, can be prevented with Brazilian propolis. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the protective effects of Brazilian propolis on metabolic disorders in mice. Brazilian propolis is produced by combining secretions from honey bees with a […]

07/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Food study: Mediterranean diet protects you from the long-term effects of air pollution

New research has found a way to counter the long-term adverse effects of air pollution. The study, presented at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2018 International Conference, has suggested that eating a Mediterranean diet can help protect people from some of the long-term effects of air pollution and minimize the risk of deaths from all causes, […]

05/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Anthocyanin-rich blueberries improve gut health and reduce chronic inflammation

Blueberries have been found to improve gut health and reduce chronic inflammation, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition. Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins that contain anti-inflammatory properties and may improve the gut microbiota. A team of researchers at the University of Georgia wanted to determine whether blueberry supplementation would change the gut […]

05/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Limit your intake of tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and eggplants if you have chronic pain; nightshades can contribute to inflammation

If you suffer from chronic pain, limit your consumption of tomatoes, eggplants, and other nightshades. It is believed that this plant group can contribute to inflammation. Nightshades, like tomatoes and eggplants, belong to the Solanaceae family which includes more than 2,000 species. This plant group has cholinesterase inhibiting glycoalkaloids and steroid alkaloids, such as solanine in […]

11/17/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Predicting Alzheimer’s: Major inflammation in your 40s puts you at high risk, making the case for improving lifestyle habits

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland found that extreme inflammation – which can be caused in middle age by weight gain and high blood pressure or diabetes – could be a sign of impending Alzheimer’s disease. When the scientists observed 1,633 people between the ages of 45 and 65 who were given […]

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