This might be dumbing it down too much, but processed foods lead to inflammation whereas whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are anti-inflammatory. Inflammatory disease can run rampant in your system, making it impossible to lose weight even when dieting. Exercise can even cause acute inflammation. While this only lasts a short time … Read more
Pomegranate is among the healthiest fruits on earth. They contain a range of beneficial plant compounds, unrivaled by other foods. Many studies have shown that the health benefits of pomegranate are incredible for your body, and may lower the risk of all sorts of diseases. Here are 12 health benefits of pomegranate, that are supported … Read more
A wide array of health problems, including but not limited to obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, periodontal disease, stroke, and heart disease all have inflammation as a part of the disease. The majority of inflammatory diseases start in your gut. Chronic inflammation in your gut can disrupt the normal functioning of many bodily systems. … Read more
Researchers and mothers alike have long known that vitamin D builds strong bones, but who would have thought the sunshine vitamin played a critical role in heart health as well? A recent German study found that high-dose vitamin D supplements decreased the levels of an inflammation-causing cytokine and boosted concentrations of interleukin 10, an anti-inflammatory … Read more
Adult Acne is a condition faced by many. Deep in the pores of the skin lie special cells that divide constantly to replace dead cells sloughed off by daily washing and environmental factors such as wind. If the cells reproduce too often or become too “sticky,” they clump together and plug the pore (also called … Read more
Many of the vitamins, antioxidants and minerals we need provide huge anti-inflammatory relief and help our bodies in many ways. Protect your body from a wide range of conditions caused by inflammation, including arthritis. Below are 9 natural anti-inflammatories and where to get them. 1. Magnesium Magnesium not only reduces inflammation, but reduces stress. Those … Read more
Ask a doctor why you have arthritis and you’ll probably hear a rambling response involving vague phrases like “multiple causes”, “inflammation” and “genetics”. There’s some truth to the fact that many things contribute to common disease. But most of these fly under the radar screen of most doctors (and many of their patients). That’s why … Read more
By: Vani Hari Food Babe 15 Ways To Add Turmeric To Your Life: This powerful spice has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat a number of conditions, and scientists believe that one of the reasons why turmeric is so effective is that it contains curcumin. There are dozens of studies into … Read more
Ways To Calm Inflammation, Aches and Pain Chronic Inflammation If you are experiencing aches, pains, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or acid reflux, it’s probably due to excess inflammation in your body. Stress, injuries, diet, food sensitivities and sugar can all cause inflammation in our body, which then leads to aches, chronic illness and disease. … Read more
Inflammation is a blazing red flag in Functional Medicine. I find most conditions such as joint pain, IBS, autoimmune disorders, eczema and mood imbalances can all be tied back to inflammation. It must be traced, identified and eliminated in order to truly get to the root of these adverse conditions. Through diet experimentation with The … Read more