Arthritis is a common and painful condition that affects millions of people around the world. Since there is no cure for arthritis, pain management is an important factor for those living with it. Arthritis causes inflammation and stiffness in the joints, which can lead to pain...
Arthritis is a common and painful condition that affects millions of people around the world. Since there is no cure for arthritis, pain management is an important factor for those living with it. Arthritis causes inflammation and stiffness in the joints, which can lead to pain...
Inflammation can be both good and bad. On one hand, it helps your body defend itself from infection and injury. On the other hand, chronic inflammation can lead to disease. Stress, low activity levels, and foods that cause inflammation can make this risk even greater. (Learn more with...
Inflammation is a natural process—but it is by no means comfortable. Brought on by your body's biological response to harmful invaders—such as disease-causing pathogens—inflammation helps your body heal and defend itself. Helpful as it can be, inflammation can also be very harmful if it becomes a chronic...
Irritable bowel syndrome: it's likely you've heard about it before, and there's a good chance you or someone you know has experienced IBS. IBS is a huge topic, and more complicated than you perhaps suspected. That's why we split this article into two parts. Last week,...
Irritable bowel syndrome: it's likely you've heard about it before, and there's a good chance you or someone you know has experienced IBS. IBS is the most common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, affecting 10% to 15% of the population worldwide, and in the United States alone, affecting...
A good night's sleep is incredibly important for your health — it's just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, there's a lot that can interfere with natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past, and sleep quality has decreased...
Keeping your immune system healthy year-round is key to preventing infection and disease. Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, it's especially important now. Making healthy lifestyle choices by consuming nutritious foods and getting enough sleep and exercise are the most important ways to bolster your immune system. Supplementing with...
There are few things in the food world that evoke stronger opinions than spice. Do you go for the mild salsa, the medium, or the three-alarm hot version? Fortunately for people who do love spice (and not just the fiery spice from capsaicin found in chili peppers),...
For some patients, just changing to an “anti-inflammatory diet” makes a huge difference in their health; others need more help. Diet will go a long way toward helping your body reduce systemic inflammation and help deal with heart disease and mitigate - even reverse -...
Chronic low-grade inflammation is intimately involved in all stages of atherosclerosis and cholesterol-clogged arteries. Inflammation sets the stage for heart attacks, most strokes, peripheral artery disease, and vascular dementia, a common cause of memory loss. Inflammation isn’t a normal bodily function, and it doesn’t happen on...