Auto-Immune Disorders
Exercise Turns Back The Clock On Older Hearts in Cornelius NC
Exercise Turns Back The Clock On Older Hearts Our muscles stiffen as we age, including the heart muscles. However, a new study showed that middle aged adults who took up moderate- to high-intensity exercise developed the heart flexibility of someone 15 to 20 years younger. But there is a sweet spot in midlife for this…
Read MoreWant To Trash Your Lungs? Use Basic Cleaning Products in Cornelius NC
Want To Trash Your Lungs? Use Basic Cleaning Products in Cornelius Smoking is bad for you and cleaning house is good, right? Wrong, if you use conventional cleaning products — you may as well smoke. A new study shows the lung decline over 20 years caused by using conventional cleaning products, which have no federal…
Read MoreTry New Veggies and Fruit To Boost Healthy Gut Bacteria in Cornelius NC
Try New Veggies and Fruit To Boost Healthy Gut Bacteria Want to improve your mood, health, and brain function? An ample and diverse supply of healthy gut bacteria has been shown to be essential, and that is best obtained through eating lots of different kinds of produce. Try going out of your comfort zone in…
Read MoreAntacid and Antibiotics Raise Allergy Risk In Children in Cornelius NC
Antacid and Antibiotics Raise Allergy Risk In Children Addressing the root cause of your child’s acid reflux or frequent illnesses instead of a pharmaceutical quick fix could save you both bigger headaches down the road — a large study shows antacid and antibiotic use in early childhood significantly raises the risk of developing allergies. Researchers…
Read MoreDo You Have Chemical Sensitivities? Tips for Improving in Cornelius NC
Do You Have Chemical Sensitivities? Tips for Improving Do perfumes or heavy fragrance make you gag or trigger your inflammation or autoimmune symptoms? Do scented products, gasoline fumes, car exhaust, tire stores, new rugs or carpet, or other sources of chemical odors give you headaches, fatigue, and other symptoms? You are not alone. An increasing…
Read MoreTarget Gut Microbiome For Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain
Target Gut Microbiome For Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is the number one cause of disability in the US, afflicting 31 million people. Until now, treatment strategies have been aimed at pain relief but not the inflammatory factors driving it. However, new research shows that improving the gut microbiome — the…
Read MoreChronic Viruses Linked to Inflammatory Diseases
Chronic Viruses Linked to Inflammatory Diseases The Epstein-Barr virus infects more than 90 percent of people in the United States by the age of 20. At least one in four of those infected will develop the commonly-known disease mononucleosis, or “mono,” experiencing a rash, enlarged liver or spleen, head- and body aches, and extreme fatigue.…
Read MoreFeeling alone with Hashimoto’s? Celebrities have it too
One of the worst things about an autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism is how alone it can make you feel. Most autoimmune diseases do not have outwardly obvious symptoms. People with Hashimoto’s, most of whom are women, also know not to complain lest they be labeled a whiner or lazy. That’s why it’s so…
Read MoreIncrease in autoimmunity rates linked to leaky gut
Autoimmunity, a disorder in which the immune system attacks and destroys body tissue, is one of the most prevalent diseases today, affecting predominantly women. Traditionally, autoimmune disease was thought to be primarily a genetic disease, but research increasingly shows that while genetics play a role, intestinal permeability, or leaky gut, is also an important factor.…
Read MoreSpore probiotics: The latest innovation in probiotics
As we continue to learn how important healthy gut bacteria is for the brain and immune system, interest in cultivating a rich and diverse “gut microbiome” grows. One important tool in this quest are spore-based probiotic supplements. “Spore” is derived from the word “seed,” and spore-based probiotics are a hardy delivery system that germinate in…
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