Patients being treated in intensive care units (ICU) in hospitals may see benefits from taking fish oils intravenously, according to a new study. Findings published in Critical Care, suggest that there are multiple health benefits from receiving intravenous treatments of fish oil.
Individuals who suffer from Lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease, may want to adopt an alkaline diet, which is high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as a new study suggests that they may be at a higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
Scientists believe changes in the Western diet have altered the balance of omega-6 fatty acids (w6) and omega-3 fatty acids (w3)—which resulted in an increased risk of inflammation—and they are trying to remedy the problem. The background to the study says human ancestors maintained a 2:1 w6/w3 ratio, but in today the ratio can be as high as 10:1 for Americans.
A study has found an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree may reduce inflammation and relieve pain. The compound in question is called Pycnogenol, and a scientist from the National Research Institute on Food and Nutrition in Rome found it inhibits the generation of COX-2 and 5-LOX, two naturally occurring mediators associated with inflammatory conditions.
It has recently been reported that saturated fat can lead to inflammation in the immune system.
Ginseng, an herb used in traditional Chinese and other Asian medicine for thousands of years, has anti-inflammatory properties, a new study has found. Scientists from the University of Hong Kong identified seven ginseng compounds, called ginsenosides, which they believe demonstrate immune-suppressive effects.
A recent study has shed light on inflammatory mechanisms that may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, an incurable neurodegenerative condition. Research by Dr. William A. Banks, professor of geriatrics and pharmacological and physiological science at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, suggests inflammation causes a blood-brain barrier transporter known as LRP to malfunction.
All-natural krill oil is packed with antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids to boost your brain, heart and organ health. But many inferior products on the market could be loaded with toxins, pumped full of antibiotics and contain very little nutrients. Read more about the risks associated with regular fish oil and how your body and mind could be in danger!
According to the Arthritis Foundation, around 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis and experience inflammation of the joints. While there are many creams that can ease this, new evidence shows that a good treatment may appear in the form of a naturally occurring substance.
For those of you who are continually sidelined because of painful neck pain, muscle spasms, joint stiffness or backaches, we’ll reveal a simple list of safe and effective solutions so you can finally find the relief you have been waiting for. All without any harmful side effects or digestive problems associated with aspirin or other over-the-counter meds. To start experiencing the miraculous healing power straight from nature’s pantry, read more…
The presence of inflammation in the body can identify an elderly individual at a higher risk of a fatal heart attack, a new study has found.
A new article is recommending that patients with moderate to severe periodontitis be monitored for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD).
There is evidence that processed tomato products may protect against inflammation, according to a new study.
A new study has found that consuming just one and a half servings of tart cherries daily can enhance the antioxidant activity in the body.
Do you find that when you wake in the morning, your hands and feet ache so bad that you can’t even attempting to pull back the covers? Now research has uncovered a safe and effective combo guaranteed to relieve your worst aches and pains, but without the laundry list of dangerous side effects from prescription meds…
