When Food Could be the Enemy Foods that we should be avoiding, in general, are often not really “food.” In many cases, they are nothing more than chemical alterations added into our foods by companies in order to make stuff taste better or last longer. Health is the last thing food industries really think about when packing food so long as they are making profit. With the amount of processed foods that have increased over the years, the same can be said with the increased incidence of cancers and disorders such as autoimmune and anti-inflammatory disorders. Sure, it is important...

 Treating Pain Naturally without the Additives There are so many things a person can use to help treat and heal pain. Some of the most common natural pain killers known today are primarily herbs such as cloves and basil. While most people are familiar with the more well known herbs, they are not aware of other wondrous herbs that exist and are capable of being used as a treatment option. These herbs can be used in addition to a particular routine or as a new game changer altogether. Below are ten natural remedies you probably never knew existed that you can...

Chronic Pain Pain is a debilitating feeling that can get to the best of anyone, especially when it is chronic (persists for more than 6 months). According to the Institute of Medicine, over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, it is even more of a common issue than stroke, diabetes, and diabetes combined! How is it possible that we sense and experience chronic pain anyway? Well, the nervous system has a funny way of ensuring pain signals continue to transmit to our mind (afferent receptors) and senses (efferent receptors). `Although everyone experiences and perceives chronic pain differently, the source...

 Acute Pain  Acute pain is short lasting and often leaves quickly, although some may later develop chronic pain in the event the pain persists. While acute pain is temporary, there are several versions it may present present itself as. Some types of acute pain go away in a matter of seconds or minutes, so most just need to wait for the discomfort to leave on its own without the need to take extreme measures. However, it is the other versions of acute pain that many seek treatment for: discomfort that lasts for days or months at a time (but less...

The Trouble with Hypothyroidism We all have cells and organs in our bodies that work to keep us alive and healthy. The thyroid, for example, is a butterfly-shaped gland situated in the neck is responsible for the quality of our voice. Most importantly, it is the powerhouse that secreted two hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4).  Both have a role in muscular activity, growth and brain development during childhood, metabolism (BMR), heart and digestive function, bone maintenance, and heart rate, but are most noted for their role in metabolism, namely basal metabolic rate. When someone is diagnosed with hypothyroidism, it...

What makes Autoimmune Inflammation Different from Inflammation?   Inflammation is a necessary and vital response of the immune system whenever the body is being attacked. It is the body's way of healing itself in the aftermath, and we need it to protect ourselves from viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria by repairing the damaged areas. It would be disastrous if we never had a inflammatory response as it would invite infections that could become deadly. The four characteristics often found in inflamed areas  are swelling, redness, heat, and pain that occur because of the activity of proteins, like cytokines, that signal...