Inflammation

Natural anti-inflammatory agents for pain relief

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (fish oil) 1.5–5g of EPA and DHA per day, taken with meals White Willow Bark 240 mg/day Curcumin (turmeric) turmeric powder 400–600 mg taken three times per day Green Tea 3-4 cups per day Pycnogenol (maritime pine bark) 100–200 mg daily Boswellia (Frankincense) 300-500 mg two or three times/day Resveratrol 50 to […]

A prune-or six-a day may keep inflammation at bay

Published April 4, 2022 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events A study in postmenopausal people suggests eating nutrient-rich prunes every day may be beneficial to bone health, reducing inflammatory factors that contribute to osteoporosis. The research will be presented this week in Philadelphia at the American Physiological Society’s (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology […]

Relationship between systemic inflammation and recovery over 12 months after an acute episode of low back pain

The Spine Journal VOLUME 22, ISSUE 2, P214-225, FEBRUARY 01, 2022 Highlights •  Early transiently raised C-reactive protein associated with good long-term recovery after acute back pain. •  Persistent tumor necrosis factor overexpression associated with poor long-term recovery after acute back pain. •  Psychological and sleep status during acute back pain did not predict future […]

Scientists discover link between gut microbiota and chronic inflammatory diseases like arthritis

MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events | January 25, 2022 An international research team has established a link between gut microbiota and chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. The team led by Éric Boilard of Université Laval has discovered that a protein naturally present in the gut acts on the microbiota and causes the formation of molecules that […]

Researchers outline the connection between inflammation and depression

MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events | October 27, 2021 In a paper published recently in Pharmacological Reviews, Emory University School of Medicine researchers outlined the impact of inflammation on motivation as it relates to depression. The researchers propose that low grade inflammation affects brain chemicals and brain circuits that regulate motivation, ultimately leading to motivational deficits and […]

Exercise and Adipose Tissue Immunity: Outrunning Inflammation

Obesity-A Research Journal Nathan C. Winn Matthew A. Cottam David H. Wasserman Alyssa H. Hasty First published: 26 April 2021 https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.23147 Abstract Chronic inflammation is considered a precipitating factor and possibly an underlying cause of many noncommunicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic diseases, and some cancers. Obesity, which manifests in more than 650 million people […]

Tropical ginger treatment for blocking inflammation

MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events|May 7, 2021 Many natural compounds have various anti-inflammatory and other beneficial properties that humans have been utilizing for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. However, the specific molecular mechanisms behind these health-promoting effects are not always clear. One such compound is 1′-acetoxychavicol acetate, or ACA, which comes from the tropical ginger Alpinia […]

Inflammatory diet linked to testosterone deficiency in men

21-Apr-2021 1:40 PM EDT, by Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Newswise — April 21, 2021 – Consuming a diet high in pro-inflammatory foods – including foods that contain refined carbohydrates and sugar as well as polyunsaturated fats – may be associated with increased odds of developing testosterone deficiency among men, suggests a study in The Journal of Urology®, Official Journal of the American […]

Effects of spinal manipulative therapy on inflammatory mediators in patients with non-specific low back pain: a non-randomized controlled clinical trial

Chiropr Man Therap. 2021 Jan 8;29(1):3. doi: 10.1186/s12998-020-00357-y. Julita A Teodorczyk-Injeyan Abstract Background: The inflammatory profiles of patients with acute and chronic nonspecific low back pain (LBP) patients are distinct. Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) has been shown to modulate the production of nociceptive chemokines differently in these patient cohorts. The present study further investigates the […]

Acupuncture for Asthma: Its Potential Significance in Clinical Practice

Medical AcupunctureAhead of PrintFree Access Ida Nurwati, Muthmainah Muthmainah, and Khairunnisa Nurul Huda Published Online:9 Sep 2020https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2020.1443 Abstract Acupuncture has been used for the prevention and treatment of asthma. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of acupuncture in asthma are not fully understood. This article discusses the possible mechanisms underlying the effects of acupuncture in […]

Mechanisms and Origins of Spinal Pain: from Molecules to Anatomy, with Diagnostic Clues and Imaging Findings

RadioGraphics VOL. 40, NO. 4 Yoshiaki Ota Abstract Spinal pain, especially low back pain, is a widespread clinical and diagnostic problem for both patients and physicians, because back pain has an equivalently wide variety of causes and provocations. Spinal pain, especially low back pain (LBP), is a widespread clinical and diagnostic problem for both patients […]

Systemic Inflammatory Markers in Neck Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

Eur J Pain 2020 Jul 3. doi: 10.1002/ejp.1630. Online ahead of print. S F Farrell Abstract Background and objective: Mechanisms underpinning symptoms in non-traumatic neck pain (NTNP) and whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) are not comprehensively understood. There is emerging evidence of systemic inflammation in musculoskeletal pain conditions, including neck and back pain. The aim of this […]

Adding a blend of spices to a meal may help lower inflammation

ScienceDaily Top Health|May 21, 2020 Adding an array of spices to your meal is a surefire way to make it more tasty, but new Penn State research suggests it may increase its health benefits, as well. In a randomized, controlled feeding study, the researchers found that when participants ate a meal high in fat and […]

Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields Reduce Interleukin-6 Expression in Intervertebral Disc Cells Via Nuclear Factor-κβ and Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase p38 Pathways

Spine: November 15, 2019 – Volume 44 – Issue 22 – p E1290-E1297 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003136 Tang, Xinyan PhD Study Design. This is an in vitro study of bovine disc cells exposed to pulsed electromagnetic fields. Objective. The purpose of the present study was to investigate whether pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) effects on the expression of […]

Neuroinflammation: An Important New Insight Into Complex Brain Disorders

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Non-specific Low Back Pain: Inflammatory Profiles of Patients with Acute and Chronic Pain.

Clin J Pain. 2019 Jul 5. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000745. [Epub ahead of print] Teodorczyk-Injeyan JA1, Triano JJ1, Injeyan HS2. Abstract BACKGROUND: The pathogenesis of low back pain (LBP) remains unclear. However, recent studies suggest that the inflammatory response may be inherent in spinal pain. PURPOSE: To discern inflammatory profiles in patients with non-specific acute and chronic […]

Acupuncture-Analgesia-Mediated Alleviation of Central Sensitization

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019 Mar 7;2019:6173412. doi: 10.1155/2019/6173412. eCollection 2019. Lai HC Abstract Pain can trigger central amplification called central sensitization, which ultimately results in hyperalgesia and/or allodynia. Many reports have showed acupuncture has an analgesic effect. We searched the related article on PubMed database and Cochrane database to discover central sensitization pathway […]

Characterization of neuroinflammation and periphery-to-CNS inflammatory cross-talk in patients with disc herniation and degenerative disc disease

Brain, Behavior, and Immunity Volume 75, January 2019, Pages 60-71 Vinko Palada Highlights • Concentrations of IL-8 in CSF were significantly higher in LDH patients compared to DDD patients and controls. • In LDH patients there was a positive correlation of IL-8 concentrations between CSF and serum. • Elevated IL-8 in CSF was associated with […]

Point your patients to these 5 foods to fight inflammation

Naveed Saleh, MD, MS, for MDLinx | November 20, 2018 Everyone knows the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. The health value of plant-based foods is attributable in part to the phytochemicals that they produce. Phytochemicals are compounds that give plants color, odor, and flavor. Phytochemicals do wonderful things for your body, such as […]

The effects of curcumin-containing supplements on biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Phytother Res. 2019 Feb;33(2):253-262. doi: 10.1002/ptr.6226. Epub 2018 Nov 7. Tabrizi R1, Vakili S2, Akbari M1, Mirhosseini N3, Lankarani KB1, Rahimi M4, Mobini M5, Jafarnejad S6, Vahedpoor Z7, Asemi Z6. Abstract Besides other benefits, curcumin is getting more recognized for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, highlighting the importance of curcumin application for chronic disease prevention. […]