Inflammation

Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin: Benefits, Sources, & Deficiency

  Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin: Benefits, Sources, & Deficiency 15+1 4Tweet 1.1kLike 32Pin 0Share Affiliate Disclosure0 Comments Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin Vitamin B2, also called Riboflavin, is an important vitamin that also acts as an antioxidant within the body. Vitamin B2 is responsible for maintaining healthy blood cells, helping to boost energy levels, facilitating in a healthy metabolism, preventing free […]

Oil palm phenolics inhibit pancreatic cancer cell proliferation via suppression of NF-κB pathway

Anticancer Research, 01/15/2015 Clinical Article Ji X, et al. – Oil palm phenolics (OPP) or Palm Juice (PJ), a water soluble extract from the palm fruit (Elaies guineensis) has been documented to have anti–carcinogenic activities in various cancer types. The results demonstrate the anti–tumor effects of OPP on PaCa cells, providing initial evidence towards its […]

Treatment of Joint Pain-Omega 3 Fatty Acids

JANUARY 23, 2014 BY CHIROTRUST The Potential Viability of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids as an Anti-Inflammatory Agent We are going to deviate from the mechanical discussions of joint pain treatment. Usual topics such as physiotherapy, stretching, manipulation, etc… and instead we’re going to discuss what looks to be aremarkably inexpensive yet potentially valuable tool in […]

NSAIDs May Protect Against Common Skin Cancer

Ricki Lewis, PhD December 19, 2014 Story Source Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may protect against skin cancer, according to a study published online December 18 in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. NSAID use has been associated with lowered risk for colon, lung, breast, and prostate cancers, but evidence for preventing skin cancer has been inconclusive. Chiho Muranushi, PhD, from the […]

Effects of differences in serum total homocysteine, folate, and vitamin B12 on cognitive impairment in stroke patients – FULL TEXT

Bo Jiang, Yumei Chen BMC Neurology 2014, 14:217 doi:10.1186/s12883-014-0217-9 Published: 30 November 2014 Abstract (provisional) BackgroundVascular cognitive impairment-no dementia (VCIND) refers to the early or mild cognitive impairment induced by cerebral vascular injury. Research shows that serum total homocysteine (tHcy) level is an independent risk factor for cerebral vascular disease and may be closely related […]

COPD, Asthma May Up Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Laurie Barclay, MD November 20, 2014 Story Source Rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) incidence are significantly increased in people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to findings of a population-based study published onlineNovember 19 in the European Respiratory Journal. “These findings have important implications for the early detection of [IBD] in airway disease […]

No grain diet helped save ex-reporter’s life – Video

Meg Farris / Eyewitness News 6:03 p.m. CST November 19, 2014 Story Source with Video NEW ORLEANS — A doctor says we are causing early destruction of our brains with the typical American diet. And he says the science backs him up. And when a local woman tried the doctor’s diet plan, she lost a […]

Is the Incidence of Temporomandibular Disorder Increased in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2014 Nov;52(9):822-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.07.100. Epub 2014 Aug 12. Sidika Sinem Soydan PMID: 25124832 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.07.100 Abstract The prevalence of temporomandibular disorders is higher among women than men (ratio 3:1 -9:1). Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women, which is characterised by chronic low-grade inflammation and excess […]

Probiotics Plus Vitamin C Prevent Colds

Tuesday, 28 October 2014 09:56 Story Source: HolisticPrimaryCare.net Cold and flu season can be a dreaded time of year for families with young children. But according to new research published last month in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vitamin C and probiotics can be real allies for parents wondering how to protect their kids from common school-borne […]

Therapeutic potential of Panax ginseng and ginsenosides in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Complementary Therpies in Medicine Published Online: August 20, 2014 DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2014.08.006 Highlights The authors reviewed Panax ginsengand ginsenosides for their potential to treat COPD. Experimental cell and animal studies were evaluated. Panax ginseng and ginsenosides have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects. Panax ginseng and ginsenosides may be suitable therapeutic targets for the treatment of COPD. Summary Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary […]

Whole food versus supplement: Comparing the clinical evidence of tomato intake and lycopene supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors

Advances in Nutrition: An International Review Journal, 09/29/2014  Review Article Burton–Freeman BM, et al. – In this study, authors want to compare the clinical evidence of tomato intake and lycopene supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors. With the exception of blood pressure management where lycopene supplementation was favored, tomato intake provided more favorable results on cardiovascular […]

Does Inflammation Increase Fracture Risk?

By Salynn Boyles Reviewed by Vrunda Bhavsar Desai, MD, FACOG, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT Article Source Take Note Inflammatory burden may be an important biological risk factor for osteoporosis and hip fracture in older women. At least 10 observational studies have examined the […]

Inflammation: Continued Support for a Small Changes Approach

Craig A. Johnston, PhD Am J Lifestyle Med. 2012;6(1):18-20. Story Source ABSTRACT AND INTRODUCTION Abstract Lifestyle interventions show considerable promise in improving levels of inflammation. This review discusses how these improvements in inflammation are consistent with a “small changes” approach. Introduction Managing inflammation has the potential to be a key component in warding off disease. This […]

Does stress affect the joints? Daily stressors, stress vulnerability, immune and HPA axis activity, and short-term disease and symptom fluctuations in rheumatoid arthritis

Ann Rheum Dis. 2014 Sep;73(9):1683-8. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-203143. Epub 2013 Jul 9. Evers AW Abstract OBJECTIVES: Both stressors and stress vulnerability factors together with immune and hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activity components have been considered to contribute to disease fluctuations of chronic inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The aim of the present study was to […]

Being overweight causes hazardous inflammations

Date:  August 25, 2014 Source:  University of Oslo Summary:  A possible molecular explanation for why overweight is harmful has been discovered by researchers. They suggest that overeating increases the immune response. This increased immune response causes the body to generate excessive inflammation, which may lead to a number of chronic diseases. This new knowledge may […]

Latest evidence of the effects of the mediterranean diet in prevention of cardiovascular disease

MDLinx.com Current Atherosclerosis Reports, 08/19/2014 Evidence Based Medicine  Review Article Clinical Article Story Source Chiva–Blanch G, et al. – Recent systematic reviews of observational studies ranked Mediterranean diet as the most likely dietary model to provide cardiovascular protection. These recent results allow us to recommend Mediterranean diet to subjects at high risk for cardiovascular disease […]

Autoimmunity: Pollution, and Particles Asbestos, Air Pollution and Nanoparticles

Published: Aug 13, 2014 By Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points There is some evidence that particulate air pollution may influence risk for and expression of autoimmune disease. A particular role for nanoparticles in human disease has not been established. Recently, I wrote an article about some interesting research being done by Jean Pfau, […]

Immune System Response to McKenzie Exercise

The Study: Immune responses following McKenzie lumbar spine exercise in individuals with acute low back pain: a preliminary study. The Facts: a. 40% of acute lower back pain involves the disc. b. The disc may generate pain due to both mechanical forces and/or inflammation. c. McKenzie exercises are sometimes used to treat these cases. d. […]

Effects of alcohol and polyphenols from beer on atherosclerotic biomarkers in high cardiovascular risk men

Effects of alcohol and polyphenols from beer on atherosclerotic biomarkers in high cardiovascular risk men: A randomized feeding trial Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, 08/05/2014 Clinical Article Chiva-Blanch G, et al. – The authors aimed to evaluate the effects of ethanol and the phenolic compounds of beer on classical and novel cardiovascular risk factors. The […]

NSAIDS, The Gut, and Inflammation – Is Aspirin Linked to Gluten Sensitivity?

DrPerlmutter.com As I have discussed on many occasions in this forum, the process of inflammation is a cornerstone of virtually any degenerative condition in the human experience. This includes diseases like cancer, diabetes, coronary artery disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, arthritis, and so many more. So it’s really important that we take a step […]