Over the past two decades, scientists have linked chronic inflammation to a growing list of diseases. And while smoking, overindulging in alcohol, and stress can all contribute to inflammation, the biggest source is often as close as your kitchen! In fact, many of the foods we eat—especially industrialized and ultra-processed foods—fuel inflammation throughout the body. But just making some simple …
The Daily Detox
Feeling a tad sluggish lately? Not quite up to par? It could be time to give your body a good spring cleaning! After all, your body is under constant assault from pollutants in the air and water. If that weren’t enough, many toxins can be as close as your dinner table. The food you eat can harbor any of an …
Fight Depression Naturally
Everyone deals with mild symptoms of depression from time to time, but no one should have to live with chronic feelings of hopelessness, despair, anxiety, and sadness. Unfortunately, nearly 20 million adults in the United States suffer from a depressive disorder, with 30 percent of those cases being severe. Statistics show that women are 70 percent more likely to develop …
Mind-Saving Turmerones
The Study Abstract: Anti-inflammatory effects of aromatic-turmerone through blocking of NF-κB, JNK, and p38 MAPK signaling pathways in amyloid β-stimulated microglia. Amyloid β (Aβ) induces the production of neuroinflammatory molecules, which may contribute to the pathogenesis of numerous neurodegenerative diseases. Therefore, suppression of neuroinflammatory molecules could be developed as a therapeutic method. Aromatic (ar)-turmerone, turmeric oil isolated from Curcuma longa, …
Fight Oxidative Stress
Oxidative stress plays a pivotal role in many of the health challenges facing men today. Free radicals—those misbehaving molecules that are missing one electron—can create chaos throughout the body, causing a number of ailments. Rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular issues, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), neurologic disorders, and even some types of cancer have all been linked to oxidation in the body. …