Kaempferol: The Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Compound in Kale and Tea
Study Identifies Flavonoids That Enhance Immune Regulation Kaempferol, a flavonoid found in kale, tea, spinach, and broccoli, significantly reduces inflammation by promoting immune regulation, according to research published in Allergy. The study screened over 40 flavonoids and identified kaempferol as the most effective in enhancing immune tolerance. Quercetin, found in apples and onions, and fisetin, […]
Adding Spices to Food May Lower Inflammation
Razi Berry 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. Spicing up your meal is a surefire way to make it more tasty and healthy In a randomized, controlled feeding study, the […]
Fasting Reduces Inflammation and Improves Chronic Disease
Razi Berry Fasting regimens have gained public and scientific interest in recent years, but fasting shouldn’t be dismissed as a fad. In a study published in Cell, Mount Sinai researchers found that fasting reduces inflammation and improves chronic inflammatory diseases without affecting the immune system’s response to acute infections. Fasting reduces inflammation and improves chronic […]
Toxic Effects of Racism are Not Only Psychological
Razi Berry A team of USC and UCLA scientists found that racist experiences appear to increase inflammation in African American individuals, raising their risk of chronic illness, according to the study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology on April 18. A new study indicates that racism is toxic to humans We know discrimination is linked to […]
Fixing “Leaky Gut” is a Good Place to Start
Razi Berry You may have heard that the first place to start when healing from a chronic disease is to treat the digestive tract, or gut. There are a number of reasons why this is a good place to start in many situations, and one of them is the leaky gut. Leaky gut makes absorption […]
The Autoimmune Diet Protocol
Dr. Sarah Zadek (King), ND Autoimmune diseases are those in which an individual’s immune system attacks its own cells or tissues under the belief they are invaders. These disorders often arise from imbalances in our T-helper cells, specifically Th1, Th2, and more recently noted, Th17 cells.1 Increased stimulation of one type of T helper cell versus […]
Study Links Male Infertility to Obesity
Node Smith, ND Obesity and Male Infertility Obesity has been shown to be associated with male infertility. A recent report in the journal Frontiers in Physiology, explains why this is. The study looks at the increased levels of inflammatory markers in seminal fluid, lower sperm quality, both of which correlate to body mass index (BMI).1 […]
Your Allergy Symptoms Could be Adrenal Fatigue
Winter is not usually a season which makes us think of allergies. However, the stress of the holidays, colder weather and dietary slips can all result in “allergy-like” symptoms. All of these things, as well as emotional stress can lead to an exhaustion of the adrenal glands, which puts the immune system at a deficit […]
Reversing the Healing Deficit: How to Encourage Your Body to Heal
Dr. Millie Lytle, ND, MPH, CNS @milliesays To facilitate the body’s innate ability to heal itself is a principle of Naturopathic Medicine. As Naturopathic Doctors, we are taught to abide by the healing power of nature – vix medicatrix naturae. Under this understanding, Naturopathic Doctors use the therapies in our toolbox such as nutrition, vitamins, […]