Inflammation plays a large part in many different chronic diseases. But how do you know if your body is under attack from inflammation? The truth is that you could have high levels of inflammation but still feel ok.
Alzheimer’s is a fatal disease that gradually destroys brain cells, leading to dementia. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s include difficulty with memory, changes in behaviour, and difficulty performing daily activities. Currently available treatments have only limited success in improving the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, and they do not slow the progression of the disease.
Looking for natural ways to reduce your blood pressure? A recent study demonstrated that the regular consumption of flaxseed resulted in significant drops in blood pressure in people with both normal and high blood pressure.
Numerous studies have indicated the vitamin D can help to prevent cancer. But how is it possible for a vitamin to play such a powerful role in preventing cancer? Vitamin D is an important vitamin for good health, but it actually isn’t a vitamin! Vitamin D is a steroid hormone precursor. We absorb vitamin D by exposure to sunlight.
For many people, it can feel overwhelming to try and figure out how to eat a more healthy diet. Some people get sidelined from making lifestyle changes just by thinking and worrying about things like how much work it might entail, how difficult it will be to give up unhealthy foods, and if they will be able to stick to the changes. Don’t worry – you don’t need to make massive changes to eat better – start small and build on the changes over time.
A recent study published by the American Institute for Cancer Research states that in the U.S. 100,500 cancers each year are caused by obesity. Obesity is on the rise in North America, and this means that cancer rates will continue to climb. But how is obesity related to cancer, and what can we do to … Read more…