Allergies and sensitivities — causes and solutions
Reviewed by Dr. Mary James, ND With symptoms ranging from skin rashes and itchy nose, to sneezing asthma, sinus congestion and more, allergies can literally interfere with your life every day. An...
View ArticleC-reactive protein (CRP) — are you on fire?
Reviewed by Dr. Mary James, ND Inflammation is finally being recognized in conventional medical circles as a prime contributor to serious health concerns in women, e.g., heart disease, osteoporosis,...
View ArticleJoint pain or arthritis — quieting the inflammatory noise
By Dr. Sharon Stills, NMD As we experience pain and swelling in our fingers, wrists, knees or any joint, it’s easy to jump to the conclusion that our joints are “wearing down” from use, like car parts....
View ArticlePro-inflammatory hormones
For those who like to understand the biology underlying body processes like inflammation, here’s a brief description of three major pro-inflammatory hormone groups and their fundamental roles....
View Article7 steps to an anti-inflammatory lifestyle
By Dr. Amber Hayden, DO If you think you’re at risk for chronic inflammation and its awful consequences, you’ll be glad to know that creating an anti-inflammatory lifestyle is easier than you may...
View ArticleEffects of inflammation — symptoms, conditions, and related diseases
There is a wide range of conditions and diseases that are linked with chronic inflammation or that have an inflammatory component. Let’s take a look. acid reflux/heartburn acne allergies and...
View ArticleWhat is chronic inflammation?
By Dr. Amber Hayden, DO Chronic inflammation happens as a result of the body’s natural healing process of inflammation turning harmful when it continues long after the original response was first...
View ArticleWhat is lupus?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease accompanied by chronic widespread inflammation — a disease that has proven in the past to be fairly difficult to understand and control. There are several types of lupus,...
View Article5 easy ways to keep your gums healthy
Gum health is important for overall health, especially for women. Poor gum health is connected with inflammation and hormonal imbalances during perimenopause and menopause. Gum disease may even...
View ArticleBest vitamins and supplements for inflammation relief
Reviewed by Dr. Sharon Stills, NMD Chronic inflammation disrupts daily life with constant aches and pains and other troubling symptoms, and in the long run, may increase your risk of health problems...
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