autoimmune diseases
Women bear the brunt of autoimmune illnesses: New research suggests a unique RNA molecule called Xist might be to blame, shedding light on why it affects 75% of female populations. While other factors like hormones and environment contribute, this discovery opens doors for targeted therapies and early detection.
Autoimmune diseases are on the rise. Could diet play a role in why such problems as autoimmune thyroid disease are becoming more common? Find out whether what types of foods are now being linked with autoimmune disorders.
You hear a lot about healthygut bacteria these days and how eating more probiotic-rich foods helps keep your digestive tract healthy. Yet probiotic bacteria do more than keep your intestinal tract healthy. Here are four reasons why you need more gut-friendly probiotic foods in your diet.
What causes us to age and develop common age-related diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and dementia? Some experts believe inflammation is a factor. A new study looking at the role of inflammation in aging came to some interesting conclusions. Find out what they are and the role diet and exercise play in keeping low-grade inflammation in check.
There’s growing evidence that vitamin D is important for weight control – and for your overall health. You may have a low vitamin D level and not know it
Most people are concerned about maintaining a healthy heart and brain, but there’s another important body part you should be concerned about – your thyroid gland. Your thyroid gland regulates your metabolism and plays a vital role in weight control. Plus, thyroid problems are common, especially in women. This article talks about how to keep your thyroid gland healthy and points out a simple screening test you can do at home for an under-active thyroid gland.
Vitamin D has many important roles in the body, but can it affect your strength and exercise performance? Find out what research shows about vitamin D and exercise and whether you need more vitamin D if you work out.
Time to add yogurt to the shopping cart? Yogurt is a good source of gut-friendly probiotics that may be particularly beneficial if you’re athletic or do challenging workouts. Here are three reasons why probiotics have health benefits if you work out.
Chances are you’re familiar with the inflammation that happens when you injure yourself, but there’s another type of inflammation that’s even more important called “silent inflammation.” Find out what causes this hidden but destructive type of inflammation and the role that diet plays.
Do you struggle with health issues that seem to persist no matter what remedies you try? You may have even forced yourself to accept that there is no solution to your problem with weight gain, depression, achy joints, or acid reflux.
Maybe you’ve never heard of lectins, but they are contained in every kind of food you eat. The impact lectins have on human health is massive, yet most people have no idea that they even exist.
“Silent” inflammation is thought to contribute to a variety of diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune diseases and even Alzheimer’s disease. Many people have this type of low-grade inflammation without being aware of it, and diet plays a role. This article discusses the importance of eating an anti-inflammatory diet for good health and how best to do it.
