Tag Archives: Inflammation

Cloves have long been a staple in kitchens and traditional medicine cabinets. Known for their warm, spicy flavour, they’re typically found whole or ground, and as clove oil or extract. But beyond their culinary charm, cloves are gaining scientific attention from researchers and clinicians for their potent analgesic (painkiller) properties. But could this humble spice rival ibuprofen or other commonly …

When an Amish patient arrived at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with fatigue, a severe headache, and weakness on one side of her body, doctors scrambled to find a cause. All they could see was that she had brain inflammation. That’s usually caused by an infection, but her tests came back normal. High dose steroids, a standard treatment, weren’t effective. …

Colorful plant foods—like scarlet beets and inky purple blackberries—contain phytonutrients that help protect us from disease by fighting inflammation, heart disease, certain gastrointestinal diseases, and many other chronic conditions. The problem, however, is that most of us are not getting enough of those healthy plant foods in our diets. In 2014, I wrote a book called Eating in Color, in …

Prolonged stress together with insufficient sleep, leads to increased body-wide inflammation. Your body creates stress hormones and chemicals that activate inflammation when you experience stress. Your nervous system can find peace through basic stress-management techniques, which include deep breathing along with meditation and mindfulness, as well as spending time outdoors. Adequate sleep time of 7 to 9 hours each night, …

The Magnesium-Rich Seed That Can Also Help With Inflammation  AOL.comView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

Inflammation levels may shape how cannabis affects anxiety and sleep  PsyPost Source link

Cilantro is a polarizing herb. People either love it or hate it. For many, a sprig of cilantro can add much-needed flavor to a salad or in homemade guacamole. For others with a certain gene, it just tastes like soap. “It is estimated that four to 14 percent of the U.S. population has this genetic variation, making cilantro taste like …

The Twins announced today that they have placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list with left ribcage inflammation. Catcher Ryan Jeffers, who was activated from the paternity list, will take Buxton’s spot on the active roster. In an additional transaction, the Twins officially selected right-hander Pierson Ohl’s contract from Triple-A. He will take the roster spot left vacant …

The 8 Worst Foods to Eat for Inflammation  AOL.com Source link

Start the week with something that’s crunchy, spicy, and actually does your body some good. Roasted chana — think of it as our no-fuss version of dry-roasted chickpeas — is packed with plant protein, fibre, and magnesium, which helps ease inflammation. Mix it with chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh coriander. Add a squeeze of lime, a pinch of black …