Inflammation

The No. 1 Health Problem You Haven't Heard Of (And 10 Ways To Beat It)

EatingWell | Posted 05.29.2012

EatingWell

Here's the thing: under normal circumstances, some inflammation is a good thing -- it's your body's natural protective response to an illness or injury.

How Sleep Can Protect Your Brain

Gary W. Small, M.D. | Posted 03.12.2012

Gary W. Small, M.D.

I love the way I feel after a good night's sleep. My body is rested; my mind feels clear and alert; and I am happy to just linger in bed and relax.

The Depression-Inflammation Connection

Dr. Andrew Weil | Posted 01.04.2012

Dr. Andrew Weil

The dramatic rise in depression diagnoses over the last two decades is a great challenge to modern medicine. The reasons for the increase are complex, but one important theory deserves special consideration.

How To Use Ginger To Fight Pain And Inflammation

Leo Galland, M.D. | Posted 06.18.2011

Leo Galland, M.D.

Aromatic ginger is a superstar of traditional medicine in Asia, where it has been treasured for thousands of years for its amazing flavors and impressive health benefits.

Lyme/Autism Group Blasts Genetically Modified Foods as Dangerous

Jeffrey Smith | Posted 11.17.2011

Jeffrey Smith

Stop eating dangerous genetically modified foods! That's the upshot of the Lyme Induced Autism (LIA) Foundation's position paper released today.

Years After Oil Spill, Report Finds Increase in Respiratory Problems & Cancer Risk in Workers

Gina Solomon | Posted 05.25.2011

Gina Solomon

In November 2002, the oil tanker Prestige broke apart and sank, spilling about 20 million gallons of bunker oil off the coast of northern Spain. Worke...

You're Appointing Who? Please Obama, Say It's Not So!

Jeffrey Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

Jeffrey Smith

The person who may be responsible for more food-related illness and death than anyone in history has just been made the US food safety czar.

Those With Severe Asthma Offered Radical Treatment

AP | LAURAN NEERGAARD | Posted 11.17.2011

WASHINGTON — People with severe asthma are getting a radically different treatment option: A way to snake a wire inside their lungs and melt off...

Aspirin and Vitamin C Together at Last

Leo Galland, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Leo Galland, M.D.

Taking any dose of aspirin on a regular basis can triple your risk of dangerous gastrointestinal bleeding. If aspirin were a new drug, it would have a tough time getting approved by the FDA.

The 10 Things You Need To Eat: Beets

Dave Lieberman | Posted 11.17.2011

Dave Lieberman

here's a good chance that beets aren't the first things that come to mind when planning your week night meals. But there are actually endless ways to work beets into your diet without any trouble.

Are Your Food Allergies Making You Fat?

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Hyman, MD

Today, I'm going to explain the bugs in your digestive tract, why they upset your gut's immune system and how they just might be behind those extra pounds.

Is Your Digestive System Making You Sick?

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Hyman, MD

There might be something wrong with your inner tube, and it could be making you sick and fat.

Buyer Beware: Statins To Lower Cholesterol Are Not a Panacea

Christiane Northrup, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Christiane Northrup, MD

I'm sure that many of you read about the study showing that Crestor, a popular statin drug manufactured by AstraZeneca, has been found to confer an ad...

Why Real Health Care Reform Is Impossible

Barry Sears | Posted 11.17.2011

Barry Sears

Health care providers are making too much money. So what is the solution? Less health insurance, not more, may be the answer. Fewer food subsidies, not more, might be a start.

Why Cholesterol May Not Be the Cause Of Heart Disease

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Hyman, MD

We see prominent ads on television and in medical journals -- things like 36% reduction in risk of having a heart attack. But we don't look at the fine print. What does that REALLY mean and how does it affect decisions about who should really be using these drugs.

Autoimmune Disease: How To Stop Your Body From Attacking Itself

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Hyman, MD

The incidence of autoimmune disease has tripled in the last few decades. 24 million Americans are now affected. In fact, it affects more women than heart disease and breast cancer combined.

Five Ways To Reduce Inflammation Naturally

Dr. Robert A. Kornfeld | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Robert A. Kornfeld

Inflammation is a critically important defense mechanism. It's our natural siren to alert us that a body part needs attention.

Is Your Body Burning Up With Hidden Inflammation?

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Hyman, MD

Finding out whether or not you are suffering from hidden inflammation is critical, because almost every modern disease is caused or affected by it. If your immune system and its ability to quell inflammation in your body are impaired, watch out. You are headed toward illness and premature aging.

5 Steps To Reversing Type 2 Diabetes And Insulin Resistance

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Hyman, MD

Breaking news! Some newly discovered compounds have just been found to turn off all of the genes that cause diabetes. Are these compounds found in a...

Health Care Reform Begins in the Kitchen

Barry Sears | Posted 11.17.2011

Barry Sears

For health care reform to be meaningful, it has to start in the kitchen. If that happens, then you can have basic insurance for everyone without breaking the bank.

A 7-Step Plan To Boost Your Low Thyroid And Metabolism

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 05.25.2011

Mark Hyman, MD

I believe a comprehensive approach is needed to address chronic thyroid issues and to diagnose them. Unfortunately, most of the options for healing by conventional care are quite limited.

If Terrorism Is a Cancer, Treat It Like One

Deepak Chopra | Posted 05.25.2011

Deepak Chopra

In the spirit of President-elect Obama's call for unity, the present divide between opponents and supporters of the war in Iraq needs to be healed. O...

God's Hybrid

Dr. Jeffrey McCombs | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Jeffrey McCombs

Somewhere along the primordial way, a bunch of micro-organisms became enclosed by, fewer in number, but larger "tissue" cells and the evolutionary rac...