Health

There are some foods that increase inflammation and some foods that decrease inflammation. This can include inflammation originating from any area of the body from any cause such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, autoimmune conditions and even general aches and pains. Foods that INCREASE inflammation include gluten, dairy, refined […]

The cold and flu season is back with a vengeance and now is the time to stop it in its tracks. Keep reading to discover how to fight back and give your immune system an incredible boost at the same time! Causes of low immunity: Diets high in saturated or hydrogenated fat High sugary foods

Acute inflammation is your body’s natural and supportive immune response to tissue damage. When you injure yourself, the area of injury reddens, swells, feels inflamed and painful. These are all signs that your immune system is busy at work sending white blood cells to the site of your injury to repair the tissue. In this

Herpes simplex is a virus responsible for recurrent eruptions of small and usually painful blisters. When they appear around the mouth or on the lips, they are often called “cold sores”. When they appear on the genital or adjacent areas, they are referred to as “lesions”. The hallmark of a herpes infection is a blister