The Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin
One of the vibrant colours of Indian cooking is partly due to the addition of turmeric, an ochre coloured spice obtained from its rhizomes. Turmeric […]
Inflammation
The Amazing Health Benefits Of The Lions Mane Mushroom
Lion’s Mane mushroom, scientifically known as Hericium erinaceus, is a distinctive-looking fungus with long, dangling spines that resemble a lion’s mane. Beyond its culinary uses […]
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that produces pain, swelling and stiffness in joints. It is worst in the feet, wrists and hands. It […]
Hyperuricemia
Hyperuricemia is a medical condition characterized by an excess of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is a waste product formed from the breakdown […]
The White Blood Cells
White blood cells (WBCs), also known as leukocytes, are a crucial component of the immune system, playing a pivotal role in defending the body against […]
What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease And What Causes It?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a highly serious complaint for sufferers. The disease encompasses two major forms: Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). These […]
Fructose In The Diet Linked To Damage Of The Immune System
Fructose is a key energy molecule in human nutrition but too much appears highly problematic for the way our immune system works. A high sugar […]
The Causes, Signs, Symptoms And Prevention Of Gout
Gout is a particular type of inflammatory arthritis which affects the joints. It is usually just one joint that is affected although the surrounding tissues […]
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease or ceoliac disease is a condition which has long been the bane of cereal eaters for many years. It is still the most […]
Could A Western Diet Increase The Risk Of Sepsis ?
A Western diet which is high in fat and sugar may well increase the size of our waistline but a study, albeit in mice indicates […]
Mycetia cauliflora
Mycetia cauliflora Reinw. (Rubiaceae) is a traditional remedy to manage and ameliorate the clinical signs of inflammatory diseases, including pain, inflammation, ulcers, and wounds. A methanolic […]
The Biochemistry Of Cytokines
Cytokines are cell signaling molecules that help with cell to cell communication in immune responses. They stimulate the movement of cells towards sites of inflammation, […]
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a medical term for joint inflammation. It is a derived from the Greek words, “artho” and “itis,” which means joint and inflammation, respectively. […]
Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Jiaogulan)
To many of us in the west, Jiaogulan is not a name on many people’s lips. It is a traditional food and tea from China […]
Acanthopanax koreanum
Acanthopanax koreanum is a medicinal plant in the Araliaceae family which has been extensively used in Korea. The roots and stem barks of A. koreanum […]
White Willow Bark Extracts
The ancient Greeks knew a thing or two about white willow bark extracts. Back in the day of Hippocrates who famously directed medics in his […]
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera. Dunal) is an adaptogen known primarily for its stress-reducing properties. It’s also known as Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry and winter cherry, a […]
Spirulina – The Goodness In This Blue-Green Algae And Why We Should Take It Often
Spirulina offers a comprehensive nutrient profile – full of vitamins and minerals like vitamin E and zinc, fatty acids and is an attractive blue-green colour. […]