tag: inflammation

What Can Blood Tell You About Your Health? (Infographic)

While you may think of a blood test as nothing more than an annoying annual formality, there's a lot more that you can learn from your blood, as long as you know the right questions to ask it. This…

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Buckwheat: 12 Reasons to Love the Unsung Superfood

Unrelated to wheat, buckwheat is actually not a grain at all, but a seed of a plant related to rhubarb. As is often the case with seeds, buckwheat’s nutritional value surpasses grains. Here are 10 r…

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4 Food Strategies to Boost Brain Function

By Michael J. Gelb, Experience Life While there are many positive aspects to aging, we’re more familiar with the things that can go wrong. For all the wisdom we gain from experience, we’re more a…

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14 Foods that Fight Inflammation and Pain

Some of the best healing remedies to overcome inflammation also taste fabulous (I can’t say that about any prescription medications). Plus, foods won’t cause the nasty side effects common to most pain…

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Hostility and Anger Speed Decline in Lung Function

Here’s a good reason not to engage in road rage: In an eight-year American study of 670 men aged 45 to 86, researchers found that longstanding anger and hostility sped up age-related lung decline. I…

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Why Meat Causes Inflammation

The anti-inflammatory effect of plant-based diets is about more than just the power of plants. It's also the avoidance of animal foods. In my Care2 column last week, Dietary Treatment for Crohn’s Dise…

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What’s that Pain?: Sources of Joint Pain

Persistent joint pain is a sign of... something. Your doctor will figure out what's wrong--but first, watch this video to learn about the possible culprits.…

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Treating Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile arthritis is entirely manageable--if the patient is treated rigorously, with the most effective medications available. Find out about the most potent medications and therapies.…

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Types of Juvenile Arthritis

Children with juvenile arthritis contend with painful joints and many limitations. Learn about the different types of juvenile arthritis and who they affect most often.…

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Treating Psoriatic Arthritis

Since psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune condition, it can be treated with many of the same medications as RA. Learn about the top medications for this joint disease.…

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