Which came first: the chicken or the egg? For a long time, research identified chronic inflammation as a symptom of many diseases, but only in the past decade or two has it been linked to the cause of many illnesses. The body’s natural inflammatory process is beneficial because it promotes healing in the case of tissue injury and infections—but when there’s a chronic unresolved issue, it turns destructive.
Chronic inflammation can occur for a number of reasons, including autoimmune conditions, obesity, and unresolved infections. Here’s a closer look at three conditions associated with chronic inflammation, followed by three powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients.
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease—a generalized term that encompasses many diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels— is the number one cause of death in the United States, with stroke and heart attacks being two of the most common consequences of long-term cardiovascular disease. The underlying cause of cardiovascular disease can be high blood pressure, an unhealthy cholesterol profile, a high-sugar diet, obesity, chronic stress, smoking—and inflammation.
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In a Pickle & Loving It
Kayla Abe and David Murphy, founders of The Ugly Pickle Company, are tackling the problem of food waste one delicious jar at a time.
Dealing with Erectile Dysfunction
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Higher-Protein Pasta
Come down from holiday overindulgence with this satisfying dish that won’t blow send your blood sugar soaring.
The Top Secret to a Healthy Gut
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Seeing the Light
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Brain Spanner
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Boost your Mind, Body and Spirit in 2021
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Beyond Organic: Buy Regenerative!
Improving soil health is an overlooked key for nutrient-dense food and a healthier planet. We can support farming that has this focus through the products we purchase.
7 Weight-Loss Healthy Diets
Keto or paleo? Vegan or mediterranean? And what about fasting? Here’s a look at some of today’s trendiest eating plans to help you pick the one that’s best for you.
9 Proven Benefits of Quercetin
Research shows that quercetin, a type of antioxidant found in plant foods such as leafy greens, berries, and broccoli, can help manage numerous health problems, from heart disease and blood vessel problems to allergies and chronic fatigue.
Children's Sleep: The Good Night Guide
DR. GARIMA GARG SETH is a pediatrician with a mission to help children learn good sleep habits. Here she explains to us what that means, and how as parents we can provide the best possible environment for children to develop a healthy sleep lifestyle.
Men Have Special Nutritional Needs, Too
As we age, our nutrition needs tend to get more specialized, depending on medi-cal history, family history, and physical activity level.
VITAMIN D, Pregnancy, and COVID-19
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Health & lifestyle
4 REASONS CELERY IS HEALTHY
Full Range of Care
Bond’s Diabetes Clinic Goes Beyond Treatment to Education
Healthy Cook
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Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States in adults. November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Over the past several years, the incidence of diabetes has grown as well as the rate of vision loss due to the disease. Diabetes can cause many eye problems. Here are three important things every diabetic should know to help preserve their vision.
MEDICAL Advice
November Is American Diabetes Month
DIABETES EDUCATION & AWARENESS
JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, we’re here with the Diabetes and Nutrition edition of Central Florida Health News.
Mia's Mission
7-Year-Old Uses Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis to Teach Others