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TreatmentThe goal in treating hypertension is to reduce the risk of serious complications, including heart disease and stroke, by getting blood pressure under control. Ideally that means reducing blood pressure... |
Causes of inflammationBurns Chemical irritants Frostbite Toxins Infection by pathogens Physical injury , blunt or penetrating Immune reactions due to hypersensitivity Ionizing radiation Foreign bodies, including splinters, dirt and debris *Full... |
Systemic inflammation and obesityWith the discovery of interleukins (IL), the concept of systemic inflammation developed. Systemic inflammation is not confined to a particular tissue but involves the endothelium and other organ systems. High... |
Nutrition & dietary supplementsEating a healthy diet that's low in saturated fat and sodium can help lower blood pressure. Following these nutritional tips may help: Try the DASH diet, which emphasizes eating fresh... |
The amazing health benefits of drinking lemon waterAfter visiting some friends recently who drank copious amounts of water spiked with fresh organic limes and lemons from trees in their yard and freely offered this delicious concoction to... |
Leukocyte defectsDue to the central role of leukocytes in the development and propagation of inflammation, defects in leukocyte function often result in a decreased capacity for inflammatory defense with subsequent vulnerability... |
The 20-second dipThe 20-second dipNot every painful event leaves an emotion scar. Specific processes need to occur for this to happen, and these depend on your brain-wave activity during the original event... |
Food AdditivesThis following additives from The UK Food Guide are currently permitted in food within the European Union and their associated E Numbers. (As of Tuesday, 10th September 2002.) The additives... |
HerbsHerbs are generally a safe way to strengthen and tone the body's systems. As with any therapy, you should work with your health care provider to get your problem diagnosed... |
Acute-phase proteinsInflammation also induces high systemic levels of acute-phase proteins . In acute inflammation, these proteins prove beneficial, however in chronic inflammation they can contribute to amyloidosis , which cause a... |
Plasma cascade systemsThe complement system , when activated, results in the increased removal of pathogens The kinin system generates proteins capable of sustaining vasodilation and other physical inflammatory effects. The coagulation... |
PharmacologicalCertain drugs or exogenic chemical compounds are known to affect inflammation. Vitamin A deficiency causes an increase in inflammatory responses, and anti-inflammatory drugs work specifically by inhibiting normal inflammatory components.... |
Morphologic patternsSpecific patterns of acute and chronic inflammation are seen during particular situations that arise in the body, such as when inflammation occurs on an epithelial surface, or pyogenic bacteria are... |
Cell derived mediatorsName Type Source Description Lysosome granules Enzymes Granulocytes These cells contain a large variety of enzymes which perform a number of functions. Granules can be classified as either specific... |
Plasma-derived mediatorsName Produced by Description Bradykinin Kinin system A vasoactive protein which is able to induce vasodilation , increase vascular permeability, cause smooth muscle contraction, and induce pain. C3... |
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