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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.... |
Sunscreen tips1. Quick tips for a good sunscreen. Ingredients: Oxybenzone Vitamin A ( retinyl palmitate ) Added insect repellent Zinc Titanium dioxide Avobenzone or Mexoryl SX Products: Sprays Powders SPF above... |
Resolution of inflammationThe inflammatory response must be actively terminated when no longer needed to prevent unnecessary damage to tissues. Failure to do so results in chronic inflammation, and cellular destruction. Resolution of... |
Parasites and their effect on your body The word parasite comes from the Greek “parásītos” meaning “one who eats at another’s table”. Parasites live off the food we consume, leaving us the scraps. If 85% - 90%... |
AtherosclerosisAtherosclerosis, formerly considered a bland lipid storage disease, actually involves an ongoing inflammatory response. Recent advances in basic science have established a fundamental role for inflammation in mediating all stages... |
Risk factorsThe following factors increase an individual's risk for high blood pressure: Being overweight Not getting enough exercise Having a family history of hypertension Being African-American Abusing alcohol or smoking High... |
The two-year loss-to-symptom syndromeThe two-year loss-to-symptom syndromeHow does all this information relate to chronic illness? A combination of all these processes - 20-second dips, unconscious decisions, the RAS (Reticular Activating System) – creates... |
MedicationsSeveral medications are available to treat hypertension. Some of the most commonly prescribed medications include: Diuretics Diuretics help the kidneys get rid of sodium and water from the body. This... |
Complementary & alternative therapiesWhether or not your doctor prescribes medication to lower your blood pressure, you will need to make changes in your diet and lifestyle. Do not stop taking your medication without... |
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... |
Outcomes to inflammationScars present on the skin, evidence of fibrosis and healing of a wound The outcome in a particular circumstance will be determined by the tissue in which the injury has... |
Mammograms - to have or not to haveMore about mammograms at http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/detection/mammograms For an alternative view of routine mammograms visit http://www.westonaprice.org/womens-health/640-mammography-madness |
AllergiesAn allergic reaction, is the result of an inappropriate immune response triggering inflammation. Pre- sensitised mast cells respond by degranulating , releasing vasoactive chemicals such as histamine. These chemicals propagate... |
Cardinal signs of inflammationInfected ingrown toenail showing the characteristic redness and swelling associated with acute inflammation. Acute inflammation is a short-term process, usually appearing within a few minutes or hours. It is characterized... |
CancerInflammation orchestrates the microenvironment around tumours, contributing to proliferation, survival and migration. Cancer cells use selectins , chemokines and their receptors for invasion, migration and metastasis. On the other hand,... |
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