When you suffer from joint or muscle pain, it is important to work on maintaining as much flexibility as possible. The more flexible you are, the less likely you will be to further injure yourself. One of the best ways to improve your flexibility is by stretching before you are active. However, you need to warm up your muscles before… Read More
Chiropractic care is designed to alleviate pain and restore the body to its natural balance. For chiropractors, injury prevention is key for a healthy body. Good practices combined with solid exercises creates toned muscles that protect the body and spine from harm. While each patient receives exercise instructions for their specific condition, the following exercise tips for chiropractic patients apply… Read More
Among the numerous risk factors which can lead to cardiovascular disease and hypertension, dietary and nutritional imbalances are among some of the most prevalent causes behind heart health issues, according to various research studies. While vitamin and mineral deficiencies have been commonly linked to the development of CVD and hypertension, other related compound deficiencies may be just as important towards… Read More
Protein is an essential part of a balanced nutrition. The human body utilizes protein to build and repair tissues. Protein is also used to make enzymes, hormones, and other fundamental body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. However, for many individuals, the source of these proteins can often also be full of saturated… Read More
An improper diet and nutrition can often lead to a variety of health issues, such as cardiovascular disease and hypertension. Additionally, other food-related risk factors can include, high blood pressure, or BP, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Saturated and trans fats, for example, can increase cholesterol in the blood. It's this build-up of fatty deposits in the coronary arteries, which… Read More
GM Crops: Proponents claim that genetically modified (GM) crops: are safe to eat and more nutritious beneft the environment reduce use of herbicides and insecticides increase crop yields, thereby helping farmers and solving the food crisis create a more affuent, stable economy are just an extension of natural breeding, and have no risks different from naturally bred crops. However, a… Read More
Cardiovascular disease and hypertension can often occur due to a variety of factors, however, an improper diet and nutrition has been appointed to be one of the most prevalent causes behind the onset of cardiovascular disease and hypertension. While an improper diet and nutrition can lead to these issues, a balanced, healthy diet and nutrition can help prevent cardiovascular disease… Read More
Neuroinflammation: Abstract Multiple lines of evidence support the pathogenic role of neuroinflammation in psychiatric illness. While systemic autoimmune diseases are well-documented causes of neuropsychiatric disorders, synaptic autoimmune encephalitides with psychotic symptoms often go under-recognized. Parallel to the link between psychiatric symptoms and autoimmunity in autoimmune diseases, neuroimmunological abnormalities occur in classical psychiatric disorders (for example, major depressive, bipolar, schizophrenia, and… Read More
Cardiovascular disease, also called heart disease, involves numerous issues, including diseased vessels, structural problems, and blood clots. High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to unhealthy levels. Your blood pressure measurement takes into account how quickly blood is passing through your veins and the amount of resistance the blood meets while it's pumping. What are the leading… Read More
Vascular biology, endothelial and vascular smooth muscle as well as cardiac dysfunction play a primary role in hypertension, cardio-vascular disease and target organ damage. Nutrient-gene interactions and epigenetics are predominant factors in promoting positive and negative effects in cardiovascular health and hypertension. In a series of research studies correlated to cardiovascular disease and hypertension, Dr. Mark C. Houston, MD, discussed… Read More
Autoimmune thyroid diseases, such as Hashimoto's thyroid disease and Graves' disease, are several of the most prevalent causes behind thyroid gland dysfunction. Autoimmune thyroid diseases, or AITDs, occur when the human body's own immune system attacks and damages a healthy thyroid gland. It's this autoimmune assault on the thyroid which can, over time, lead to the overactive or the underactive… Read More
Thyroid & Autoimmune Disease: Key Words: Autoimmune thyroid disease Smoking Environmental factors Endogenous factors Accelerator hypothesis Selenium intake Iodine intake Abstract The thyroid gland plays a major role in the human body; it produces the hormones necessary for appropriate energy levels and an active life. These hormones have a critical impact on early brain development and somatic growth. At the… Read More
The thyroid gland is a large, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. Although it may seem insignificant in nature, this ductless gland is fundamental for the human body's overall function. The thyroid gland secretes an essential collection of thyroid hormones which aid in the growth and development of the systems through the rate of metabolism. What… Read More
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the base of the neck. It's in charge of releasing essential thyroid hormones which control the body's metabolism, the way the body uses energy. The thyroid gland's hormones regulate vital body functions, such as breathing, heart rate, central and peripheral nervous systems, body temperature and more. What causes autoimmune thyroid… Read More
The thyroid gland plays a major part in the human body; it's in charge of creating the hormones necessary for providing our body's energy levels for an active life. These hormones have a critical impact on the development and growth of our body. At the same time, however, the thyroid is highly vulnerable to autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITDs). Why… Read More
Thyroid diseases, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, both caused by the altered function of the thyroid gland found in the neck, have been reported to develop due to a variety of factors. Among these factors, however, research studies have recently found a connection between the use of pesticides and thyroid disease. What is the connection between thyroid disease and… Read More
The thyroid diseases, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, are important to take care of in pregnancy, and unfortunately, they can occur relatively frequently. The thyroid gland is an organ found in the neck which releases hormones that regulate your metabolism, heart and nervous system, weight, body temperature, and many different processes within the body. What are the risks of thyroid disease… Read More
"More children and teens than ever seem to have hypothyroidism, a thyroid gland which does not produce enough thyroid hormone", says pediatric endocrinologist Andrew J. Bauer, MD, medical director of Medical Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. An underactive thyroid can even put on grip on and interfere with normal growth and development. Additionally, the fatigue hypothyroidism in children and… Read More
Hypothyroidism is the most common kind of thyroid disorder in children. It occurs when the thyroid gland is underactive and doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone to satisfy the needs of the body. Why is thyroid health important for children? Thyroid function is essential for children and infants, whose bodies and brains rely on adequate levels of thyroid hormone.… Read More