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The hallmark of the autoimmune disease Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is chronic inflammation. This inflammation begins in synovial fluid and can spread throughout different areas of the body. Although there are certain genes and gut
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Systemic lupus erythematosus commonly just called lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause destruction of any one of the systems in the body. Although it is believed that environmental triggers and genetic predisposition are
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The painful symptoms of endometriosis are caused by connective tissue that grows outside of the uterus and attaches to the surrounding areas of the body. Conventional western medicine typically uses medication and surgery to treat
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The cold reality is that of all the risks related to a stroke, all of them but age are within the realm of our control. It really is all about prevention when talking about a stroke. Reducing hypertension, quitting smoking, addressing
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As children we are concerned with growing up tall and with strong bones. As adults we no longer are concerned with the growing of bones, rather we become concerned with maintaining the health of our bones. The structural integrity
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Going gluten-free as a result of Celiac Disease can be relieving of the digestive symptoms but bring about a whole new burden. The proteins contained within wheat, barley, rye are prevalent in food sources around the world. It can
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According to the CDC approximately 16% of Americans aged 40 or older have cataract, which is a deterioration of proteins in the lens of the eye that results in cloudiness across the lens of the eye and impairs vision. (1) Oxidative
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[Food Tip: Have you ever added a tablespoon, not the recommended teaspoon, of salt to a recipe? To rescue an over-salted soup or stew, add a quartered raw potato, a dash of sugar, or even a little tomato paste to temper the saltiness.
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A great summer lunch on the barbecue served with Sesame Ginger Coleslaw or Sweet Potato Chutney Salad. In the winter, broil these burgers and serve with Roasted Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette and Baked Lima and Butter Beans
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