Inflammation reduction is often misunderstood. On the one hand, when we suffer from bites from insects and spiders or snakes, the area around the bite becomes reddish and inflamed, telling us that our immune system is fighting on our behalf. We often take anti-inflammatory medications to reduce the swelling and pain that result from…
Foods that Cause Inflammation Eating foods that cause inflammation in our bodies dramatically increases the risk over time of contracting many chronic diseases that result in premature death. Inflammatory foods increase inflammation in the body. What kind of foods am I talking about? Well, let’s see. How about commercially baked goods, frying oils, and fatty…
Bears and Berries Let’s talk berries. Bears love them and you should, too. Make them part of your meals and snacks (instead of chips, baked goods or fried foods) and you’ll soon see their benefits. Drink cold water in the morning and at night and fill up on berries and nuts during the day….
CDC Report on Type 2 Diabetes Millions—in fact, about 31 to 32 million—of Americans have type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most often, this chronic disease affects people older than age 45, but that doesn’t mean younger folks or even children can’t develop it. It’s more common in…
