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- JAK-STAT Signaling Pathway and Leukemia - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2018 from Alex MillerJAK-STAT signaling pathway The JAK-STAT signaling pathway is a signal transduction pathway stimulated by cytokines discovered in recent years, which is involved in many important biological processes such as cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis and immune regulation. Compared with ...
Views: 60 - Are The Nutritional Benefits of Eating Raw Sprouted Seeds Worth the Risk of Illness? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2018 from D EverleighSprouts are nutritionally dense, and are a powerful source of vitamins, minerals, oxidants, and enzymes. Once a seed sprouts, vitamins A, B, C, and E, and essential fatty acid nutrients increase. Just about any seed can be sprouted with the intention of eating it, but some popular ones include: ...
Views: 69 - Are The Nutritional Benefits of Eating Raw Sprouted Seeds Worth the Risk of Illness? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2018 from D EverleighSprouts are nutritionally dense, and are a powerful source of vitamins, minerals, oxidants, and enzymes. Once a seed sprouts, vitamins A, B, C, and E, and essential fatty acid nutrients increase. Just about any seed can be sprouted with the intention of eating it, but some popular ones include: ...
Views: 81 - Why is Immunization Important Against Childhood Diseases? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2018 from Kamal SwamiWe frequently hear jingles of radio and TV asking guardians to vaccinate their kids against youth executioner sicknesses. Sadly, most guardians barely focus on the pleas. Maybe, most guardians are unconscious of the massive advantages of inoculation, particularly to youngsters. Inoculation ...
Views: 141 - Everyday foods to increase your immunity - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2018 from Raashi Ashok ShahEverybody wants to live a healthy, happy and a long life, free from any diseases. That is the reason why looking after your health should be your first priority. Due to the drastic change in the lifestyle of the current generation, such as extreme boozing, consumption of fatty foods, late night ...
Views: 121 - Immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer immunotherapy - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2018 from Alex MillerImmune checkpoint therapy is a type of treatment that enhances anti-tumor immune responses by modulating T cell activity. In the latest issue of Science, Padmanee Sharma and James P. Allison from the MD. Anderson Cancer Center in the United States analyzed the development of immunological ...
Views: 173 - The Four Pillars of Immunity in Children in India - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2018 from Gaurav GautamChildren are especially vulnerable to cold, flus and other sickness bugs as their immune system hasn’t fully developed yet. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it. This article, written with the help of experts at the paediatrics hospital in Gurgaon defines the four pillars of ...
Views: 230(1 vote) - Sleeping Tablets Eliminate Insomnia and Promote Healthy Sleep - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2018 from Lewis CarrollA sound sleep at night improves growth, strength, vigour and complexion of the body.There is a direct relationship between a good night rest and the ability of the body to function effectively throughout the day. Lack of sleep is linked to chronic medical conditions such as hypertension, ...
Views: 300 - Natural Ways to Get Rid of Allergy Symptoms at Home - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanAllergies are our body’s reaction to an antigen. They are due to hypersensitivity of the immune system. Allergies can be seasonal or lifelong (perennial ). There could be food allergies or others. They could be due to pollens, animal fur, dust, medicines, and foods. Allergies symptoms ...
Views: 733 - What Is Cancer Immunotherapy and What Are Its Types? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2017 from Rahul SinghOverview Immunotherapy is a treatment used fight cancer, similar to chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and a part of mainstream cancer treatment. Immunotherapy uses a person’s own immune system to fight cancer by: Stimulating the immune system to work harder and smarter to attack cancer ...
Views: 510 - Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) - Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanHenoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) or ANAPHYLACTOID PURPURA is an inflammatory condition in which the body's immune system gets disturbed due to some infection or medication. It is a disorder because of which some of the small blood vessels in the body get inflamed, and cause bleeding in the skin, ...
Views: 1880 - Senior Health Problems – Constipation In The elderly - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Gaurav GautamConstipation is a condition that everyone in their lifetime goes through. This problem, which comes under the field of gastroenterology, is not serious most of the time. Older people, however, are more likely to and more frequently get constipated, which can affect quality of life in addition to ...
Views: 629 - Listeriosis – Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Gaurav GautamOverview Listeriosis is a food-borne infection or illness which is caused by bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. Healthy people usually experience minor to no symptoms if and when exposed to bacteria. Listeriosis affects people with compromised immune systems, especially the elderly, pregnant ...
Views: 602(1 vote) - Ayurvedic Remedy for Wegener's granulomatosis - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanAs per ayurveda, Wegener’s granulomatosis is an auto-immune disease. Wegener’s granulomatosis disease involves four factors like Ama (toxicity), Agni (digestive capacity), Dosha (the balance of physiology) & Ojas (the physical principle of immunity equivalent to T-cells, natural killer cells, ...
Views: 1002 - Seven Ways to Stay Healthy During the Long, Cold Winter - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Dan BlacharskiIt’s not the brisk, cold weather that contributes to sniffles and sneezes during those cold, winter months; it’s the fact that people tend to be inside more, and more readily exposed to other peoples’ germs and viruses. Every year, employers lose about $20 billion in paid sick days, and ...
Views: 710 - Health Benefits of Oregano Oil, the King of Essential Oils - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2017 from Petrea DishmanOregano is a member of the mint family. The whole herb extract has over 30 active compounds; the most active compounds being carvacrol and thymol. I consider Oregano Oil to be the king of essential oils because of its many beneficial healing properties. Oregano oil is a potent and effective ...
Views: 659 - Four Housekeeping Rules to Boost Immunity - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Usama MalikGetting sick often can be a gentle sign from nature that we need to slow down and invest in self-care. If you’re feeling run down, popping a lemsip and heading back to the office is the complete the opposite of what you should be doing. When we’re sick, we need to slow down, cool off and plug ...
Views: 987(1 vote) - Things To Know About Thyroid Cancer - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Mike EdwardsThyroid cancer is an uncommon sort of cancer that influences the thyroid organ, a little organ at the base of the neck that produces hormones. It's most basic in individuals in their 30s and those beyond 60 years old. Ladies are a few circumstances more inclined to create it than men. Thyroid ...
Views: 611 - Is it Wise to Drink Lemon Water before Bed? Health Benefits and Side Effects Explained - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMany believe that drinking and eating later in the evening is not ideal for your health. However, there is one drink that has the potential to provide better sleep and help in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Drinking lemon water before bed can provide many health benefits and help detox the ...
Views: 642 - Coconut Meat: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMany people have used coconut oil as a healthy source of fat, but surprisingly, many may have not tried coconut meat. What is coconut meat? Coconut meat is the flesh of the tropical coconut fruit—also called the cocos nucifera palm. Coconut meat nutrition is packed full of vitamins and ...
Views: 1209 - All about Pecans: Nutrition, Health Benefits & Healthy Recipes - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneCrunchy in texture and buttery in flavor, pecans may be your favorite snack food. Have your ever considered the health benefits of pecans while consuming these little nuts? Are pecans even nuts? Well, not really. A pecan is considered a drupe. Learn about pecan nutrition and pecan calories. ...
Views: 609 - Are Pistachios Healthy? Pistachios Benefits & Nutrition Value - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchionePistachios are healthy enough to eat on a regular basis. They contribute to overall cardiovascular health by curbing the bad cholesterol level, or low-density lipoprotein (LDL). They can be eaten as a good-fats snack as they rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as poly and ...
Views: 625 - Natural Tips to Heal Allergies the Ayurveda Way - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanAllergy is a hyperactive reaction that occurs in response, when body overreacts to triggering factors which under normal situations do not produce any threat to most individuals. Such triggers are denoted as allergens.These allergens could be either food, pollen, dust, drugs, molds, ...
Views: 836 - Salt - Good or Bad - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2017 from Leslie DutcherIodized table salt has many harmful effects on your health. There is a difference between table salt and sea salt. Table salt and sea salt are chemically similar but table salt is particularly deficient in nutrients compared to sea salt. Table salt as we know it is the result of processing to ...
Views: 698 - Cumin Seeds Health Benefits - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneAlthough they look tiny, cumin seeds pack a punch when it comes to flavor and nutritional benefits. Extensively used in Indian, Asian, African, and Latin American culinary practices, cumin has a very distinct nutty and peppery flavor. Scientifically known as Cuminum Cyminum, the small oblong ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Five Tips on How to Get More Fiber to Your Body - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2016 from Ethel HuizarFibers are among of the main classes of macronutrients that our body needs in order to stay healthy. They are a key nutrient that helps us maintain a good activity of our intestinal tract, lower the blood sugar levels, and even lose the extra pounds we have. They promote a good internal activity ...
Views: 738 - Top 7 ayurvedic herbs to boost your immunity - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWhen we are less vulnerable to the infections then we can have a healthy body. Who is protector of our body and keeps us safe from infections and diseases. Answer - immune system which is natural force in our body and a natural healer of diseases. People who have low immunity are more prone to ...
Views: 846 - The Benefits of Floatation Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2016 from Misty JhonesFloatation therapy is been proven to induce strong effects upon the brain since the first modern studies began in the 1970's. Recently the focus has shifted to see whether floating actually induces physiological changes within the brain to improve mental performance, and most results show that ...
Views: 804 - What Thrombocytopenia-Low Platelet Count? Steps to Regain a Healthy Count!!! - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Julie DohertyMany factors can cause thrombocytopenia (a low platelet count). The condition can be inherited or acquired. "Inherited" means your parents pass the gene for the condition to you. "Acquired" means you aren't born with the condition, but you develop it. Sometimes the cause of thrombocytopenia ...
Views: 890 - Immune System - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from April LugoYou have purchased this beautiful home and want to do everything that you can to protect it. You will go the extra mile, sometimes adding security systems, and making certain you have sound locks etc. The investment into protecting and being aware is priceless, for a 24/ 7 protection plan. ...
Views: 647 - Is pneumonia contagious? Types and symptoms of pneumonia - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIf you ever wondered whether pneumonia is contagious, we are here to address your concerns. First of all, pneumonia is inflammation of the lung tissue, caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus. In pneumonia, the air sacs become filled with pus. What part of the lung is affected and whether it is a ...
Views: 678 - Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, recognizing IBS signs, triggers, and types - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can occur at any time, leaving you bloated, cramping, and overall uncomfortable. Furthermore, symptoms are ever-changing and IBS flare-ups can range in severity as well, so if you don’t know what triggers the symptoms, you could be left with the burden ...
Views: 743 - Why you’re still at risk for the flu even if you’re vaccinated - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneFlu season is right around the corner, and those over the age of 65 have a higher chance of catching it than other age groups. For this reason, many seniors opt to get the flu shot, but if you’re like the many older adults who are on cholesterol-lowering statins, it may be ineffective. Two ...
Views: 651 - Health Benefits of Garlic - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2016 from Nadia BimaIn the past times, it was suggested that garlic could cure everything from a simple cold to the deadly plague. Down the centuries, this simple but super food has been used in Phytotherapy (herbal medicine). Modern science, however discarded some of its acclaimed healing properties, but a ...
Views: 881 - Norovirus outbreak 2016 update: Stomach flu hit Boynton Beach, Coventry Elementary, and Oakfield Primary School - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneNorovirus outbreak 2016: More reports of the norovirus have come to light including an outbreak at Boynton Beach, Coventry Elementary and Oakfield Primary School. As reported earlier, the Norovirus outbreak started at Chipotle restaurant and spread to the west coast. Other stomach flu ...
Views: 2069 - Are You Draining Your Lymph Nodes - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Julie DohertyDrainage of your Lymph nodes is vital for protection against disease and edema - swelling of your joints, ankles and extremities #Lymph nodes accumulate all the toxic substances that are taken into our body. They do not drain on their own they need help from us. .Lymph nodes are not ...
Views: 851 - Bedbugs becoming resistant to insecticides - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIn some U.S. cities, bedbugs are becoming resistant to insecticides. Neonics are a common form of insecticides to eliminate and control bedbugs, but the new study has uncovered that many bedbugs are becoming resistant to this common mode of control. Data was collected from homes in Cincinnati ...
Views: 723 - 8 million childhood deaths caused by preventable illnesses - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWorldwide nearly eight million childhood and teen deaths occur by preventable illnesses. Analysis revealed that six million deaths occurred for preventable and treatable conditions such as diarrhea, malaria, and respiratory tract infections. Authors of the Global Burden of Disease Pediatrics ...
Views: 745 - Should you use PrEP? (HIV prevention) - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from David ManganWhat is PrEP? PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and is a way to help prevent HIV in people who are at substantial risk of contracting it by taking medication on a daily basis. The pill, which is used to prevent infection, is called truvada and contains a combination of two medicines, ...
Views: 808 - Effective Herbal supplements for Ulcerative colitis - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanUlcerative colitis is also known as colitis ulcerosa. A bowel ailment is inflammatory in nature and is in a form of colitis. A colon disease occurs or covers a large part of the large intestine. The features of this disease include ulcers and sores that are open. It can damage the ...
Views: 1104 - Laughter Reduces Your Stress - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Robert Wright, Jr., Ph.D., COFTDid you know that a good belly laugh is good for you and simultaneously reduces your stress? Did you know that a recent University of Maryland study concluded that subjects who watched excerpts from a funny movie improved the blood flow to their hearts by 22 percent? Since your blood vessels ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - My 5 Top Immune System Boosters - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: Your immune system is truly fascinating in its’ complexity…it’s certainly one of the most complicated and hardest working systems of the amazing biological machine that we know as the human body – your body – but it can be quite delicate and is often easily stressed and even ...
Views: 918 - A Healthy Immune System Equals Healthy People - by Submitted on May 23, 2015 from Ron SaucironYoung people rarely become afflicted with some of the serious life-threatening diseases like Cancer, Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease. Why? Because their immune systems are operating at peak efficiency, activating and deactivating precisely when needed to eradicate whatever threat ...
Views: 832 - What to do if you have a Cold or Flu! - by Submitted on May 13, 2015 from Julie DohertyWhat is a Cold/Flu? Colds and flu are distinct and separate upper respiratory infections, triggered by different viruses. (Outdoor environment - drafts, wetness, temperature changes, etc. do not cause either of these illnesses.) The flu is more serious, because it can spread to the lungs, and ...
Views: 872 - Overcoming Burnout by Understanding Your Immune System - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2015 from Julie DohertyHow “your” Immune System Works & Overcoming Adrenal Exhaustion An army of millions of microscopic soldiers operates within you, each one ready to spring into battle against invading germs and to do sentry duty to prevent disease from occurring in the first place. How you feed these soldiers ...
Views: 1081 - 8 Naturally Healthy Tips to Help Prevent a Cold or Flu - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Julie DohertyAs we are more than likely aware, there are no known cures as such for colds and flu: however there are some steps that we can put into place to help prevent them or at least have them less debilitating should we get one. By including these tips you will not only help prevent colds and flu but ...
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Views: 865 - Strong Immune System Is The Best Flu Prevention - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Online HerbsImmune system is the first line of defense to your body which is responsible for protecting body against foreign material like bacteria and virus. Immune system is the network of different cells, tissues, and organs in the body which fend off many illnesses including flu. How your immune ...
Views: 795 - Blood Type Diet: Karma of blood type O is to embrace physical vitality - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2015 from Bruce DicksonI stumbled into a pattern with blood types and protein. The original Blood Type Diet book says blood type O persons need more protein and higher quality because they are more physically active. After a few years of observing myself and clients, it came abundantly clear many spiritual types ...
Views: 1139 - 2 Immune System Boosters You May Not Know About - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumHumans are pretty inventive. Our creativity has changed our quality of life infinitesimally over the centuries. But nature still outdoes us in many areas. We have yet to best the sophistication, flexibility, and precise responsiveness of our immune system when it comes to warding off illness ...
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