Your body’s immune system protects you from disease. This complex network of organs, tissues, cells, antibodies, and other substances works together to help fight off infections and repair damaged tissue. When it does this, it produces chemicals called cytokines that alert other parts of the immune system to respond. The immune system consists of three […]
Bones are tough! They protect our bodies from injury and help us move around. But sometimes we get injured and need to heal faster. Bone healing is a complex process involving many factors. We’ve known for years that calcium helps bone growth, but new research shows that vitamin D also plays a role. In fact, […]
Inflammation is a natural response to injury, infection, or irritation of the body’s tissues and organs. It is an important part of our immune system that helps us fight off harmful bacteria and viruses. However, when inflammation goes too far it can cause pain, swelling, redness, heat, and loss of function in the affected area. […]
Detoxification is one of those topics that gets people excited. They want to know what it involves, how long it takes, and whether there are certain foods they should avoid while doing it. Unfortunately, most popular detox diets aren’t backed up by science. In fact, some of them could actually make you sicker. The idea […]
A recent study found that people who eat certain types of foods are less likely to develop cancer. Specifically, those who ate foods high in antioxidants or phytochemical compounds had lower rates of developing cancers such as colon, breast, prostate, lung, and stomach cancer. The findings come from a large prospective cohort study published online […]