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Changes in food processing in North America have contributed to a pro-inflammatory diet. Persistent inflammation leads to autoimmune and other chronic diseases.

Prostacyclin is a local acting cellular messenger that appears to promote healthy circulation and inhibit inflammation.

Also known as Indian Gold, turmeric is well-known for its numerous healing properties and is widely used in both Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.

Inflammation is a healthy defense that becomes a disease risk, if natural reversal is hampered by omega-3 oil deficiency.

Deaths from the Mexican influenza epidemic have the cytokine storm pattern of young, healthy adults. Inflammatory cytokines can be blocked by anti-inflammatory foods.

What does herbal medicine have to offer sufferers of Raynaud's phenomenon? Hawthorn berry, Ginkgo biloba and ginger are just a few of the herbs showing promise.

This article describes the use of plant chemicals with anti-inflammatory properties as complementary therapies for patients with autoimmune disease.

"Natural" does not necessarily mean safe. Glycyrrhizin is a prime example of a plant product with powerful pharmacological activities and dangerous adverse effects.

From mouth odour to teary eyes, the onion is a much maligned vegetable. But there are far more health benefits afforded by the onion than we know.

Cortisol is a steroidal hormone produced by the adrenal glands that aids in the adaptation to physical and emotional stress in several ways.