There are few things more annoying than that itch that you just can’t scratch. Even worse, trying to find the words to describe the itch can be challenging in itself. Itching isn’t pain, although it involves similar nerve bundles, so what exactly is it? Why has our body decided that this is an appropriate reaction […]
We all know that cholesterol is dependent on what we eat, with a bit of how we exercise and maybe some genetics thrown in. Doctors are normally pretty clear when they’re telling us our cholesterol is too high and the steps we need to take to lower it, and therefore protect our heart health. So,
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Whether you’re eating a chili con carne from Mexico, jerk chicken with rice and peas from the Caribbean, a curry from India or a noodle dish from China, there’s a fair chance that chili is going to be a vital ingredient on your shopping list. Chili isn’t just a tasty, tongue-tingling addition, though. There has
If you know anything about histamine (and you’re not a doctor or scientist who studies the stuff), it’s probably because of allergies. You need histamine for your immune response, but sometimes it gets carried away trying to battle things that aren’t actually threats. That’s an allergic reaction. A less talked-about aspect of histamine is how
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“Everything in moderation.” You’ve probably heard that phrase before. It means you don’t have to cut out every candy bar or can of soda, as long as you don’t overdo it and you still make sure you’re eating the nutritious options like fruit and vegetables, too. But how exactly do you make sure you’re eating
Sometimes you just need to add a bit of extra spice to your food. It’s not about the health benefits – at least, they’re not usually the first things on your mind. You just want better flavors. If certain spices can actually improve your gut health, boosting some of those good bacteria down there, that’s
As a certain children’s song likes to say, all parts of the body are connected. That includes two of the most important organs: the brain and the heart. What happens in one affects the performance of the other. If the blood vessels flowing into your brain are impaired, damaged or deformed to the extent that
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There can’t be many parts of the body that take as much daily wear and tear as the joints, and there can’t be many joints put under as much pressure as the knee. Every time you walk, run or jump – or even when you’re just going from sitting to standing – it’s putting in
You might think that insulin is the only hormone you need to worry about when it comes to controlling your blood sugar, and perhaps glucagon, too. However, there are other, less famous contributors, and some of them are important enough that they’re the basis for some diabetes medications. Incretins are a type of what are
Testosterone has a bad reputation as far as hormones go. It’s associated with cheating at sports and violent, aggressive behavior in the everyday world. It’s also thought of, somewhat erroneously, as the “male” hormone, despite it being present and important in most women. Let’s talk a little about how it actually works. Not everything you
