Most people don’t talk about nasal mucus, which may mean that they don’t have a lot of information about how integral it is to health. In addition to producing mucus, your nasal cavity also has its own microbiome that helps provide natural protection against pathogens.1 For example, one paper2 notes that the anterior nares of… Read More »
Multiple studies have suggested that the inflammatory process is linked to the development of altered mood and depression.1 Chronic inflammation can lead to several significant chronic diseases, which are some of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, such as diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, cancer and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.2 Intermittent inflammation is critical… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published February 9, 2019. Any time you undergo a medical procedure, including vaccination, there is a risk of side effects, ranging from mild to severe. This is particularly important to remember if you’re receiving the procedure outside of a medical space, such as is the… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published July 29, 2019. Your body needs vitamins and certain nutrients to grow and develop normally. Vitamin D is one of them. Although not technically a vitamin — it’s actually a fat-soluble hormone that transforms into vitamin D in your body — it’s important to… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 17, 2019. The pharmaceutical industry is now the most distrusted and poorly regarded industry in the U.S. This according to the latest Gallup Poll1 published September 3, 2019, which assesses Americans’ views of 25 industry sectors on an annual basis. A mere 27%… Read More »