Lupus is a Disease of the Immune System

If you’ve been diagnosed with lupus (or any other auto immune disease) there are NO curative medications. But that’s not a problem because immune system issues need not be medical issues. By definition, an immune health condition is a defensive (immune) response to an offending agent. An immune (and autoimmune) disease means we’re doing something that is ..

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Saturated Fat Myth

Coconut Oil is my favorite saturated fat. It loaded with Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), a special kind of saturated fat that’s especially filling and energizing. MCT’s are preferentially burnt, which makes them ideal for folks dealing with pancreatic, liver or fat malabsorbtion issues. For those with impaired gall bladder functioning or who’ve had this important ..

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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

PAH can be associated with various other disease states including connective tissue disease, hypothyroidism, liver disease and heart disease, HIV infection and stimulant drug intake. However the vast majority of cases, according to ATS literature are said to be idiopathic, meaning they are associated with no known cause.

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The Cuddle Chemical Oxytocin

New mom’s oxytocin levels rise when they see their newborns as does the oxytocin levels in the baby’s themselves. Adequate oxytocin levels are associated with an appropriate maternal recognition of a newborn’s unique odor. Breast feeding and baby’s mouthing of the nipples also stimulates maternal oxytocin. Oxytocin is important for stimulating maternal ..

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Active Medicinal Plant Compounds in Marijuana

According to an American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics article published in the journal Pharmacological Reviews, recent discoveries into the pot plant peptides have triggered an “exponential growth of studies exploring the endocannabinoid system and its regulatory functions in health and disease” According to ..

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