Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and infection. Without the natural inflammatory response, we would not fair very well! When inflammation occurs, immune molecules are recruited to the site of injury or invasion to release other immune cells (cytokines, hormones, and white blood cells). These immune cells help repair and restore the body […]
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Within the world of plants and fungi lie a vast array of medicinal compounds. Sulfated polysaccharides are powerful therapeutic compounds being explored for their anti-viral activity. These polysaccharides are shown to have potent anti-viral effects against viruses like the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the herpes virus (HSV). Sulfated polysaccharides include compounds like heparin, cellulose sulfate,
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Our bodies are inhabited by millions of tiny living microbes. You may already be familiar with the living organisms in the gut. Our genitals each have an ecosystem of microbes as well. The bacterial composition of our vaginal microbiome plays a role in our overall health, including simmering infections like HPV. Vaginal microbial diversity and
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When it comes to taking care of our health, daily habits are key. It is the consistent things we do every day that add up to enhance our overall wellness and prevent disease. Habits are powerful because they become automatic behaviors that we do with minimal thought or effort. Over time, these small efforts accumulate
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Hormones play an important role in the body’s chemical messaging system. Hormones help direct and regulate many bodily processes. Like most systems, hormones operate within a delicate balance that can lead to undesirable symptoms and disease when disturbed. We have talked a lot about the importance of lifestyle and dietary factors as well as genetics
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When many of us think of the health benefits of food proteins, fats, and carbohydrates come to mind. These macronutrients make up the general composition of our foods but within them lie additional health-promoting compounds called micronutrients. Micronutrients include trace minerals and vitamins that support the normal growth and development of living organisms. Without them,
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Cervical cancer remains the second most common cancer among women worldwide. Certain high-risk strains of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) are responsible for causing cervical cancer. Around 70-90% of individuals with HPV will clear the virus 12 to 24 months after infection. However, in few individuals, the viral infection can persist and cause cellular changes
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Many of you have expressed interest in the results of Dr. Judith A. Smith’s HPV study on the use of AHCC® in people with HPV. Her previous studies showed positive findings, suggesting that AHCC® may help eradicate HPV in individuals with persistent high-risk infections. We are excited to learn that a further clinical trial confirms
Human beings are naturally programmed to eat foods that are healing and beneficial for our bodies. However, we all know that it isn’t always easy to follow this inner wisdom. When we really tap in and listen, healthy eating can become second nature – it’s truly conscious eating. Knowing the value of the foods you eat, as
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Many are picking up on the power of plants to maintain optimal health beyond just eating a plant-rich diet. Plant compounds in the form of herbal supplements and essential oils are becoming increasingly popular forms of therapeutic care. Traditionally plant oils have been used in cosmetics and perfume for many years. Our understanding of how
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