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Inflammation

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What Is Fascia — and Why It Matters More Than You Think

This connective tissue system shapes how you move, feel pain, and recover — and most people have never heard of it.
By Andrew Heffernan
ImmunityInflammation
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Ask the Expert: What Are Stem-Cell and Exosome Therapies?

Life Time’s chief science officer, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, MT, explains.
By Jim LaValle, RPH, CCN
AutoimmunityInflammation
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Talks — S11, EP20 / Aging With Brain Power: How to Boost Your Mental Acuity and Cognition (Performance & Longevity Series)

Explore the key factors that affect cognitive health, and learn strategies for protecting your brain and optimizing mental acuity.

With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN
Alzheimer’s & DementiaBrain Health
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Are Autoimmune Diseases Becoming More Common?

Yes, and many experts suspect environmental triggers. Here's why.
By Experience Life Staff
AutoimmunityInflammation
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What Are Some Natural Remedies for PMS?

Try these lifestyle changes and 10 plant-based remedies for premenstrual syndrome and period pain.
By Camille Berry
InflammationWomen's Health
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How Melatonin Reduces Inflammation

Melatonin does more than just regulate your sleep cycle — it also helps tamp down inflammation. Here's how.
By Mo Perry
InflammationSpecific Health Conditions
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Talks — S11, EP6 / Becoming Heart Smart (Performance & Longevity Series)

Learn the hidden causes of heart disease, how it progresses, and how to prevent, and potentially reverse it, so you can own your cardiovascular health and be “heart smart.”

With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN
General HealthHealthy Aging
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Talks — S11, EP4 / Breaking Insulin Resistance: Your Guide to Blood-Sugar Mastery (Performance & Longevity Series)

Understand the widespread and critical issue of insulin resistance, including its implications for health and the steps you can take to monitor and manage your blood sugar.

With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN
Alzheimer’s & DementiaBrain Health
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Talks — S11, EP2 / Inflammation and Aging: The Hidden Connection (Performance & Longevity Series)

Understand the concept of metabolic inflammation — or “metaflammation” — and how it can silently affect metabolism, leading to accelerated aging, or “inflammaging.”

With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN
General HealthHealthy Aging
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Learning How to Manage Gestational Hypertension — Naturally

How healthcare researcher Michelle Emebo learned to manage gestational hypertension with quality nutrition and exercise.
By Michelle Emebo
Healthy Habits/Goal SettingHeart & Cardiovascular Health
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Redefining Obesity

Rather than looking just at a person’s weight, some progressive healthcare providers are seeking to identify obesity by its metabolic effects.
By Heidi Wachter
InflammationMetabolism/Weight Loss
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The Connection Between Your Gut and Your Mental Health

In his new book, The Gut-Brain Paradox, Steven Gundry, MD, talks about how maintaining a healthy gut microbiome may improve your mood.
By Steven Gundry, MD
Functional/Integrative MedicineGut Health
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How Ultraprocessed Foods Wreak Havoc on Your Metabolism

Eating UPFs can undermine your digestion, gut health, and metabolism. Here's why.
By Catherine Guthrie
Food CultureInflammation
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5 Anti-Inflammatory Recipes

Soothe systemic inflammation with these recipes featuring nutritious foods like fatty fish, cruciferous vegetables, berries, and more.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & FoodInflammation
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How Does Sugar Affect Mood?

Learn more about the effect that sugar and inflammation have on your mood.
By Catherine Guthrie
Brain HealthDepression & Anxiety
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What Are the Best Heart-Healthy Foods?

Experts share which ingredients they keep in their heart-healthy pantries — and which foods they try to avoid.
By Lauren David
Cooking & FoodHeart & Cardiovascular Health
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Considering a GLP-1 Agonist? Here’s How to Take a Balanced Approach

Weight-loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, can be both helpful and harmful — sometimes in equal measure. Integrative-health experts suggest that short-term use, coupled with lifestyle changes, can offer a middle way.
By Mo Perry
InflammationMetabolism/Weight Loss
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How Does Sugar Impact the Liver?

The liver plays a key role in processing sugar, but eating too many sugary foods and drinks can strain this essential organ. Here's why.
By Catherine Guthrie
InflammationNutrition Tips
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The Truth About Ultraprocessed Foods

These products are everywhere. Here's a closer look at the many ways these food products can harm your health — and why it’s worth the effort to avoid them when you can.
By Catherine Guthrie
Cooking & FoodFood Addiction
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12 Common Questions About Sugar and Your Health — Answered

Here's what you need to know about the sweet stuff’s effects on your health.
By Catherine Guthrie
Food AddictionInflammation
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PUMPING IRONY: An Alternative Approach to Alzheimer’s

With enthusiasm waning amid poor clinical trials and ineffective treatments, dementia researchers are increasingly exploring the role viral infections may play in the disease — and the salutary effects of a particular vaccine.
By Craig Cox
InflammationPumping Irony
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