Pharmacology Resveratrol (also known as trans-resveratrol or trans-3,5,4′-trihydroxystilbene) is a potent antioxidant polyphenol derived from the skins of red...
The human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) alone contains 1014 microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.[1] That’s approximately 100 times more microbi...
Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) is an herb that often takes a back seat to other anti-inflammatory herbs such as turmeric or boswellia. However, ginger boasts a l...
Every spring, my weakness for being the “patron saint” of vintage bicycles kicks in. While cycling through the neighbourhood, I spot a classic bicycle in need o...
Yes indeed, it’s a familiar phrase we tend to hear more often as we age. In reality, pain within bones is rare and, in a very small percentage of cases, is symp...
What Is It? Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can be a painful condition for children and parents alike, as they juggle the everyday struggle while hoping for...
Osteoarthritis affects the entire musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine. It results in the irreversible degradation of articular cartilage and changes...
Arthritis refers to any number of conditions causing joint pain, swelling, and stiffness resulting in disability. According to the Public Health Agency of Canad...
A healthy immune system is self-recognizing—it can recognize healthy cells as “self” and foreign cells as “nonself.” Bacteria, fungi, viruses, chemicals, partic...
The term “autoimmunity” encompasses a broad number of conditions, ranging from rheumatoid arthritis and lupus to inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, and vari...
“Autoimmunity” refers to a category of health conditions characterized by the immune system inappropriately attacking the person’s own body. It is characterized...
Zingiber officinale, known commonly as ginger, has been widely recognized for its action as an anti-nausea remedy. However, Traditional Chinese Medicine has use...
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