Connections between your nervous system and immune system allow for crosstalk between them. The science that studies this is psychoneuroimmunology Pessimism promotes ill health and can shave years off your life; the tendency to always expect the worst has been linked to a 25 percent higher risk of dying before the age of 65 Sociable,Continue reading “Happiness factor, immune system and Brain-related Resource Links”
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Shape of microbes matter in phagocytosis
Phagocytosis is an actin-polymerization-dependent process for the uptake of particles larger than 0.5 μm into cells. Macrophages are cells forming a part of the innate immune system, and phagocytosis is central to their immune function . Phagocytosis is an extraordinarily complex process involving both structural rearrangement (cytoskeletal and membrane) and a complex network of signalingContinue reading “Shape of microbes matter in phagocytosis”
Shingles Natural Treatments
By Dr Axe Shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox. Symptoms of shingles can be worsened by a weakened immune system and symptoms typically worsen as age increases. It can cause nerve pain, fever, and clear blisters and can be triggered by a weakened immune system. Shingles can be very painful and willContinue reading “Shingles Natural Treatments”
NfKB protein as first responder to harmful toxins – infection – cancer
Nutrigenomics is the idea that studying diet-gene interactions can help identify the positive or detrimental effects of dietary compounds. For example, nutrigenomics can explain why eating rancid or oxidized omega-fats and refined sugar encourages inflammation and cancer growth. It is important to understand that a diet rich in omega-3 fats can reduce inflammation in cancer.Continue reading “NfKB protein as first responder to harmful toxins – infection – cancer”
Cancer fighting diet
With regards to a cancer treatment, every food that we eat or drink can be categorized into several different categories: Foods that feed and strengthen the cancer cells and/or the microbes in the cancer cells and body. Examples would be: refined sugar (e.g. see: Challenge Cancer Website), refined flour, soda pop, dairy products, etc.Continue reading “Cancer fighting diet”
Eczema
By Dr Mercola Natural Options for Dry, Flaky Skin and Eczema Natural Options for Tackling Eczema, Omega 3 fats and Probiotics Steroids are often recommended for treating the inflammation that may underlie eczema flare-ups, but omega-3 fats, can be effective in this regard without side effects. Further, the latest research suggests that limiting sugar andContinue reading “Eczema”
The nature of cancers
The new Microscope A new concept in optical microscopy is the grayfield method as developed by Kurt Olbrich (www.grayfieldoptical.com). This allows one to see detailed structures that are otherwise not even visible with conventional phase contrast microscopy. Now it is possible to observe the decomposition of live blood or the pleomorphic changes from spores orContinue reading “The nature of cancers”
Sepsis, the most expensive health condition
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection injures its own tissues and organs.[1] Common signs and symptoms include fever, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, and confusion.[2] There may also be symptoms related to a specific infection, such as a cough with pneumonia, or painful urination with a kidneyContinue reading “Sepsis, the most expensive health condition”
Immunotherapy depends on tumor variation
Tumor Heterogeneity Influences the Immune System’s Ability to Fight Cancer Amy E Blum, M.A. T Cell of the Immune System Every cell in the body displays bits of its contents to the immune system, which searches for signs of external invaders. If the cell displays something abnormal, like a peptide made from an oncogene, thisContinue reading “Immunotherapy depends on tumor variation”
Cell therapy for eradicating cancer
Engineered CAR T-Cell Therapy The immune system has evolved to protect the body from invading pathogens or external harmful materials by identifying these foreign bodies through “non-self” antigens, which are molecular signatures that they carry and are foreign to the body. A central function of the immune system is to discriminate between “self,” which isContinue reading “Cell therapy for eradicating cancer”
What is hepatitis C?
What is hepatitis C? by Connie b. Dellobuono Answer by Connie b. Dellobuono: Out of some 2,750 drugs covered by Medicare’s Part D benefit, two pills for hepatitis C infection – Harvoni and Sovaldi – accounted for nearly $7.5 billion in catastrophic drug costs in 2015. The most common problem due to hepatitis C butContinue reading “What is hepatitis C?”
Malfunctioning immune system causes anti-social behavior
In a startling discovery that raises fundamental questions about human behavior, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have determined that the immune system directly affects – and even controls – creatures’ social behavior, such as their desire to interact with others. So could immune system problems contribute to an inability to haveContinue reading “Malfunctioning immune system causes anti-social behavior”
Viral Hepatitis
Introduction · Viral hepatitis is caused by viruses that cause inflammation to the liver Spectrum of clinical manifestations · Asymptomatic/ subclinical infection = serologic evidence · Acute hepatitis: symptoms are common to all viruses · Carrier state = asymptomatic individual but harbouring replicating virus · Chronic hepatitis → liver cirrhosis Systemic viral infections · InfectiousContinue reading “Viral Hepatitis”
Diet for the elderly
A personalised nutrition approach Micronutrients such as zinc, copper and selenium play a pivotal role in a range of physiological functions and maintain immune and antioxidant systems (Eugenio Mocchegiani et al.). The complex interactions between micronutrients and genes could help in understanding how best to use nutrients as supplements in clinical practice. Further genetic andContinue reading “Diet for the elderly”