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The Latest Game Changer in Inflammation 0
The Latest Game Changer in Inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s initial response to cell damage and is designed to protect it from infection or further injury. Like day and night, the inflammatory process is a cycle defined by two halves – initiation and resolution. The initiation phase begins with a local dispatch of immune cells at the site of damage, which
- Kevin Tresize
- Tags: Chronic Inflammation Inflammation Pain specialised pro-resolving mediators SPMs
What to do when you can’t poo 0
What to do when you can’t poo
The Purpose of Poo As you read this, your body is working hard to: Clear waste produced during its normal, healthy activities Remove compounds (e.g. hormones) from circulation that have completed their tasks. Neutralise toxins that can harm your body, and Fight off pathogens (infectious organisms) that could otherwise make you sick Once it’s completed these
Antibiotics and Probiotics – Get the Facts 0
Antibiotics and Probiotics – Get the Facts
Fact 1: Antibiotic overuse is a serious problem. When you’re faced with an infection that your immune system is struggling to overcome, antibiotics can be lifesavers. However, we do have a tendency to overuse these medications. According to an Australian survey, in 2014, around 38% of hospital patients received antibiotic therapy and 23% of these
- Kevin Tresize
- Tags: Antibiotics Antimicrobials Cold and flu Digestive symptoms Flu Microbiome Natural Medicine Probiotics
Banish Pain at its Roots Using Natural Medicine 0
Banish Pain at its Roots Using Natural Medicine
Whilst the burden of pain can feel isolating, it is a road travelled by many. In fact, 3.24 million Australians suffered from persistent pain in 2018,[1] making it a commonly shared experience. For some, it’s a headache that feels like a thousand ice picks; for others, it’s shooting, surging and pulsing lower back pain.