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Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Osteoarthritis, and Inflammation. Is Inflammation the missing link ? by Dr. Eben Davis Doctor of Chiropracty

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:35pm San Francisco Chiropractor convinced: Inflammation is the fuel that flames the fire when it comes to Disk Degeneration. There are mounds of evidence indicating chronic inflammation of the spinal joints and disks is a major contributor to the progression of Degenerative Disk Disease and Osteoarthritis of the spine and joints. Chronic inflammation can Read on »

Treatment Of Inflammation And Chronic Systemic Inflammation by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:57pm By Dr Keith Scott Inflammation is one of the body's essential defense mechanisms and plays a vital role in protecting us against microbial attack, external... inflammation may cause damage to healthy tissues. Typically, the longer the inflammatory process lasts, the more damage it does to the tissues involved. In the case of a local Read on »

HOW THE ADRENAL GLANDS AFFECT MUSCLES, LIGAMENTS AND JOINTS by Marjorie Tietjen Posted Wed 18 Aug 2010 8:11am . What other hidden effects are due to the modern diet? As a chronic Lyme patient, I always attributed my weak ligaments and muscles, which resulted in sacroiliac problems, knee...) act as dynamic ligaments, protecting and supporting the medial knee joint during various ranges of motion. Their function is particularly important in situations where the knee Read on »

Soft tissue inflammation as a major cause of lower back pain by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Thu 02 Oct 2008 12:13pm ARRS.org - New MR techniques show that facet joint effusion (the collection of fluid in the spinal joints) and interspinal ligament edema (swelling of the interspinal ligaments) are major sources of lower back pain, according to a study performed at Baskent University Hospital in Ankara, Turkey and Alanya Research Center in Antalya, Turkey. During the [...] Read on »

Pomegranates Fight Cell Inflammation by DiseaseProof Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 24 Apr 2009 11:11pm A new study in Journal of Inflammation claims polyphenols, plant nutrients that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, contained in pomegranate extract inhibit the production of inflammatory compounds, potentially preventing chronic inflammation associated with heart disease, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, diabetes and arthritis Read on »

Healing the Physical; Reducing Inflammation by Robin V. Posted Wed 16 Feb 2011 1:22pm Chronic inflammation is at the basis of many health problems and has been linked to diseases including cancer, heart disease and alzheimer’s. Inflammation is the body’s first line of defense against a multitude of harmful invaders including unwanted bacteria, viruses and other harmful pathogens. If the inflammatory reaction becomes chronic Read on »

Crazy Inflammation by Matt M. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 05 Mar 2010 4:16pm Here's an interesting study . It looks at the connection between chronic inflammation and behavior. It found that subjects with high levels of inflammation were more likely to be neurotic and less likely to be conscientious. This is just another reason to avoid chronic inflammation! Read on »

A Mouse Model for Systemic Inflammation in Glucocerebrosidase-Deficient Mice with Minimal Glucosylceramide Storage by nih.gov Posted Sun 30 Nov 2003 4:00pm spleen and liver, bone lesions, hematologic abnormalities and lung involvement. The disease has also been associated with a sustained inflammatory reaction. Gaucher disease..., including multisystem inflammation, B cell hyperproliferation, skin abnormalities, anemia and lymphadenopathy. These mice provide a useful model for studying certain aspects Read on »

Vagus Nerve and Neurogenic Inflammation: Their Role in GERD by Dr. Kurt Barrett Doctor of Osteopathy

Posted Sun 19 Feb 2012 12:36am The autonomic nervous system (ANS or visceral nervous system) is part of the peripheral nervous system that acts as a control system functioning largely below the level of consciousness while it controls visceral (the “inner parts” of the body) functions. The ANS affects heart rate, digestion, respiration rate, salivation, perspiration, diam ... Read on »

research: selective reduction of inflammation to halt cancer growth by Donna Peach Patient Expert

Posted Mon 20 Dec 2010 12:00am This research indicates that inflammation in breast tissue, spurred by the activity of the NFKB* pathway, causes cancer. If this inflammation can be isolated from the inflammation in the rest of the body and selectively treated, it could mean that … Continue reading → Read on »