'Inflammaging' refers to the chronic, low-grade inflammation that characterizes aging – Inflammaging is macrophage centered, involves several tissues and organs, including the gut microbiota, and is characterized by a complex balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory responses.
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Before I go into explanations of specific eye conditions and causes, let’s understand some of the medical terms.
Uveitis (pronounced you-vee-EYE-tis) is inflammation of the uvea — the middle layer of the eye that consists of the iris, ciliary body and choroid.
Uveitis can have many causes, including eye injury and inflammatory diseases. Additionally, exposure to toxic chemicals such as pesticides and acids used in manufacturing processes also can cause uveitis.
The type of uveitis you have is classified by where inflammation occurs in the uvea. CLICK LINK to read full article: Eye Inflammation - Uveitis
People often believe that failing eyesight is an inevitable result of aging or eye strain. In truth, a healthy lifestyle that includes nutrients for eye health and foods that are anti-inflammatory can significantly reduce the risk of eye health problems.
The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), published in 2001, found that certain nutrients — zinc, copper, vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta carotene — may reduce the risk of age-related decline in eye health by up to 25 percent.
The above study was updated in 2013 to test different versions of the original nutrients studied. The variations included additions of omega-3 fatty acids, zeaxanthin, lutein, and beta carotene; the study found all were important to repair and maintain eye health.
In this first of three articles, I’m sharing with you the evidence for 10 nutrient-rich foods to boost eye health. Additionally, I’ll also discuss other tips for healthy eyes and eye health warning signs. CLICK link Foods for Eye Health & the Inflammation Connection for the entire article.
Fungal Candida overgrowth in the gut can quickly spread throughout the body – causing symptoms i.e. headaches, brain fog, inflammation, depression/mood swings, constipation, and even acne. Strengthening your digestion and intestinal health protects your total wellness by keeping Candida in check!
Candida is an opportunistic, pathogenic microorganism that causes serious health risks. The moment the gut becomes imbalanced Candida quickly takes advantage, spreading to every area of your body – even into your brain! Instant fixes are temporary and won't provide whole-body healing to keep Candida infection at bay unless you make specific dietary modifications - which is exactly what the recipes that follow will help you achieve.
Even more shocking is that…
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If you’re like most, you're confused about trans-fats and hydrogenated oils, which foods have them, which don't, and which are the worst – and the best.
The following “top-ten list’ reflects research of Cindy Moore, MS, RD, director of nutrition therapy at Cleveland Clinic Foundation and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Top ten worst foods for trans-fats:
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Chronic inflammation, the Silent Killer, underscores the progression of most age-related diseases/disorders including, but not limited to, cardiovascular, periodontal, obesity, gout, hypertension, diabetes, and specifically well-known disorders of arthritis and fibromyalgia.
When the immune system becomes hyperactive and malfunctions, its over-reaction produces antibodies that attack even harmless substances in the blood. This action causes formation of irritating circulating immune complexes (CICs) – made-up of proteins such as damaged antibodies, antigens and diseased tissues so misshapen they are foreign to the body. This process then causes the immune system to attack its own cells and tissues; the result is chronic pain and inflammation. When CICs accumulate in the joints, for instance, they act as irritants that convert to inflammation.
Continue reading "Issue 5.10.19 "4th Cause of Inflammation - Nightshades & Food Additives"" »
Almost everyone loves carbohydrates – breads, pasta, sweets, desserts – many form American diet basics. However, these foods come at great cost to our health. Let’s take a look at what carbohydrates do in our bodies and steps to prevent inflammation.
Consequences of High Carbohydrate Foods (click on image to enlarge)
Starches (high carbohydrate foods) and refined sugar enter the bloodstream quickly, causing sugar spikes. Then, your body produces insulin (hormone) that drives sugar from bloodstream into cells. Eventually excessive insulin levels make muscle cells lose sensitivity to the hormone – leading to type-2 diabetes and heart disease. Now, fat cells are another story – they always remain sensitive – insulin spikes lock fat into them, so you CAN’T use it for energy but propels weight gain.
How To Break the Carb/Sugar Inflammation Cycle?
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Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners – One of the greatest causes of inflammation.
Many of us are familiar with the serious effects of artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and its popular brand AminoSweet™ – reactions include neurological / cognitive disorders, physiological effects from irritability to severe depression, migraines, inflammation, gastrointestinal disorders, skin rashes, allergies, and more. In addition, they are known to trigger, mimic, or cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia and other cognitive disorders.
That said, many are not aware of the unhealthy effects of sugar. Insatiable sugar cravings, usually caused by candida over-growth, are dangerous health saboteurs. Candy, desserts, chocolate, high carbohydrate breads / meals / cereals, are all culprits. Though most of us are concerned about our waistlines, there’s more serious health disorders to avoid. High refined sugar intake has always had a strong correlation to tumor development in cancer patients, now there’s unquestionable evidence that a high sugar diet actually causes inflammation and eventually can “ignite” cancer.
Continue reading "Issue 4.26.19 "2nd Cause of Inflammation - Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners"" »
Food for Thought: “If you only read and follow cookbooks and recipes written by those who haven’t experienced the life-altering pain of inflammation, and it’s resulting disorders, you can only cook what everyone else is promoting and cooking in the latest diet…and…they are obviously not hurting enough to make the effort to research, change and find healthy, easy and tasty alternatives.” – Dr. Gloria Gilbère
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It’s All About Providing You the “Anti-Inflammation Advantage” …
Welcome, I’m Dr. Gloria, Your Health Detective. Since our subscribers have significantly increased through the more than fifteen years of this blog, it was time for a re-introduction. Newer members may not be aware that over twenty-five years ago I incurred a life-threatening accident that lead to a barrage of other disorders...AND...the drugs that saved my life almost took it. I practiced what I teach and counseled my patients to wellness in the two clinics I founded and ran in Idaho for 21 years specializing in digestive/intestinal disorders, inflammation (fibromyalgia) and multiple chemical sensitivities. I recovered from the drug side-effects that nearly shut down my liver and caused me to become allergic to most ALL foods and environmental pollutants and spurred widespread un-relenting inflammation...