Did you know? That essential bitter herbs and minerals which are critical for digestive health have been removed from the modern western diet due to their pungent taste. And did you know also that, in European countries like Germany, Italy, and France, people have been consuming bitters before a meal to get a jumpstart on digestion for centuries? Well, we have a solution for
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Diagnosis Detective: Deciphering dermatologic symptoms of rheumatic diseases March 23, 2018 M. Elaine Husni Many rheumatic diseases – including systemic lupus erythematous, scleroderma and the various forms of psoriasis – present with a multitude of dermatologic symptoms that clinicians can easily confuse with other conditions. According to M. Elaine Husni, MD, MPH, vice chair of the department of rheumatic and immunologic diseases, and director of the Arthritis Center
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This is a list of plants that have been used as herbal medicine. The ability to synthesize a wide variety of chemical compounds that are used to perform important biological functions, and to defend against attack from predators such as insects, fungi and herbivorous mammals is called herbal medicine. Many of these phytochemicals have beneficial effects on long-term health when consumed by humans, and
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The suppliers of Km Kaps are expecting to have new stock toward the end of March 2017. As soon as they become available, matoluk will be ordering.
Living with lupus Although there is no cure for lupus, there are several measures that patients can take to cope with the disease. Physical medicine and rehabilitation for lupus may involve physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy or combinations of all four. Sun care – use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 that can block both UVA and UVB
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Review of the Top Ten Current Herbal Remedies Used by Psoriatic Patients Cayenne (Capsicum annuum, Cap sicum frutescens). Cayenne, its chief component being capsaicin, is one of the psoriasis herbal remedies with documented effectiveness in the English medical literature. One hypothesis on the pathogenesis of psoriasis suggests a neurogenic inflammatory etiology mediated through substance-P (SP). SP activates inflammatory cells and ultimately perpetuates vasodilatation, angiogenesis, and
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From http://www.naturalnews.com/ (NaturalNews) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that is known to inflame and damage the heart, lungs, brain, joints, blood vessels, skin and kidneys among other things. Typical medical treatments for lupus include corticosteroids that suppress the immune system and have major side effects. Lupus symptoms are characterized by skin lesions such as a butterfly-shaped rash on the face that covers
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A consortium led by the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) Medical Board has established treatment goals for patients with psoriasis, including detailed information on how long it should take for patients to achieve each goal. Based on the new treatment targets, patients with psoriasis can now work with their clinicians to establish a treatment plan with a distinct set of measurable goals. The paper outlining
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Home Treatment of Symptoms of Psoriasis As many are now aware, psoriasis is a recurring autoimmune disorder characterized by red, flaky patches on the skin. Even though it affects your skin, psoriasis actually begins deep inside, in your immune system. It comes from your T cells, a type of white blood cell. T cells are designed to protect the body from infection and disease.
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