Inflammation: Signs and Symptoms

Inflammation is normally a sign of a healthy immune response.  Without it we may not become aware of areas that require healing.  So, what are the signs and symptoms of inflammation?  
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Is All Inflammation Bad?

Mark Twain once said "Too much of a good thing is bad".  When it comes to exercise or even drinking orange juice, it is good to keep moderation in mind.  

The same is true for inflammation.  A little is good but "too much of a good thing is bad".  How is Inflammation good?

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Do You Have Leaky Brain?

Do You Have Leaky Brain?
What exactly is leaky brain? If you have or currently experience brain fog or difficulty concentrating, you may very well have leaky brain.

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Are Your Food Sensitivities Due to Histamines?

Are Your Food Sensitivities Due to Histamines?
If you have ever experienced seasonal allergies, most likely you have used an “antihistamine” …. Benadryl or Allegra …. to help with those itchy eyes, sneezes, drippy, nose and congestion. They work because they stop the “histamine response” your body is making to something it doesn’t like and views as an enemy.

A “histamine response” travels throughout the bloodstream and, so, can affect your lungs, skin, brain, gut and cardiovascular system. Have you noticed, however, how more and more people are having increased reactions to foods?
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Do You Suffer From Frequent Bloating, Gas or Stomach Cramping?

Do You Suffer From Frequent Bloating, Gas or Stomach Cramping?
If you suffer from bloating, gas or stomach cramping, you may have an inflammatory-type bowel condition such as:

  • Chrohn’s
  • Celiac
  • IBS
These conditions can affect any part of the digestive system...from the stomach where food is broken down .... all the way to the small intestine where absorption of nutrients takes place. 

When inflammation is present then the possibility of malabsorption increases.  Malabsorption means nutritional deficiencies.  What are some of these and what contributes to the malabsorption?
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