Deep Dive: Metabolic For Life

When a person has increased blood pressure, high glucose levels, too much weight around the waist, and high cholesterol or triglyceride levels, he/she is said to have metabolic syndrome, increasing that person’s risk of stroke, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes, a trifecta of diseases with their own set of challenges and potential harm. Metabolism…

Cancer and the Immune System, Plus Prevention Tips

Over the past 10 years, a new class of drugs has revolutionized cancer care. These medications, known as checkpoint inhibitors, unleash an individual’s own immune system on malignant cells, offering new hope to people with cancer. Before these treatments hit the mainstream, it’s helpful to learn more about the immune/cancer connection. Immunosurveillance Our immune systems…

Deep Dive Into Detox, a Vital Immune System Function

The term “detoxification” refers to biological processes responsible for safely removing harmful substances from the body. This involves the coordination of several body systems, including the circulatory system, liver, intestines, kidneys, and more. Shifting our diet and lifestyle patterns, as well as providing higher amounts of certain nutrients to the body, can help enhance this…

What To Do About These 4 Signs Your Immune System Needs Support

The immune system is responsible for a lot more than you might think. Here are some signs your immune system may be weak, along with what to do about it. 1. Sweet tooth What this says about immune health  Sugar cravings could signal underlying gut dysbiosis, which refers to the overgrowth of “bad” micro-organisms in…