Inflammation

Richard Aiken

Ground peppercorns for cognitive function, mood, and bioavailability.

by Richard Aiken MD PhD @rcaiken Black pepper has an ancient history of being a highly desirable but expensive spice. It has even been...

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Whole grains for the whole brain (and other organs)

by Richard AIken MD PhD Certain wild cereals, or grasses, contain edible components in their grain, botanically a type of fruit. ...

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Cocoa for vascular health: stunning anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory – brain and heart wellness

by R. Aiken MD PhD @rcaiken Foods and beverages made with beans from the Theobroma cacao tree have been consumed by humans for over 5000...

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Rooibos anti-stress antimutagenic, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and antiviral activity

by Richard Aiken MD PhD @rcaiken Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) is a bush native to the Cedarberg Mountains in the Western Cape region of...

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Aspirin from plants

by Richard Aiken MD PhD Perhaps the first plant nutraceutic modified slightly to become a large commercial success was salicylic acid,...

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Johnson & Johnson attempting to patent anti-inflammatory drug

We are beginning to elucidate the relationship chronic inflammation has on mood disorders and neuronal disease, as for heart disease and...

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APOE ε4 predicts risk of future depression

The ApoE4 variant, apparently predominant in pre-modern hominids, is a known genetic risk factor for impaired lipid regulation leading to...

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Announcing upcoming release of The New Ancestral Diet

Forget Paleo. It’s silly and not based on evolution or science. The New Ancestral Diet sets the record straight. Available soon. From...

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Awe-Inspiring Moments Lower Inflammation Marker Cytokines, Positively Impact Health

The beauty of a night sky or painting may lower risk for inflammation, found a study published in the journal Emotion. Just think if...

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