Category Archives: Inflammation

Oxidative Stress and Cortisol Resistance

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Cortisol is a stress hormone that is released in response to environmental stress. Cortisol is considered one of the major stress hormones in humans while corticosterone performs a similar role in animals. One of the functions of cortisol is to … Continue reading →

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Fruits, Herbs and Spices: Anti-inflammatory Effects

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Fruits, herbs and spices have been shown to have specific anti-inflammatory effects, which may explain their health benefits. Evidence suggests that certain components of fruits, herbs and spices are able to cause a reduction in the levels of the proinflammatory … Continue reading →

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Apium graveolens as an Anti-Inflammatory

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Apium graveolen is commonly called dulce celery. The plant belongs to the Umbelliferae family, and is often eaten as a vegetable. The plant grows naturally in the mediterranean region. The whole plant is medicinal and a number of important phytochemical … Continue reading →

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Myrtus communis: antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Myrtus communis (myrtle) is a medicinal plant that grows as a small tree to a height of about 2 meters. In the Bible, Nehemiah 8:15 mentions the use of myrtle in relation to the celebration of the feast in the … Continue reading →

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Arnica for Inflammation

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Cloves for Memory

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Polygonum multiflorum: An Anti-Inflammatory Herb

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Polygonum multiflorum may have a number of therapeutic effects. Some of these effects relate to effects that phytochemicals within the plant can have on brain and central nervous system tissue. The plant tissues of Polygonum multiflorum are high in antioxidants … Continue reading →

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Anti-Inflammatory Plants

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Neuroprotective Compounds From Seaweed

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Apium Graveolens as an Anti-Inflammatory

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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