Immunometabolism: The New Frontier

Immunometabolism: The New Frontier

It has been known for a number of years that the extra pounds of fat in an overweight person are generating significant amounts of immune-related inflammatory signals such as TNFa and IL6. Such inflammation not only damages the stored fat so that it is less metabolically responsive, it has been shown to induce inflammatory damage around the body leading to increased rates of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and joint destruction.

The Ultimate Guacamole Dip

This is the absolute best guacamole dip that you will ever put in your mouth. Healthy and just right for those summer cookouts.

How To Build An Urban Garden

How To Build An Urban Garden By John Kohler  

Grilled Corn Salad with Green Beans and Tomatoes

At your next cook out, throw on some extra organic corn on the cob to make this delicious summer side dish. It’s a great complement to any outdoor party or just a quiet evening dining on the patio.

The Hidden Causes Behind Hormonal Imbalances

When resolving hormonal problems, women are led to believe that all that is required is tweaking their hormonal levels or, in the case of oral contraceptives, a complete shutting down of ovarian function. However, hormonal imbalances, rather than merely aberrations of a wayward reproductive system, are, in fact, symptoms of deeper root cause issues.

Iodine: The Universal Nutrient

Recent research on the medical applications of this essential nutrient may prove indeed that iodine is a universal medicine, or more appropriately, a universal nutrient.

Black Bean Burgers

Love hamburgers? Here is a recipe that is absolutely wonderful and very healthy! Great for those summer cook-outs!

Breast Health: Iodine and Other Nutrients Play a Crucial Role

Cancer became the leading cause of death in the United States in January, 200f. Each year about 211,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in the USA. Back in the early 1990s it was noted that patients who had iodine deficiency had associated benign breast changes.

New Model Suggests Role of Low Vitamin D in Cancer Development

More and more information continues to come out about the importance of sufficient levels of Vitamin D-3 in the body. This article suggests possibilities of how low levels of Vitamin D-3 may be implicated in cancer.

Jalapeno and Avocado Dipping Sauce

Dip tortilla chips or raw veggies into this creamy sauce or use it as you would salsa, spooning it over roast meat and fish.