Understanding the Role of Inflammatory Signaling in Immune Responses
The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against foreign invaders, such as bacteria,
The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against foreign invaders, such as bacteria,
The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against foreign invaders, such as bacteria,
The sharp, sweet wood scent of fennel… The herbaceous, rich Earth scent of oregano… The crisp, spicy candy scent of anise…
Lovers of Italian cuisine will recognize these flavors as the bedrock of many classic, traditional, and beloved dishes.
They may also be your gut’s saviors – distilled down to their essential oils.
We hear it all the time – America runs on free market capitalism.
But what does that mean? Is it the same as garden variety capitalism? While we make an attempt to educate ourselves about the world we live in (because the truth is, most of us don’t understand the basic principles of our economy), it’s critical we make this distinction.
The short answer is “no.”
You don’t need a scientist to tell you that fast food is not a healthy choice.
Empty calories? Check.
Heavy in trans fat, light in nutrition? Check.
The exact opposite of mindful and grateful eating? Check.
But it’s important to understand that not only is fast food not good for you, it’s actively harmful to your body’s composition.
Taking care of yourself in a world that hopes you won’t is radical. Right?
But it doesn’t always look the way we think it will… It doesn’t always look like self-soothing. It doesn’t always look like saying “yes” to our momentary flashes of whims that we believe will stave off discomfort. It doesn’t always look like abdicating our responsibilities when we don’t believe there’s any more gas in the tank.
“Biology doesn’t care about your feelings.” A capital point! A lot of us were taught as children that there are certain differences between men and