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A schematic representation of the ECS

Did you know that The Endocannabinoid System is a New System that is, in fact, Ancient?

Most people are only aware of the standard 12 physiological body systems and not so much the endocannabinoid system. We have heard of the urinary, digestive, reproductive, and respiratory systems. We’ve also heard of the endocrine, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and cardiovascular systems, the lymphatic, immune, and the less-known integumentary (skin) systems! Moreover, I created an […]

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Dealing with Shingles Before Christmas – A Genuine Painful Affair

Shingles is not something I wish upon anyone at any time. Dealing with shingles and pain, especially before the most beautiful time of the year, when everyone expects you to be joyful and merry, is not easy. Christmas time is approaching, and I’m excited about the lights, the food, and the family time. I leave

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What is Bullous Papular Urticaria? A Frightening Experience

The diagnosis: Bullous Papular Urticaria. Never have I heard of such a condition. It compelled me to dive right in and discover as much as possible on this health topic. This blog is about my personal experience with a condition that caught me by surprise and freaked me out. A few weeks back, the lower

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How to Fight Back Depression & Sadness?

While being sad at times is quite normal. Depression is a common chronic psychological illness, like a chronic state of sadness. Depression and sadness can put you in a debilitating condition that causes you to waste time, energy, and productivity because you are sad. When feeling low, you feel like crying, alone, and demotivated. Depression

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Heart Biomarkers: Why Should You Know Them?

You or your loved one received a laboratory test result with heart biomarkers and need clarification about what it means. Every cell and every organ releases unique markers under normal and abnormal physiological conditions. The heart is no exception.  Under stress, the heart, dependent on the heart condition, will release abnormal concentrations of different proteins

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Can Lowering Calories Slow The Ageing Process?

One of the most complex processes in biology is undoubtedly the ageing of an organism. Eating less, thus lowering daily calorie intake, might be the key to slowing down this mysterious process. A study by Shaun et al., published in the scientific journal Cell, revealed promising results within the ageing field. These researchers have created

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Contact Sports and Concussions: The Invisible Brain Illness

Contact sports and concussions go hand in hand. So why aren’t helmets compulsory for all contact players? Concussions are prevalent in all contact sports fields. Rugby, hockey, and football players come together. They compete against each other with tackles and scrambles. In some games, hard sticks, too. Players run around to get to the ball,

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How to Keep Our “Be Happy” Hormone Under Wraps?

The link between serotonin levels and a healthy gut  Keywords: Serotonin, hormone production, mood, gut microbiome Serotonin, “Our Be Happy” hormone levels are proportional to our gut microbiome happiness. Who would have thought this to be the case? Levels of serotonin depend on the bacteria living inside our guts!  The notion that our brain and

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Sunlight and Vitamin D-a relationship not to be forgotten

Sunrises, sunsets, and the sunshine in between. Use, don’t abuse, and make vitamin D without skin cancer, wrinkles or supplements. I will explore the essential relationship between sunlight and vitamin D. The role of sunlight in providing us with vitamin D, and the many health benefits of sun exposure will also be discussed.   What

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