Inflammation – the immune system’s reaction to injury or infection – is a natural part of the body’s natural healing process. External physical injury can present as redness, swelling, heat, and a tingly or painful feeling in the location of the wound. Internal inflammation occurs when our body is attacked by pathogens, allergens, or poisons […]

Fats are one of the three essential macronutrients which give us energy, besides proteins and carbohydrates. While the word has negative connotations, not all fats are the same. Certain fats are essential for absorbing vitamins from food, building nerve tissue, and reducing inflammation. Other fats can lead to chronic diseases. Trans fats on food labels […]

Nutrient deficiencies are a common cause of compromised immunity. These problems occur in the malnourished, who don’t consume enough food, and the overweight, whose food choices are poor in essential nutrients. Long-term balanced nutrition is the foundation of a healthy immune system. Supplements can never compensate for a poor diet because our bodies absorb more […]