Food & Drink

Gut microbiota imbalances may influence fibromyalgia

gut health, microbiome, fibromyalgia, Clostridium, Bacteroides, Coprococcus and Ruminococcus, but lower levels of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Eubacterium, Lachnospiraceae and Firmicutes.Imbalances in the intestinal microbiota could lead to development of fibromyalgia.

People with fibromyalgia seem to have higher levels of Clostridium, Bacteroides, Coprococcus and Ruminococcus, but lower levels of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Eubacterium, Lachnospiraceae and Firmicutes. Continue reading

Polyunsaturated fatty acids combat inflammation

arthritis diet, inflammation diet walnut arthritis, arthritis digest, Polyunsaturated fatty acidsA new review highlights the important role of diet and lifestyle in the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Outlook for people diagnosed with the autoimmune condition has drastically improved due to new drugs, but there is still a way to go. Continue reading

Ginger to treat autoimmune disease

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The important role ginger can play in controlling inflammation for people living with autoimmune diseases is revealed in a new study in JCI Insight. The research looked at the impact of ginger supplements on people’s white blood cell function.

 

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