Why is fish oil so important and what’s the deal about omega 3 fatty acids? In a nutshell, they have super anti-inflammatory powers and can reduce pain and swelling, prevent blood from clotting and can reduce harmful fats. There are two major classes of polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. The…
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Turmeric-A Dermatologist’s Perspective
Turmeric is the spice commonly used in Indian cuisine that gives curry its yellow color. Curcumin, one of the active compounds of turmeric, has anti inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Curcumin is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream but absorption can be greatly enhanced by adding black pepper which contains a substance, piperine, that increases curcumin…
The Road to Diagnosis
I diagnosed myself with celiac disease at age 40 and let out a victorious yell. I finally had an answer to my decades long mystery illness that had left multiple doctors baffled. And I had a path to healing that began with diet. My journey began in elementary school where I consistently was the shortest…