Archive for Asthma & Allergies:

Asthma Triggering Compounds from Omega-6 Fat Create Clogged Arteries


Published on December 11th, 2008
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Excellent review paper, which describes how the potent inflammatory compounds, which trigger asthma, also damage arteries, via the leukotrienes generated from the omega-6 fat, arachidonic acid.

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Asthma, Inflammation and Omega-3


Published on December 10th, 2008
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Asthma is a condition characterised by constriction in the airways of the lungs. Inflammation in the airways is another common feature, and this may also be accompanied by the presence of some mucus that can obviously add to the obstruction of airflow in and out of the lungs.

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Chronic Inflammation and Chronic Illness Statistics


Published on August 27th, 2008
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Medco releases startling statistics. 51% of American children and adults are taking one or more prescription drugs for chronic illnesses up from 50% the previous four years, and 47% in 2001.

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