RESOURCES & RESEARCH

Physiology, Stress Reaction - Slow and Fast Responses

Any physical or psychological stimuli that disrupt homeostasis result in a stress response. The stimuli are called stressors and physiological and behavioral changes in response to exposure to stressors constitute the stress response. A stress response is mediated by a complex interplay of nervous, endocrine, and immune…

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Organic Foods: Are they safe? More nutritious? Does organic mean the same thing as natural?

Discover the difference between organic foods and their traditionally grown counterparts when it comes to nutrition, safety and price. The word "organic" means the way farmers grow and process farming (agricultural) products. These products include fruits, vegetables, …

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Beginners Guide to Holistic Health: Take the DOSHA QUIZ

You may have heard of holistic health, as it is a lifestyle approach that is becoming more popular. Interestingly, the majority of holistic health practices are traditional and ancient medicine that have been around for centuries.Holistic health puts the majority of health in the hands of the individual, through mindful and informed…

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Inflammation: The Common Pathway of Stress Related Diseases

Chronic inflammation is an essential component of chronic diseases. Additionally, accumulating evidence suggested that excessive inflammation plays critical roles in the pathophysiology of the stress-related diseases, yet the basis for this connection is not fully understood. Here we discuss the role of inflammation in stress-induced diseases and suggest a common pathway for stress-related diseases that is based on chronic mild inflammation….

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