AUTOIMMUNITY AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

Our immune system is very complex, smart, and sophisticated. What happens when the body’s immune system becomes a traitor and destroys its own organs instead of protecting them? And why are women more prone to developing autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases?

ALLERGIC AND IMMUNOLOGIC REACTIONS

What is the difference between allergic and immunologic reactions? All my discussions about Covid-19 vaccines and vaccine opponent has rekindled my curiosity about the immune system, allergic and immunologic reactions, and autoimmune diseases.

SENIOR MOMENTS

Starting early in life with a flavonoid rich diet full of fresh vegetables and fruits may be very important for brain health and the prevention of forgetfulness.

EXTREME AND DEADLY HEAT WAVES Part 1

The reality of manmade climate change is upon us. Summer of 2021 came in early with a big bang of sizzling heat waves that are shattering records, creating public health emergencies, widespread drought, water shortages and crop failure. How does our body regulate its core temperature when extreme heat waves are upon us? And what happens when the body cannot cope?

HEALTHY BRAIN

Even though I am usually against food supplements, laboratory studies are so convincing that now, I strongly recommend taking more curry and omega-3 fatty acids, either with our diet or taking them as food supplements to help keep our brain healthy and bright.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Part 2

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), at its core is a neuro-degenerative disease of brain cells. Why are only certain memory cells are involved? And what are the biggest risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease? Being female is the the second biggest risk factor for AD, why?

KUDOS TO VEGETARIANS AND VEGANS

It is estimated that about 75 billion land animals are raised each year and slaughtered for their meat. The industrial scale of animal agriculture, while profiting handsomely to supply meat for masses, has significantly contributed to climate change.

MORE ON VACCINE HESITANCY

Vaccines are, without a doubt, one of the greatest accomplishments of modern medicine. But why then still there are so many oppositions to vaccines? Today, about 30% of Americans refuse to take the Coronavirus vaccine. Why?