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Treating the Inflammatory Emotional Response
Many studies, notes Dr. Chartier, show a significant connection between chronic low-grade inflammation and mental health issues. “Brain states that produce mental illness,” she points out, “also tend to activate…
More than a Grade: Authentic Learning Assessment
Although intended as a method of evaluating students’ progress, grades—whether on tests or report cards—are too often more of a judgment than a useful assessment. As a consequence, grades are…
The Peanut Project: Compounding Medicines for a Growing Health Problem
Among the pioneers in oral immunotherapy (OIT) were pharmacist Zoe Stefanadis of Chapel Hill Compounding Pharmacy and allergist Dr. David Fitzhugh of Allergy Partners of Chapel Hill. Their joint project—launched…
Stressed? Many Options for Relief
Navigating the world of over-the-counter remedies and nutritional supplements is a challenging task—especially in the age of ‘Dr. Google,’ notes Dr. Burch. “People come in seeking relief for a wide…
Hidden Sources of Disease
“The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that as many as 50 percent of buildings have water damage significant enough to produce health problems—some very serious—from mold and bacteria growth in water-damaged…
Inflammation and Sleep: Inextricably Linked
“It is impossible to ignore the powerful role that inflammation plays in virtually all disease—whether as a causal factor or an impediment to healing,” observes Dr. Charles Ferzli of the…
Aging: An Inflammatory Process, Healing: An Inflammatory Response
“You have to understand what ‘inflammation’ means from the perspective of a facial plastic surgeon,” explains Dr. Gregg. “First of all, aging is basically an inflammatory process—so understanding how it…
Stress, Inflammation: At the Root of Skin Disease
Stress, that feeling of emotional or physical tension, takes many forms: anger and frustration; worry over unpaid bills or a sick child; aches and pains; injury or illness; exhaustion from…