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Mental Illness Can be Driven by Inflammation

Brain states that produce mental illness also tend to activate inflammation. And inflammation is equally capable of producing depression, anxiety, fatigue, and social withdrawal.

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Cheer up! Optimist live longer!😄

Large study finds association between positive attitude and extended life span. Here's a good reason to turn that frown upside down: Optimistic people live as much as 15% longer than pessimists, according to a new study spanning thousands of people and 3 decades.

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Your brain is kind of a big deal | Elemental Health & Nutrition

Small lapses in memory and other cognitive functions may become more common as we age. Check out the infographic below for tips on how to keep your brain healthy and prevent memory loss.

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Feel the sun's warmth against your skin. Pay attention to the rustling of the leaves. Take note of your feet now.

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According to some studies, CFS can be caused by an immune system problem triggered by one of three infections: According to some studies, CFS can be caused by an immune system problem triggered by one of three infections.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Sleep | Elemental Health & Nutrition

For those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), exhaustion is not the same as being sleepy. Although people with CFS frequently have trouble sleeping, require more naps, and sleep for longer amounts of time than the general population. It doesn't matter how much sleep a person with CFS gets; they still don't feel rested when they wake up. Making sure you are getting adequate sleep is essential.

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Damage to the vagus nerve can result in a range of symptoms because the nerve connects to so many parts of the body.

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A normal stomach acid level creates a pH of 1.5 to 2.5. But as we age, the parietal cells in the stomach lining produce less Hydrochloric Acid (HCl). In fact, half of people over the age of 60 have hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid), and by age 85, 80% of relatively healthy people have low stomach acid.

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Yes. It has been established that Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is caused by polygenic inheritance of predisposing genetic factors. The probability of passing this predisposition from parent to child is approximately 15%, especially from mother to daughter.

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A classic side effect of a stressful day or event, is that at bedtime, you’re wrestling a mind that simply won’t switch off to fall asleep, or it keeps waking you up throughout the night.

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Acne, thinning hair, excessive hair growth, and weight gain are all symptoms of PCOS that can have a negative impact on body image and self-esteem, leading to distorted eating habits or eating disorders.

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) includes abdominal pain or discomfort generally associated with constipation, diarrhea, or both, and most often bloating. IBS is not a disease unto itself but a symptom with hundreds of possible causes.