Our immune systems are complicated things, that is for certain. They contain a variety of different cells that can kill pathogens with a memory as sharp as a razor, keeping our bodies protected from disease. They are a small army, constantly patrolling our bodies for invaders and sending signals to other cells when a threat …
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Iodine—it’s the most controversial of nutrients when it relates to thyroid function and Hashimoto’s disease. On the one hand, we know that iodine deficiency leads to epidemics of goitre in areas where the nutrient is not available, but alternatively, the taking of iodine may have some risks if not implemented in the most optimal way. …
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It is now commonly accepted that many severe or fatal reactions to influenza are caused by intense inflammatory overreactions of the immune system. A group from the Research School of Biology, Australian National University released an article on September 24, 2009 compiling evidence on this topic. Cytokines are chemicals which are produced in immunological inflammatory …
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