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Understanding Shared Mechanisms in Autoimmune Diseases

Recently, one of my clients in the health coaching session asked me to write about autoimmune diseases and the holistic therapy approach. Soon, I realized to be able to do it, I would need to find a connective line between all autoimmune diseases. This is what I realized while searching through the literature…

Seborrheic Dermatitis in Adults: A Review of Natural Treatment Options

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition affecting oily areas like the scalp, face, and upper trunk. It causes scaly, itchy, and reddish patches and can be chronic or recurrent. Sufferers are constantly seeking ways to ease the symptoms, and natural treatments could be of help.

Medicinal Plant Red Clover

Red clover Trifolium pratense is a versatile and valuable plant with a wide range of applications in agriculture, medicine, and beyond. Its ability to fix nitrogen, improve soil quality, and provide nutritious forage makes it an important component of sustainable agricultural systems.

Pigmentation Disorders: Understanding and Prevention

Pigmentation disorders are conditions that affect skin, hair, and eye color due to variations in melanin production, leading to either hypopigmentation (reduced pigment) or hyperpigmentation (increased pigment). These disorders can be influenced by genetic, environmental, and physiological factors.

Author: Valerija Pandža, MPharm

GOED Publishes Two New Reports

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) recently published two reports on the EPA and DHA omega-3 industry: a biennial report on the global finished products market for EPA and DHA omega-3s and a scientific report on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and omega-3s.

Regulation of Appetite and Probiotics

Probiotics are promising natural tools for regulating appetite by modifying gut microbiota and producing metabolites that act on the gut-brain axis. Studies on animals and humans have shown that probiotics can influence appetite-regulating molecules such as GLP-1, leptin, and ghrelin, reducing hunger and food intake. Specific probiotic strains, like Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Hafnia alvei HA4597, have demonstrated significant anorexigenic effects.

AUTHOR: Ira Renko, MSc, Master in Molecular biotechnology