Immunity

By Jun Kim Ph.D.     Worldwide sensitization rates to common allergens among school children are approaching 40%-50% [1]. The prevalence of diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis have been increasing especially in the developed world. For example from 1980 to 1994 the prevalence of asthma increased by 75%, while in the […]

The gut-skin axis regulates your skin health and protects your healthy bacteria and immune system. Learn all about the gut-skin connection and natural skincare tips.

Our body is such a complex system. Two main components have an impact on how this system works. In historical, scientific references, these all-powerful forces might be described as nature vs. nurture. Nothing is a better example of nature vs. nurture than our immune system. Most notably, we’re talking about the innate and adaptive immune […]

Our immune system protects us from foreign bodies. It puts up a fight against infectious microbes and toxins. It comprises the thymus, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. Each of these organ systems fights tooth and nail to protect our physical bodies and upkeep healthy cells.   Any disease where the body’s own immune starts attacking […]

“Antioxidants” is the new buzzword in every conversation that revolves around health and diet. Someone once said “Not all heroes wear capes” and here we have our hero saving us from something as devastating as cancer.   There are good guys and bad guys in a story. This is a story about how the antioxidants […]

By Nishant Mehta Ph.D. candidate   The immune system is responsible for detecting and destroying foreign pathogens with the ultimate goal of protecting the host from harm. Through a stringent process of T cell selection, the human immune system is largely depleted of cells that could attack the host, preventing autoimmunity in healthy individuals. The […]

By Jun Kim Ph.D.     Previously the association between gut microbiota and allergy was discussed [Here]. To describe worldwide increased rates of allergies in school children, the hygiene hypothesis was proposed, which subsequently led to the microbial hypothesis as a potential explanation. Given the strong evidence supporting these hypotheses, probiotics treatment has been suggested […]

Free radicals, as the name suggests are molecules which contain one on more unpaired electrons. And because they contain unpaired electrons, they possess the property to affect our cellular processes which in turn affects our overall health. And these free radicals are natural products of many of our metabolic (think of it as your cellular […]

  For ages, men and women have flaunted their mane with pride and honour. More than anything else these have been an extension of their personality. Needless to say, this has led to quite some obsession over time.   In times when brains are just as important as brawn, one’s hair has definitely come into […]