#anti-inflammatory

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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), also known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), is a form of arthritis that affects children. JRA causes inflammation and pain in one or more joints. The cause of JRA is unknown, but it may be the result of an immune system response gone wrong. It is not contagious.

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2.1.2023.

Starting February off on a good note with a couple miles this morning. My coach is VERY good at supervising 😂

January -10lbs

I don't expect as big of a loss this month, of course. My inflammation is in check for the moment. I had a mild flare-up this past month, but recovered from it pretty quickly. I know there are those that loathe tracking, but that, coupled with an anti-inflammatory nutrition plan, is the only thing that seems to work for my body. Now I just have to be disciplined and diligent.

Happy February 😘

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Poke bowl, feat. tempeh, carrot, cucumber, cabbage, baby corn, brown rice, and microgreensThis colourful salad was extremely filling and tasty!

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The Amazing Benefits of Extra Virgin - Cold Pressed Olive Oil

Olive oil has been revered for its culinary and medicinal properties for thousands of years. This golden elixir has been a staple of Mediterranean cuisine for centuries and is renowned for its unique flavor and numerous health-promoting properties. Among the different types of olive oil available, extra virgin – cold pressed olive oil stands out as a superior choice due to its remarkable health…

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4 skincare lessons I’ve learned lately 🧐

As an avid beauty explorer, I’ve tried a plethora of skincare products over the years. While I try to avoid buying everything and anything that’s hot on trend, I do like to experiment with new and interesting ingredients. Because of this and my battle with hormonal acne, I’ve learned a few difficult lessons along the way that I think could be beneficial for you to know about. Let’s take a look at them! 

1. Choose a basic, reliable cleanser

The more boring a cleanser, the less chance there is of it irritating and inflaming your skin - read that again. No matter your skin type or concerns, make sure to use a gentle, soap-free cleanser that is ideally free of strong active ingredients. It’s better to rely on serums for targeted results as you have better control over how often you use them, whereas a cleanser is a daily step that can lead to unhappy skin in the long run if it’s too aggressive.

2. Aim for anti-inflammatory ingredients

When you get persistent breakouts, it’s really tempting to throw the kitchen sink at your face as a means of getting rid of them. But this, my friends, is a catalyst for even more trouble. Some popular acne-fighting ingredients like tea tree oil are just too strong for lots of people, especially when used in daily products like cleansers. Stick to anti-inflammatory, soothing ingredients like aloe vera, niacinamide and green tea to gently reduce and heal your breakouts without causing the rest of your face to freak out. 

3. Say goodbye to salicylic acid

Salicylic is seen as the holy grail hero for battling breakouts, but unfortunately every time I try to dip my toes into its divine waters my skin is left red, irritated and with more spots than I had in the first place. It’s normal for ingredients like this to cause a skin purge, but instead I get a faint rash across my cheeks and ultra inflamed spots that take forever to heal. If this ingredient works for you then stick with it, but for me it’s time to say adiós and move onto to kinder skincare friends.

4. Less is more when you’re on your period

Just like with point 2, it’s super tempting to use all sorts of pore-unclogging, face-resurfacing formulas when you’re on your period as a way to kick breakouts to the curb. But actually, your skin is far more sensitive when it’s that time of the month compared to other parts of your cycle, so anything too hardcore will make spots worse and your skin ultimately sad. Avoid exfoliation and face masks while sticking with hydrating and soothing products, and before you know it your skin will be back to its happy self in no time! 

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Smart Cells

Swelling, tenderness and weakness of the joints are the painful symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. The condition – caused by the body’s immune system attacking its own healthy cells – can flare up and calm down over time, but can never be cured. And, if flare-ups are severe, they can even lead to bone erosion and deformity. Because standard anti-inflammatory drugs can cause unpleasant side effects with long-term use, researchers are developing so-called SMART cells (Stem cells Modified for Autonomous Regenerative Therapy) – pictured. These engineered cells are seeded onto a woven scaffold and grafted into the body wherein they secrete anti-inflammatory compounds only when flare-ups occur – when they detect inflammatory cytokines – thus minimising the chance of side effects. So far, the cells have been shown to respond to cytokines, suppress inflammation, and reduce bone damage in mice with a form of rheumatoid arthritis, all of which pave the way for human studies.

Written by Ruth Williams

Image from work by Yun-Rak Choi and Kelsey H. Collins, and colleagues, Guilak lab Washington University

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA

Image copyright held by the original authors

Research published in Science Advances, September 2021

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