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Gut health is intricately tied to the trillions of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi that live inside our intestines. Together, these germs make up the gut microbiome, a rich ecosystem with a metabolic capacity that exceeds that of the liver.…
A growing body of studies suggest that there might be an alternative method for tackling our symptoms—through our diet. So many people are suffering from allergies these days. I spoke with The Telegraph and Outside Magazine about allergies, lifestyle, and the immune system. Food…
That inflammation is a common element in humankind’s top killers—heart disease and cancer—is unlikely to be serendipitous. The intricate link between inflammation and modern chronic diseases is rooted in our evolutionary history. In order to survive infections, famine, and other…
There are steps we can all take to prevent and reverse inflammation, and it starts with what we eat. I spoke with the Daily Mirror on the small changes to the way you choose, prepare and eat your food that…
New studies find that being chronically lonely affects us in ways that go deeper than the mind. The epidemic of loneliness in this country, according to United States surgeon general Vivek Murthy, is a “public health crisis on the scale…
A foggy hike in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to the largest active volcano in the world. Here you can make your way down into a stunning volcanic crater, meeting rare flora and fauna along the way. You might even…
Fortunately, scientists have made progress in understanding how to prevent runaway inflammation, which occurs when the immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks healthy tissues. Studies suggest that avoiding exposure to tobacco smoke, air pollution, and other environmental irritants can help,…
I spoke with the Telegraph about how to deal with inflammation in the body. In the short term, inflammation is a normal healthy response to invaders. When your body encounters an offending agent – such as viruses, bacteria or toxic…
There is a yin and yang to inflammation that is analogous to using a fire hose. Too little water pressure in the hose and the fire—be it a germ or another intruder—wins. Too much and the body can turn on…
Excited to share that A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet and Disease is now available in the UK! “Compelling, thoughtful and rigorously researched…Ravella fuses scientific history with something more in the line of a self-help guide…if your new year’s resolution involves…