Why have you been feeling exhausted lately? Do you have pain that never seems to go away? Are you just tired, or could you have chronic inflammation? READ MORE
The wound healing process is generally understood to be a three-step process: inflammation, regeneration (also known as proliferation), and maturation.
When inflammation is high, it can eventually lead to tissue, cellular, and organ damage. It may cause scarring over time and can lead to other diseases, such as cancer. High levels of the stress hormone cortisol are released causing further damage to the body...
Almost everyone would prefer to avoid inflammation in their gut and who would blame them. As a general rule, a lot of our physical woes can be traced to our gut and digestive system. A digestive tract that is out of order can lead to potential issues such as...
We are all aware that fried and processed foods can negatively affect our bodies. Eating foods high in saturated fats can cause inflammation, which can lead to an unhealthy situation in our lungs. Let’s look at the nine worst foods for lungs and what we can do...
Understanding how and what ulcerative colitis is can help you manage this disorder since there’s no cure. The two primary causes of ulcerative colitis are inflammation due to an immune system response or family history/hereditary factors. We here at HPFY can...
Are you noticing a constant pain when you move your joints – like your fingers, knees, elbow, etc.? It might be because of a disease called arthritis. Arthritis is swelling in one or more of your joints. It usually involves inflammation or degeneration of...
Psoriasis is a condition that causes rashes and inflammation on the skin. It is an auto-immune disease with patches of discolored skin covered with scales. Although these patches may appear on any body part, they mostly develop on the elbow, knee, and scalp...
Plantar fasciitis is pain and inflammation of the plantar fascia which is the thick, fibrous band of tissue that runs along the underneath of the foot, connecting the heel to the toes. It is one of the most general causes of foot pain and more common in women...
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common inflammations causing heel pain. A thin, web-like ligament, called as plantar fascia, connects the front of foot to the heel to support arch of the foot and assist in walk.
Ice decreases the blood flow to the injury, thereby decreasing the amount of inflammation and swelling. The pain that recurs after this can be easily treated with heat, which brings the blood to the area thus promoting healing.
Crohn’s disease is a part of a group of serious diseases called Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Crohn’s causes inflammation/swelling in the digestive tract and leads to abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition. Learn how to manage...
When people with allergies are exposed to pollen, dust, smoke, molds, or pet dander, this can cause inflammation of the nasal passages and increase the amount of mucus produced. This can block or narrow the sinus and put pressure on the eustachian tubes in the...
Pain makes your life an uphill battle. While there are many ways to curb pain temporarily, including the use of NSAIDs, if you are averse to steroids or need a rather safe option to relieve muscle tension and pain, therapeutic ultrasound may be the way for...
Ingrown toenails are a very common nail disease. It is characterized by the nail intruding into the nearby skin and causing pain and inflammation. This can also cause a severe infection of the toe. This is a major problem for people who suffer from diabetes...
While nasal polyps can affect anyone, they are more common in adults. Medications can often shrink or remove nasal polyps. However, sometimes surgery may be required to remove them. Even after successful treatment, nasal polyps often recur. Find all the...
It is a known fact that ice helps relieve pain and speeds up recovery when applied to the affected area. Biofreeze is a topical analgesic that works similarly to cold therapy, reducing inflammation and improving circulation, but offers more powerful...
Exposure to asthma triggers on a daily basis can result in an inflamed airway in kids with asthma even when they're not having any specific kind of breathing problems. Airway inflammation increases over time, and results in unexpected flare-ups being a big...
