Category Archives: Inflammation

Setting The Spring Congress Stage: Must-Learn Topics and Featured Experts

Setting The Spring Congress Stage: Must-Learn Topics + Featured Visionaries

April 14, 2024

In just under a week, from May 3-5, 2024, the highly anticipated 32nd Annual Spring Congress will bring its invigorating energy to the vibrant city of West Palm Beach, FL. With this year’s theme, “The Metabolic Crisis: From Surviving to Thriving in the 21st Century,” the event will address the most pressing healthcare challenges of our time. It will spotlight the critical role of metabolic health and optimization in positive patient outcomes, underscoring its relevance to the current healthcare landscape.

Two days of immersive learning will equip attendees with exclusive, practical, and immediately actionable insights. Led by an impressive lineup of 50 acclaimed speakers delivering 80 practice-revolutionizing sessions, the agenda has been meticulously curated to delve into the intricacies of metabolic dysfunction and its far-reaching implications across various medical disciplines. This year’s educational program spans a wide range of clinically relevant, timely topics shaping the healthcare industry, from breaking scientific discoveries to novel interventions for metabolic regulation.

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Exploring Pycnogenol® — A Natural Longevity Supplement

August 11, 2023

Pycnogenol®, a patented and widely known oral supplement with an extensive clinical research history, has also emerged as a promising supplement for healthy aging and longevity.

Sold under the trademarked name Pycnogenol®, the standardized formula is derived from French maritime pine bark and is widely recognized for its cardiovascular health benefits and ability to inhibit inflammation, supporting whole-body wellness and longevity.

As research continues to evaluate the potential of Pycnogenol® to impact several biological systems, increasing evidence suggests the use of the supplement may help with age-related conditions such as certain metabolic disorders, menopause-related symptoms, skin aging, and even cognitive decline. The pine bark extract appears to have therapeutic effects that suppress inflammation and oxidative stress protecting against multiple degenerative processes.

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Inflammation, Hormones, and Health: Navigating the Complex Connection

April 22, 2023

Systemic inflammation, often called chronic low-grade inflammation, can persist for long periods without apparent symptoms making it difficult to identify and manage. Common signs of inflammation, such as fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders, skin changes, and cognitive issues, may often be mistaken for other conditions leaving many patients without a precise diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Chronic systemic inflammation contributes to the vast majority of chronic health conditions, including autoimmune diseases, type 2 diabetes, hormone imbalances, and other serious health issues. As awareness of its role in disease pathogenesis grows, an expanding body of research furthers our understanding of the numerous and intricate connections between inflammation and aspects of health.

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