Depression

The ProblemDepression is commonly thought of being due to decreased serotonin levels.  However, depression is strongly associated with both increased inflammation (1,2) and insulin resistance (3)…

Brain Trauma

The ProblemBrain trauma can be classified either as severe (comatose patients) or traumatic (head injuries without the loss of consciousness).  In both cases, the brain damage…

Skin Disorders

The ProblemThe skin is the one organ constantly visible to the signs of aging and unresolved inflammation.  The obvious external signs of skin aging are the…

Ocular Disease

The ProblemThe primary ocular disease associated with aging is age-related macular degeneration (AMD).  When you begin to develop AMD, you begin to lose your central vision…

Obesity

The ProblemObesity has become a worldwide epidemic.  Excess body fat is usually the first physical sign that your metabolism is disrupted and that your level of…

Categories: chronic diseases, Obesity

Kidney

The ProblemThe kidney removes much of the body’s waste products generated by metabolism.  The inability to consistently accomplish this goal results in kidney disease.  Kidney disease…

Categories: chronic diseases, Kidney