What is inflammation?There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic body. Acute inflammation is short-term, and a healthy response when fending off bacteria, viruses, parasites or injury. Some typical symptoms are localized heat, redness, swelling, pain and loss of function. This is the body’s immune system reacting to fight off foreign bacteria. This typically lasts a few days to weeks. Chronic inflammation is a constant low-grade level of inflammation. It’s a result of exposure to environmental chemicals/toxins, high stress, a sedentary lifestyle, sleep deprivation, genetic factors, or a diet high in processed foods. Instead of a short-term, localized, site-specific area that the...

Osteo-Fast is a synergistic blend of selected herbs and ingredients that alleviate the symptoms  of osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteo-Fast keeps the cartilage in joints healthy, relieves pain and inflammation and helps repair previously damaged cartilage. Osteo-Fast contains the following extracts:   ​   Palmitoylethanolamide (P.E.A.)   Palmitoylethanolamide is a fatty acid amide that is found in egg yolk and plant fats, such as soy lecithin and ground peanuts It is made naturally by the body and is typically produced in response to stress and pain. Palmitoylethanolamide is distributed throughout the brain soon after oral intake, with the majority in...

Gout is a common type of arthritis caused by elevated uric acid level in the blood. When uric acid crystals accumulate in a joint there will be inflammation and destruction of bone and cartilage. Redness is usually dramatic and pain is usually excruciating. The ball of the big toe is the commonest site. However, gout can also affect any joint of the limbs. Gout has a strong genetic relationship. It is a result of either over production or reduced excretion of uric acid. Uric acid comes from the metabolism of purines; hence foods with high purine contents should be avoided,...