Sinusitis, or the inflammation of the nasal cavities, affects 37 million people each year. And according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), sinus problems are among the leading reasons children and adults need to stay home from school or work. Sinusitis can cause difficulty breathing, headaches, sore throat, teeth pain, and fatigue. Most cases… Continue reading Natural Ways to Treat Sinusitis
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Eating Spicy Foods Regularly May Lower Risk of Death
Data from a study done led by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences suggest most people benefit from eating spices regularly throughout the week. The study, published in August 2015 in BMJ, was observational so no definitive conclusions can be drawn about cause and effect, but the authors call for more research that may “lead… Continue reading Eating Spicy Foods Regularly May Lower Risk of Death
Blocking the Chili Pepper Receptor
Biting into a chili pepper causes a burning spiciness that is irresistible to some, but intolerable to others. Scientists exploring the chili pepper’s effect are using their findings to develop a new drug candidate for many kinds of pain that can be caused by inflammation or other problems. They reported their progress on the compound, which is being tested in clinical trials, in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.