Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs are commonly prescribed to relieve pain and inflammation in conditions such as arthritis and fever. However, the relief comes at the expense of some serious downside. It is well known that long-term use and overuse of NSAIDs can damage the gastrointestinal system – leading to the formation of ulcers and internal bleeding. How NSAIDs cause ulcers? The purpose of NSAIDs is to douse inflammation and pain. Obviously, these drugs interfere with the pathways that promote inflammation in the body. Let’s start at the beginning. Contrary to popular perception, inflammation is not all bad. It is a critical part of how our body responds to … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2018
Is bottled water safe?
Most of us are concerned about the quality of our tap water. And perhaps the concerns are genuine. On one hand, there are health risks of drinking chlorinated water, while on the other hand stories of pharmaceutical drugs being found in our tap water are doing the round. We are obviously skeptical. But is bottled water the answer? While you may be compelled to think so (thanks to the slick marketing gimmicks of the industry and ‘crystal-clear mountain spring’ labels), the reality can’t be any more different. In recent years, bottled water has garnered a lot of negative attention – be it the heavy carbon footprint the industry leaves behind, safety of the plastic itself or the … [Read more...]
Radiation Effects on Fukushima Monkeys
The radioactive material injected into the environment by the 2011 Fukushima accident, the world’s second largest nuclear disaster after Chernobyl, has led to widespread consequences on human health. Studies tell us that this radioactivity is going to persist in the environment for a long time and highlight that there is no safe dose below which there are no side effects. Low dose chronic radiation present in the environment can increase your risk of cardiovascular damage, as shown by very recent studies. [1] [2] And perhaps the most damaging health effects are coming from the fear of radiation itself, leading to long-term social, mental and emotion consequences among the survivors. But … [Read more...]
