Sentences with phrase «of organ systems in the body»

The two cell types are important to a broad range of organ systems in the body and play active roles in diseases that could be targets for nucleic acid therapies.

Acceleration of the aging process of all organ systems in our body, including the skin, causing an increased risk of degenerative disease and inflexible, wrinkled, sagging skin.

The kidneys of cats with CKD may not excrete these compounds appropriately, making affected cats prone to blood acidification, or acidosis, a condition that can significantly affect the function of a variety of organ systems in the body.

A blood chemistry panel and urinalysis will assess the health of all organ systems in the body, and rule out coincidental or contributing disease processes.

Not exact matches

Hailed as the «miracle molecule,» Nitric Oxide (NO) naturally optimizes circulation, making it extraordinarily important to the health of virtually every organ, system and cell in the body.

I look at these modalities like the systems of the body, we are not just informed by organs or bones, we are breathing living organisms working together in harmonic resonance.

Now that all of her major body systems are in place and functioning, she needs padding to protect and insulate her organs.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system attacks the body instead of defending it, causing inflammation that often results in serious damage to bones, joints and tendons, and can also affect internal organs like the heart, eyes and lungs.

The Serenity System uses a transmitter connected to the vagus nerve in the neck — the vagus nerve connects the brain to many of the body's organs.

«This research took place at the intersection of microbiology, immunology and genetics, which is illustrative of the complex and synergistic ways in which multiple organs and organ systems operate in the body.»

The endocannabinoid system is located throughout the mammalian body, including the brain and all peripheral organs, and participates in the control of many physiological functions in the body, including food intake, energy balance, and reward.

The investigators suggest that the premature loss of estrogen caused by the oophorectomy may affect a series of aging mechanisms at the cellular and tissue level across the whole body leading to diseases in multiple systems and organs.

NETS develop in the neuroendocrine system that is responsible for producing the hormones that regulate the working of different organs in the body.

The orphan drug she received, Eculizumab, is a monoclonal antibody capable of blocking activation of the body's complement system, a group of proteins in the blood that are ultimately responsible for the damage to the transplanted organ.

While genetics play a role in the development of Lupus, a systemic autoimmune disease that can attack any organ system in the human body, so do environmental triggers, such as particulates in air pollution and ultraviolet light, explains Gaurav Gulati, MD, a physician - researcher at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.

The system also will allow scientists to test millions of compounds in the environment and new pharmaceuticals to understand how they affect the reproductive system and many other organs in the body.

We're now exploiting these ideas in the construction of high performance electronic scaffolds for actively guiding and monitoring growth of tissue cultures, and networks for 3D electronic systems that can bend and shape themselves to the organs of the human body.

Yet the success of both depends on doctors being able to manipulate the body's immune system, to prevent organ rejection in one case and the overzealous immune responses which appear to cause asthma attacks in the other.

Before scientists and engineers can realize the dream of using stem cells to create replacements for worn out organs and battle damaged body parts, they'll have to develop ways to grow complex three - dimensional structures in large volumes and at costs that won't bankrupt health care systems.

Your body should be a finely tuned machine with all of the organ systems working in concert together.

«In this study, we have a narrow focus on diabetes only,» wrote Tolstrup, «but since alcohol is related to more than 50 different diseases and conditions — reflecting that alcohol affects virtually every organ system of the body — any recommendations about how to drink and how much to drink should not be inferred from this study or any study investigating associations between alcohol and a single outcome.»

June 20, 2016 Microbiota affect the rate of transplant acceptance and rejection Researchers from the University of Chicago have shown that microbiota — the bacteria, viruses and other microbes living on the skin and in the digestive system — play an important role in the body's ability to accept transplanted skin and other organs.

In adult organisms, stem cells and progenitor cells act as a repair system for the body, replenishing specialized cells, but also maintain the normal turnover of regenerative organs, such as blood, skin, or intestinal tissues.

One of the most serious classifications of this disease is known as diffuse scleroderma wherein the «sclerosis» (hardening of the tissue) occurs in the internal systems of the body, causing damage and widespread scarring to the skin as well as to various internal organs such as the lungs, kidneys, heart and gastrointestinal organs.

According to recent research, the most common solid tumors (that is, cancer that occurs as clusters of cells in or on organs, rather than in liquid form within the blood or lymphatic system) have up to 66 mutations that influence how the cancer cells operate — how fast they divide, whether they are susceptible to the signals that would normally cause a cell to die, when they detach from the main tumor to colonize another organ in the body, when and where they attach blood vessels to healthy tissues.

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In short, perspiration is the body's internal cooling system and since your body's internal temperature rises during exercise, it automatically begins producing sweat in response to temperature changes with the purpose of avoiding the dangerous effects of elevated temperature on internal organIn short, perspiration is the body's internal cooling system and since your body's internal temperature rises during exercise, it automatically begins producing sweat in response to temperature changes with the purpose of avoiding the dangerous effects of elevated temperature on internal organin response to temperature changes with the purpose of avoiding the dangerous effects of elevated temperature on internal organs.

There are seven core physiological processes that affect all of the body's organ systems, and imbalances can occur in any and all of them.

He understands and treats the body as one integrated system rather than a collection of independent organs, in order to identify and address the root causes of disease.

By addressing important lifestyle factors and changing your focus to eating nutrient - dense foods that support optimal gut health (and optimal health of your gut microorganisms), that restore levels of important nutrients and provide all of the building blocks that your body needs to heal and properly regulate the immune system, that help resolve inflammation and support organ function, you create an environment in your body conducive to healing.

What causes symptoms is the build up of damage to cells, tissues and / or organs in the body — damage caused by your own immune system attacking those cells.

According to South Australian nutritionist Marilyn Foran, «the idea of a detox is to modify the way we currently eat with the aim of clearing an overload of toxins from the digestive system, circulatory system and other organs or cells in the body.»

Also, your supplement of choice should include the 4 forms of magnesium: Malate, Glycinate, Taurinate and Orotate, which are most effectively absorbed in the body and they optimally support organ systems and bodily functions.

Your skin is your body's largest organ, and in functional medicine we see acne as just an inflammatory response of the immune system through the gut - skin axis.

Also called the lymphatic system, it is comprised of lymphatic vessels that run throughout the body (with the largest vessel being the thoracic duct, which collects a large portion of the body's lymph); lymph nodes, located in the neck, armpit, groin, and inside the center of the chest and abdomen; the tonsils and adenoids, which are collections of lymphoid tissue similar to lymph nodes; and the spleen and thymus, which are lymphoid organs.

We understand that because anxiety can affect nearly every body system, it can also manifest as a result of imbalances in a number of organ systems.

The best home remedies for acne can help with the internal issues, and it's also important to take a look at what your body is receiving in terms of nutrition, too, to ensure health of your organ systems.

The skin is the largest detoxification organ and changes are indicative of profound chemical shifts in the fluid systems of the body.

The Digestive System is the key for decreasing inflammation and increasing the health and longevity of every cell, gland and organ in the body.

1) Phytonutrients: * Occur naturally in fruits and vegetables * Promote the function of the immune system * Help fight off viruses as well as reduce inflammation * Associated with the treatment and / or prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease 2) Enzymes: * Responsible for metabolic processes that occur within a cell and are necessary for sustaining life * Assist and play a large role in digestion, energy production, blood coagulation and contraction of muscles 3) Amino Acids: * The basic building blocks of protein * Absorption of amino acids is essential for your metabolism 4) Essential Fatty Acids: * Reduce the risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer * Improve mood * Decrease inflammation 5) Vitamins: * Essential for the normal growth and development of all human beings * Healthy maintenance of cell tissues and organs * Help process proteins, carbohydrates and fats required for utilization 6 & 7) Macro and Trace Minerals: * Involved in electrolyte balance of body fluids * Essential for normal cellular activity * Provide hardness to bones and teeth

A number of body systems are involved in the detox process, however, the primary organ of detoxification is our liver.

Clinical nutritionist (and amazing human being) Christa guides us through a series of specialized soups that target different organs in the body to get digestion improving and the immune system running strong.

«Anything that isnt diluted in the water in your body will cluster around your organs and take longer to process out of your system.»

Eat the good stuff most of the time and not only will you be nurturing your organs and systems with all the nutrients you need (and nothing processed, artificial or toxic, i.e. stuff you don't need), but your body will be well equipped to handle the not - so - good - for - you (but oh - so - goooood) stuff once in a while.

Stress will lower all hormone levels in the body and do other damage as well to all organs and systems of the human body.

Proper water intake determines the balance and health conditions of organs, systems and functions in the body because it is directly affecting the mighty lymph fluid.

A child's developing body is less capable of metabolizing and excreting the toxins contained in traditional cleaning chemicals — which increase the risks to their central nervous system, reproductive organs, immune system, and lungs.

I would follow the best diets to avoid further loss of body parts not only in the gastrointestinal tract but other organ systems as well.

The resulting nerve interference disrupts the flow of information between your brain and the regions of your body supplied by the irritated spinal nerves, potentially resulting in loss of function or abnormal function of affected cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

These acupoints on the pathway of the channels correspond to different organ systems in the body.