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Curcumin
Detoxifying, anti-inflammatory pigment found in turmeric. A component of the seasoning turmeric; it is a polyphenol that serves as an inhibitor of the NFkB signaling pathway and thus serves to reduce the inflammatory response by modulating T-cell nuclear factor (NFkB) activation. Curcumin inhibits adipogenesis and T-cell proliferation as well as interleukin-2 production. A yellow compound…
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Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
Naturally occurring fatty acid. Linoleic acid with two double bonds separated by a single bond. There are a number of cis and trans isomers of this 18 carbon fatty acid with the double bonds at 9 and 11 or at 10 and 12 or 11 and 13. Common in dairy fat is the cis 9-trans…
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Capsaicin
Active component of chili peppers. A pain-relieving cream, gel, lotion, or roll-on. Capsaicin (Capsagel, Dolorac, Salonpas-Hot, Zostrix) is a natural chemical used on top of the skin to relieve the pain of arthritis, shingles, or diabetic neuropathy. Pain relief will be only temporary. Capsaicin is available without a prescription. The chemical ingredient in chili peppers…
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Bromelain
Anti-inflammatory enzyme that helps digest proteins. A group of protein-digesting enzymes derived from pineapples. Its applications include tenderizing meat.
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Bifida bacteria
Beneficial bacteria that inhabit the intestinal tract and help fight off infection.
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Allontoin
An anti-inflammatory stimulating cell regeneration.
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Topical irritant
A substance that irritates the skill.
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Tissue salt
Inorganic compound essential to the growth and function of the body’s cells.
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symptom picture
Homeopathic term for the overall pattern of symptoms characterizing each individual patient.
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Succussion
The shaking method used in preparing homeopathic remedies. A splashing sound made when there is a large amount of liquid inside a cavity in the body, e.g. the stomach. Sound heard when a person with a large amount of fluid in a body cavity moves or is shaken. A splashing noise heard when a patient…
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