The thyroid and thyroid hormones main function is to regulate metabolism and provide energy, but they also has a significant influence on the entire body. Thyroid hormones are released and signaled by communication between the brain and thyroid gland—which is an endocrine gland in the form of a butterfly found in the lower front of […]

The word inflammation comes from the Latin inflammare, to set on fire. In the context of our immune system, heat, redness, pain and swelling form as a reaction to either injury, or a perceived threat in the body. If you've ever hit your thumb with a hammer, you can see how inflammation normally occurs. In […]

If you are overweight or obese, you are not alone. But what you might not know is just how bad being overweight is for the immune system. The first reason is that the fat we hate on our belly, butt, and thighs is not just ugly flab. Scientists believe that excess fat in the body […]