Asthma

In a new report from the CDC, they say that more Americans now have asthma than ever before,and experts don't understand why.
A key asthma trigger, such as cigarette smoke has become less present over the past decade. Cases of the disorder have shot up in every demographic category.

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A damaged bowel ecosystem and undiagnosed food sensitivities and mold allergy are the real causes of asthma, says Majid Au, MD.

“Exercise, stress, and environmental chemicals,” Dr. Ali writes, “in such cases simply act as the last triggers.”

A healthy immune system, inflammatory response, and detoxification depend upon healthy bowel ecosystem and function.

Childhood overweight is associated with various health-related consequences. Overweight children and adolescents may experience immediate health consequences and may be at risk for weight-related health problems in adulthood.

Psychosocial Risks

Madeline Ellis writes about the complexities of Crohns' Disease in July 2008 Medical Updates. She says that in what could be the largest study ever undertaken into the underlying genetics of common diseases, a team of scientists and clinicians have identified new genetic links that increase susceptibility to Crohn's disease, one of a group of diseases called inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) that causes inflammation, pain, and ulcers.