Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Genetic Causes and Possible Solutions
Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by overactive inflammation and hyperkeratosis. Genetics plays a big role – along with environmental factors.
Inflammation and Immune Response
Genetics plays a huge role in your immune response — from how you fight off pathogens to your susceptibility to having constant inflammation.
Popular articles:
- Overview of chronic inflammation and genetic connections
- TNF-alpha: Chronic diseases and elevated inflammatory cytokines
- Root causes and genes involved in tiredness and fatigue
Members: Check out the Inflammation Summary Report and Immune System Summary Report for a visual overview of which articles apply to your genes.
Latest articles about Inflammation and Immune Health:
Fibromyalgia: Underlying causes and genetic connections
Learn about the potential causes of fibromyalgia, including inflammation, genetics, and hypersensitivity to pain, along with overlapping conditions that complicate diagnosis.
Specialized Pro-resolving Mediators (SPMs): The Resolution of Inflammation
Chronic inflammation is at the root of all diseases. New research discusses how pro-resolving mediators are the key to the resolution of inflammation.
Asthma Genes: Understanding your genetic pathways
Genes and environmental factors combine to cause asthma. Learn how your genes impact the pathways involved in the different types of asthma.
Histamine Intolerance: Genetic Report, Supplements, and Real Solutions
Genetics plays a big role in how well your body breaks down histamine. You can use your genetic data to figure out if your genes are part of the reason why you have histamine intolerance.
Red Light and Photobiomodulation: ATP from Photons
Red and near-infrared wavelengths of light interact with mitochondria to produce ATP. Learn why – and discover how mitochondrial genes may play a role.
Rosacea, Genetics, and Solutions
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is driven by upregulated inflammation. Learn how your genes interact with environmental factors to cause rosacea.
Alpha-Gal Syndrome: Meat Allergy, Tick Bites, and Genetics
Alpha-gal syndrome causes allergic reactions to meat (beef, pork, lamb) after being bitten by a tick. Find out why and which genetic pathways are involved.
Chronic Inflammation: Causes and Natural Solutions
Take a deep dive into the causes of chronic inflammation and learn how to target specific inflammatory pathways to reverse or prevent chronic disease.
Long Covid: Genetics, Multiple Causes, and Possible Solutions
Long Covid is the persistence of symptoms after having COVID-19. Learn more about the underlying causes and treatments backed by the newest research.
Migraines: Genes, Root Causes, and Personalized Solutions
Your genes play a role in your susceptibility to migraines. Find out what is going on when you have a migraine and solutions that fit your genes.
Avoiding Getting Sick: Research-backed Ways to Prevent Covid, Colds, and Flu
Explore the research-backed strategies for preventing or managing respiratory illnesses. Don’t let a cold get you down this year.
MRGPRX2: Mast Cells, Itching, & Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Fluoroquinolones
MRGPRX2 is a recently discovered mast cell receptor. It is linked to drug hypersensitivity reactions as well as asthma, rosacea, and IBD.
Osteoarthritis: The Role of Genetics and Natural Solutions
Inflammation and breakdown of cartilage are at the root of osteoarthritis. Learn how your genes impact the pathways involved in arthritis.
COMT in Pain Disorders
Genetic polymorphisms in COMT affect how we feel certain types of pain. These variants are linked to increased susceptibility to chronic pain disorders.
Is Inflammation Causing Your Depression and Anxiety? The Science Behind the Link
Discover why inflammation causes depression and how your genetic variants in inflammatory genes may play a role in depression or anxiety.
Chronic Lyme: Genetic Susceptibility
The interesting thing about Lyme disease is that the genetic variants you carry impact both how the disease affects you and how well antibiotics work for you. Learn whether your genetic variants are linked to post-treatment Lyme disease symptoms such as joint pain. (Member’s article)
Low IgA and Selective IgA Deficiency
Partial IgA deficiency, which affects up to 1% of the population, can have a genetic component and overlaps with some autoimmune diseases.
Dental Implants: Genetics & Reducing the Risk of Implant Failures
Are you considering a dental implant? Failure rates of dental implants are fairly low but still carry some risk. Genetic variants can influence the likelihood of long-term success.
Lymphedema: Causes and Genetic Pathways
Lymphedema can be caused by various factors such as a traumatic injury, genetics, or even cancer. Discover how your genetics influence the risk of developing the condition.
Are Cold Sores Genetic? Who gets them and why
While many people carry the HSV virus, only about 30% will get cold sores. Genetics is one reason.
Fatigue: Root Causes, Genetics, Personalized Solutions
Are you always tired even when you know you slept well? Discover more about the newest research on fatigue and how genetic susceptibility plays a part for some people.
TNF-alpha: Inflammation, Chronic Diseases, and Genetic Susceptibility
Discover the role of TNF-alpha in inflammation and its link to chronic diseases. Learn how genetic variants affect TNF-alpha levels and explore natural solutions for chronic inflammation.
Beating Flu Season
Are you more genetically susceptible to the flu? Learn how your genes play a role and discover research-backed natural options to beat the flu.
Estrogen, Histamine, and Mast Cell Connections
Mast cells can be more easily triggered in the presence of high estrogen or estrogen-mimicking compounds. Histamine can also trigger mast cell degranulation. Together, this can cause a lot of symptoms related to mast cell activation.