The Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup, Found in Many Of Our Foods - ChicagoHealers Practitioner Dr. Helen Lee, D.C. Shares Insight on this Controversial Food Product Disagreement in regards to the health effects of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) has existed for years, but data shows that this substance may do more harm than good. High fructose corn syrup is a sugar substitute made from converting corn starch into a combination of glucose (45%) and fructose (55%).

It became widely used as a sweetener because it is comparatively less expensive to make, easier to distribute and can increase the shelf life of a product.

It can be found in just about everything from soda to salad dressing, condiments like ketchup, yogurt, cereals, “healthy fruit” juices, cookies, any processed food, etc. ChicagoHealers Practitioner Dr. Helen Lee, D.C. offers her knowledge about the startling hazards of consuming this popular sugar substitute.

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Many medical experts believe inflammation to be the cause of 80-90% of all disease. Inflammation, triggered as a response to damage to your body, manifests as heat, redness, swelling, and pain. Pain is the warning signal that something needs repair. Inflammation and pain are normal and necessary when we have an injury, such as a sprained ankle. However, chronic inflammation that lasts and lasts is not normal and is actually a disease. This type of inflammation is at the root of almost all serious illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and painful conditions like arthritis.

Relieve inflammation and you relieve pain

Traditional herbs from India – turmeric and boswellia – may provide the solution to chronic pain and inflammation. Turmeric contains the compound curcumin, an even better anti-inflammatory than cortisone (one of the most powerful of all the steroids). Boswellia is excellent at reducing inflammation and relieving pain. These natural herbs work synergistically to relieve pain without side effects.

Recent breakthrough research has shown that a special, potent form of curcumin can be used effectively by the body. Previous studies have shown curcumin to be a super ingredient for reducing inflammation and even killing cancer cells in vitro, but it could not be absorbed by the body. Now the highly absorbable form has opened the door to potential applications for a wide range of conditions.

Today there are bleaches, disinfectants, antibacterial sprays, cloths, and wipes available to keep bacteria away for parents who are obsessed with keeping their children and their environments clean. For millions of American parents, cleanliness is next to godliness.

However, there is a rising sentiment that we have become too clean. For those who believe that the immune system needs to be challenged, naturally cleanliness is not necessarily next to godliness. The Hygiene Hypothesis basically states that our bodies need to be challenged by friendly bacteria and parasites or the immune system doesn't respond appropriately. This results in a significant rise in autoimmune disorders and allergies. So, although most people have their wipes, hand sanitizer and multiple other solutions for keeping their kids hands germ-free, kids need to consume some dirt, bacteria and friendly parasites for a healthy immune system.

The body has two sides of the immune system. One side that produces cells called T1 and the other produces T2 cells. When our body comes in contact with a "bad" bacteria or virus, T1 cells are produced to fight that bacteria, this is a normal response. If the immune system receives inadequate amounts of this simulation, the T2 side becomes over-active, resulting in allergic and autoimmune reactions. The autoimmune disorders associated include MS, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, hay fever and allergic rashes.