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May 09, 2008 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Curcumin and cancer: An ‘old-age’ disease with an ‘age-old’ solution – Source: Cancer Letters, May 5, 2008
MD Anderson Cancer Center summarizes research indicating the potential benefits of curcumin to support the body’s defenses against various types of cancer (not to mention many other conditions, from arthritis and Alzheimer's to psoriasis). [Source: Cancer Letters, May 5, 2008] |
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May 07, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Antidepressant found to alleviate symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in adolescents
UCLA trial reports small doses of the tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline (shown to be effective for adults with IBS) significantly improved pain & quality of life for adolescents with IBS. |
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May 07, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
A sustained-release formulation of doxycycline hyclate (Atridox) prevents simultaneous infection of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by tick bite – Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology, Apr 2008
CDC reports animal trials demonstrating that a single antibiotic injection of sustained-release doxycycline (timed to release over a 20-day period) offered 100% protection against multiple tick bite-transmitted infections including Lyme borreliosis. [Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology, Apr 2008] |
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Apr 28, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
The Healing Power of Deep Relaxation – Simple, Proven Techniques for Calming Your Mind and Body
Every thought and feeling that passes through your mind has an effect on your body and its chemistry - which is why learning to help our mind and body to rest deeply "may be the most fundamental healing state of which we are capable." |
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Apr 28, 2008 |
Chat |
CFIDS&FM |
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 04-30-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 04-30-08 |
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Apr 26, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
ME/CFS as a Mitochondrial Disease
ME/CFS is a disorder involving the cells’ energy-producing mitochondria – but it’s a mitochondrial disease like no other, Dr. Bell believes. He explains why it hasn’t been diagnosed, classified, and studied like other kinds of mitochondrial diseases - and why a change may be “just around the corner.” |
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Apr 26, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Case-Control Study of Medical Comorbidities in Women with Interstitial Cystitis – Source: Journal of Urology, Apr 17, 2008
IC – a condition involving urinary/pelvic pain or discomfort – is often undiagnosed. Kaiser Permanente records for IC patients find frequent association with FM and other ‘unexplained’ physical symptoms. [Source: Journal of Urology, Apr 17, 2008] |
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Apr 22, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Low thyroid, hypothyroidism, and natural hypothyroid therapies - Should we treat with CytomelR or Armour ThyroidR even when thyroid blood tests are normal?
Dr. Podell briefly explains hypothyroidism (low thyroid), the medical difference of opinion on how it should be diagnosed, “mainstream” vs. “natural” treatments, and the often-overlooked hypothyroid diet. |
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Apr 21, 2008 |
Chat |
CFIDS&FM |
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 04-23-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 04-23-08 |
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Apr 21, 2008 |
Chat |
CFIDS&FM |
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 04-23-08
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 04-23-08 |
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