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Chronic Fatigue Responds to Antioxidants

February 8, 2010

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Many researchers have investigated effective treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), but Martin Pall, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry…

Dysbiosis – What Have We Learned?

January 27, 2010

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Michael Ash BSc(Hons) DO, ND, FDipION reviews some of the last 12 months of published research. The human body has some 10 trillion human…

Essential Oils Reduce Inflammation – Confirmed

January 20, 2010

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Researchers have found that six essential oils –from thyme, clove, rose, eucalyptus, fennel and bergamot—can suppress the inflammatory COX-2 enzyme, in a manner similar…

IBS Not Improved by St Johns Wort

January 13, 2010

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St. John’s wort, an herb commonly used to treat mild-to-moderate depression, may not improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) say researchers in the…

Novel Influenza H1N1 has Dramatic Risks for Pregnant Women

December 24, 2009

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Like previous epidemic and pandemic diseases, 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) may pose an increased risk of severe illness in pregnant women. To see…

Immune Tolerance in the GUT Relies on Dendritic Cells

December 21, 2009

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The differing origins of gut dendritic cells — white blood cells that modulate immune responses — may explain how the intestinal immune system manages…

Fatty Diet Suppresses Immune System

December 21, 2009

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Fresh evidence that fatty food is bad for our health has come to light: mice fed a lard-based diet over a long period got…

Microbes in Mum – Act as Inhibitors of Allergy in Children

December 21, 2009

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A new twist to the hygiene hypothesis shows that allergic risk can also be modulated by microbial exposure before birth. Mice born to dams…

Coeliac Disease – Local & Systemic Consequences

December 9, 2009

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Coeliac disease is an inflammatory disorder with autoimmune features that is characterised by destruction of the intestinal epithelium and remodelling of the intestinal mucosa…

All Immunity is Mucosal – The GUT is No 1

November 30, 2009

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The Gut is The Formula 1 of Immunity Properly regulated mucosal immunity is critical to overall health and well being. The cells found in…