IBS Not Improved by St Johns Wort
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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…
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Immune Tolerance in the GUT Relies on Dendritic Cells
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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…
All Immunity is Mucosal – The GUT is No 1
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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…
LGG (Culturelle) Resolves Bloating and Distension
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Functional gastrointestinal disorders, a group of functional conditions characterised by the presence of symptoms attributable to the mid or lower gastrointestinal tract, include functional…
Science Connects Diet And Intestinal Bacteria With Healthier Immune Systems
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Whilst to nutritionists and most people who understand the role of nutrients in health, the idea that the bacteria in our gut impacts on…
Dissolve Biofilms With Fibrinolytic Enzymes: Autism Support
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A Novel Approach to Chronic Infection in Autism Spectrum Disorders An Interview with Peta Cohen, M.S., R.D., founder of Total Life Center in Northern…
Gastric Complications For Patients with H1N1 (Swine Flu)
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The incidence of gastric events in normal seasonal flu is very low, almost never. The H1N1 swine Flu virus has differentiated itself from the…
Blastocystis hominis. Is It Really A Problem?
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Blastocystis hominis cyst-like forms in a wet mount stained in iodine Problem? Michael E. Ash BSc (Hons) DO. ND. F.Dip ION reviews the latest…
Whats New in The Understanding Of The Immunology Of Ulcerative Colitis?
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IBD’s are characterised by wasting and chronic intestinal inflammation induced by many different cytokine-mediated pathways. It is clearly recognised that medical and surgical interventions…
Mechanisms of Foxp3+ T Regulatory Cell-Mediated Suppression
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Foxp3+ T regulatory (Treg) cells control all aspects of the immune response. This paper reviews the in vitro model systems that have been developed…