ProHealth Autism Research and News

Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Injury in Chronic Multisymptom Conditions: From Gulf War Illness to Autism Spectrum Disorder Source: Nature Precedings, Jan 31, 2012

feeds@prohealth.com (Beatrice A Golomb, MD, PhD) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:00:01 PDT

Using an understanding of GWI to explain overlapping conditions as stemming free radical damage to the mitochondria, and the many effects of compromised cellular energy

Can statin drugs confer infection protection? Large controlled studies say no

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:01 PDT

Large controlled studies of statin users contradict observational reports suggesting cholesterol blockers might also be infection-fighters

Low omega-3 levels in children with autism suggest lipid metabolism disorder

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:00:01 PDT

Omega-3 is considered neuroprotective, so the researchers were surprised when they didn't find studies that looked at omega-3 levels in children with autism.

Secret Nutrient for Radiant Skin

feeds@prohealth.com (Karen Lee Richards*) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:00:01 PDT

Nutrient researchers have developed a way to replenish the lipids that young skin produces naturally - from the inside out, in supplement form. And early trials suggest encouraging benefits for those with dry, problem skin.

Exciting Research Connects Epstein-Barr to MS Brain Lesions & Potentially Other Disorders Involving the CNS

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:00:01 PDT

Explains how EBV sequestered in the brain causes the neuron damage of MS, may play a role in other disorders, and may respond to rituximab, or antiviral therapies now preparing for trial

VIDEO: Rich Carson explains the natural benefits of SAM-e

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:00:01 PDT

Helps promote natural improvement in symptoms of osteoarthritis, depression, liver disease, and more.

Folic acid + B-12 promote memory function improvements in older adults

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:00:01 PDT

Notably, different measures of memory actually improved over a two-year period in the supplemented group but not the placebo group

The Surprising Benefits of Probiotics - What You Didn't Know

feeds@prohealth.com (Karen Lee Richards*) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:00:01 PDT

From encouraging and protecting healthy digestion & elimination to reducing inflammation and supporting the immune system, probiotics play many essential roles in our overall health.

Blood test good predictor of response to SSRI antidepressant / anxiety drug

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:00:01 PDT

Potentially a big step toward ability to hit it right with the first prescription and avoid the Rx trial & error process

VIDEO: Rich Carson explains curcumin

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:00:01 PDT

Curcumin is an age-old dietary staple in India, believed responsible for the rarity there of 'Western' diseases like diabetes, Alzheimer's, and MS