ProHealth Thyroid Disease Research and News

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

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:24 PDT

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

Mass General trials 'suggest calcium and/or vitamin D supplementation contributes to a beneficial reduction of abdominal fat mass.'

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

Weight loss was the same in supplemented and placebo groups, the difference being significant belly fat loss in the supplement group.

Hot Topics & Readers' Notes - 1-18-12

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:00:24 PDT

PANDAS outbreak? Lyme discovery, herpes reactivation, Lupus expo, fibromyalgia conference in UK, celiac studies, mad cow blood test, MS breakthrough, Chicago Canaries, $1,000 genome maps & more.

Secret Nutrient for Radiant Skin

feeds@prohealth.com (Karen Lee Richards*) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:00:24 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.

Hot Topics & Readers' Notes - 1-11-12

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:00:24 PDT

News bits on chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), Lyme, MS, rituximab, fibromyalgia, migraine, thyroid, mitochondria, pregabalin, viral infection, herbs, immune support, depression, inflammation

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

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:00:24 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 01:00:24 PDT

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

Unique Vaccination Creates 'Metallobodies' Against Autoimmune Activity

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:00:24 PDT

Dubbed metallobodies, the antibodies bound to the destructive enzyme that causes autoimmune activity in mice and humans, and has prevented destructive Crohn's activity in pilot animal studies.

Data on the prevalence of fibromyalgia in other chronic pain conditions and why it matters

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:00:24 PDT

Diagnosis and proper management of FMS among these diseases are of crucial importance so that unwarranted use of medications can be avoided.

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

feeds@prohealth.com (Karen Lee Richards*) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:00:24 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.