ProHealth Irritable Bowel Syndrome Research and News

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

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:07 PDT

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

VIDEO: Rich Carson explains how he developed FibroSleep

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:00:07 PDT

"I developed it for someone with really hard core sleep problems, and that's me... but it's helpful for anybody with sleep problems."

Hot Topics & Readers' Notes - 1-25-12

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:00:07 PDT

Awareness Day, headache, guaifenesin protocol, oxygen therapy, peptide injections, UK fibro conference, restless legs, FM meds & insomnia, online survey, joint hypermobility, Lyme doc news, TMJ disorder, and much more.

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 01:00:07 PDT

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

Antimicrobial Implications of Vitamin D - Source: Dermato-Endocrinology, Oct-Nov-Dec 2011

feeds@prohealth.com (Dima A Youssef, et al.) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:00:07 PDT

Evidence of vitamin D's ability to support multiple infection-fighting mechanisms so effectively that vitamin D repletion may minimize or enhance clearance of most infections

'Extra' Mitochondria Key to Robust, Lasting Immune Memory

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:00:07 PDT

Memory T cells that lack extra mitochondria can rapidly proliferate when the immune system is fighting an infection, but they die off almost as rapidly when the infection is cleared.

Heartburn, Acid Reflux & Indigestion: A Doctor's Guide to Natural Solutions

feeds@prohealth.com (Joseph Mercola, MD*) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:00:07 PDT

Safe and effective strategies for getting these often-misunderstood problems under control, with information on the risks & benefits of commonly prescribed drugs.

Secret Nutrient for Radiant Skin

feeds@prohealth.com (Karen Lee Richards*) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:00:07 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 01:00:07 PDT

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

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

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:00:07 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