Researchers at two universities, Cornell and Harvard conducted a study that determined among women 45 years and beyond, the regular consumption of vitamin E decreased the risk of developing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) also known as emphysema by approximately 10% in smokers and non-smokers COPD is a major cause of lung disease and […]
Almost a third of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who participated in a behavior treatment developed by a University at Buffalo behavioral scientist experienced significant relief within four weeks of beginning treatment. The study is published in the current issue of the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. These patients, called “rapid responders” […]
For centuries, ginger root has been used as a folk remedy for a variety of ailments such as colds and upset stomachs. But now, researchers at the University of Georgia have found that taking ginger every day reduces muscle pain caused by exercise. Ginger has been used throughout the ages to treat a variety […]
Two recent studies have determined the detrimental impact child abuse has on adult disease susceptibility and development, particularly those with pain. The first study sought to determine if “alleged” childhood abuse causes any changes in the release of daily cortisol, as major stress hormone in women experiencing chronic pain, either fibromyalgia or osteoarthritis. […]
Taking aspirin or another pain reliever to halt a headache is a common daily activity in developed nations. Many people don’t know that aspirin’s active ingredient is derived from a tree bark that’s been used for thousands of years in various parts of the world. Our ancestors employed numerous herbs with chemical […]
This week the World Health Organization released a study regarding cell phone use and brain cancer risk. The Interphone study Group published the results of their research in the International Journal of Epidemiology. The researchers analyzed brain tumor, two particular forms (glioma and meningioma risk in relation to cell phone use. The interviews were conducted […]
Most of us are well aware of the positive aspects spending a few minutes outside provides. In addition to sunshine exposure, causing the production of Vitamin D, a critical nutrient/hormone, an interesting study confirms that outdoor exercise creates the greatest improvement in mood and personal well-being. The new study was published in the […]
Children with exposure to significant amounts of organophosphate pesticides have an increased risk of developing Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to a study conducted at the University of Montreal and Report in the June, 2010 issue of Pediatrics. According to Dr. Maryse Bouchard, the lead researcher, a ten-fold increase in the concentration of the most […]