FM HealthWatch

07-23-2008

ProHealth's FM HealthWatch   Highlights: · Blood pressure basics · Ward off Alzheimer's · Motherhood & FMS

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FEATURED ARTICLE July 23, 2008    Dr. Fortanasce Explains Alzheimer's Challenge & Prevention/Delay Basics Innovative expert Vincent Fortanasce, MD (author of The Anti- Alzheimer's Prescription) explains Alzheimer's, his science- based protocol for preventing it, brain foods & supplements, and advice for those seeking diagnosis.   ARTICLES, EVENTS, SOLUTIONS More new articles    A Primer on Blood Pressure - High, Low, Dysregulated Basics on how the blood pressure works, what affects it, how it's measured, and what causes dysregulated blood pressure (as in postural hypotension, so common in FM and ME/CFS). Mark Pellegrino, MD, Shares Lessons Learned About Motherhood & Fibro Few doctors grasp the issues involved in FM pregnancy. Dr. Pellegrino offers insights from his experience managing many FM moms. International study of family patterns in depression, anxiety, migraine Wishes to collect information from families - 2,400 adults & children of all ages - with invitation to participate in lifetime tracking. General Anesthesia Sensitizes Peripheral Pain Pathways after Surgery Researchers find surgical anesthetics sensitize inflammation & pain pathways. Why "We" Can't Drink - My One and Only Hangover 58-center trial of drug to ease diabetes nerve pain, numbness recruiting   RESEARCH ABSTRACTS More new abstracts    Test for previously un-identified cognitive problem explains difficulties In measuring FM cognitive dysfunction, doctors should ask for rapid naming test - a previously unrecognized problem in patients who otherwise test normally. Fibromyalgia and depressive disorder compared & contrasted 40% of FM patients may also suffer depression but FM is not a form of depression. This review - available free online - lays out results of tests showing similarities & differences; reviews antidepressant trial results for FM. Medication-induced damage to the energy-producing mitochondria Many medications, from over-the-counter pain relievers to commonly prescribed drugs, have emerged as a major cause of mitochondrial damage. This in turn is understood to play a role in FM & many "seemingly unrelated" disorders. Fibrofog impact on cognitive performance can mimic 20 years of aging More cardio-respiratory fitness links to less brain atrophy in Alzheimer's Mayo reports fish oil, red yeast rice as beneficial as drug vs. cholesterol   LETTERS FROM OUR READERS    Comments & Suggestions · Disability claim advice · Info supports reality of FM · Seconding Lyrica precaution · Reiki turned down pain · FM & ME/CFS different Q & A Session · Does FM get better? · Clinical trial location? · FM info for support group? · Guaifenesin by prescription? · Magnesium sulfate injections? Questions? Comments? Please share your thoughts with us! Send us a letter   WEEKLY INSPIRATION    A friend of mine is into Voodoo Acupuncture. You don't have to go. You'll just be walking down the street, and "Ooooohhhhhh, that's much better."     - Stephen Wright Fun Link of the Week - "Free Hugs" Share a smile - submit your favorite Fun Link here These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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