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Vitamins_Supplements
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Jul 18, 2008 |
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Simvastatin vs therapeutic lifestyle changes and supplements: Randomized primary prevention trial - Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Jul 2008
Four-month comparison of ‘bad’ cholesterol-lowering results with statin drugs vs. a combo of fish oil & red yeast rice found equivalent benefit - indicating the nutrients are a “promising” alternative for patients who can’t or don’t wish to take statin drugs. [Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Jul 2008] |
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Jul 17, 2008 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Medication-induced mitochondrial damage and disease – Source: Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, July 2008
Dysfunctional mitochondria (the cells’ energy-generators) play a role in migraine, nerve pain, ME/CFS, FM, and many more illnesses, and antioxidant therapies hold promise. This article explains how the mitochondria function, and how many common types of medications are known to damage them. [Source: Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, July 2008] |
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Jun 15, 2008 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Muscle Pain in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) - Causes and Treatment
ME/CFS and general muscle pain are often found together because the causes of both are often the same, says Dr. Myhill. She provides simple explanations, and outlines useful tests and therapies. |
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Apr 11, 2008 |
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CFIDS&FM |
B-12 Deficiency in ME/CFS and FM May Provide Clues & Relief
In the quest for a “unifying theory” of ME/CFS/FM and related multi-system illnesses, two theories of biochemical cycle dysregulation have gained much scientific credibility. Research is revealing a connection between these complicated and misunderstood illnesses and forms of vitamin B-12 deficiency. |
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Jun 20, 2008 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Vitamin D – A Neglected ‘Analgesic’ for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain – Source: Pain Treatment Topics, June 2008
A free-access evidence-based review & practical guide regarding vitamin D for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals - with associated patient education materials. All facts and data are from the cited sources, mostly accessible online. [Source: Pain Treatment Topics, June 2008] |
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Dec 10, 2007 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Lack of Stomach Acid - Hypochlorhydria - Can Cause Lots of Problems
Hypochlorhydria arises when the stomach is unable to produce hydrochloric acid (stomach acid). It is a greatly overlooked cause of problems - to the extent that in the UK at least nobody is testing or looking for it. It is especially common in those with ME/CFS/FM and is known to be associated with childhood asthma. |
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Jun 25, 2004 |
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CFIDS&FM |
The Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers: Bringing Patients Effective Treatment Across the US
Founded by a physician whose life was altered by chronic fatigue syndrome and a patient who found the help he needed to end his personal struggle with fibromyalgia, The Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers bring proven medically based protocols to the millions of FM and CFS patients nationwide. This is an exclusive interview with the Centers founders, Robert Baurys and Kent Holtorf, M.D. |
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Apr 03, 2006 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Research: Omega-3 Oils Influence Mood
People who have high intakes of omega-3 fatty acids are more agreeable and less impulsive, says a new study from Pittsburgh. |
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Feb 20, 2006 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum on Hormonal Issues in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum writes, "I've talked about how chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia represent an energy crisis in the body. If you're not able to make enough energy relative to the demands being put on your system, the areas that use the most energy go off-line first. I use the model of a circuit breaker in a house." |
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Feb 18, 2005 |
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CFIDS&FM |
Vitamin D Deficiency: Common Cause of Many Ailments?
Studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency is common in the U.S. Because the typical symptoms are aching bones and muscle discomfort, vitamin D deficiency is often misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, according to Michael F. Holick, MD, PhD, of the Boston University School of Medicine. |
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