According to the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), acupuncture, the procedure of inserting and manipulating needles into various points on the body to relieve pain or for therapeutic purposes has not proved to be beneficial in the treatment of recovering stroke victims. Dr. Edzard Ernst, Peninsula Medical School, Exeter, England and coauthors reviewed trials that… Continue reading
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Some homemade natural creams and products
Rose Cream for Day Use * 6 fl. oz. Almond oil * 2 oz. Beeswax * 1 heaping tsp. anhydrous Lanolin * 1 tsp. Borax dissolved in 4 fl. oz. Rosewater * 2 tsp. Zinc Oxide rubbed into a smooth cream with 4 fl. oz. Almond oil * 10-20 drops oil of Rose Quantity: Makes… Continue reading
Protection against heart disease
Taking pine bark at 200 milligrams daily may be safe, but it makes no difference to your heart attack risk, say researchers in a new study reported in Archives of Internal Medicine, September 27. As background information, the authors explain that although dietary changes, physical activity and some prescription medications have been scientifically demonstrated to… Continue reading
Stem cells finding against the blindness
Scientists funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) are pioneering a stem cell treatment to replace diseased parts of the retina, which could lead to a future treatment for retinal diseases that affect around 3,000 children in the UK. The researchers from UCL Institute of Child Health and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology successfully implanted cells… Continue reading
What we should know about Cyberbullying like parents
Bullies and mean girls have been around forever, but technology has given them a whole new platform for their actions. As adults, we’re becoming more aware that the “sticks and stones” adage no longer holds true; virtual name-calling can have real-world effects on the well being of kids and teens. It’s not always easy to… Continue reading
Multiple sclerosis – immune cells attack neurons directly
Researchers in Germany have gained new insight into how the immune system causes damage associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), an incurable neuroinflammatory disorder. Using imaging tools which enable investigation of processes in living organisms, they were able to show a direct interaction between immune cells and neurons which plays a significant role in neuronal injury.… Continue reading
All about amphetamines
What It Is: Amphetamines are highly addictive stimulants that accelerate functions in the brain and body. They come in pills or tablets. Prescription diet pills also fall into this category of drugs. Sometimes Called: speed, uppers, dexies, bennies How It’s Used: Amphetamines are swallowed, inhaled, snorted, or injected. What It Does: No matter how a… Continue reading
New View Of Multiple Sclerosis from imaging study
Scientists have uncovered an alternative source for some of the damage associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), an incurable neuroinflammatory disorder. The research, published online by Cell Press on September 23rd in the journal Immunity, reveals a direct interaction between immune cells and neurons that plays a significant role in neuronal injury and may respond to… Continue reading