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MS is caused by damage to the myelin sheath, the protective covering that surrounds nerve cells. When this nerve covering is damaged, nerve signals slow down or stop.

The nerve damage is caused by Inflammation which occurs when the body’s own immune cells attack the nervous system. This damage can happen anywhere in the brain or spinal cord.

Although no specific cause is known, some possible causes include: infections, mold toxicity, emotional stress, hormonal imbalances, toxic exposure, vitamin D deficiency, food allergies, and immunizations.

Jan 27-28 2018 National Drug and Alcohol facts week

Teachers, health educators, health pros and schools are welcome to host the event at your location and get free materials from the site above to showcase myths on drugs and alcohol for healthy population.

See you all at Whole Foods Cupertino on Jan 27,2018 for materials and education about drugs and alcohol myths for young and old. Email motherhealth@gmail.com

Gut Microbiome May Make Chemo Drug Toxic to Patients

Albert Einstein College of Medicineresearchers report that the composition of people’s gut bacteria may explain why some of them suffer life-threatening reactions after taking a key drug for treating metastatic colorectal cancer. The findings, described online today in npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, a Nature research journal, could help predict which patients will suffer side effects and prevent complications in susceptible patients.

Serotonin May Worsen Tinnitus

Researchers report fusiform cells in the dorsal cochlear nucleus become hyperstimulated when exposed to serotonin. Findings could have implications for those taking SSRIs as they may make tinnitus worse in some people.

Current Health News: Fatal Opioid ODs on the Rise Among U.S. Teens

Fatal Opioid ODs on the Rise Among U.S. Teens How can we help lower Opioid use amoung our young adult population? Email motherhealth@gmail.com We should have alternative pain herbal or holistic solutions instead of narcotics. Educating our population on the adverse side effects of narcotic pain medications is a must. We must stop using narcoticContinue reading “Current Health News: Fatal Opioid ODs on the Rise Among U.S. Teens”

California drug makers are using their monopoly power

California drug makers are using their monopoly power California drug makers are using their monopoly power against the people of California. Right now, these corporations have free rein to hike up drug prices at a moment’s notice and keep drug purchasing data secret, leaving Californians in the dark. But we are fighting back. Sen. HernandezContinue reading “California drug makers are using their monopoly power”

Drug and alcohol abuse

Photo: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images True Blood star Nelsan Ellis struggled with drug and alcohol abuse for years before his untimely death, according to a statement released Monday by the actor’s manager, on behalf of his family. Ellis, who played fan favorite Lafayette on the HBO series, died of heart failure on July 8, at age 39. “After many stints in rehab,Continue reading “Drug and alcohol abuse”

Drugs that can cause constipation

Agents that cause constipation especially among the elderly include:- Opoid pain relievers like Morphine, Codeine etc. Anti-cholinergic agents like Atropine, Trihexiphenidyl Antispasmodics like dicyclomine Tricyclic antidepressants like amytriptyline Calcium channel blockers used in arrhythmias and high blood pressure such as verapamil Anti-Parkinsonian drugs – Parkinson’s disease itself may cause constipation and the drugs used forContinue reading “Drugs that can cause constipation”

Opioid prescriptions dropped for the first time since the modern addiction crisis began,

Opioid prescriptions dropped for the first time since the modern addiction crisis began, federal government says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said prescriptions for highly addictive painkillers such as oxycodone dropped 13.1 percent between 2012 and 2015, offering a glimmer of progress in efforts to quell the worst drug epidemic in U.S. history.Continue reading “Opioid prescriptions dropped for the first time since the modern addiction crisis began,”

Substance Use Disorder

In 2014, approximately 20.2 million adults aged 18 or older had a past year substance use disorder (SUD). Of these adults, 16.3 million had an alcohol use disorder and 6.2 million had an illicit drug use disorder. An estimated 2.3 million adults had both an alcohol use disorder and an illicit drug use disorder inContinue reading “Substance Use Disorder”

What are the biggest component of your metabolism?

Your metabolism refers to the millions of chemical processes that keep your body alive and functioning. It is related to weight because it influences the amount of energy your body needs at any given point. Take in more energy than you need, and the excess will be stored as fat. Nonetheless many people are quickContinue reading “What are the biggest component of your metabolism?”

I’m 36 years old, and my SGPT level is 131. Is this serious? How can I reduce my SGPT level in a week?

I’m 36 years old, and my SGPT level is 131. Is this serious? How can I reduce my SGPT level in a week? Connie b. Dellobuono, Bay area Senior Care at Motherhealth (2000-present) Answered just now Possible causes for high ALT (SGPT) levels are liver inflammation (hepatitis A, B, C, infectious mononucleosis, acute viral fever,Continue reading “I’m 36 years old, and my SGPT level is 131. Is this serious? How can I reduce my SGPT level in a week?”

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