Mothers and babies must up intake of whole foods rich in Vitamin C and zinc to prevent flu and influenza. Here are 5 ways to prevent the cold and flu with nutrition. Hydration – The outdoor air is drier in cold weather, and our heated homes are dry. Staying hydrated in the winter keeps mucous membranes soft andContinue reading “Soups to prevent flu and influenza”
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How sodium controls opioid brain signaling
SCIENTISTS SOLVE 40-YEAR MYSTERY OF HOW SODIUM CONTROLS OPIOID BRAIN SIGNALING Researchers discover how sodium influences the signalling of opioid receptors.… READ MORE… TARGETING CANCER’S ACHILLES HEEL NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 6, 2017 Researchers report they have developed a new method for treating cancer that has shown to almost completely eradicate the disease in cell cultures within theContinue reading “How sodium controls opioid brain signaling”
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”
Artificial nutrition via feeding tubes myths and facts
Recently the scientific community has taken a closer look at the use of artificial nutrition and hydration to see if there is good evidence that these treatments are useful. There have been some surprising findings! Myths that have been held about the usefulness of artificial nutrition and hydration are being challenged, particularly as they haveContinue reading “Artificial nutrition via feeding tubes myths and facts”