Asian News International London [England], Dec. 15 (ANI): Women take note! Taking painkillers for headaches and back pains for twice a week can increase the risk of hearing loss, finds a study. According to Mail Online, taking two painkillers — paracetamol or ibuprofen– a week for more than six years has been linked with significantContinue reading “Long term use of certain pain relief medications linked with hearing loss among women”
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Folate – Vit B9 deficiency or MTHFR gene mutation
Folate – Vit B9 or MTHFR deficiency has a frequency of 1 in 1.9 . Those with potentially “severe” mutations should check homocysteine with their doctor. Folate deficiency: A deficiency in folic acid (folate) could be linked to MTHFR mutation and is worth checking out. Common symptoms include extreme fatigue, light-headedness, and forgetfulness. Homocysteine is anContinue reading “Folate – Vit B9 deficiency or MTHFR gene mutation”
Gene study pinpoints process that triggers painful bone disease
Gene study pinpoints process that triggers painful bone disease Researchers in Edinburgh and Dundee pinpoint a key gene in bone disease development: November 2015 Researchers at the Universities of Edinburgh and Dundee have pinpointed the mechanism by which a key gene contributes to the development of a painful bone disease. The researchers, led by DrContinue reading “Gene study pinpoints process that triggers painful bone disease”
Just Watching Hurts! Signs of Pain Seen in the Brain
Summary: Researchers report abnormal activation in areas that respond to normal pain when a person with CRPS witnesses another person experience painful stimuli. Source: Aalto University. Some people claim to experience pain just watching something painful to happen. This is true especially of people suffering from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a disabling chronic painContinue reading “Just Watching Hurts! Signs of Pain Seen in the Brain”
Tarantula Toxins Offer Key Insights Into Neuroscience of Pain
Summary: Researchers discover two toxins isolated from tarantula venom that may be able to help block pain. Source: UCSF. Toxins extracted from ornamental baboon tarantula may be used as tools to study disorders ranging from irritable bowel syndrome to epilepsy. When your dentist injects lidocaine into your gums, the drug blocks the pain of theContinue reading “Tarantula Toxins Offer Key Insights Into Neuroscience of Pain”
Scientists pinpoint the brain region responsible for ‘placebo effect’ in pain relief
Scientists have identified for the first time the region in the brain responsible for the “placebo effect” in pain relief, when a fake treatment actually results in substantial reduction of pain, according to new research from Northwestern Medicine and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC). Pinpointing the sweet spot of the pain killing placebo effectContinue reading “Scientists pinpoint the brain region responsible for ‘placebo effect’ in pain relief”
Wanted global sports nutrition ambassadors
As we are genetically predispose to heart problems caused by inflammatory substances (toxins, stress,etc) and are affected by our genes, the food we eat and the environment we live and work can then affect our health in a great way. Thankfully, there is one health supplement used by many elite athletes, BIOGENESIS caps from GOGYV withContinue reading “Wanted global sports nutrition ambassadors”
What is pharmacogenetics?
Overview: What is pharmacogenetics? Some of us respond differently than others to the same medications that we take, or we may experience different side-effects from drugs. The way we respond can be due to the genes we have inherited. With respect to drugs, our unique genetic make-up and our individual response may mean that aContinue reading “What is pharmacogenetics?”
One million challenge to help others with adverse drug reactions and ensure safe medications
Challenge What: A challenge to help reduce drug adverse reactions with education and support group , educating about pharmacogenetic tests , one family at a time and ensuring safe medications in many positive ways with support group, family support, provider support and other education ways. Join To join: Sign the medication safety pledge and aContinue reading “One million challenge to help others with adverse drug reactions and ensure safe medications”
Genetic tests now available for all USA doctors
Contact Connie Dello Buono 408-854-1883 motherhealth@gmail.com , Certified Representative at medxprime.com to avail of insurance approved pharmacogenetic test and toxicology tests, an important ancillary service for all USA doctors to prevent adverse drug reactions. Source: http://www.painmedicinenews.com/download/GeneticTesting_PMN0413_WM.pdf
Painful Food and food to lessen pain
PAINFUL FOOD 1. GLUTEN We’ve often discussed how gluten intolerance can lead to stomach and intestinal pain, but did you know that eating gluten can also cause all-over pain? A recent study showed that many people had a sensitivity to gluten in which the body saw gluten as a foreign pathogen and released inflammation to fightContinue reading “Painful Food and food to lessen pain”
3 Pain Fighting Powers of Essential Oil
It has become a commonality in the United States for individuals suffering from sickness and pain to turn to over the counter and prescription medicines for treat various ailments. Next time you feel the need to open a bottle of ibuprofen, try a more invigorating method of managing pain provided by nature, without added chemicalContinue reading “3 Pain Fighting Powers of Essential Oil”
Turmeric and low back pain
Low back pain Low back pain is one of the most common problems people have. About 60 – 80% of the adult U.S. population has low back pain, and it is the second most common reason people go to the doctor. Low back problems affect the spine’s flexibility, stability, and strength, which can cause pain,Continue reading “Turmeric and low back pain”
Pain and depression, childbirth pain and mothering
Mothers like me who had a home birth and mothers who had surgical birth experienced pain in different ways. When I was teaching childbirth, I shared my stories but each mother can create their own memories during childbirth. What is important is the support system. I was blessed to be with nurse midwives. Learning moreContinue reading “Pain and depression, childbirth pain and mothering”