3. LOW CARB DIET HELPS FMS
From a newsletter reader--
"I have gone on a reduced carb 'diet', not to reduce weight (I have enough problems), but for the FMS, and found that with reduced carbs I am in reduced pain! It is really remarkable. Since the winter hit, here, on the East Coast very hard, this year, I ran back to my feel good food - PASTA. Well, guess what: I dont feel as good. One, my hip is burning again, especially in the morning, and the "morning" stays on till about evening... Two, if I have pasta before I go to bed, it ensures I wake up with a migraine. (I like pasta plain so it's not tomato sauce or any other additives). I dont know if you heard about it, but I heard from others that controlling carbs helps with migraines. And migraines, as you know are worse with FMS (everything is worse with FMS).
4. MAGNETS AND PAIN RELIEF
From immunesupport.com's Tip of the Day--
Some scientific evidence suggests that certain pain conditions may benefit from magnet therapy. Brown University presented data from a small study of eight patients with chronic pelvic pain at the annual meeting of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology in May 2000. Investigators placed magnets on two trigger points on the abdomen that elicited pain when pressure was applied. Sixty percent of women treated with magnets experienced a reduction in pain compared to 33 percent of women given "sham" or inactive magnets. (Source: Chronic Pain: Biomedical and Spiritual Approaches, by Harold G. Koenig, M.D.)
5. B VITAMINS AND PAIN RELIEF
From a newsletter reader--
"There is some information that I wanted to share with you about B vitamins as a treatment for chronic pain. I am cutting and pasting the excerpts here with a links. I went on a diet that included taking B1, B6, and B 12 and Flaxseed Oil. After a month I noticed a significant change in my need for pain medication. I take Lortab. After three months and twenty pounds less, my need for Lortab was dramatically lessened because I was hurting less. I still have pain, but I only take the medication at night now and not every night. I stumbled on these articles while doing research for a newsletter I write and made the connection between the B vitamins and what was happening in me. Maybe it won't work for everyone but maybe it will help more people than just me." See the following links about B vitamins and pain relief--
http://www.mult-sclerosis.org/news/Apr2003/BVitaminsforChronicNeuropathicPain.html
6. HOT FLASH RELIEF
From a newsletter reader--
"You recently asked about Black Cohosh for menopause symptoms. I too have started having these, especially night sweats. I started taking Black Cohosh three months ago. The instructions said to take at night and I am very pleased with the results. I haven't slept this good in years. I still take 1/2 an Ambien, but having that and the Black Cohosh has really improved my sleep."
7. GLUCOSAMINE BOOSTS PAIN RELIEF OF NSAIDS
From immunesupport.com's newsletter--
Research: Glucosamine Boosts NSAID for More Effective Pain Relief (Fibromyalgia News) - The nutritional supplement glucosamine boosts the pain relieving power of ibuprofen, according to a new study by Temple University researchers in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. This new drug combination could one day allow patients to take a lower dose and get the same pain relief with fewer unwanted side effects. See http://www.immunesupport.com/library/bulletinarticle.cfm?ID=5345&PROD=PH91
8. CHERRIES AND GOUT
From a newsletter reader--
"Cherries have been touted a long time as reducing gout. My mother fed my father cherries and sure enough, his gout subsided. Later she substituted cranberry juice and it had the same effect."
9. TWO TYPES OF FATIGUE
From immunesupport.com's Tip of the Day--
According to leading CFS physician David S. Bell, M.D., "Learn to discriminate between the two different types of fatigue (heavy-like-a-log-fatigue, and frazzled fatigue) and use coffee judiciously, like a medication. It is the same with other stimulants, such as amantadine, Ritalin™, Cylert™, and others. If you are in a bad relapse, forget it; stimulants will usually not help at all and may make you feel worse. The sleep disorder usually parallels the type of fatigue. The worse courses have light, disrupted sleep and a frazzled type of fatigue. Avoid stimulants and use benzodiazepines or sedatives (antihistamines, Baclofen™, Flexeril™, and others) sparingly. The heavy-like-a-log-fatigue usually has better sleep and should avoid benzodiazepines and sedatives. (Source: David S. Bell, M.D., on Medications for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Chronic Pain Control. ImmuneSupport.com)
10. COLLOIDAL SILVER
11. BLADDER CANCER AND HAIR DYE
From immunesupport.com's Tip of the Day--
If you're worried about exposing yourself to unsafe chemicals, here is something you should know. Permanent hair dyes aren't safe, according to researchers at the University of Southern California. The risk of bladder cancer doubles for women who use permanent dyes at least once a month for one year, and triples for monthly users of 15 or more years. The risk goes up for barbers and hairdressers, too. For those folks who make us look good, the risk goes up by 50% after a year in their jobs and 500% after 10 years. Researchers report that semipermanent or temporary dyes don't increase the risk at all. (Source: Health Sciences Institute, Members Alert for January 2003, Vol.7, No.7)
12. IMMUNE FUNCTION AFFECTS PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH
To find out if a health problem is related to immune function, go to www.google.com. Type in the name of the health problem and the word "immune" (or "immune system") to see if any research articles come up. I have been using an immune balancer (which is also an autoimmune modulator) for the past 2-1/2 years and my health has improved greatly. Please write me if you want more info: dombush@bellsouth.net
13. NATURAL WAYS TO BEAT DEPRESSION
From the Health Sciences Institute newsletter--
"Those who experience mild to moderate
depression often
find relief with an increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids
(in fish or fish oil supplements). And people who are
depressed are
often deficient in magnesium, which is found
in whole grains, nuts and leafy
green vegetables. Herbal
supplements like valerian root, chamomile, black
cohosh, and
rosemary may also help manage depression. And the standout
among the herbs for mild to moderate depression is, of
course, St.
John's wort, which is sometimes called
the "natural Prozac" for its apparent
ability to help manage
the proper functioning of seratonin in the
brain. High levels of B vitamins have also been shown to relieve symptoms
of depression. In addition to supplements, good dietary sources of vitamin B
are: tuna, salmon, avocados,
bananas, mangoes, potatoes, broccoli,
cauliflower, poultry
and meat. Note that stress (which often goes hand in
hand
with depression) is believed to deplete the body's store of
B
vitamins."
15. THE HISTAMINE CONNECTION.COM
According to Dr. Felix Ravikovich, M.D., allergies, asthma, migraine and chronic fatigue syndrome are cureable but the cure is hidden from the patients. He wrote a book called "THE PLOT AGAINST ASTHMA AND ALLERGY PATIENTS." See http://www.thehistamineconnection.com for more information.
16. CELIAC DISEASE OR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME?
From a newsletter reader--
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