Gluten Intolerance

Scientists have discovered a more complete picture of what triggers the immune response in gluten intolerant individuals.  There is now a "universal toxic peptide" that explains gluten intolerance to a much greater degree.  Going forward, it seems we are much closer to possibly discovering a treatment that could actually prevent celiac disease.  To view the full text go to http:/www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2010/07/22/2959017.htm

Obesity and Memory

Interesting link between Obesity and Memory Loss. So we need to get healthier and thinner not only for health reasons now, but also to avoid memory loss. The detail article can be found at the link below. Be Safe, Be healthy, eat right, exercise right ... that is the key to overall wellness.

http://www.aolhealth.com/2010/07/15/obesity-harms-womens-memory-brain-function/

Obesity and Inflammation

A recent University of North Carolina Medical School study reports obese children as young as 3 years of age show inflammatory responses that are linked to heart disease in later life.

Indoor Tanning

A recent study by the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis showed indoor tanning raised the risk of contracting melanoma and should be avoided.

Inflammation toxicity and Depression

Recent findings reported in the British Medical Journal report that higher levels of inflammation (cytokines) are found in people suffering with depression. By extension we may see that toxic diets, environment and lifestyles are responsible, in part, for depression. The role of natural medicine, healthy lifestyle and diet may be even more important than previously thought. I have found that detox diets, massage and various supplements can and do help enormously with the treatment of depression and related disorders. We now may have proof as to why.

Depression and Inflammation

A recent study showed that people suffering with depression have higher levels of inflammation in their bodies. It may mean that certain foods can have a direct effect on the way we feel. There seems to be a direct relationship that can now be explained scientifically. There is a group of both vegetabes as well as meats that have known inflammatory responses in the body.

Antibiotic Resistance

Resistance to antibiotics used in primary care may last a whole year as per Online First, 5/19/2010, BMJ. We are running out of antibiotics that me be used for resistant infections.