Monthly Archives: July 2016

Source: Vaping Puts Potentially Cancerous Chemicals In User’s Bodies

XMRV virus Source: Infection as One Possible Cause of Fibromyalgia

XMRV virus Source: Infection as One Possible Cause of Fibromyalgia

Researchers at the Whittemore Peterson Institute in United States have discovered an infectious virus in a significant percentage of people with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The virus, known as Xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV) is a retrovirus, which means it inserts its DNA right into your cell’s genetic makeup. Once infected, the virus… Read More »

Source: No Xenotropic Murine Leukemia Virus–related Virus Detected in Fibromyalgia Patients

fibromyalgia, Source: New-Found Virus XMRV

The prevalence of oral health problems and cognitive decline are both higher among older adults, but are they linked? A new study suggests they may be, but calls for more research. Source: Oral health and cognitive decline may be related – Medical News Today

Studies show social anxiety is often linked to an overactive amygdala, a part of the brain which is commonly overstimulated in patients with chronic Lyme disease. When the amygdala is overstimulated, emotional responses to external situations completely bypass the neo-cortex of the brain and go straight from the thalamus to the amygdala [1]. Typically, emotional… Read More »

Lyme disease survivor and book author Shelley White shares about the link between social anxiety and Lyme disease, along with some remedies for reducing anxiety. – ProHealth.com Source: Herbal Remedies for Lyme-Induced Social Anxiety

Source: Kolasa: Using turmeric for inflammation – Daily Reflector

Source: Is Fibromyalgia Syndrome a Myth? No, But It Just Might Be a Sleep Disorder

Source: One Of The World’s Top Aging Researchers Has A Pill To Keep You Feeling Young | Co.Exist | ideas + impact

Read about a Canadian study reporting that two current fibromyalgia drugs, when used in combination, offer superior relief to patients. Source: 2 Fibromyalgia Therapies Better Used Combo Treatments, Study Says

Did you know that eliminating certain foods from your diet might help ease pain? A pain management specialist answers some key questions about how it works. Source: Should You Switch to an Elimination Diet to Fight Chronic Pain?

Research suggests it’s a disease of the central nervous system Source: Fibromyalgia: Maligned, Misunderstood and (Finally) Treatable – Scientific American

Kim Penix reviews a University of Michigan clinical study dealing with pain and the fibromyalgia patient. – ProHealth.com Source: Advancement in Fibromyalgia Research

Source: High-pressure oxygen can effectively treat fibromyalgia: New treatment for pain syndrome reduces or eliminates need for medication — ScienceDaily

Using new microscope techniques, researchers at a biopharmaceutial company have found that fibromyalgia is caused by excess nerve endings surrounding certain blood vessels in the skin. Source: Breakthrough In Fibromyalgia Research: Pain Is In Your Skin, Not In Your Head

The Hall Tax is on its way out, but Tennessean non-filers are getting audit letters from the state Department of Revenue, demanding five years back taxes. Source: Tennessee To Become Income-Tax-Free State No. 8 – Forbes

Brexit is a signal that everything isn’t okay, like Bear Stearns was. If we don’t pay attention, and the EU breaks up, it would mean a major global collapse. Source: An event of this magnitude could trigger a great global collapse – Business Insider

What are the most addictive drugs? This question seems simple, but the answer depends on whom you ask. Source: The five most addictive substances on Earth – and what they | Cosmos

Source: Why getting stuck without a job is mostly a matter of bad luck – The Washington Post

An interesting implication of the following chart is the predicted sustainable withdrawal rate of only 3.12% for a retiree in January 2000. At that point, market valuations had reached a historical peak (about 50% higher than seen in the historical period when we could estimate the sustainability of the 4% rule). With […] Source: How Are People… Read More »

The more alcohol you drink, the higher your risk of cancers like breast and colon cancer. But research suggests that there is no “safe” level of consumption Source: Alcohol linked to at least seven cancers – not just liver cancer | New Scientist

A proposed law inspired by a Green Beret’s heroic defense of a sexually abused Afghan boy has blown the lid off a systemic problem in the embattled nation, and one the Taliban has exploited in its quest to regain control. Source: Afghan child sex tradition spotlighted by Green Beret now Taliban attack ruse | Fox… Read More »

Here’s what you need to know before marrying a woman. Source: 3 Things Men Need to Know Before Marrying a Woman

Social media users make racially-charged hashtags trend highlighting divisions within US society. Source: ‘What have white people ever done for us?’ – BBC News

The “beauty” of methylene blue is that side effects are “minimal” at low doses. He cautioned, however, that if the drug were to become widely used, new safety issues could crop up. The findings were published online June 28 in the journal Radiology. Source: Old Drug Boosts Brain’s Memory Centers | Health Care | US… Read More »

The Vatican’s former ambassador to the United States quashed an independent investigation in 2014 into sexual and possible criminal misconduct by Archbishop John C. Nienstedt of St. Paul and Minneapolis and ordered church officials to destroy a letter they wrote to him protesting the decision, according to a memo made public on Wednesday. The detailed… Read More »

Nobel Prize winner Rod MacKinnon found that pungent and spicy tastes can hinder neurological misfires that cause muscle cramping. He and others developed the spicy drink, Hotshot, to help. Source: A New Way to Prevent Muscle Cramps – WSJ

Source: Where To Buy The Anne-Marie Striped Swimsuit If You Want To Copy Taylor Swift’s Patriotic One-Piece — PHOTOS | Bustle

The bikini is turning 70 and is still turning heads. The iconic two-piece bathing suit was the creation of French engineer Louis Reard. Source: Bikini Atoll Revolutionized the Swimsuit 70 Years Ago – NBC News