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‘Hot’ substance in chilli peppers key to killing pain (BBC)


MediNewsDigest: That capsaicin is involved in pain is not exactly new, but the pain mechanism is getting better undestood. This study might lead to a way to create compounds to block the capsaicin like pathways that are implicated in chronic pain. CLICK Here for study.

MediNewsDigest: But why is capsaicin used in creams to alleviate pain? CLICK Here for an excellent article by medicalnewstoday that explains the desensitization involved.

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - May 6, 2010 at 8:10 pm

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Lemon Balm and Lavender herbal essential oils: Old and new ways to treat emotional disorders?


SJCRG: Abstract is a little vague on the conclusions, but encouraging:
Quoting:
“…This review focuses on two essential oils derived form Melissa and Lavender plants, both of which have useful anti-agitation properties in humans, the former having an additional beneficial property of maintaining attention in patients suffering from dementias…”

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - March 2, 2010 at 6:47 am

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Turmeric improves neurological functions in aging rats (sciencedirect)


SJCRG:
Full title: “The influence of the long-term administration of Curcuma longa [ Turmeric] extract on learning and spatial memory as well as the concentration of brain neurotransmitters and level of plasma corticosterone in aged rats ”
CLICK HERE for link to article
One more study for Turmeric!

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - February 28, 2010 at 7:19 am

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Caffeine protects against neurotoxic pesticides, that increase risk of Parkinson’s (ScienceDirect)


SJCRG: This does not say that caffeine will protect against against Parkinson’s itself. Rather, it will “neutralize” certain pestides that can cause PD

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - February 27, 2010 at 12:31 am

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An MS: Endocannabinoid tone limits excitotoxicity in vitro and in a model of multiple sclerosis (pubmed)


SJCRG: Bottom line, another research backing cannabic use for MS.
Quoting:
“…Our data indicate that the enhancement of the endocannabinoid tone leads to neuroprotection against AMPA-induced excitotoxicity and provides therapeutic effects in this model of multiple sclerosis…”

SJCRG: For WIKI Definition of definition of “Endocannabinoid” CLICK HERE

SJCRG: For WIKI Definition of definition of “excitotoxicity” CLICK HERE

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - February 23, 2010 at 6:23 pm

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Ginkgo Herbal Medicines May Increase Seizures in People With Epilepsy (sciencedaily)


SJCRG: Herbs and barks are drugs

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - February 18, 2010 at 1:39 am

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St. John’s Wort reduces neuropathic pain (ScienceDirect)


SJCRG: We need studies like this backing up claims.

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DHA Type of Omega-3 to Better Nervous-System Function (ScienceDaily)


SJCRG: One more for Omega-3′s. CLICK HERE FOR LINK

Men should be careful about the lignands in Flaxseed,see our post on Sep 18,’09 CLICK HERE FOR LINK

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Administrator - December 20, 2009 at 7:01 am

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