Preparing the Immune System for Fall and Winter
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Gene that could play key role in depression identified
Gene that could play key role in depression identified Depression affects more than 300 million people annually. Now, a new study has pinpointed how one particular gene plays a central role — either protecting from stress or triggering a downward spiral, depending on its level of activity. Gene that could play key role in depression…
Natural plant compound may reduce mental effects of aging, more evidence shows
Natural plant compound may reduce mental effects of aging, more evidence shows The benefits of antioxidant fisetin have been demonstrated in mouse model of premature aging, Alzheimer’s disease. Natural plant compound may reduce mental effects of aging, more evidence shows Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
New technology to manipulate cells could help treat Parkinson's, arthritis, other diseases
New technology to manipulate cells could help treat Parkinson’s, arthritis, other diseases A groundbreaking advancement in materials could potentially help patients requiring stem cell therapies for spinal cord injuries, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritic joints or any other condition requiring tissue regeneration, according to a new study. New technology to manipulate cells could help…
Purpose in life by day linked to better sleep at night
Purpose in life by day linked to better sleep at night Having a purpose in life means you are more likely to sleep better at night with less sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome, reports a new study. Cultivating a purpose in life could be drug-free strategy to improve sleep, scientists said. The study participants…
Faster diagnosis of inherited, lethal nerve disease could advance search for new treatments
Faster diagnosis of inherited, lethal nerve disease could advance search for new treatments Physicians report success in a small study of a modified skin biopsy that hastens the earlier diagnosis of an inherited and progressively fatal nerve disease and seems to offer a clearer view of the disorder’s severity and progression. With a quicker and…
Antimicrobial activity, toxicity and anti-inflammatory potential of methanolic extracts of four ethnomedicinal plant species from Punjab, Pakistan
Rabia Naz, Hafsa Ayub, Sajid Nawaz, Zia Ul Islam, Tayyaba Yasmin, Asghari Bano, Abdul Wakeel, Saqib Ziaand Thomas H. Roberts BMC Complementary and Alternative MedicineBMC series – open, inclusive and trusted201717:302 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-1815-z © The Author(s). 2017 Received: 8 November 2016 Accepted: 31 May 2017 Published: 8 June 2017 Abstract Background The plant species Aristolochia indica (AI), Melilotus indicus (MI), Tribulus terrestris (TT) and Cuscuta pedicellata (CP) are widely used in folk medicine in the villages around Chowk Azam, South Punjab, Pakistan. The aim…
Dr. Meletis completes lecture series in Las Vegas at the World Health Conference for the A4M
Dr. Meletis just completed a lecture series in Las Vegas at the World Health Conference for the A4M, the topics included the relationship between diabetes, inflammation and anxiety/depression. He also lectured on the balance between adrenal and thyroid function as it involves the proper balance of male and female gonadal hormones, as integrated under the…
Dr. Meletis honored by National College of Natural Medicine
In a ceremony at the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, Chris Meletis, ND was recognized for his support of the expansion of the NCNM’s Community Clinics. The award gratefully acknowledges Dr. Meletis “for paving the way for the practice of natural medicine within Portland’s Community Clinics”. Dr. Meletis originally founded NCNM’s first…