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Vitamin D Lack Linked to Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Source: INSIDERMEDICINE The amount of exposure to ambient sunlight while still in the womb as well as during life can affect the risk of developing multiple sclerosis, according to research published online ahead of print in the British Medical Journal. Here is some information about multiple sclerosis: • It is a disease that attacks the myelin, a fatty sheath that covers nerve fibers, in the brain and spinal cord • Without myelin, signals sent via the nerves, such as those...
Cancer – Faith is it a cure?
Why do Placebos work? It is because people believe they will. The following is an excerpt from www.socialtext.net “The idea that an innocuous lotion could ease the agony of an electric shock seems remarkable. Yet placebos can be as powerful as the best modern medicine. Studies show that between 30 and 40 percent of patients report feeling better after taking dummy pills for conditions ranging from depression to high blood pressure to Parkinson’s. Even sham surgery can work marvels....
Health Benefits of Acai Berry
Source: WebMD What is the acai berry? The acai berry is an inch-long reddish, purple fruit. It comes from the acai palm tree (Euterpe oleracea), which is native to Central and South America. It is a relative of the blueberry, cranberry, and other dark purple fruits. Research on the acai berry has focused on its possible antioxidant activity. Theoretically, that activity may help prevent diseases caused by oxidative stress such as heart disease and cancer. Is the acai berry healthy? Acai contains...