Posted by: Bushi
on Dec 27, 2011
Tagged in: Untagged
Celiac.com 12/27/2011 - Non-controlled studies suggest that Rifaximin may improve celiac disease symptoms in such cases. However, up to now, no controlled trials have been conducted.
A team of researchers used a double-blind clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of rifaximin in relieving gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with poorly responsive celiac disease. They also assessed the effects of rifaximin on lactulose-hydrogen breath tests in those patients.
Posted by: Bushi
on Dec 21, 2011
Tagged in: Untagged
I came across this collection of information relating to lactoferrin. I think this has all you'll ever need to know about it:
Posted by: Bushi
on Dec 21, 2011
Tagged in: Untagged
Lactoferrin is the primary germ-fighting compound naturally occurring in breast milk, acting synergistically with other compounds like monolaurin. It is a normal part of your body fluids and secretions (saliva, blood, tears, and mucous), providing important protection at points where germs come into contact with you.
Posted by: Maff
on Dec 18, 2011
Tagged in: Untagged
This week the online medical journal BMJ Open published a study whose findings re-opened old wounds and caused me great dismay. The study looked at every pupil between the ages of 11 and 16 at three high schools in England and revealed that 1% of the total student population had myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The researchers also reported that the illness accounted for more than 6% of pupils who were missing large amounts of school.
What struck me as shocking was that 20 years after myself developing ME/CFS aged 11 the illness is still very poorly recognised. This is evidenced by the study scientists reporting that only five students had already received a diagnosis of ME/CFS while the study itself identified a further 23 cases. From experience I can say that there is little sympathy sent your way when you have this disabling illness, even as a child. Those 23 kids who were yet to be diagnosed were no doubt in even more distress and likely seen as hypochondriacs or truents.
Blogs
