Posted by: Maff
on Mar 28, 2011
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Microbiology ,
irritable bowel syndrome ,
IBS ,
human probiotic infusion (HPI) ,
gut dysbiosis ,
fibromyalgia ,
faecal transplants ,
Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis ,
Chronic Illness ,
chronic fatigue syndrome ,
allergies
Most people suffering from environmental illnesses experience gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms of some kind, or show other signs that something is not quite right in the gut. Perhaps tests such as a comprehensive digestive stool analysis (CDSA), or equivalent, reveal an imbalance in the normal balance of bacteria, yeast, and other microbes that is essential for overall health.
Research has revealed pathological changes in the composition of the gut flora (gut dysbiosis) in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia, and autism...and this is a relatively new area of study so this may only be the tip of the iceberg. The most common (and most widely accepted) finding has been the presence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in IBS, ME/CFS and fibromyalgia. Healthy individuals have very little bacterial growth in their small intestines (most gut microbes reside in the colon) - SIBO is the presence of large numbers of bacteria in the small intestine. These bacteria are often normally gut residents that have grown out of control. Since the small intestine is where we digest and absorb the food we eat if we have SIBO a lot of this food is essentially "stolen" by the bacteria. The bacteria produce waste products as they digest the food including gases which can cause bloating and flatulence, as well as alcohols and various other organic compounds which our bodies absorb and which can cause any number of symptoms.
Posted by: TheStache
on Mar 27, 2011
Posting the Adrenal Stress Index (ASI) Test results received from Diagnos-Techs, Inc. Note the images 4 and 5, which provide a great restoration plan approach to resolving the adrenal deficiencies found in the test. Hoping this may be helpful for folks out there that have seen similar results, but are unsure how to proceed.
Posted by: TimelessRainbow
on Mar 27, 2011
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Posted by: TimelessRainbow
on Mar 26, 2011
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MAY BE REPOSTED
Minutes can be accessed on the Forward ME Group website:
http://www.forward-me.org.uk/1st march 2011.htm
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
NHS Commissioning and ME/CFS Service Models
Child Protection issues and use of Mental Capacity Act
DWP benefits
Research, including ME/CFS biobank
NICE guideline review
ENDS
Posted by: Maff
on Mar 25, 2011
The following is the Preface and Introduction to an extensive 26 page article on Lyme disease and tick-borne infections (TBIs) by Kate Bloor (followed by a link to the full article in PDF format).
Kate argues that a coordinated effort is required, from government policy at the top down to local community efforts at the bottom, to prevent the spread of TBIs and the incidence of Lyme disease, which as many will know is extremely difficult to treat once it becomes chronic. It is focused on the UK but the information is relevent to those of you in the US, Canada, and elsewhere.
Posted by: TimelessRainbow
on Mar 22, 2011
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Posted by: TimelessRainbow
on Mar 21, 2011
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CARLY WEEKS
From Monday's Globe and Mail
Published Sunday, Mar. 20, 2011 4:00PM EDT
Last updated Monday, Mar. 21, 2011 12:40PM EDT
A serious health condition takes a physical, psychological and even financial toll on anyone. But those who have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome face an additional challenge: convincing the world the disorder exists:
Posted by: TimelessRainbow
on Mar 20, 2011
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Posted by: TimelessRainbow
on Mar 19, 2011
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Saturday, 19 March, 2011 7:55
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A new HFME paper is available: Finding a good doctor when you have M.E.
Sections include:
The difficulties in obtaining an accurate M.E. diagnosis are not due to a lack of appropriate science or tests
Testing for M.E. Plans A, B, C and D
Links to some of the most well-known doctors knowledgeable about M.E.
Educating a willing and intelligent doctor about correct M.E. diagnosis
Different doctors for diagnosis and for treatment - an important distinction!
Posted by: TimelessRainbow
on Mar 19, 2011
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Saturday, 19 March, 2011 8:02
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