The Environmental Illness Resource Latest articles from The Environmental Illness Resource http://www.ei-resource.org Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:04:10 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.ei-resource.org/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png Powered by Joomla! 1.0 http://www.ei-resource.org Latest articles from The Environmental Illness Resource Immune cells of the brain linked to Gulf War Syndrome symptoms http://www.ei-resource.org/news/gulf-war-syndrome-news/immune-cells-of-the-brain-linked-to-gulf-war-syndrome-symptoms/     A new theory based on interactions between the immune system and the brain may provide an explanation for the symptoms experienced by veterans suffering from Gulf War Syndrome.   According... News - Gulf War Syndrome News Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:26:40 +0100 Annie Hopper discusses neuroplasticity and its health implications with Dr. Norman Doidge http://www.ei-resource.org/news/general-environmental-health-news/annie-hopper-discusses-neuroplasticity-and-its-health-implications-with-dr.-norman-doidge/     Annie Hopper, who healed herself from the disabling condition multiple chemical sensitivity using techniques based on the latest findings from neuroscience, shares some other success stories from her recent workshop in Montreal and describes her meeting with Dr. Norman Doidge, author of 'The Brain That Changes Itself'.... News - General Environmental Health News Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:34:40 +0100 HRT may increase asthma risk particularly in women with allergies http://www.ei-resource.org/news/allergy-news/hrt-may-increase-asthma-risk-particularly-in-women-with-allergies/     A new study indicates that women who use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that contains only oestrogen are at 50 per cent higher risk of developing asthma post-menopause compared to those who do not.... News - Allergy News Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:31:00 +0100 MCS researcher Martin Pall to speak in five European countries http://www.ei-resource.org/news/multiple-chemical-sensitivity-news/mcs-researcher-martin-pall-to-speak-in-five-european-countries/     by Martin L. Pall, Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Basic Medical Sciences, Washington State University and Research Director, the Tenth Paradigm Research Group.  ... News - Multiple Chemical Sensitivity News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:09:49 +0100 Jarrow Formulas to launch Ideal Bowel Support supplement containing Lactobacillus plantarum 299v http://www.ei-resource.org/news/irritable-bowel-syndrome-news/jarrow-formulas-to-launch-ideal-bowel-support-supplement-containing-lactobacillus-plantarum-299v/     Nutritional supplement manufacturer Jarrow Formulas®, Inc, has announced the introduction of a new product to be known as Ideal Bowel Support 299v based on the well studied probiotic bacterial strain Lactobacillus plantarum 299v.  ... News - Irritable Bowel Syndrome News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:28:02 +0100 Healing Thresholds: Autism therapy website redesign makes information easier for parents to access http://www.ei-resource.org/news/autism-news/healing-thresholds:-autism-therapy-website-redesign-makes-information-easier-for-parents-to-access/     Healing Thresholds, founded in 2006 by CEO Lara Pullen after her son was diagnosed at risk for autism, has recently seen a major redesign to make it easier for parents of autistic children to access the substantial amounts of information on over 1000 therapies in use for the developmental disorder now held... News - Autism News Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:46:48 +0100 Multiple Chemical Sensitivity associations in Spain to meet with Ministry of Health http://www.ei-resource.org/news/multiple-chemical-sensitivity-news/multiple-chemical-sensitivity-associations-in-spain-to-meet-with-ministry-of-health/     PRESS RELEASE: Ministry of Health will meet with associations that deal with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity in Spain next February 4th 2010 (Translation by Eva Caballé (http://nofun-eva.blogspot.com/)).  On January 15th... News - Multiple Chemical Sensitivity News Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:45:12 +0100 Functional relaxation effective treatment for IBS according to study http://www.ei-resource.org/news/irritable-bowel-syndrome-news/functional-relaxation-effective-treatment-for-ibs-according-to-study/     German scientists have demonstrated that a complementary therapy combining psychology and the teaching of relaxation techniques can substantially reduce symptoms in those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) when combined with regular treatment.  ... News - Irritable Bowel Syndrome News Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:10:43 +0100 Cymbalta claims for fibromyalgia attract FDA warning http://www.ei-resource.org/news/fibromyalgia-news/cymbalta-claims-for-fibromyalgia-attract-fda-warning/     In the past month the makers of four drugs have received warnings from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA); one of these was for Cymbalta which is approved to ease the pain of fibromyalgia.   ... News - Fibromyalgia News Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:05:43 +0100 Chronic fatigue syndrome increases heart disease risk http://www.ei-resource.org/news/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-news/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-increases-heart-disease-risk/     A new study sheds light on the underlying mechanisms explaining the increased risk of early death due to heart failure in chronic fatigue syndrome patients seen in earlier research.   The... News - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:58:38 +0100