The Environmental Illness Resource Latest articles from The Environmental Illness Resource http://www.ei-resource.org Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:27 +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 Food poisoning as a cause of irritable bowel syndrome http://www.ei-resource.org/news/irritable-bowel-syndrome-news/food-poisoning-as-a-cause-of-irritable-bowel-syndrome/ A US health organisation last week released a report warning that foodborne illnesses often have long-term consequences, especially in children, including the development of chronic illnesses such as irritable bowel syndrome.... News - Irritable Bowel Syndrome News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:53:22 +0100 Autism could be diagnosed using eye test http://www.ei-resource.org/news/autism-news/autism-could-be-diagnosed-using-eye-test/ Image: University of Missouri... News - Autism News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:37:43 +0100 Swine flu vaccine unsafe in those with environmental illnesses http://www.ei-resource.org/news/general-environmental-health-news/swine-flu-vaccine-unsafe-in-those-with-environmental-illnesses/ The leading group of environmental medicine physicians in Germany say the H1N1 swine flu vaccine by Pandemrix® is unsuitable for patients with chronic multi-system illnesses such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivity.... News - General Environmental Health News Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:54:29 +0100 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome groups call for better CDC research program http://www.ei-resource.org/news/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-news/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-groups-call-for-better-cdc-research-program/ Chronic fatigue syndrome organisations have been calling for a major shake up of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's research program and now it seems on the back of the recent XMRV retrovirus breakthrough by a... News - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:33:02 +0100 Tamiflu and antiviral drugs not the answer to flu in children say researchers http://www.ei-resource.org/news/general-environmental-health-news/tamiflu-and-antiviral-drugs-not-the-answer-to-flu-in-children-say-researchers/ Some researchers are warning governments that antiviral drugs have limited effectiveness against both seasonal flu and swine flu and may increase risks rather than benefits, especially in children. While many countries in the northern hemisphere are stockpiling antiviral... News - General Environmental Health News Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:41:58 +0100 Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: A Disease Caused by Toxic Chemical Exposure http://www.ei-resource.org/news/multiple-chemical-sensitivity-news/multiple-chemical-sensitivity:-a-disease-caused-by-toxic-chemical-exposure/ Breakthrough study on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity shows MCS is an epidemic caused by toxic chemicals; peer-reviewed paper is published in prestigious toxicology reference work. A... News - Multiple Chemical Sensitivity News Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:14:35 +0100 Fibromyalgia pain severity not linked to psychological symptoms http://www.ei-resource.org/news/fibromyalgia-news/fibromyalgia-pain-severity-not-linked-to-psychological-symptoms/ A new study finds that the pain of fibromyalgia is linked to reduced activity in the areas of the brain that inhibit sensation and dispells the myth that the illness and severity of pain reported is linked to psychological causes.... News - Fibromyalgia News Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Probiotics may help reduce eczema in infants http://www.ei-resource.org/news/allergy-news/probiotics-may-help-reduce-eczema-in-infants/ Results of a new study suggest giving probiotic supplements to high risk pregnant women and their babies following birth can reduce the risk of the infants developing eczema.... News - Allergy News Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:49:35 +0100 Retrovirus discovery in chronic fatigue syndrome seen as major breakthrough http://www.ei-resource.org/news/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-news/retrovirus-discovery-in-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-seen-as-major-breakthrough/ The results of a new study have found a retrovirus known as XMRV in significant numbers of chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) patients sparking a worldwide media flurry that this may be the breakthrough patients have been waiting... News - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:05:39 +0100 Transcendental Meditation reduces depression, anxiety and associated high blood pressure http://www.ei-resource.org/news/mental-and-emotional-problem-news/transcendental-meditation-reduces-depression,-anxiety-and-associated-high-blood-pressure/ A new study has found that practicing transcendental meditation has significantly reduces psychological distress such as depression and anxiety and helps to maintain a healthy blood pressure.... News - Mental and Emotional Problem News Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:15:50 +0100