Original article from Designs for Health Arthritis is among the most common joint disorders and is characterized by cartilage degeneration. Osteoarthritis, in particular, is the primary cause of mobility problems in the elderly. An activated immune system and heightened inflammatory process is at the core of arthritis, leading to joint pain, swelling, and immobility. Pharmaceuticals have […]
Original article from Designs for Health According to new research at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health women who have adequate levels of B vitamins are more likely to get pregnant and stay pregnant even with high levels of the common pesticide DDT which is known to have harmful reproductive effects. These findings were published […]
Original article from Belly Belly Pregnant women tend to worry often – it’s quite common to experience periods of stress during pregnancy. There might be worries about weight gain, diet, money, relationship issues, or the impending birth. Some women are worried about all the work that has to be done before maternity leave begins. Others […]
Original article from Designs for Health According to a recent article in Psychoneuroendocrinology women who experience stress during pregnancy are more likely to have babies with dysbiosis and with a higher incidence of gastrointestinal issues and allergic reactions. Stress during pregnancy has been linked to both physical and psychological problems in the child. This study suggests the infant’s […]
Original article from Designs for Health According to a study published two weeks ago in The Australia & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry pregnant women who took vitamin D during pregnancy had children with fewer symptoms of ADHD. Researchers demonstrated for every 10 nmol/L increase in umbilical blood vitamin D levels there was an 11% reduced risk of […]
Original article from Designs for Health Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has an unclear cause but is associated with various genetic neurologic metabolic and immunologic factors. Although there is no definitive treatment gastrointestinal symptoms are common in patients with autism. Such patients who present GI symptoms may show significant behavioral manifestations including anxiety self-injury and aggression. In […]
Original article from Designs for Health Infertility affects approximately 7.3 million couples in the US. One in seven couples will experience difficulty conceiving. The causes are unknown in about 40-50% of these cases. They may be related to toxicity, oxidative damage, poor nutritional status or nutritional deficiencies, heavy metal or environmental toxicity, systemic disorders, hormonal […]
