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Over-the-Counter Painkillers and the Liver
Over-the-Counter Painkillers and the Liver March 1st, 2012 Those with liver disease must be aware that the three most common pain relievers could be hazardous to a compromised liver – even at a reasonable dosage. By Nicole Cutler L.Ac. Editor’s Note: The information below is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace,…
Read MoreKnow About the Combo that Can Lead to Liver Failure
Medication Risks October 31st, 2013 Taking medication to relieve severe pain is understandable; but make sure you don’t choose a combination that can stop your liver from functioning. Know About the Combo that Can Lead to Liver Failure By Nicole Cutler L.Ac. Maybe you, along with millions of other adults, have fatty liver disease and…
Read More'Oblivion Drinker'
‘Oblivion Drinker’. Are YOU an ‘Oblivion Drinker’? It’s the chilling new term for middle-class women using alcohol to blot out the stress of trying to be perfect like Ruth and Jackie The phenomenon is increasingly common among career women And more so if these high-powered women are also juggling motherhood Alcohol gives such women an…
Read MoreDisrupted internal clocks play role in disease
It’s about time. Thirty percent of severe alcoholics develop liver disease, but scientists have not been able to explain why only a subset is at risk. A research team from Northwestern University and Rush University Medical Center now has a possible explanation: disrupted sleep and circadian rhythms can push those vulnerable over the edge to…
Read MoreCancer Industry Exposed as Fraud “The Science is False”
Cancer Industry Fraud April 21, 2012 by Joe Martino Major studies within cancer research have been proven to be false which also suggests that the mainstream treatments we use are based on fraudulent findings and false science. Recent news has shown that the majority of studies geared towards cancer research are inaccurate and likely fraudulent…
Read MoreWhy Caregivers Need Self-Compassion
Why Caregivers Need Self-Compassion Many of us are caregivers, whether we have a special-needs child, a parent with Alzheimer’s, an ill partner, or are in a caregiving profession such as being a nurse, therapist, or teacher. When the stress of continually being there for others is high, we can become overwhelmed by our caregiving responsibilities…
Read MoreUpdate on Toxins Harming the Liver
Update on Toxins While large quantities of environmental toxins used to be implicated in liver damage, new research claims that even small amounts of chemicals are sufficient to cause liver problems. Due to increased awareness and activism, today’s growing eco-conscious movement is steadily chipping away at the poisonous chemicals that surround us. Unfortunately, environmental toxins…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Mechanisms of Liver Regeneration Through Computer Simulation
Liver Regeneration Through Computer Simulation “>ScienceDaily (June 9, 2010) — How does the liver manage to regenerate itself even after severe damage? Seeking to find an answer to this significant medical question, scientists of the HepatoSys/German Virtual Liver Network have gained new insights into the underlying processes involved in the regeneration of liver lobules using…
Read MoreUCLA study finds cholesterol regulator plays key role in development of liver scarring, cirrhosis
Cholesterol Regulator plays Key Role in Liver Scarring Public release date: 30-Mar-2011 Contact: Rachel Champeau UCLA researchers have demonstrated that a key regulator of cholesterol and fat metabolism in the liver also plays an important role in the development of liver fibrosis — the build-up of collagen scar tissue that can develop into cirrhosis. Cirrhosis,…
Read MoreThe Promise of a Good Nights Sleep?
Good Nights Sleep? In the course of her long life, Katherine Closson traveled, taught school, rebuilt aircraft engines and helped start a stock brokerage firm, but until two years ago, Closson, then 98, had never participated in a scientific study. That’s when researchers from the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) came to…
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