July
2008
Health Central Thursday 3rd July
Caffeine could help prevent multiple sclerosis
The researchers made this discovery in a study with mice bred to develop an MS-like condition, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, or EAE.
Those who were fed the equivalent of six to eight cups of coffee a day, did not develop EAE.
Avoid cancer by eating a Mediterranean diet
Scientists conducting a study of 26,000 Greek people say a Mediterranean diet ‘cuts cancer’ and by just adopting a few elements of the diet people can reduce the risk of cancer by 12% - just using more olive oil cuts the risk by 9%.
Healing touch therapy
Healing Touch is a series of techniques that balance energy for wholeness within a person’s body, mind and soul. It is an energy therapy that can be used in conjunction with other traditional medical treatments.
Nathan Schmulewitz, MD, the lead author of this investigator-initiated study and assistant professor of digestive diseases, says people undergoing procedures often have problems falling asleep because of anxiety.
Effects of magic mushrooms long-lasting
Sacred mushrooms, also known as psychedelic or magic mushrooms, contain psilocybin, a plant alkaloid, which affects parts of the brain which respond to the neurotransmitter serotonin.
Psilocybin mushrooms are non-toxic and non-addictive and when eaten can cause nausea, dizziness and sometimes vomiting.
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Nice article