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Gut. 2006 Sep;55(9):1240-7. Epub 2006 Feb 16. The gut-joint axis: cross reactive food antibodies in rheumatoid arthritis. Hvatum M, Kanerud L, Hällgren R, Brandtzaeg P. Source Laboratory for Immunohistochemistry and Immunopathology (LIIPAT), Institute of Pathology, Rikshospitalet, N-0027 Oslo, Norway. Abstract BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often feel there is an association betweenRead more

Cephalalgia. 2010 Jan;30(1):68-76. Effect of systemic monosodium glutamate (MSG) on headache and pericranial muscle sensitivity. Baad-Hansen L, Cairns B, Ernberg M, Svensson P. Source Department of Clinical Oral Physiology, School of Dentistry, University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark. lbhansen@odont.au.dk Abstract We conducted a double-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover study to investigate the occurrence of adverse effects such asRead more

How Tackling Allergies Can Ease Asthma Suffering by JOANNE SILBERNER (NPR) While they’re pretty, but flowers — as well as trees and grasses — release huge amounts of pollen, which isn’t great news for pollen-allergy sufferers. For asthmatic kids, these allergies may further aggravate symptoms such as wheezing. April 12, 2010 About 4 million toRead more

Original Article Diet restriction in migraine, based on IgG against foods: A clinical double-blind, randomised, cross-over trial Kadriye Alpay1, Mustafa Ertas ?1, Elif Kocasoy Orhan1, Didem Kanca U ? stay2, Camille Lieners3 and Betu ? l Baykan1 Abstract Cephalalgia 30(7) 829-837 ! International Headache Society 2010 Reprints and permissions: sagepub.co.uk/journalsPermissions.nav DOI: 10.1177/0333102410361404 cep.sagepub.com Introduction: ItRead more

Headache. 1991 May;31(5):298-301. Magnesium prophylaxis of menstrual migraine: effects on intracellular magnesium. Facchinetti F, Sances G, Borella P, Genazzani AR, Nappi G. Source University Centre for Adaptive Disorders and Headache (UCADH), Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Italy. Abstract The effects of oral Magnesium (Mg) pyrrolidone carboxylic acid were evaluated in 20 patients affected by menstrualRead more

Hypothyroidism has been found to be associated with chronic daily headache* in both the varieties of chronic migraine and new daily persistent headache. In one study, 30% of individuals with hypothyroidism had developed mild daily headache within 1-2 months of onset of the thyroid disorder. A history of migraine predisposed to the development of headache.Read more

Summary A study from Denmark and Canada examined the effect of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a food flavor enhancer, on headache and pain sensation in muscles of the head when healthy people ate or drank it. The participants reported a higher incidence of headache and tenderness in muscles around the head when drinking the MSG solutionRead more

Title: Cluster Headache Precipitated By Isosorbide Mononitrate: A Case Report Author:Lawrence Robbins, M.D. Date:Posted September 2003 Source Abstract Nitrates are known to precipitate headache. The case study is that of a 78 year old man who developed cluster headache from isosorbide mononitrate. He had no previous history of headache, and had been on the medicationRead more

Cranio. 1997 Oct;15(4):314-25. Prevalence of modalities of headaches and bruxism among patients with craniomandibular disorder. Molina OF, dos Santos J Jr, Nelson SJ, Grossman E. Source Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 78284-7890, USA. Abstract This study compared the presence of headache and bruxing behavior among 133 craniomandibularRead more

Magnesium Relieves Headaches Almost everyone gets headaches, and headaches are one neurological condition strongly related to low magnesium levels. In one case-control study conducted in an outpatient headache clinic, researchers gave 40 patients intravenous magnesium in a dose of 1 gram. The magnesium infusion resulted in complete elimination of moderate to severe headaches in 80Read more

A study published in the journal Headache has found that a homeopathic preparation of ginger and the medicinal herb feverfew is effective at treating migraine headaches. Based on their findings, researchers found that 63 percent of those who took the remedy at the first signs of a migraine experienced pain relief, while only 39 percentRead more

Nutrition Volume 27, Issue 7 , Pages 859-862, July 2011 Hypogonadism and erectile dysfunction associated with soy product consumption Timo Siepmann, M.D. , Joseph Roofeh , Florian W. Kiefer, M.D., Ph.D. , David G. Edelson, M.D. Abstract Previous research has focused on the beneficial effects of soy and its active ingredients, isoflavones. For instance, soyRead more

Ginger May Cut Colon Cancer Risk Friday, October 14, 2011 12:37 PM New research finds that ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties may play a role in reducing colon cancer risk. The study, published Tuesday in Cancer Prevention Research, found a link between daily ginger supplements and a reduction of inflammation in the colon, which researchers suggest isRead more

Hormone in Fat Cells Linked to Depression/Anxiety For the first time an investigation has been able to link human levels of leptin, a hormone produced by fat cells, with symptoms of anxiety and depression independent of weight . The study, led by Dr Elizabeth Lawson from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, USA, indicatesRead more