In multiple sclerosis, one should exclude all factors that may cause inflammation or aggravate this condition.
Consulting with an experienced medical professional is a prerequisite for additional natural health treatment with the natural substances mentioned here.
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Cortisol is a so-called stress hormone and belongs to the glucocorticoids. Cortisol is produced in the adrenal cortex. Synthesis of cortisol in the adrenal cortex is stimulated by ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone). Continue reading
The best-known and most frequently researched vitamin E form is alpha-tocopherol. Inexpensive vitamin preparations bought in the supermarket usually contain alpha-tocopherol.
However, there are additional, important vitamin E forms with significant biological activity. According to latest research findings, these include mainly alpha and beta tocotrienols.
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Prostate carcinoma is one of the most common (leading) tumors in men. Often it is diagnosed at an early stage. The present study shows that in mice NADPH oxidase expression (that is that genes encoding this enzyme are particularly active) is associated with progressive prostate carcinoma.
It is possible to inhale NADPH oxidase from graviola pulp extract. Graviola contains acetogenin which has a strong anticancer effect. Acetogenin inhibits the activity of NADPH oxidase in prostate carcinoma cells. Expression of NADPH oxidase components is also reduced. Continue reading
Radiation damage is an annoying side effect of radiation therapy causing the so-called endothelial dysfunction, which often results in tissues damage.
Radiotherapy may cause damage to the cells of the vascular endothelium (endothelial cells), since oxidative stress is increased by radiation.
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The immune system is generally able to recognize tumor cells and prevent tumor disease. Typically, tumor cells are rendered harmless by so-called killer cells (cytotoxic T-lymphocytes).
However, it can be fatal when tumor cells develop mechanisms which make it impossible for killer cells to fight the tumor. Tumor cells masquerade themselves in a certain way, and thus the cytotoxic T-lymphocytes can no longer recognize them as such.
Certain tumor cells produce the enzyme indoleamine 2,3 dioxygenase (IDO) in excess. Thereby tumor antigens are not “presented” any longer, which means that the immune system cannot recognize tumor cells as foreign anymore.
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Exposure to heavy metals can be the cause and trigger of many diseases as well as a hindrance in healing them.
Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition characterized by a degeneration of melanocytes-producing skin pigments. Portions of skin lose their pigments. The reason for this appears to be a disturbed intracellular redox status caused by the lack of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant substances. [1] Continue reading
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease which considerably reduces life quality. Especially with chronic diseases requiring long-term therapy, it would be sensible to use natural remedies.
Scientists at the University of Michigan researched the additional administration of curcumin in addition to mesalazine. Additional administration of curcumin resulted in a good treatment response in comparison to patients not receiving curcuma (placebo group) [1].
In another study, the effect of Boswellia serrata (Indian frankincense) was compared with the effect of sulfasalazine. Eighty-two % of patients treated with Boswellia serrata and 75% of patients treated with sulfasalazine responded to the therapy [2].
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The folic acid absorbed through food may be partially destroyed by cooking and industrial processes [1].
To compensate for a deficiency, biologically active folic acid should be used when possible. Synthetic folic acid must first be converted in the body in several steps into the active form. For the body, this is associated with energy expenditure and requires a series of enzymatic reactions.
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