stomach upset Archives - Amazing Health Advances https://amazinghealthadvances.net/tag/stomach-upset/ Your hub for fresh-picked health and wellness info Wed, 30 Jun 2021 23:28:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AHA_Gradient_Bowl-150x150.jpg stomach upset Archives - Amazing Health Advances https://amazinghealthadvances.net/tag/stomach-upset/ 32 32 Seeking a Treatment for IBS Pain in Tarantula Venom https://amazinghealthadvances.net/seeking-a-treatment-for-ibs-pain-in-tarantula-venom-7409/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seeking-a-treatment-for-ibs-pain-in-tarantula-venom-7409 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/seeking-a-treatment-for-ibs-pain-in-tarantula-venom-7409/#respond Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:00:34 +0000 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/?p=12070 American Chemical Society via EurekAlert – For patients who have inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), the condition is literally a pain in the gut. Chronic — or long-term — abdominal pain is common, and there are currently no effective treatment options for this debilitating symptom. In a new study in ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science, researchers identify a new potential source of relief: a molecule derived from spider venom. In experiments with mice, they found that one dose could stop symptoms associated with IBS pain. The sensation of pain originates in electrical signals carried from the body to the brain by cells called neurons. Tiny channels in the surfaces of neurons help them transmit these signals by allowing positively charged sodium ions to pass into the cell. There are numerous types of sodium channels, and some pain-killing drugs work by blocking them. However, existing treatments interfere with channels indiscriminately and can only be used briefly — not for chronic pain. Stuart Brierley, Glenn King and colleagues wanted to find a way to selectively target the channels activated during chronic IBS pain. The researchers focused on a particular sodium channel they suspected was responsible for chronic IBS pain. Then, to block it, they turned to the richest known source of molecules that alter the activity of sodium channels: spider venom. In the venom of a Peruvian tarantula, they discovered a molecule that they named Tsp1a, which had promising blocking activity. To test its potential as a treatment, the researchers used mice that had an IBS-related condition, and they monitored the mice during the experiment to detect a reflex associated with pain. A single Tsp1a treatment delivered into the mice’s colons significantly reduced the occurrence of this reflex, indicating pain relief. What’s more, Tsp1a appeared highly selective and did not interfere with other body functions, suggesting it could be used safely in humans. While Tsp1a shows promise as a potential treatment for chronic IBS pain, thorough studies of its activity in the body and the immune system’s reaction to it will be critical, the researchers write. To read the original article click here.

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]]> https://amazinghealthadvances.net/seeking-a-treatment-for-ibs-pain-in-tarantula-venom-7409/feed/ 0 Chemicals Found in 1,000 Processed Foods May Harm Immune System, According to New Study https://amazinghealthadvances.net/chemicals-found-in-1000-processed-foods-may-harm-immune-system-according-to-new-study-7302/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chemicals-found-in-1000-processed-foods-may-harm-immune-system-according-to-new-study-7302 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/chemicals-found-in-1000-processed-foods-may-harm-immune-system-according-to-new-study-7302/#respond Mon, 10 May 2021 07:00:16 +0000 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/?p=11464 Damon Hines via NaturalHealth365 – You know the symptoms; we all do.  Bloating, fatigue, stomach upset, and a general feeling of blah thrown in for good measure.  It’s the after-effects of gorging on Doritos or indulging in a pint of ice cream.  Too much fat, sugar, and salt, too much high fructose corn syrup, and we’re left with a food hangover, our bodies laden with additives and preservatives and depleted of the water and enzymes needed to process them.  But the health problems associated with processed foods are far worse than bloat and a mean case of the blahs. Processed foods account for a shocking 58% of calories in a U.S. diet.  According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, ultra-processed food consumption is associated with an increased risk of heart disease.  But that’s only the beginning.  New research published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health suggests that chemicals found in over 1,000 processed foods may also harm the immune system. TBHQ:  Used by Manufacturers to Prolong a Product’s Shelf Life and SHORTEN Your Life  Ultra-processed foods are defined as “industrial formulations made with no or minimal whole foods and produced with additives such as flavorings or preservatives.” According to the study, the chemical preservative tert-butylhydroquinone, or (TBHQ), which is found in Pop-Tarts, Cheez-It crackers, Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, and more than 1,000 other processed foods, can negatively affect the immune system, as well as polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of chemicals that can leach into food from packaging. In addition, a 2017 Trusted Source study concluded that eating foods containing additives – including processed meats– may lead to an increase in the risk of several immune conditions.  The study looked at additives such as sucralose, aspartame, carboxymethylcellulose, polysorbate-80, sodium, and carrageenan. Big Food Manufacturers Have No Incentive to Change Their Formulas  Additives like TBHQ were approved by the FDA decades ago.  The FDA allows the food and chemical industry to determine which ingredients are safe for consumption, like asking a drug cartel to regulate its product. Sodium Nitrate.  Yellow #5.  Brominated vegetable oil.  TBQH.  Sadly, our kitchens have become as chemically-filled as a science lab.  Potentially dangerous additives need to be reviewed by the FDA, and regulatory loopholes need to be closed. Guarding Your Immune System Starts With Choosing a Carrot Over a Bag of Industrially Produced, Carrot-Flavored Veggie Puffs Processed food makes us ill, increases the risk of heart disease, weakens the immune system, and drives the global obesity epidemic. But if you want to improve your health and maintain a well-functioning immune system, it’s going to take more than avoiding what food journalist Michal Pollan calls “the edible food-like substances.”  You’re going to have to eat right, too. Foods that are known to provide immune-boosting benefits include citrus fruits, foods that contain zinc – such as peas, raw cheese, organically-raised chicken breast, cruciferous vegetables, garlic, and ginger. Finally, as a consumer, be sure to read all packaging and labels carefully.  Don’t let processed food take over your shopping cart.  Bottom line, if you’re having a hard time reading (and understanding) a food label – don’t buy it! Sources for this article include: Livescience.com Medicalnewstoday.com To read the original article click here. For more articles from NaturalHealth365 click here.

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