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Identification Of Mechanism Used By Gene To Promote Metastasis In Human Cancer Cells

This is an important cancer research discovery Link: Identification Of Mechanism Used By Gene To Promote Metastasis In Human Cancer Cells.

Virginia Commonwealth University Institute of Molecular Medicine and VCU Massey Cancer Center researchers have discovered how a gene, melanoma differentiation associated gene-9/syntenin (mda-9/syntenin), interacts with an important signaling protein to promote metastasis in human melanoma cells, a discovery that could one day lead to the development of the next generation of anti-metastatic drugs for melanoma and other cancers.

How Long Should I Meditate?

Meditation is a good thing to learn about I used meditation to help manage my chronic pain Link: How Long Should I Meditate?.

Mind Over Mood - 4 Tips on Using Mindfulness to Change Your Mood

This is an article about a little-known technique for focusing your mind on the present Link: Mind Over Mood - 4 Tips on Using Mindfulness to Change Your Mood.

Herbs and Supplements - Shopping Tips

informative and useful article Link: Herbs and Supplements - Shopping Tips.

Reflexology and Multiple Sclerosis – MS and Reflexology – Reflexology for MS Symptoms

This a very good Is a good overview and introduction to Reflexology the article also discusses how Reflexology can be used to treat multiple sclerosis  Link: Reflexology and Multiple Sclerosis – MS and Reflexology – Reflexology for MS Symptoms.

What is it? Reflexology is a therapeutic technique from traditional Chinese medicine in which pressure is applied to the feet (and sometimes hands) without using oils or creams. How is it Supposed to Work? Reflexology is based on the theory that all of the body’s organs, glands and systems have corresponding points on the feet and hands, and that stimulating these points can increase circulation of blood and energy to improve the function of the body and increase health.

St. John's Wort, MS and Pregnancy - St. John's Wort Warning - St. John's Wort and Multiple Sclerosis

A warning about using St. John's wort in conjunction with oral contraceptives Link: St. John's Wort, MS and Pregnancy - St. John's Wort Warning - St. John's Wort and Multiple Sclerosis.

For those of you using St. John's wort to treat MS-related depression, just a gentle reminder: St. John's wort can potentially interfere with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives by lowering the concentration of them in the blood. In other words, your birth control pills will not work as well if you are taking St. John's wort, and you may get pregnant.

Bee Venom Therapy for MS - Bee Sting Therapy and Multiple Sclerosis - Apitherapy for MS

This is an Interesting article all about bee venom therapy and the treatment of multiple sclerosis. I agree with the author of this article there's no way I would try this for any reason. Link: Bee Venom Therapy for MS - Bee Sting Therapy and Multiple Sclerosis - Apitherapy for MS.

I’ll put my disclaimer right up front: I would not get bee sting therapy. Period.

I probably wouldn’t have ever done it if I hadn’t written this article. After doing some research, I know I definitely won’t do it. It is simply too unproven, and in a couple preliminary trials (both animal and Phase I safety trial), subjects showed worsening of symptoms. Besides that, you have to do it for a long time for it to work. Besides that, it would hurt. Besides that, "yuck."

That is just my opinion, of course. It is estimated that between 5,000 to 10,000 people with MS in the United States use bee sting therapy, so some people must find that it helps them and isn’t unbearable. Read on for more details.

Biofeedback for Multiple Sclerosis - MS and Biofeedback

This is a great article discussing how biofeedback can help with some symptoms of multiple sclerosis Link: Biofeedback for Multiple Sclerosis - MS and Biofeedback.

As a complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) technique, biofeedback falls into my category of “cool CAM things to try,” for several reasons: 1) it is unlikely to hurt you; 2) it may actually help you; and 3) it provides instant feedback that you are doing something right. While I don’t think that I would turn to biofeedback to solve many (or most) of my multiple sclerosis symptoms, I will definitely give it a try for mild sensory symptoms, sleep problems, mild cognitive problems and as a way to reduce stress.