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how is gulian barr sydrome contracted and then treated?

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Immune issues: In gbs, the immune system attacks the covering (myelin sheath ) of certain nerves. This causes nerve damage - usually begins to affect the nerves after you've had a viral or bacterial infection. Often it is after an infection of the lungs or stomach and intestines. Gut infection with camphylobactor - can cause this. Rx is with steroids, therapy, pain killers are given.

Question 2

what is reactive gliosis?

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Brain inflammation: Reactive gliosis is a pathology term that refers to the histological appearance of brain tissue on light microscopy where it is observed that glial cells have both multiplied and grown larger in response to trauma. The neuroscience community have assigned both beneficial and negative effects to this phenomenon. It prevents axons from connecting again although it restores the blood brain barrier.

Question 3

that's great i'm glad to hear?

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Good to be grateful!: I'm glad you are glad to hear. If you could not hear you would be deaf. Most people take hearing for granted but being able to hear is a wonderful thing,

Question 4

what are glial cells used for?

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Glial cells…: …provide support and protection for neurons in both the central & the peripheral nervous system. They surround & hold neurons in place, provide oxygen & nutrients, insulate neurons from each other, & remove dead neurons.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of gliosis?

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Comments: Gliosis is NOT a disease or syndrome, it is a description of an area of scarring in the brain, perhaps secondary to prior trauma or disease.  In many cases, the original issue is quiescent, and not symptoms are present.  If you or someone else carries this label, you might explore further the significance with our Concierge docs.

Question 6

can you lose weight with a cardio glide?

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Weight: You can lose with any machine that allows you to exercise in your target zone, a little breathy for 40 to 50 minutes 4 to 6 times a week. The cardio glide is a good option. Best.

Question 7

should i take gaia health pills for anxiety?

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Gaia Herbs: Gaia herbs is a company that makes many herbal products -- not just one.  So when you ask about taking "gaia health pills, " we don't know which product you mean.  Gaia actually does have some safe, well-standardized herbal products for anxiety.  You'd need to go over what you're considering with your physician, so that there are no conflicts between this & medicines you might be taking.

Question 8

are glide tablets good for treating diabetes?

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It is a sulfonylurea: they  causes weight gain, hypoglycemia, prevents coronart arteries from dilating when one has ananginal episode, is asociated with increased risk of dying  1 year after starting them , and destroy beta-cells

there are 8-9 other non-insulin drugs for diabetes without these risks

we don't use it-take patients off it

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: gliosis?

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Gliosis: Gliosis   can be seen with MS or CVA's.  It ii associated with scarring &amp; production of dense neuroglia involving the central nervous system.

Question 10

gloxi is a height enhancer, you think its effctive?

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No, of course not: Most people reach their maximum height in their late teens. Without nutritional problems or chronic childhood illnesses, height is largely based on genetics and parental heights. Aside from eating right, exercising, sleeping well, and being happy, there's not much a person nor his doctor can do to increase height. In rare cases, growth hormone is approved for use in younger, extremely short kids.

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