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Fri Aug 29

• Extract of broccoli sprouts may protect against bladder cancer: This finding reinforces human epidemiologic studies that have suggested that eating cruciferous vegetables like broccoli is associated with reduced risk for bladder cancer, according to the study?s senior investigator, Yuesheng Zhang, MD, PhD, professor of oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. ?Although this is an animal study, it provides potent evidence that eating vegetables is beneficial in bladder cancer prevention,? he said. There is strong evidence that the protective action of cruciferous vegetables derives at least in part from isothyiocyanat es (ITCs), a group of phytochemicals with well-known cancer preventive activities.?Th e bladder is particularly responsive to this group of natural chemicals,? Zhang said. ?In our experiments, the broccoli sprout ITCs after oral administration were selectively delivered to the bladder tissues through urinary excretion.?
• Marijuana-deri ved drug suppresses bladder pain in animal models: IP 751, a potent synthetic analog of a metabolite of THC--the principal active ingredient of marijuana--eff ectively suppresses pain in hypersensitive bladder disorders such as interstitial cystitis (IC), according to animal model study results presented today at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association.
• ST. John's Wort relieves bladder pain in animal models: St. John's Wort, an herbal supplement used for centuries, may be effective in relieving pain that occurs in hypersensitive bladder disorders such as interstitial cystitis (IC), according to animal model study results presented today at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association. Prior studies have found that neural control of the lower urinary tract is controlled by serotonin- and norepinephrine -emitting neurons, similar neurons to those that play a role in depression and anxiety. Researchers also have found that agonists and antagonists of serotonin and norepinephrine can be used to control urinary tract activity.
• Forskolin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Interesting substance. Causes tanning when applied topically, increases lean mass and weight loss, and reduces urinary tract infections, and elimination of bacteria of the bladder.
• Bladder Infection | Disease Information [colloidal silver]: Testimonials of people using colloidal silver to alleviate bladder infection.
• Research explores herbal treatment (forskolin) for recurring urinary tract infections: They found that some bacteria hide in cells lining the bladder, where they cannot be reached by antibiotics. But they also found that forskolin, an extract from the Indian coleus plant, flushes out hiding colonies of bacteria, making them susceptible to antibiotic treatment.

Sun Aug 24

• ACS :: Exercises Speed Return of Bladder Control After Prostate Surgery

Sat Aug 23

• The Cancer Information
• Shy Bladder Center Home Page
• International Paruresis Association Home Page

Fri Aug 22

• Streams of consciousness | Salon Life

Thu Aug 21

• Bladder Cancer Treatment: In your body the upper urinary tract is made up of the kidneys and the ureters. Infections of the upper urinary tract usually affect the kidneys and are referred to as pyelonephritis .

Mon Aug 18

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• Kidney Health: Home Diagnostic Testing Center - WrongDiagnosis .com

Thu Aug 14

• Bladder Control: Bladder control is something that we tend to take for granted until of course it is gone. In understanding what makes and how to maintain good bladder control it is essential to understand how the bladder works.

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