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New research results. This will be great to see where it leads to

A biological miracle is happening in somatosensory neuroscience labs where Brain Prize 2026 winners Professors David Ginty and Patrik Ernfors have revealed the complete cellular architecture of touch and pain — including the discovery of entirely new pain-sensing terminal Schwann cells that wrap around unmyelinated pain nerve endings and actively amplify or dampen pain signals — a cell type never previously known to participate in pain processing that is now identified as the key gatekeeper of chronic pain.

The discovery explains one of medicine's most frustrating mysteries: why chronic pain persists long after tissue damage heals. These terminal Schwann cells can become permanently sensitized after injury — continuing to amplify pain signals through synaptic mechanisms even when no damage remains. Targeting these cells with drugs that specifically calm their sensitization state — rather than broadly blocking nerve signaling — could eliminate chronic pain in millions of patients suffering from fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, and post-surgical pain syndromes without the cognitive side effects of current painkillers.

⚠️Safety alert – Counterfeit weight loss products claiming to contain GLP-1⚠️

We are issuing an updated safety advisory after testing confirmed counterfeit imported weight loss products.

These products falsely claim to contain glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists or GLP-1 analogues, posing potential risks to your health.

Our laboratory testing of several imported unregistered products has confirmed that the products contain no GLP-1 or any GLP-1 analogues, despite being labelled as such.

GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide, tizepatide, liraglutide) are prescription-only medicines in Australia and should only be used under medical supervision.

For your safety, only buy prescription medicines from a local registered pharmacy. Do not buy unregistered GLP-1 products thorough social media or other digital platforms.

Read more: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/safety-monitoring-and-information/safety-alerts/counterfeit-weight-loss-products-claiming-contain-glp-1

More research working to unravel pain and dysfunction of the human body

The findings of a landmark study have revealed that gluten sensitivity, which affects approximately 10% of the global population, is not actually about gluten but part of the way the gut and brain interact.

In the largest combined analysis, only a few tightly controlled trials found any real gluten reaction. Overall, people’s responses were no different from when they were given a placebo. This study is expected to set a new benchmark for how gluten sensitivity is defined, diagnosed and treated.

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Further learning is a major part of keeping up with best practices and latest research at the ANTA Symposium 2025.

Another reason to love magnesium!

Not getting enough magnesium quietly accelerates DNA damage by impairing essential DNA repair enzymes Over decades, this allows harmful mutations to build up, significantly increasing your long-term cancer risk Consider the evidence: • Every 100 mg/day drop in magnesium intake correlates with a 24% increased risk of pancreatic cancer • People with the highest magnesium levels show 50% lower cancer-related mortality and 40% lower all-cause mortality compared to those with the lowest Leafy greens are the richest dietary source If supplementing, opt for highly bioavailable magnesium salts like: • Malate • Citrate • Glycinate _ Full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCTb3QSrGMQ

Homework is given for good reason 😁

Lest we forget

Take care in choosing what goes into your body. Change comes from a shift in knowledge and behaviour - and support from friends, family & professionals.
Medication and surgical procedures when necessary, must be carefully overseen by appropriate healthcare providers.

Hundreds in hospital with serious reactions to fat jabs New data obtained has found cases soared over the four weeks to the end of November, with an extra 118 hospitalisations recorded by the MHRA - a rise described by senior doctors as 'alarming'.

Happy New Years!
Welcome to 2025 - I look forward to assisting you with your journey to achieve and maintain pain free movement