Researchers from the Center of Cognitive Neuroscience in Lyon, France, may have demonstrated that a hormone that bonds mothers and their babies may help improve social interaction in adults with autism.

Administered nasally, the hormone is Oxytocin. Researchers discovered that those given the hormone showed improved understanding of social cues in game simulations and were more attentive to facial expressions.

Angela Sirigu led the study. She noted the potential therapeutic benefits of Oxytocin for adults as well as children with autism. These benefits include both eye contact improvement as well as an increased understanding of how others respond to them, fostering an overall improved ability to learn appropriate social responses.

While the study indicated improvements for children and adults, early introduction of Oxytocin may hold particular promise. Said Sirigu, “For instance, if Oxytocin is administered early when the diagnosis is made, we can perhaps change very early the impaired social development of autistic patients.”

“I think it’s going to be a very exciting finding for a lot of people,” commented Alex Martin, chief of cognitive neuropsychology at the United States National Institute of Mental Health.

The study examined two groups of 13 individuals (11 men, 2 women). One group was composed of those with higher-functioning ASD and a control group of the same number of men and women without ASD. For two weeks there was no mediation administered and tests run which included social games and facial expression tests; then Oxytocin was inhaled and the tests rerun.

Brian Field is the National Autism Examiner

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Understanding what a pinched nerve is can help you visualize and treat your pain. Learn about pinched nerves from a certified physical therapist in this free holistic video.

Expert: Dr. Karen Pryor
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Bio: Karen Pryor, PhD., PT is a dedicated holistic speaker who promotes an out-of-the-box approach to health and healing. Her life’s mission is to treat and educate people.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:1:33

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Ever wonder what it’s like to be treated at an acupuncture facility? Learn more about acupuncture and back pain from our medical expert in this free video.

Expert: ROBERT LINDE
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Bio: Robert Linde has been practicing tai chi for 13 years. As an acupuncturist and registered herbalist, he’s studied herbs since 1975 and practiced traditional Chinese medicine for over 6 years.
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Duration : 0:2:6

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Learn how to do the seated lotus pose when using yoga poses for lower backback pain relief in this free exercise video from a hatha yoga instructor.

Expert: Elizabeth Rose
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Bio: Elizabeth Rose is a registered Hatha yoga teacher with a background in modern dance, gymnastics, martial arts, and circus arts.
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Patient has had sinus congestion and post nasal trip resulting from infection. He could not breathe through his left nostril and barely through the right one. In addition, due to post nasal drip, he has to constantly spit out ropes of mucous. He was initially scheduled for sinus surgery 10 years ago, but after the NBE treatment, he had no sinus problems and cancelled the surgery. In the past ten years, he has noticed sustained health with the NBE treatment. Any time he feels a cold or flu coming on, he receives one NBE treatment, and the symptoms disappear.

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Strong-Cupping Method for lower back pain

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Learn how to do the wind releasing pose when using yoga poses for lower backback pain relief in this free exercise video from a hatha yoga instructor.

Expert: Elizabeth Rose
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Bio: Elizabeth Rose is a registered Hatha yoga teacher with a background in modern dance, gymnastics, martial arts, and circus arts.
Filmmaker: randy primm

Duration : 0:4:0

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Calling in sick isn’t fun if you’re actually sick. Here’s how to avoid upper back pain - even if you are burdened with large breasts - so you can enjoy your personal days!

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Baby Boomers who are getting back into fitness and sports should get their ankles checked for chronic instability caused by sprains and other injuries that might not have healed properly years ago.

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Patient has pain all over her body. She has had Right Sciatic nerve pain and low back pain since 1980. She has Bilateral Foot Pain since 1996 when she had a rotator cuff injury and surgery. She has had arm and neck pain and headaches ever since the surgery in 1996. She had left knee pain and she also has chronic digetive problems since 1980. After her first NBE treatment, she was able to lift her arm without pain and she had no back pain.

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