- "DNA Diets" : Junk Science?
Dieting and weight loss products and programs are such a big budget, big profit business today. We've all heard dozens of sales pitches for diet and weight loss products, plans, books, and other items that will supposedly help us miraculously lose that extra weight we've gained with the least amount of effort possible. - A History of Aphrodisiacs
Throughout history, aphrodisiacs, substances to enhance sexual pleasure and increase sexual desire, have been the subject of much discussion and interest. Foods that have been associated with aphrodisiac effects, such as oysters, have not been proven by medical science to have an actual clinical effect on sexual desire. But what about foods and common herbs that have been proven to have this affect? - Acne : The Testosterone Connection
Acne is a skin condition that affects both young men and young women alike. Not only that, acne is increasingly occurring in adults, and is an embarrassing problem for millions of men and women well into their thirties and forties. Has acne gotten worse over the past twenty years, or are we just imagining it? Read on for more information on how controlling testosterone production is the key component in controlling acne. - Alternative Cancer Treatment : The Controversy in Virginia
What do you suppose the first thought a person just diagnosed with cancer has? Do they think about death? Do they think about chemotherapy and other medical treatments? What would you think of first if you found out you had cancer? - American Obesity : Portions Gone Wild
used to be one of those people who did not like to go to the higher end, gourmet or "healthy" restaurants. It wasn't because I didn't like the food, or that the atmosphere was not to my liking, it was because they served, in what had become my Americanized idea of meal portions, "skimpy portions". Now I realize they had it right. - Anti Aging Skin Care : "Pharmaceutical" Cosmetics
Have you ever heard the new buzz term "cosmeceuticals"? This nifty term refers to the fusion of two areas, one which cultivates necessary medications which control our bodily processes internally, and the other, which manipulates our body from the outside, cosmetically improving our appearance. - Anti-Aging Secrets for Men
So much of the youth-preservation and anti-aging industry here in America used to be focused exclusively on women, who were thought to be the only sex of the human species to be interested in preserving their youth, extending health and life, and enhancing their physical beauty for longer periods of time. - Breathing and Flexibility Training at Your Desk
Do you have a desk job? I do, and many times sitting all day can really take a physical toll on the body, making us more tired, and less apt to working out or getting the physical activity that our body's naturally crave when you get home. There are several flexibility and breath training exercises you can do at your desk to de-stress and re-energize. - Chocoholics Rejoice..Chocolate is Healthy?
I've always considered chocolate to be one of the most decadent, satisfying and unquestionably addictive foods on this earth (along with countless other women, I'm sure). It's been there for me as a pleasure-producing comfort food through rough times, blue moods and trying times on the job. So, how could something that elicits such feelings of bliss be “bad” for me? - Clenbuterol, A Dangerous Hollywood Fat Loss Trend?
There seems to have been a rash of unexplained, dramatic weight losses in Hollywoodland as of late, and some are suspecting that there is more than just a strict diet and punishing exercise routines at work. A drug called Clenbuterol is suspected to be behind some of the Hollywood dramatic size reductions these days. - Depression in Men : Silent Suffering
The image of the man as the strong, silent type, while a comforting one to many, is probably the biggest reason that men who suffer from depression tend to suffer in silence, never seeking the correct treatment they need to pull themselves out of the emotional doldrums that weigh on their heart and mind, and very likely also do irreversible damage to their physical health. - Dermatologist Shortage?
The explosion in skin care technology has resulted in a related increase in demand for skin care professionals - AKA dermatologists, and there are currently not enough dermatologists in some major metropolitan areas to fulfill these demands. Just ask the many on long wait lists just to get an appointment for routine dermatological checkups. - Does Death Really Begin in the Colon?
You may have seen the catch phrase "Death begins in the colon" before, and chances are you probably saw it in conjunction with an ad or information for some sort of colon cleansing or colon health system. What are the implications of this profound statement, if any? - Endermologie : The Ultimate in Cellulite Elimination?
Cellulite is big a big, big business. All you have to do is look at the expanding line of cellulite creams, gels, masks, and even supplements on the shelves of your local drug store, and you see dozens of offerings in the area of topical cellulite treatment. - Fenugreek and Breast Feeding : More Milk Production?
Fenugreek is a medicinal and therapeutic herb whose use dates back to ancient Greece and Rome. The uses of the fenugreek seed were actually very diverse, but primarily this natural seed was used for an array of "female problems", including the stimulation of milk production in mothers who were having diffiulty producing enough breast milk to feed their infants. - Food and Nutrition in the News : 2006
The year 2006 has really been a landscape for changes in food and new and exciting news about food and nutrition, hasn't it? Just a few of the news items that come to my mind in this arena are the fact that cloned foods have been approved by the FDA, and the ever so controversial trans fat ban that has been a raging debate for much of 2006, and may likely continue into 2007. - Fraxel Laser Treatments for Acne Scarring
There's a new kid in town in the world of laser skin therapy, and it's quite effective at eliminating acne scarring and seriously diminishing very deep acne scarring. It's called the Fraxel Laser, and it's FDA approved and has been put to practice in some of the more advanced dermatologist and aesthetician offices around the US. - Getting Serious About Breast Cancer Prevention
Few words produce a fear factor for women as the words "breast cancer". While it is currently true that there are some very promising advances in breast cancer research and treatment, it is still a prudent course of action to use prevention as your best defense against getting this cancer in the first place, and that is what we are ready to discuss. - Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is the abnormal enlargement of breast tissue in males. The causes can be varied, but, quite often, it is from a hormonal imbalance. If a male is overweight and the gynecomastia is from excess adipose tissue, this is termed pseudogynecomastia. - Hair Loss Breakthrough in the News
There may be some very good news for balding men and women who have been hoping for a "miracle cure for baldness". New research has unveiled a discovery of a special protein which actually dictates the formation and growth of new hair follicles, specifically, in the human body. - Herbal Medicine Societies in the Boonies?
It's not just the difference between Eastern Medicine, Indian Ayurveda and Western medicine any more. This surge in self healing through nature takes on forms in a larger variety of demographics than we think... - HPV and Women : The Silent Killer
HPV, or humanpapilloma virus, is much more prevalent than most people think. It is estimated that roughly 80%, or possibly even more of the general female population, has some form of the HPV by the time they reach the age of 50. - Is the Elliptical Machine the Key to Getting "Lean"?
While I enjoyed the extra muscle mass due to weight training and running, I wanted to find something that would stretch my muscles out, and instead of really working my quads and calves hard and not letting them get that long, lean look, I wanted something that would get me the same cardio workout without bulking me up. I finally found that perfect cardivascular workout that will help me "stretch out" in the elliptical machine. - Living with Asthma : A Personal Story
My story of living with asthma started when I was about seven years old. Up until that point in my life, I had lived an asthma-free life. Then, for reasons unknown, one day I got my first asthma attack, while running up a hillside with my mom and dad at a local park. I felt a tightness encase my chest area, and a sudden inability to breathe in and expel the air that I was so used to easily processing with my lungs... - Minimizing Back and Neck Pain at Your Desk
Back pain and neck pain have definitely earned their reputation as the hallmark pain associated with having a desk job. The reason for the common problem is that it simply is not natural for humans to sit in the same position for prolonged periods of time, let alone having to look at a computer monitor and typing on a keyboard all day. - Naturally Therapeutic Pain Relief
Pain. What is pain? Is pain merely a series of electrical currents, perceived as an unpleasant force, that silently but quickly travels through our bodies in different affected areas? Well, pretty much, on a purely scientific level, this is exactly what pain is. There are natural ways that you can relieve pain effectively without drugs. - Non Surgical Face Lifts : Is There an Effective Alternative?
Face lifts are one of the most serious surgeries you can have when it comes to cosmetic surgery. It is certainly not anyone's wish to come out looking like they've have their face pulled back, but rather that they have turned the clock back ten years, gracefully. Unfortunately, the "good" facelifts are few and far between. Are there really any effective alernatives, a "non surgical facelift", if you will? - Prescription Pain Killers : Are They Worth It?
Prescriptions for all types of medications are handed out by physicians every day, to the tune of millions a day in the US alone. Pain killers such as Darvocet, Percocet, Vicodin and other potent pain killing medications that knock your pain out quickly and efficiently. But at what price? - Public Breast Feeding : Still Taboo?
In this day and age of feminism and women's liberation, it's hard to believe that public breast feeding is still considered somewhat of a "taboo". I'd like to think Americans are generally open minded and accepting, especially when it comes to a mother and her child. The sad fact is that our culture still views breast feeding in public as "indecent" because of the exposure of a woman's breast (gasp). - Quitting Smoking : Why Women’s Health May Benefit More
There are a lot of reasons to quit smoking. We all know them, but we do not really know all of the reasons, and we don’t necessarily understand the impact that smoking has on our bodies, and possibly even on others around us. - SAM-E : The Effective Natural Antidepressant?
SAM-E is a natural supplement that has gotten some fairly decent exposure as an effective remedy for depression and anxiety lately. Although it is a "talked about" depression remedy, it has not received anywhere near the hype of the "other" natural antidepressant, called St. John's Wort. - Sexuality and Health : The New Studies
It's really not that big of a leap to assume that general "good health" practices adhered to by the average male will also help ensure a healthy sex life. In the case of male sexuality, the phrase "you are what you eat" is taking on a whole new meaning according to new studies which strongly tie heart health and the absence of obesity to the absence of impotence and other similar sexual dysfunctions in men. - Silicone Breast Implants to Beat Out Saline?
It's official. The FDA has finally lifted their almost 14 year ban on silicone breast implants amid overwhelming health complaints from women who had this implant device. Now, the FDA is backing the return of the infamously more natural feeling and looking breast implant, and two lucky manufacterers seem to have the corner on the market right now. - Super Foods for Prostate Health
Prostate cancer is a very scary thought for most men. The idea that every single man, if unencumbered by other diseases, will in his lifetime eventually have either an enlarged prostate or suffer varying degrees of prostate cancer is no secret any more. The difference now is, we've become a nutritionally advanced culture, and we can proactively treat prostate conditions. - The Age Management Profession and the "Real" HGH
The field of age management and anti aging supplementation and lifestyle products has become a practical overnight success in this new millenium. Not only are we more focused on our daily habits that contribute to our longevity on a daily basis, but now we are looking for that next step in the evolutionary process that's going to take human life to the next level. - The Healing Power of Yoga
For me, yoga was strictly a relaxation exercise, one designed to help stretch my muscles and soothe my busy mind. Little did I realize, I was getting an excellent workout with yoga, combined with all the benefits of a serious cardio workout, as was apparent upon waking up the next day to an invariably sore rump and tummy. - The Lipolysis Fat Reduction Method
When I initially read the article on a newer fat melting procedure, I thought "Oh boy, here we go again, another gimmick in the world of fat loss". Whenever I hear the words "melt" and "fat" in the same sentence, call me crazy, but I tend to be a bit skeptical because we all know that you cannot melt the fat off or out of your body, no matter how badly we'd all like to at times. Enter Lipolysis, a new fat reduction procedure... - Using Herbs for Hot Flashes
We've all heard the term "hot flashes", unless we've lived under a rock, or are too young to pay attentino to such health woes. Hot flashes are typically associated with the period in life where a woman goes through what is called perimenopause, and then menopause. - Viagra's Unexpected Side Effect
Viagra, the most popular and most well known impotence and male sexual enhancement drug on the market, followed only by Cialis and then Levitra, may have some unexpected, and albeit welcome, side effects. Researchers are saying that Viagra also may produce a more psychological effect, putting men "in the mood" mentally for intimacy, affection, and love. In other words, this may be the drug that is every woman's dream! - Vitamins and Hair Loss : The Nutritional Connection
Hair loss and balding is not only a huge and increasing problem for men with male pattern baldness, but it is also unfortunately on the rise for women. Research suggests that there are actually genetic causes for balding, but there are also hormonal imbalances at work, and sometimes even vitamin and mineral deficiencies which only add to and accelerate hair loss and thinning.
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