Think it’s only men who worry about losing hair when they grow older? Think again! Female hair loss is not as uncommon as one may think. And if men are concerned that their looks will be affected by hair loss - how much more would women be, in the looks-conscious world of cosmetics and high […]

The subject of hair loss prevention, diligence and knowledge on proper hair care play important roles in avoiding hair loss. However, not all causes of hair loss are within our control, a good majority of the leading reasons for such a condition can be avoided with the correct regimens in caring for our scalp.
So what […]

While the most predominant symptoms of fibromyalgia include widespread pain and persistent fatigue, the resulting cognitive impairment of this condition may be its most maddening.
Commonly referred to as fibro fog, this symptom is a conglomeration of cognitive challenges. Fibro fog is understood to be a physical symptom of fibromyalgia, not a psychological one. While research […]

If you need a dose of morning coffee to kick start your day you may be undermining the peaceful balance that comes from advanced martial arts training and dramatically lowering your ability to develop Ki energy.
Overloading your body with caffeine can cause insomnia, anxiety attacks, impatience, mood swings and the caffeine “Jitters”. But quitting cold […]

No one is perfect and different people have to deal with different things in their life. Some things like acne, baldness, bald teeth and other things can greatly affect a person’s confidence. A person with acne may be ashamed and try to hide their face. A person that is going bald may try to cover […]

Employers in the last decade found it hard to rely on drug testing to ensure that they are hiring employees that are free from banned substances. However, the adoption of more stringent rules and restrictions at drug test sites and laboratories have made it harder for drug users to cheat. The variation of drug testing […]

The question that goes through the mind of most every person considering LASIK eye correction surgery is whether or not it is safe. For those who don’t know, LASIK or “Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis” is a type of vision correction surgery in which surgery is performed on the cornea of the eye using a […]

What do you consider the most important machine in your life — Car? Computer? Cell Phone? Television? Something Else? On a scale of 1 to 10, how important is it to you? Why? What are all of the reasons that make it a 10 in your life?
If you believe that the car belongs at the […]

If you look in any phone book to find a new dentist for you or your family you may be overwhelmed by the number of listings and advertisements. Which new dentist would be the best for you or your family? Your smile is one of the most important features and it is important that you […]

It is recommended that children see their first pediatric dentist or family dentist around the time that they are one year old. Whether you are a new parent, or you have just moved to an area and would like to find a pediatric dentist, there are some simple steps and guidelines to help you find […]

Whether you just moved to Houston, or you are a lifelong resident finding a dentist in Houston is very important. You may be looking for a pediatric dentist in Houston, or an orthodontist, or perhaps even an oral surgeon, but your choice will greatly affect the quality of care that you receive and your satisfaction […]

I don’t know about you but I’m pretty tired of my old dingy mattress. It’s bad enough that I have to go work really hard every day food on the table before my family, on top all but I have to come home to the really old and uncomfortable mattress. Can you relate to what […]

Today, high blood pressure treatment emphasizes lifestyle as much as medicine. Approaches to lowering blood pressure may also involve using alternative medicines to supplement traditional medication.
In other words, sole reliance on drugs is now being replaced by more comprehensive methods of disease management.
One of the centerpieces of this approach is replacing a sedentary lifestyle with […]

Hypertension can wreak havoc on many body organs. Its effects on the heart are especially damaging. High blood pressure and heart disease are closely connected.
Moderate to high blood pressure significantly increases the load on the left side of the heart. Arterioles are often diseased or constricted, which increases resistance to blood flow. When this happens, […]

Parkinson’s disease has been classified into five stages by Hoehn and Yahr. Their classification is based on the severity of symptoms and the degree of disability the patient experiences.
When prescribing treatment, the neurologist will take into account the stage at which the patient is perceived to be, among other things.
Stage 1 is called unilateral disease. […]

Physical therapy is something that many people should consider at some point. No, you don’t have to have a serious injury or be recovering from surgery to benefit from some sort of therapy. Massage therapy is a great form of therapy that can help you learn how to relax, so that you don’t feel as […]

As an emergency room physician, I’ve had my share of sleepless nights. Trying to get to sleep knowing you will have to get up in thirty minutes to read x-rays and interpret laboratory resorts makes it hard to relax and get to sleep.
So, how do you get to sleep when you just get more and […]

Human herpes virus is of eight types of which the two types are Herpes simplex virus 1 (HHV 1) & Herpes simplex virus 2 (HHV 2)
Herpes labialis or cold sores involving the lips, and gingivostomatitis or the inflammation of the gums and oral cavity, oropharyngeal, cutaneous, and ocular lesions in the form of keratoconjunctivitis are […]

In a previous article I discussed the pulsating sinus irrigation system using a Water Pik or Hydro Pulse device. This is certainly the system that works best for me, but before finding out about this procedure I tried doing sinus irrigation with a neti pot.
Many ENT doctors recommend using a neti pot for sinus irrigation. […]

For those that suffer from it, learning how to stop a panic attack is something that is very essential to your well being. There are countless people that have this condition, so do not feel as if you are the only one. The best news of all is the fact that you can stop this […]

Over 20 million Americans are currently diagnosed with some form of thyroid disease, a health problem that impacts every cell in the body and can cause severe weight gain or weight loss, mood disturbances and even infertility in both men and women. While thyroid problems are most common in women, affecting approximately 1 in 8 […]

“The best routine I’ve ever done, is the one I haven’t done.”
Think about that for just a minute. Let it settle in.
If you’ve been doing the same routine day in and day out, year after year, wonder why you aren’t getting the gains you wanted… this statement should really hit home.
For starters, the more variety […]

A tension headache is by far the most common form of headache that people experience in every day life. However, in many cases, tension headaches may be confused with other types of headaches that may be more serious. Conversely, these more serious forms of headaches, which may require treatment from a physician, may be mistaken […]

High blood pressure and diabetes are the top two causes of kidney disease, a disease that can be deadly if not caught in its early stages. According to the National Kidney Foundation approximately 20 million Americans (1 in 9 adults) have the disease and another 20 million are at risk for it. Kidney disease is […]

The need to detoxify the body has become increasingly more important over the past 50 years. We live in an environment that is overflowing with dangerous chemicals. They have permeated our soils, our water supply, and the air that we breath. Even the best efforts to eliminate toxins from your household and work place have […]

There are 5 simple things you can do, to stay healthy.
1. Avoid smoking and smokers
2. Eat right and keep your BMI (Body Mass Index) at 18,5 – 24,8
3. Try to avoid drinking alcohol
4. Exercise daily
5. Sleep right
1. Avoid smoking and smokers
Dangers of smoking.
If you smoke, you should quit, smoking harms you and everyone around you.
Did […]

In today’s society, much value is put on the way people look and how they dress. This is not surprising because a person’s status is usually equated with their fashion. The belief that the more fashionable a person is, the more he or she earns because designer items are generally very expensive. The Hollywood and […]

The human need for salt has shaped the World History. Civilizations rose in Europe, Africa, China, India, and the Middle East around rich salt deposits. In many places salt was so precious and in such a demand that it was minted into coins that were as valuable as gold. It was known then as “White […]

Every one of us wants to remain fit and fine.
Here are some basic tips to remain healthy:
Exercise Regularly
1. Walking on the green grass in the early morning improves your eye sight.
2. Have a brisk wall for at least 5 days a week for minimum 35 minutes a day. Remember your calories start burning after 20 […]

Jose M. Flores, a Medicare beneficiary who lives outside McAllen, used the new drug benefit four times from January to April to purchase Byetta, an injectable medicine for diabetes. Each time he paid $40.
So when he went to the pharmacy on May 25, he was dismayed to be told that he owed $167.56 for the […]

Diabetes is causing a huge problem for those who attempt to stay and fail to listen to the mandatory evacuations required by law during large category hurricane landfalls. Many people who are diabetic need medicine and they need to eat properly. The problem comes when they do not have enough food stored and they run […]

The anti aging skin care market is estimated to be worth billions of dollars. Everyone is looking for the proverbial “Fountain of Youth” and they’re willing to pay a hefty price for the search. The developers and manufacturers of anti aging skin care products are working around the clock to come up with new and […]

If you’ve ever looked at the confusing array of anti aging products, you already know that they come in many different forms, with each designed to target a specific part of the body. Creams, lotions, pills, cosmetics, herbs, vitamins, night creams, firming creams, serums, gels, hydrators, moisturizers, facial masks, you name it, you can find […]

Wrinkles are signs of old age and for anyone who gives great value to beauty, wrinkles are simply upsetting. The first thing one would want to do is to get rid of those ugly lines and creases on her skin. If you are one of those who want to counter natural aging process and maintain […]

It is said that Stress can increase aging and take years off of your life and nothing is more stressful than a hurricane season like the hurricane season we had in 2005. Worse off these large catastrophic hurricane seasons are expected to continue and the 2006 Atlantic tropical hurricane season should be among one of […]

It would appear that our era is currently riding high on the accomplishments of body aesthetics – and one of the more insightful quotes attesting to this comes straight from a cosmetic dentistry patient, who readily proclaimed: “If I have just one life, let me live it only with a show-stopping smile.”
Cosmetic dentistry is now […]

A person’s skin usually reflects his/her self. And, therefore, it is imperative that you keep your skin in good shape. For that, you will need to use a daily cleansing, toning, and moisturizing regimen. Having such a regimen in place will reward your skin richly. It will look young and fresh.
There are plenty of cleansing, […]

Life = The property or quality that distinguishes living organisms from dead organisms and inanimate matter, manifested in functions such as metabolism, reproduction, and response to stimuli or adaptation to the environment originating from within the organism.
In my travels I have found that many people are opposed to change. Change is good…it is necessary […]

A face-lift, known in the medical sciences as ‘rhytidectomy,’ is the most popular surgical way of erasing – or at least reducing – wrinkles and facial sagging, usually because of age. There is a reason it is called a ‘face lift.’ The facial skin is literally lifted off the face, and the surgeon tightens the […]

Most people skip over the fact that any type of surgery is invasive, including plastic surgery. If invasive surgery concerns you, there are non-invasive options to lipo.
Non-Invasive Options to Lipo
Plastic surgery has become very popular in the last 30 years or so, and more and more you see items in the news and specials on […]

While people tend to focus on breast implants, breast reduction is a very common procedure for both men and women. Few people realize there may be a liposuction element.
Liposuction For The Reduction of Breasts
There are many cosmetic procedures that can be done regarding a woman’s breast size. Many women opt for implants, feeling that their […]

While men tend to gain weight around the waist, women tend to gain it in the buttocks. The procedure known as liposuction can make you smile instead of groaning when looking in the mirror.
Liposuction – Reshaping The Buttocks
The buttocks are one of the first areas to go out of shape on both sexes, but with […]

Statistics show the stress of life and poor food choices are leading to ballooning weights. Liposuction is a popular method of reducing weight, but it will also reduce your bank account.
Liposuction: Sucking Money Out of Your Bank Account
A big consideration for many people who are looking to undergo plastic surgery is the expense. All procedures […]

Many people will ask, do cellulite creams work? There is no one right or wrong answer to that question though. The fact is that every product is different and each person will most likely have a different result when it comes to this kind of thing. It is just like those infomercials that you see […]

As with nearly every other product on the market today there are cellulite cream reviews. This just goes to our basic consumer instinct of trying to know if something is good before we make the purchase and that is completely normal especially when it comes to the fact that money is sometimes tight and wasting […]

Thanks to the dedicated teams of researchers that have worked tirelessly to learn how and why the fat cells in the body turn into the cellulite that plagues so many people these days. Of course there is still much to learn about this fact because the body is still very much a mystery to the […]

Most meteorologists and weather predictions are stating now that the 2006 Atlantic tropical hurricane season will be one of the largest on record and that means it will be a bad hair day. You need to consider a new hurricane hairdo to maintain your image during the hurricane season.
You can expect very hot and high […]

Most people are self conscious about their skin. Everyone wants their skin to look young and healthy, and will go to many lengths to protect our skin from anything in the environment that could harm it. Our skin is the largest organ in, or on, our body. It performs many functions, primarily serving as protections […]

So you’re considering whether or not to have cosmetic surgery? You will need to weigh several personal and practical reasons before making this decision. You should also take into consideration the emotional and mental issues that may be pressuring you into having cosmetic surgery performed. Think about both positive and negative reasons when deciding if […]

What do you do when you lose your senses? When your visions become blur or at least it seems so and your sight can get no farther than the walls that close you and the beautiful view outside stands still, unseen and shut off from your world. What do you do when you are dumbfounded, […]

Sunglasses offer protection from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays and that’s one offer you definitely want to accept. The eyes are the windows to the world, and these complex yet delicate body parts need all the protection they can get. You can’t see them, but damaging ultraviolet rays are always present, even when the sun […]

Arthritis is a general term used to categorize over 100 different conditions and diseases. What these 100+ diseases and conditions all have in common is a problem with a joint inside the body. The human body has joints in the spine, shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, fingers, ankles and toes. Arthritis pain and inflammation can […]

1. Stop smoking.
All the experts agree on this one. Ever since 1960 when it was announced that smoking was harmful to your health, people have been reducing their use of tobacco products. Just recently, we’ve seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Warn your children of the false romance or ‘tough guy’ image […]

A Sudden Paralysis
It was after a weekend in St. Augustine, Florida that Jim Olbrich had his too-close-for-comfort brush with death. That night a blood clot rushed into his brain and caused a major hemorrhagic stroke. A stroke that has left Jim walking like Frankenstein.
Jim had driven the two hours back to his home in Orlando. […]

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) belongs to a group of conditions called Medically Unexplained Diseases or Disorders (MUD). Fibromyalgia Syndrome is also in this group. IBS is a functional disorder. In other words, you have symptoms but there is no structural abnormality. It is the most common condition seen by Gastroenterologists and the most common gastrointestinal […]

In Part 1 I explained how a lack of knowledge about measles symptoms and resistance to MMR has resulted in some parents starting up ‘measles parties’ to ensure that their children caught measles early and so gain immunity that way. This is mistaken in my view and many people are unaware that measles is still […]

Historically, tea’s origins date back to around 2700 BC. It is thought to have first been discovered in the mountainous areas of China’s far western Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. It was originally taken as a detoxifying medicine though it grew to great social prominence during the Tang (620-907 AD) and Sung (960-1279 AD) Dynasties. Since […]

A heart attack is the result of blockages in the coronary arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. These blockages pause or cease blood flow into the heart, leading to pain in and the eventual death of the heart muscle. Since the heart is the organ that filters good blood from bad and […]

Reproductive health problems are increasing dramatically.
Breast cancer has reached epidemic levels in the U.S. and is increasing globally. Fibroids, cysts, endometrial cancers, menopausal problems and PMS are everywhere increasing.
Estrogen dominance is not just a women’s health problem. Men, believing themselves exempt from the above, are actually equally at risk.
A large number of men, (and their […]

Asthma is a serious lung disease effecting over 20 million people in the US alone. An asthma attack is caused by a trigger, which can be any external stimulant such as perfume, food, air pollution, cold air, animals, dust, etc., which our bodies react to. Knowing what your personal triggers are and avoiding them will […]

What is health? Health is the state of our physical being whether excellent, good, or poor. The state of our health may depend on several factors: heredity traits, environmental conditions, food and drink choices, fitness and exercise habits, sleep and rest, our thoughts, and our emotional state of mind. All of these are important and […]

I am a busy mom! There is always more things to do in one day that I can think to accomplish – taxiing children here and there, keeping up with the housework and my business, taking time for my family and myself, and providing good nutritious meals for my family. All of these things are […]

Until recently, most treatments have been generally unsuccessful in resolving bad breath conditions. Common treatments such as mouthwashes, mints, chewing gums, mouth sprays, and intestinal cleansings otherwise known as colonics, are simply inadequate. There are many websites offering “magic” breath products. Of course, these are a waste of money.
Serious, persistent, chronic bad breath is now […]

Cholesterol tests are much different from any other medical test you get. This is because they are not used to diagnose a disease, but rather to prevent one – specifically heart disease. High cholesterol levels have been linked with hardening of the arteries, heart disease and a much higher risk of death from heart attacks. […]

Along with the increasing incidence of obesity and diabetes in Western countries, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has also become a growing problem. Although its true prevalence is unknown, some estimates suggest NAFLD may already affect as many as one-third of American adults.
NAFLD describes two conditions affecting people who drink little or no alcohol. The […]

There isn’t anyone in this world who does not engage in some sort of “habit”…and often on a daily basis. Some people walk fast, while others twist their hair, for example. While most of these are actually benign behaviors, you should know that there are some habits that actually could be a sign that you […]

It can be extremely challenging for the entire family to raise a child with ADHD. But learning specific parenting skills in relation to ADHD is highly important for the health of the child as well as the relationship between child and parent.
One thing that is really useful for parents is to join a support group […]