Month: June 2016

PCOS: A Range of Treatments—Which Is Best?

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also called PCOS, is a condition that cannot be cured by modern medicine; however, its symptoms can be managed and, in many cases, reversed. Frequently caused by Insulin Resistance, this condition can present with a diverse list of symptoms, among them being cystic ovaries.

Glaucoma Surgery

Glaucoma surgery is preformed to fix drainage problems due to high intraocular pressure. In the eye, the anterior chamber’s watery fluid, called aqueous humor, flows through the iris and the cornea to keep ocular pressure levels at a normal level. However, when the aqueous humor drains too slowly or is produced too quickly, the fluid […]

4 Unexpected Costs When Leaving Your Parents’ Nest

As a teenager you can’t wait to spread your wings and leave home for the first time to live in your own place. This article helps to understand that there are plenty of added expenses besides just your rent that you may have forgotten about. But there are tips and budgeting ideas that can help […]

Options For Reversing and Repairing Hair Loss

One of the biggest cosmetic concerns amongst men is hair loss. While not all men will have to deal with a receding hair line or pattern baldness, some men may start to face this problem as young as adolescence. While some women battle hair loss or hair thinning, it’s extremely rare. This is primarily a […]

COPD – Improving Aerobic Fitness

Lung function and breathing are major problems for people with COPD and other lung diseases. But improving aerobic fitness through exercise can greatly improve quality of life and lung function for people with lung diseases. It doesn’t take a lot of exercise to make a difference. Walking even one and a half miles per day […]

What Your 2015 Income Tax Dollars Paid For

Now that the federal tax deadline has passed, it’s easy to shrug your payment off as a one line expense. But it’s nice to know that if you need it, you can check exactly how the government uses its tax income. The National Priorities Project, a non profit that examines the federal budget, broke down […]

Are Ovarian Cysts Causing My Abdominal Pain?

Cystic ovaries are often considered the hallmark of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS. Frequently caused by Insulin Resistance, PCOS may present with the development of multiple cysts on the outside of the ovaries.

Sunscreen & Vitamin D

Sunshine is good for you as long as you aren’t out in it for too long. Sunburns are unpleasant to downright painful, and too much of a good thing can kill you. But moderate exposure is actually needed by the body. Sunlight has numerous health benefits that far outweigh the dangers, but you just need […]

How I Paid Off Credit Cards, Student Loans And Saved $150K For A New Home

Jake Hawkes describes how he was able to pay off debt to afford a home. It was after college, and his salary had gone up with his own startup company that it was enough that he could start making a plan. He explains how as a 30-something he lived like someone in his 20s — […]

Accelerate Your Fat Loss With This Routine And Get Wedding Dress Ready

I’ve talked a lot about high intensity interval training (HIIT) and weight training as the preferred workouts for health and a fit & fabulous Bride Fit body.   Based on the studies and personal results, I still recommend HIIT training and incorporating weight training as the best prescription for to get wedding dress ready, but […]