Month: June 2017

Acne around the nose? It could be allergy related.

Every Spring and Summer, people encounter the ever present issue of allergies. As a result, they blow their noses constantly to feel relief. In a strange way, they also may see the affects of nose blowing in acne surrounding the nose. The physical action of nose blowing can cause the skin in the nose area […]

Worried About Low Testosterone? The Answer May Be Your Diet | Men’s Journal

The National Institute of Health reports that the majority of people are not getting the recommend level of magnesium.   Magnesium is a mineral that helps control blood pressure, promotes strong bones, and a steady heart rhythm.   A recent study of men 65 and older found magnesium levels are associated with testosterone.   If […]

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Problem Sleepiness?

Are you sleep deficient?   Can you doze off while: Reading or watching TV Riding in the car for an hour Watching a movie in the theater Sitting in class or a meeting   Do you wake up tired? Are you tired throughout the day?   If you answered yes to a few of the […]

Diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). After six months of blood work and doctor visits to an OBGYN, an MD, and an Endocrinologist, I had nearly given up hope of discovering what was truly wrong with me.

What Makes a Hair Transplant Successful?

In the more than forty years that The Griffin Center of Hair Restoration and Research has existed, Dr. Edmond Griffin and Dr. Ashley Curtis have performed thousands of hair transplant procedures on men and women from all around the world, and in that time they have come to believe that details make all the difference. […]

Yikes: This Is What Casual Drinking Actually Does to Your Body

The effects of alcohol on your physical, mental and emotional health is significant even when consumed only in social environments.  More people than you think have stopped drinking alcohol for one month.   These are social drinkers, who thought let’s just see what happens. Here are some results: Better sleep More energy Fewer sugar cravings […]

A Worthwhile Habit

Samson – An Example of Failure and Redemption

The New Testament describes Samson as a man of faith.   It mentions neither his failures nor his great strength.   Though he possessed great physical strength, he was a moral weakling who followed his own selfish desires and ignored God.   Do you remember his story?   Samson was the man who foolishly loved […]

Track it to Hack it

Hey You, In the Matters of You, Tracking. One of the easiest and most powerful ways you can reduce your calories and get more active is to track it to hack it.  What you measure you move, and if you measure how much food you eat and how much exercise you get all of a […]

Good Nutrition Can Reverse Symptoms of PCOS

Do you ever feel bombarded with messages from the media telling you that “xyz” food is bad for you? One-day eggs are good for you, the next day they are bad for your heart. You need to eat more spinach, less fat, more protein, less sugar… So what’s the bottom line? It all boils down […]