A company that I am pretty sure that you’ve heard of or seen on tv is in the news today regarding harmful effects allegedly caused by WEN cosmetics is causing an uproar from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). It said that 21,000 complaints alopecia and scalp irritation is one of the side effects of using […]
While most calls to poison control for dietary supplements in children result in serious medical conditions, they have been increasing by nearly 50% between 2005 and 2012. According to a recent journal article in the Journal of Medical Toxicology, between 2000 and 2012 there was a call every 24 minutes to poison control centers related […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) has many different symptoms–so many, in fact, that it can prove rather difficult to pin down and diagnose sometimes. For many women, it is a cause of infertility or of pregnancy complications; for some, it can cause skin problems, obesity, liver disease, emotional disorders, heart disease, and more. But if the […]
Although many people think of sleeping naked as a way to avoid the hot summer heat, there are a number of scientifically backed reasons for sleeping in the nude. The Los Angeles Sleep Institute has discussed a correlation between poor sleep and body temperature. People are more likely to have trouble getting back to sleep […]
Many teenagers are affected by the mental illnesses known as binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa. It is more common than you might think. Because of the manner of the illness, it is important to seek professional help. Treatment for these illnesses will differ from child to child based on the severity of […]
The drug memantine has been used in the treatment of mild Alzheimer’s Disease. Unfortunately the effectiveness of this treatment has not shown to improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Researchers have discovered that, memantine, a medicine designed to help with Alzheimer’s is actually helpful in treating traumatic brain injury. One of the biggest dangers with brain […]
Lasik eye treatment seems to be growing by leaps and bounds. The article provides a solid case for having the eye surgery performed at any age, but specifically, for people over the age of 60 whose eyesight is growing weaker with age. There is scientific proof that our eyes will worsen with age, and many […]
Many people, both those who lead active lives and those who are rather sedentary can develop a slipped disc. Spines are made up of vertebrae and cushioned by discs. When the disc is damaged , it is said to be “slipped”. Slipped discs can be caused by accidents, but they are also caused by everyday, […]
Besides the generally recommended tactic of turning off all electronics/technology before heading to bed to make it easier to fall asleep, another recommendation is to practice restorative yoga poses to rid your body and mind of daily stresses. Restorative yoga poses not only relaxes your body in preparation for a restful sleep, but it also […]
