It's been said that marriage is good for your health – especially if you're a man. Research at Mayo Clinic in Arizona shows that's true when it comes to seeking care for stroke symptoms.
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Married men with stroke symptoms seek medical attention earlier than women
February 4th, 2012 by adminMale Hair Loss: Natural Hair Loss Treatment
February 2nd, 2012 by adminMen have been fighting hair loss since the beginning of time with methods that are at times ridiculous and dangerous. Todays man has more choices than previous generations, but harsh and unnatural chemicals may not be the first choice for many men. Fortunately, there are several hair loss products that are based on traditional, natural treatments that may be just as effective. Male pattern baldness is often genetic and/or related to too much dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the follicles of the scalp. This is a specific type of testosterone that is only found in hair follicles. For years, saw palmetto oil has been used to treat prostate problems, and it has been found to have some beneficial effect in blocking the DHT that causes most male hair loss. A good multivitiman containing B5, folic acid, silica and biotin will help maintain hair health, but be sure to regulate your dosages carefully. Taking in excess of 30mg of zinc daily can cause a copper deficiency, often linked to hair loss. Before supplementing copper, restrict your intake of zinc, as copper can become toxic. Traditional asian medicine links hair loss to kidney malfunction and often prescribes a kidney tonic to correct male hair loss. Another ancient remedy is aromatherapy and the use of essential oils. A combination of rosemary, thyme, lavender and cedarwood was studied in Scotland and the results were encouraging. The essential oils were mixed with a carrier oil, either almond or grapeseed oil, warmed and then rubbed into the scalp. The treatment was continued with a warm head wrap. Used for several months, the tonic helped over 40% of the studys participants regrow hair. Perhaps the easiest natural treatment for male hair loss is a change of diet. Increasing foods rich in iron and silica seems to help strengthen the existing hair and encourage new growth. Consider adding foods rich in silica like potato and cucumber skins, peppers and sprouts. In todays overly medicated society, many are hesitant to try another prescription drug. You have a choice not to. Many of the natural hair loss treatments are pleasant and more often than not, have no side effects. You may be pleasantly surprised at the results. Male Hair Loss: Natural Hair Loss Treatment is a post from: Men's Health – Men's Guide to Fitness, Health, Weight Loss, Nutrition
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Why is cholesterol important for your health and the function of your body?
February 1st, 2012 by adminQuestion by annonymous: Why is cholesterol important for your health and the function of your body? Why is cholesterol important for your health and the function of your body? Is cholesterol in your diet really that bad? Best answer: Answer by John SThere’s good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, the bad cholesterol cause clogged arteries and
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The Landice Treadmill Mystery Solved
January 30th, 2012 by adminMoshi Moshi! I had planned to do a detailed review of the Landice L7 Executive treadmill today, but Mrs. Sensei has laid down the law and I only have a few minutes to post a review on this fine July 4th holiday — the DOJO itself is empty and all of the other senseis are off work and at home enjoying their families. Look for the full review tomorrow, but for today enjoy a quick rundown of the differences between the numerous models of Landice treadmills out on the market. If you’vee spent time looking at Landice treadmills then you’ve probably noticed they have a large number of units available and the differences between them aren’t always as obvious as they should be. Here is a guide to comparing the different models, full commercial and light commercial. At each level (L7, L8 and L9), the only difference between a Pro Sports Trainer, a Cardio Trainer and an Executive trainer is going to be the console. The Landice Pro Sports Trainer Treadmill has the lowest end, basic display, and the Landice Executive treadmills have the highest end (really spiffy, if you ask me) displays. The difference in the consoles is very obvious upon viewing. The differences of each Landice treadmill level (L7, L8 and L9) is going to be the size of the rollers and the length of the deck. The higher the number, the heaver and larger the rollers and the longer the treadmill deck. The LTD versus the Club style is an easy one as well. LTD means the unit is light commercial and Club means the unit is full commercial — meaning it is rated to run for a higher number of hours per week (full commercial usually means 100+ hours of use per week). The LTDs come in 110v and the Clubs in 220v or 110v. If you’re using a Landice Club treadmill in your home, make sure to request 110v or you may not be able to run it properly. And there you go, the mystery of the Landice treadmills is solved! -The Treadmill Sensei The Landice Treadmill Mystery Solved is a post from: Men's Health – Men's Guide to Fitness, Health, Weight Loss, Nutrition
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Vitamin Supplements: Be Very Careful
January 27th, 2012 by adminMost of us take, or at some time in our life have taken, vitamin supplements. We see and hear the health claims of many vitamin manufacturers and marketers, and we don’t think of vitamins as medicines or as being potentially harmful. However, some recent medical studies might indicate that not only is there a questionable benefit to taking vitamin supplements, but certain supplements may …
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Eat More Veggies. Eat More Fruit. Get Healthy–Really?
January 20th, 2012 by adminWhile it is common to see scientific studies on how health can be improved by using certain, particular supplements of vitamins and minerals it is not the same for the real McCoy. How true? Ask yourself and do a goggle search (or a PUB Med or any advanced search of scientific articles) about how many times you see a study–any study–on a particular fruit or vegetable that comes out proving some health improvement. Not a group, but a particular fruit or vegetable. And proof of health, not disease (this is an important distinction). We are talking about real science here not just made up stuff from some science nut or health nut. And we are talking about real fruits and vegetables like a particular apple or broccoli as opposed to a group of fruits or vegetables. In other words we are talking about something very concrete and not at all abstract–this is where real scientific study comes in very handy: such study is not abstract or it is not science. And, importantly, if I can prove it and you cannot, it is not scientifically provable. Period. How many? Which vegetable? Which fruit? There are plenty of promoters of eating fresh fruits and vegetables and many of them provide solid credentials like the Harvard, Tufts, Eat 5 a day, and so on (for a really good goggle search try vegetables and health or fruits and health). For example, the Harvard site cites the latest dietary guidelines that, “call for five to thirteen servings of fruits and vegetables a day, depending on one’s caloric intake. For a person who needs 2,000 calories a day to maintain weight and health, this translates into nine servings, or 4 cups per day.” The citation for this is The USDA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is a helpful abstraction but not a particular guide to particular fruits and vegetables and how they can promote your health. But most of what these prestigious institutions promote is air–no scientific studies demonstrating the health effects of a single fruit or vegetable could be found on the Harvard site, not one. True, it’s nice air, but air nevertheless. Now we are not talking about the genuine research on fruits and vegetables like this one listed in Pub Med, “Electron beam and gamma irradiation effectively reduce Listeria monocytogenes populations on chopped romaine lettuce”, (J Food Prot. 2006 Mar;69(3):570-4, for those who need to know) . This kind of research is not after the health promoting effects of eating, in this case, romaine lettuce. And it does not pretend to be anything other than what it is. Of course sites promoting the health benefits of eating of fruits and vegetables could be hiding the scientific studies and don’t want to bother their visitors with all those numbers and scientific names for turnips or plums. Or farmers who grow the really good stuff and how to buy them. I remember a study concerning folate and green leafy vegetables and some kids on an island in the South Pacific. The study, a genuine scientific study, had to be halted because the scientists found that the children in the study could not get enough folate for their diets from the fresh vegetables because the vegetables themselves were deficient. So the study stopped because, ethically, depriving the children’s diet of this essential ingredient could hurt them–especially when the science proved the children would be deficient on a natural diet. So much for the health promoting benefits of this entire group of vegetables–and I have not seen another study to refute this single isolated, particular controlled scientific study on green leafy vegetable and exactly how they promote health in humans. So how do you know if the fruits or vegetables you eat can really promote better health? Simple answer is you don’t. But then again, if you stopped eating fruits and vegetables what would happen? Could be all those diseases they write about in Pub Med and cited by the Tufts nutritionists and become the cover story about our fat nation for Time Magazine: eat your fruits and veggies and stay healthy or until we know, for sure, something different. Eat More Veggies. Eat More Fruit. Get Healthy–Really? is a post from: Men's Health – Men's Guide to Fitness, Health, Weight Loss, Nutrition
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What’s the best stop smoking program and why isn’t Obama on it for health care reform?
January 19th, 2012 by adminQuestion by TomW: What’s the best stop smoking program and why isn’t Obama on it for health care reform? Since smoking caused and aggravated diseases are a big chunk of the healthcare dollar especially among Medicare and Veteran health care beneficiaries, why doesn’t Obama just stop smoking and show he’s serious about what he preaches
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Quick Facts On Laser Hair Removal Boston Residents Prefer
January 18th, 2012 by adminEliminating permanently those unwanted hairs you have is a feat laser hair removal Boston residents opt for can’t offer. What it does is simply reduce their amount. Some people, however, assert they haven’t seen signs of re-growths for years.
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Health Plus Super Colon Cleanse, Capsules with Herbs and Acidops, 60 Count (Pack of 2)
January 17th, 2012 by adminHealth Plus Super Colon Cleanse, Capsules with Herbs and Acidops, 60 Count (Pack of 2) The colon is one of the primary organs involved in the body’s internal detoxification and elimination process Quantity 1 size 60 cap Brand health plus The colon is one of the primary organs involved in the body’s internal detoxification and
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Male Hair Loss
January 17th, 2012 by adminMale hair loss affects 1 in 3 males by the age of 50. While there is currently no cure for hair loss, there are many hair loss products on the market purporting to remedy male hair loss and thinning hair. Not all potential hair loss products are created equal. Some hair loss products are designed to only cover up the signs of hair loss, such as wigs, toupees, and hair dyes. Other hair loss treatments lack scientific background for their claims to treat hair loss. Because hair loss is an emotional event for most men, much time and money is spent searching for a hair loss solution in the form of hair loss medications, cover-ups, and transplants. Male Hair Loss Treatment: Prescription Hair Loss Medication Male hair loss is generally regarded as natural, and not a disease. Nevertheless, many men choose to pursue the use of prescription medications as a hair loss treatment. The most popular of these prescription hair loss medications is Propecia. Propecia is the brand name of finasteride, a chemical that partially blocks the effects of male hormones that are thought to contribute to male hair loss. While Propecia has shown some effectiveness as a hair loss treatment, it is not a natural solution to male hair loss. It requires a physicians visit for a prescription, and has sexual side effects in some users. Its effects wear off immediately upon discontinuing use, resulting in further hair loss. A one month supply of Propecia costs approximately $70-$100, making it one of the more expensive hair loss treatments on the market. By contrast, Procerin for male hair loss is available without a prescription. It is a natural hair loss product, with no dangerous chemicals or side effects. Procerin is a safe alternative to prescription hair loss treatments. Procerin is the only all-natural hair loss solution backed by our 90-Day Guarantee. Male Hair Loss is a post from: Men's Health – Men's Guide to Fitness, Health, Weight Loss, Nutrition
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