The skin is the largest organ of the body – an average adult has approximately 22 square feet of skin weighing around eight pounds. Yet it is one of the most-overlooked parts of the body when it comes to proper maintenance and care. Skin repairs itself, it seals itself when torn or cut, and it…
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Treatments for Chronic Fatigue
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex disorder with a range of symptoms, the most common being extreme tiredness. It can be a debilitating illness and prevent you from carrying out seemingly normal activities. Although there is no specific cure for chronic fatigue, there are a number of treatments available to relieve symptoms and help…
The Obesity Epidemic and What It Means for You
Having too much fat on your body might not seem as dangerous as a virus pandemic, but obesity can be just as damaging as any infectious disease to an individual. The U.S. obesity epidemic is readily apparent, with about 34% of adults and 15% of children and adolescents being obese – and these percentages continue…
How to Boost Your Metabolic Rate
Metabolism is the body’s process of changing food to energy. No bodily functions would be possible without energy. Metabolism is a chemical process that is necessary for maintaining life. Everything we eat and drink is broken down and converted into energy, and contributes to voluntary and involuntary functions of the body. We need energy to…
What Causes Low Sex Drive In Females?
Do you have little to no interest in partaking in sexual activities? Is your lack of interest in sex affecting your relationship with your partner? You may have a low sex drive, and it isn’t something you have to live with. If you are in a relationship, having sex creates intimacy, and mismatched sex drives…
Which Hormone Therapies Improve Sexual Function?
There are a variety of underlying medical conditions that may contribute to a loss of sexual function. Both men and women can lose interest in sex or lose the ability to enjoy it. However, for many people with this issue, hormone therapy is a solution that works. Psychological issues, including depression and stress, can contribute…
First Signs of a Hormone Deficiency
Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body that stimulate the cells into action. There are dozens of types of human hormones, and a healthy body has a certain amount of each type of hormone. The hormones that most people know about are the reproductive hormones, which include estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. An imbalance in…
How Medical Weight Loss Works
It is incredibly hard to lose weight, and it’s even harder to keep it off even if you do lose a pound or two. People often become more motivated to lose weight once the weight has led to health issues, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, or osteoarthritis. If you are…
What Is A Spirometry Test?
If you visit your doctor complaining of difficulty breathing and are exhibiting symptoms such as wheezing, comparable to an asthma attack, they may suggest that you undergo a spirometry test. It is a quick and painless exam that provides your doctor with useful information about your respiratory health. It is often used for people with…
How Does Hormone Therapy Affect Menopause?
There is one thing that all women will eventually have to go through, and that is menopause – which is when a woman stops having her monthly period. Women can get menopause as early as their early 40s to as late as their early 60s. Menopause is a normal part of the aging process for…
