How Do I Prevent the Flu By this time of year most people who planned for a flu shot has received one. The vaccine makers have
According an article recently published by Emax Health, studies conducted by researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington School of Medicine suggests that men who experience male pattern baldness by age 30 have a significantly lower risk of developing prostate cancer.
Studies suggest that women are experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance, namely perimenopause and menopause, much earlier than they have in years past.
Stress prompts the release of cortisol, a corticosteroid hormone that is produced the adrenal glands that sit atop the kidneys. Cortisol is the body’s “fight or flight” response to stress and helps the give the metabolism a much needed boost in times of peril. However, when produced in large quantities, cortisol can wreak havoc on the body and many of the body’s biological processes.
Testosterone Therapy in Men
Physicians recommend testosterone therapy to revive libido in men. Biodientical testosterone therapy naturally replaces the testosterone that male body no longer produces during and after andropause (the male menopause).
Environmental Toxins & Your Health
Environmental toxins have been a hot topic in the media lately, in light of recent findings that linked many of these compounds to a variety of health conditions in children and adults, ranging from endocrine disorders and hormonal imbalances to autoimmune disorders and cancer.
According to a recent article published on USAToday.com, the long-term use of osteoporosis drugs (bisphosphonates) such as Boniva, Fosamax and Reclast, can increase the risk hip fractures and breaks. Although the drugs affect men more or less the same, women are more likely to suffer from conditions stemming from low bone mass, making them prime candidates for the drugs. It's estimated that 10 million Americans have been diagnosed with osteoporosis - a condition where the bones becomes brittle and porous - and 34 million Americans suffer from poor bone density and risk spine and hip fractures.
The Fish Oil Fiasco
Millions of Americans turn to a variety of fish oil supplements to get their daily dose of omega-3 fatty-acids; however, several companies that help to fuel this billion dollar industry, are facing serious legal trouble, after it was discovered that they were manufacturing supplements that were tainted by a cancer-causing chemical compound known as polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB).
Stress and Diabetes
According to an article recently published on WorldHealth.net, chronic stress can lead to cognitive decline in type II diabetics. Produced by the adrenal glands, the “stress hormone” known as cortisol is produced as the body’s natural “fight or flight” response to elevated stress levels; however, scientists have found that diabetics with high morning cortisol levels demonstrate lower mental acuity.
Be sure to tune in to Good Company Today this Friday to watch bioidentical hormones expert, Dr. Gary Joseph sit down one-on-one with Good Company co-host Michael Cardamone.
Obesity Now Greatest Modifiable Risk Factor
New studies suggest that obesity recently beat out smoking as the “greatest modifiable risk factor” affecting how long and how well we live.
