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Hair loss is a major concern for many men. There have been countless claims of miracle cures that can jump start hair growth immediately. Few of these cures do as they advertise, but there are some solutions that truly improve hair loss. 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors One of the most popular treatments for hair loss is a collection of medications known as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. These pills stop hair loss by preventing the enzyme known as 5-alpha reductase from converting the hormone testosterone into a...
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Is your hair damaged from a poor dye job? Is it limp and needing some volume and shine? If you’re looking for ways to fix your ‘do in a natural way, check out these foods you can incorporate into your diet easily! Strawberries These are rich in ascorbic acid which aid your body’s amino acid production. Amino acids are a key factor for strong hair. Lucky, it’s a strawberry season! Flax seeds They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, giving you shiny healthy hair....
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Hyperhidrosis is an embarrassing condition that causes excessive sweating. While it’s commonly referred to as a singular entity, there are actually two different forms of hyperhidrosis—primary focal and secondary general. Both of these variations have wildly different causes, some of which provoke concern more than others. Here’s a look at some of the potential origins for both. As always, it’s best to seek the advice of a medical doctor when trying to identify the exact cause of a medical condition. Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis Primary...
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Hyperhidrosis is a chronic condition in which you perspire excessively when your body is under normal, everyday circumstances. Hyperhidrosis causes both sides of your body to sweat even when you are not overheated, nervous, or exercising. It may occur unnecessarily at least once a week, according to the Mayo Clinic. Although you may initially consult your general practitioner about hyperhidrosis, you will most likely be referred to a dermatologist, which is a specialist who treats conditions of the skin. How many people have hyperhidrosis? The American...
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Pulmonary hypertension is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects the arteries connecting the heart to the lungs. These blood vessels narrow over time, which leads to an increase in blood pressure that causes additional damage and stress to them. While this damage cannot be reversed, with proper treatment, the condition can be managed. Unfortunately, many patients go years without realizing that they have the condition at all. This is due to the fact that symptoms progress slowly and can be attributed to other causes...
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An embolism occurs when a vein or artery is blocked by an embolus. Not to be confused with a thrombus (stationary blood clot), an embolus is a mobile substance confined to the blood vessels. There are several types of embolisms, depending upon the affected part of the body. The embolus moves through the circulatory system until it eventually becomes lodged somewhere smaller than itself. Blood flow is disrupted, and the cells beyond it are deprived of their normal blood supply, and thus oxygen, damaging those cells....
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Diagnosing lupus can be incredibly difficult. There is a wide variety of symptoms you can develop that could point to lupus. No single test is able to completely diagnose lupus beyond any doubt. Luckily, there are a few different tests that can be performed in conjunction with one another to determine if lupus has developed and how it is progressing. Antiphospholipid Antibodies (APLs) Test Because an increased level of APLs is found in the bodies of 60% of people who develop lupus, this is...
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Chronic myelogenous leukemia (or CML) is a cancer of the blood found specifically in white blood cells. CML causes the rapid proliferation and growth of mostly myeloid cells within the bone marrow. These cells build up within the blood and cause numerous problems. CML is a stem cell disorder of the bone marrow where an uncontrolled proliferation of granulocytes (eosinophils, neutrophils, and basophils) and their precursors is the source of the condition. The disease is related to a chromosomal disorder known as the Philadelphia chromosome. Testing...
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Cold sores are blisters no one would allow or welcome on his/her face or even anywhere else on the skin. They are not only unappealing aesthetically but also very painful. As we get to some facts about cold sores, they are caused by Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), and they appear as blisters (fluid-filled pockets) on the surface of a person’s skin. In most cases, they appear on the lips or around the mouth which is always embarrassing. The sores break forming a crust over...
Hair loss is a major concern for many men. There have been countless claims of miracle cures that can jump start hair growth immediately. Few of these cures do as they advertise, but there are some solutions that truly improve hair loss. 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors One of the most popular treatments for hair loss is a collection of medications known as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. These pills stop hair loss by preventing the enzyme known as 5-alpha reductase from converting the hormone testosterone into a...
Is your hair damaged from a poor dye job? Is it limp and needing some volume and shine? If you’re looking for ways to fix your ‘do in a natural way, check out these foods you can incorporate into your diet easily! Strawberries These are rich in ascorbic acid which aid your body’s amino acid production. Amino acids are a key factor for strong hair. Lucky, it’s a strawberry season! Flax seeds They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, giving you shiny healthy hair....
Hyperhidrosis is an embarrassing condition that causes excessive sweating. While it’s commonly referred to as a singular entity, there are actually two different forms of hyperhidrosis—primary focal and secondary general. Both of these variations have wildly different causes, some of which provoke concern more than others. Here’s a look at some of the potential origins for both. As always, it’s best to seek the advice of a medical doctor when trying to identify the exact cause of a medical condition. Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis Primary...
Hyperhidrosis is a chronic condition in which you perspire excessively when your body is under normal, everyday circumstances. Hyperhidrosis causes both sides of your body to sweat even when you are not overheated, nervous, or exercising. It may occur unnecessarily at least once a week, according to the Mayo Clinic. Although you may initially consult your general practitioner about hyperhidrosis, you will most likely be referred to a dermatologist, which is a specialist who treats conditions of the skin. How many people have hyperhidrosis? The American...
Pulmonary hypertension is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects the arteries connecting the heart to the lungs. These blood vessels narrow over time, which leads to an increase in blood pressure that causes additional damage and stress to them. While this damage cannot be reversed, with proper treatment, the condition can be managed. Unfortunately, many patients go years without realizing that they have the condition at all. This is due to the fact that symptoms progress slowly and can be attributed to other causes...
An embolism occurs when a vein or artery is blocked by an embolus. Not to be confused with a thrombus (stationary blood clot), an embolus is a mobile substance confined to the blood vessels. There are several types of embolisms, depending upon the affected part of the body. The embolus moves through the circulatory system until it eventually becomes lodged somewhere smaller than itself. Blood flow is disrupted, and the cells beyond it are deprived of their normal blood supply, and thus oxygen, damaging those cells....
Diagnosing lupus can be incredibly difficult. There is a wide variety of symptoms you can develop that could point to lupus. No single test is able to completely diagnose lupus beyond any doubt. Luckily, there are a few different tests that can be performed in conjunction with one another to determine if lupus has developed and how it is progressing. Antiphospholipid Antibodies (APLs) Test Because an increased level of APLs is found in the bodies of 60% of people who develop lupus, this is...
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (or CML) is a cancer of the blood found specifically in white blood cells. CML causes the rapid proliferation and growth of mostly myeloid cells within the bone marrow. These cells build up within the blood and cause numerous problems. CML is a stem cell disorder of the bone marrow where an uncontrolled proliferation of granulocytes (eosinophils, neutrophils, and basophils) and their precursors is the source of the condition. The disease is related to a chromosomal disorder known as the Philadelphia chromosome. Testing...
Cold sores are blisters no one would allow or welcome on his/her face or even anywhere else on the skin. They are not only unappealing aesthetically but also very painful. As we get to some facts about cold sores, they are caused by Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), and they appear as blisters (fluid-filled pockets) on the surface of a person’s skin. In most cases, they appear on the lips or around the mouth which is always embarrassing. The sores break forming a crust over...