According to the National Institutes of Health, the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopause brings with it an increased risk of breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke. As an alternative, many women have turned to herbs, with surprisingly positive results. Menopause, during which the female body ceases having periods, is often characterized ...
It seems as if many people pursuing a healthier lifestyle are confused about what to do with coffee. While most people in the holistic health movement stay away from it because of the side effects and its habit-forming nature, others tend to stick with it because of various studies that have shown its benefits. Coffee ...
Over the centuries, acne has been attributed to many causes from poor hygiene to faulty diet. But these things don’t really cause acne though they may aggravate it. The primary cause of breakouts is hormones. That’s why we have our worst flare ups in our teens and it generally subsides as we age. Don’t want ...
Introduction In recent years, male enhancement supplements have become wildly popular. Many different brands have sprouted up; some claim to provide permanent enlargement, and others promise to dramatically improve sexual performance. For even the most diligent consumers, navigating the mess of unclear information and product claims can be completely overwhelming. So, I wrote this article ...
Fairhaven Health, located in Bellingham, Wash., announced in an Aug. 13 press release that a recent clinical study found that the company’s male fertility supplement, FertilAid for Men, supported earlier independent studies on the connection between male fertility and nutritional health, particularly antioxidants. Fairhaven Health is considered to be a specialty manufacturer of fertility-related products ...
The Peruvian Maca root is a food and an herb. It is a radish like root vegetable, related to the potato family, spherical in form and described having a butterscotch flavor. The root comes in multitude of colors, ranging from white to black and purple. Also, six centimeters across, 4.7 centimeters in length, and has ...