by Angela S. Hoover, Editor
Puffy or black bags afflict all of us at some time; sometimes for a brief time period and other times as a permanent visitor. By all of us I am including the men out there. One male friend of mine, Wade, has such puffy bags under his eyes he looks...
by Janet S. Morgan, RN
The human body has thousands of vessels, ducts and nodes in charge of lymph, a fluid that provides nutrients and liquid to cells and filters bacteria. The lymphatic system is a major component of the body’s immune system. Lymph nodes are a...
It’s all about essential essences
by Tanya J. Tyler, Staff Writer
Surprise, surprise: Aromatherapy does not have (much) to do with smell.
If you are like me, you probably believe aromatherapy means simply sniffing nice smells – lemon, fresh bread, flowers – and finding out how they can invoke...
by Angela S. Hoover, Editor
Despite the many health benefits provided by the sun, there is no longer any scientific debate about the dangerous health risks and skin damage posed by UVA and UVB exposure. Beginning in the 70s, sun worshippers who desired golden to brown skin...
by Dr. Phil Roberts
Testosterone is one of the most abundant hormones found in the male body and is severely misunderstood and under-treated by many. We know we have testosterone, but do we know what it does for us? Are we aware that testosterone controls everything...
by Erin Jensen, Staff Writer
Our mothers said acne was a "teenage-thing." We would get it and hate it, but by the time we graduated high school, those annoying bumps would be going the way of the dinosaur. For some of us, however, mother was very wrong....
Common Vision Problems We Face As We Age
by Erin Jensen, Staff Writer
Vision problems are common as we get older. From being far-sighted to hazy spots, it’s not a big shock to discover those 20/20 eyes just aren’t working as well as in our teenage years. Luckily, many problems can be corrected if we know...
by Jamie Lober, Staff Writer
Whether you are on a physician-prescribed diet plan or just making healthy lifestyle changes for yourself, it is easy to break your improved regimen while on vacation. In fact, bariatric physicians, or physicians who concentrate on treating and...
