Androgens And Women

Goldenseal, also known as Orange-root (Hydrastis canadensis) is a perennial herb that belong in the buttercup family. It is native to southeastern Canada and the northeastern United States. The plant is well known for its thick, yellow knotted rootstock. The stem of the plant is purplish and hairy above ground. It also has hairy leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers with greenish white stamens in the late spring. The plant also bears raspberry-like fruit.

History:

During the colonization of the Americas, goldenseal was already extensively used by many Native American tribes as a medicine and as a coloring agent. Native American tribes including the Cherokee, Catawba, Iroquois and Kickapoo used goldenseal root. The Cherokee tribe used golden seal to treat Cancer, debility and dyspepsy. The Iroquois tribe made a decoction from the root to treat whooping cough, diarrhea, liver problems, fever, sour stomach and flatulence. The tribe also used it as an emetic for biliousness. Goldenseal root was also used as a diuretic, appetite stimulant, and as a treatment for skin diseases, ulcers, arrow wounds and gonorrhea. Read more…

Snoring is a common problem which a lot of people suffer from. This condition can be dealt with by using one of the many available approaches. Making use of home remedies is one such approach. One can also use the various available stop snoring devices. Remedies like these are however of no help in cases when the condition is critical. This is certainly the time when a surgery to stop snoring comes into picture.

Prior to going for the surgery it is essential to consult a medical professional to confirm whether you actually require surgery to be done. The proper decision would be made by the doctor on very carefully analyzing your condition. There is a likelihood of you being subjected to a sleep test. This test would involve making you fall asleep with the help of sedatives. The doctor would thus be able to diagnose the actual reason that is making you snore.

The surgical procedure that would be preferred would depend on the cause that is leading to snoring. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is considered to be one of the most frequently carried out surgical procedures. It is also referred to as UPPP. It basically involves the removal of the tissues of the throat to clear it of any blockage that may exist. Snoring is most of the times actually caused due to such a blockage. Parts of the uvula and the soft palate are basically removed in this procedure. The tonsils are also often removed in this procedure.

One of the other types of surgical technique is uvulopalatoplasty. It is also called as LAUP. Laser is used in this technique. When snoring is resulted due to the blockage of the air passage by the uvula, this technique is usually used. Thus the uvula is basically cut in this procedure to prevent it from coming into contact with the throat and thus causing snoring. Read more…

Christmas is normally a time that is associated with happiness and joy. However, this is not always the case. For some people, the cold weather, the lack of family and friends or even seasonal affective disorder (a form of winter depression that is often abbreviated to SAD) can have an adverse effect on their mood. If you are suffering from the winter blues then I am here to help with 4 tips to improve your mood this Christmas.

1) EAT SOME MOOD BOOSTING FOODS:

The foods you eat can have a major effect on your mood. Eating too many low quality foods can cause your blood sugar levels to surge and then fall rapidly leaving you feeling tired and moody. This is a particular problem over Christmas when tasty treats are constantly on offer. Eating the right foods can have the opposite effect and make you feel positive and upbeat. For example, studies have shown that drinking tea can lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Research has revealed that dark chocolate, nuts and salmon also have similar mood boosting effects.

2) EXERCISE REGULARLY:

Exercise can help improve your mood in multiple ways. For starters, it causes your body to release endorphins and serotonin (2 substances that can boost your mood). In addition to this, it is a great way to clear your mind by allowing you to temporarily escape from the stresses of day to day life. Read more…

I often have clients approach me and ask for my help to get in shape for a certain event. Weddings, birthdays and holidays are the usual kind of thing, But in the past few years Christmas, has become a date top of the priority list for people to look and feel their best.

When you think about it, its easy to see why. You get dressed up in your best clothes in front of colleges and friends and often see family that you may not have seen in a long while. Who wouldn’t want to look as good as possible?

With this in mind I have put together a quick list of ‘Dos and don’ts’ for you to read, because if you start early enough, there’s no reason you shouldn’t go into 2011 holiday season looking and feeling your best.

DO – Get adequate sleep. I can’t stress this enough, late nights spent rapping presents or attending Christmas party’s will have a powerful effect on the hormones we produce whilst we sleep (mainly testosterone) which help burn fat and repair muscle. Read more…