Are you female, experiencing hot flashes, drastic mood changes or an unexplained gain in weight? It could be because of menopause. Despite the classic signs and symptoms of menopause, it can sometimes be difficult to identify it and rule out any medical condition that might cause the menstrual cycle to fluctuate. Therefore, to understand menopause …

  High blood pressure plays a contributing role in more than 15% of deaths in the United States, according to a Harvard study. Although it causes no symptoms, high blood pressure boosts the risks of leading killers such as heart attack and stroke, as well as aneurysms, cognitive decline, and kidney failure. Twenty-eight percent of …

The compression, tension, and shear forces applied to the face while sleeping on one’s sides or stomach may cause facial distortion, leading to the development of sleep wrinkles over time. This is the conclusion from a study published recently in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the peer-reviewed publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery …

Modern society is a sad state that produces many over-processed livers. When we overeat or eat processed or fried foods, and, anytime we are exposed to environmental pollutants or stress, the liver becomes overworked and overloaded. When the liver is taxed, it can’t process toxins and fat in an efficient way. There are many foods …

Take a look in the mirror. If you’re lucky, you may see mostly even-toned, soft, smooth, and taut skin. If you’re like most of us, however, you’ll probably see some uneven pigmentation, a few age spots, redness,  acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, and sagginess. All of these so-called “flaws” are evidence of damaged skin. …

Juice cleanses, colon cleanses, fruit detoxes, sugar detoxes—we’ve all seen these things, but do they actually work? What are they supposed to do? Let’s take a look at the science behind the fad.     Cleanses and detoxes are trendy, popular, and promise to clear out nasty toxins from your body and make you healthier. …

To ensure that you consume enough nutrients you need to listen to your body and the signals that it’s sending.If you notice a change in the body,it could mean that you lack some of the vitamins or minerals.These are the changes that you should pay attention.   Cracking at the corners of the mouth  These …

  Do you hop into bed still wearing your mascara? Try out every new skin product to hit the shelves? These common mistakes may not seem like a big deal, but over time they can take a toll on your skin and leave you looking prematurely aged. Don’t worry: It’s not too late. Here, we …

The short answer is yes! And this remarkable molecule is Polyenylphosphatidylcholine (PPC). PPC may very well be the most important life–giving molecule on the planet, and at the same time, perhaps the most overlooked. Without this special molecule, life as we know it could not exist. That’s right, not a single living organism can exist …