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Archive for the ‘Problem - Solution’ Category

6 deaths were linked to diabetic drug Byetta

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

FDA approved diabetic drug Byetta was linked to the cause of 2 patients deaths. As per Amylin and Eli Lilly 4 additional death are reported to FDA which was not made public yet. The cause of deaths is acute pancreatitis. Altogether there are 6 cases of pancreatitis reported so far. In my understanding it is much better to avoid processed food, then to subject yourself to the risks of medications side effects. What do you think?

New study proves the power of hormone replacement for insomnia

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Are you suffering from tiredness, which starts early in the morning after you get up? If yes, then you may not be getting enough sleep. Most of my patients are suffering from lack of good sleep almost every day. The reason: too much cortisol because of estrogen and progesterone decline. So what needs to be done? (more…)

Does exercise prevents breast cancer? Or another solution?

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Good news! The scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Harvard University found, that regular exercise helps preventing breast cancer in women. Explanation? So do we need to rush to the gym and run a few hours a day to protect yourselves from cancer? I doubt it. Because as per my knowledge the most powerful cancer fighter is

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Meal planning to lose weight: breakfast issue

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

According to the majority of experts we need to eat breakfast. Somebody even suggests, that breakfast should be the most important meal of the day. Remember: eat breakfast as a king, lunch as a prince, and dinner as a popper. But when I tried to apply this to my weight loss program I found out that eating breakfast may be not a good idea. What I found was

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Cancer prevention, breasts and vitamin D

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

I was alway wondering why in order to get active form of vitamin D we need sun exposure? Quite unusual for our body! In order to function we need only a few micro elements, vitamins, amino acids and fats. Most of our body chemical substances are made within our body. But not active form of vitamin D. So what is the reason?

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What bra is good for you?

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Most of my female patients wear bras. So far no objections. But according to the recent study from University of Portsmouth irreparable damage to the breast ligaments can be done by wrong bra size of type. Apparently the biggest problem is (more…)

Viagra for women?

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Have you ever suffered from depression? If yes, then you probably had your libido decreased. THe new study showed, that women, suffering from depression and who are taking antidepressants, may benefit, from Viagra. But probably this is not the only way to help with libido loss. (more…)

Fighting menopause: how to find your love and steady relationship

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Can you live without love? Me — no. What about you? I do not think so. So looks like everybody agrees that love is a must. Because love gives us energy, love gives us happiness, love gives us babies. Sounds easy? Not that fast. The problem is to find the right person, who can become your not only lover, but also your friend and supporter for life. THis is difficult. But it is possible. How? (more…)

Low sex drive in peri or post menopausal women: what can be done

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

As we all know men have Viagra. What about women? When their hormone levels start declining, libido is going down as well. I’ve heard so many complaints about libido loss, especially when vaginal dryness is also a problem. This combination can ruin the marriage! And women understand this. So what can be done? (more…)

Female hair loss: what do you need to know part 2

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

Hair loss may be very embarrassing.  Especially if it goes fast. And if the most common causes like low iron and low thyroid are ruled out. And steroid creams are not helping. Than what else can be done? (more…)