Physicians now have access to two useful new acne skin treatments for the acne toolbox, benzoyl peroxide 9.8% emollient foam and clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/tretinoin 0.025% gel. Benzoyl peroxide 9.8% emollient foam is a novel short-contact product that offers practical advantages over other … [Read more...] about New Acne Skin Treatments
How Acne Changed My Life
I don't want to get too dramatic here but I think acne had a profound influence on my life. If I was able to enjoy clear skin during my teenage years I think my life would have taken a different direction. But as it stands, I still suffer from emotional damage related to my severe acne that lasted … [Read more...] about How Acne Changed My Life
Omega 3 Vitamins and Diabetes
Dietary intake of omega 3 fatty acids was associated with a lower incidence of autoantibodies in the blood that signal the immune system to attack insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to have anti-inflammatory properties, and inflammation is believed to play a major … [Read more...] about Omega 3 Vitamins and Diabetes
Osteoporosis Treatment and its prevention
Osteoporosis is a somewhat treatable condition in which the bones become brittle and weak, is responsible for about 70% of the hip fractures in Canada, leading to considerable disability. Healthy lifestyle choices begun at an early age combined with proper screening, early detection, and appropriate … [Read more...] about Osteoporosis Treatment and its prevention
Resveratrol and Weight Loss
Resveratrol Antioxidants and Weight Loss The golden rule in loss is pretty simple: take in fewer calories than you expend in exercise. However, as any dieter will tell you, it’s far from easy. Americans spend billions of dollars a year on loss supplements, exercise programs and other diet aids—and … [Read more...] about Resveratrol and Weight Loss
