MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'hormones'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:49:05 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107518&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fplastic-surgeon-weighs-in-on-anti-aging-medicine%2F2011.08.08 Reader Question: Do you do anti-aging medicine? I do not see it on your web site. If not, what is your opinion of it? I am not a fan or follower of the anti-aging medicine fad in so much that it promotes what I believe to be a false concept. An older person cannot be made into a younger version of herself by boosting certain hormones. There is really no good evidence that it works. Patients don’t live any longer. It might also be found to be harmful in the long run. Plastic surgeons will differ in their opinions as to what works with low risk to improve things. To me (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Truth in Cosmetic Surgery* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107518 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:00:57 +0100 5107518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096656&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fmale-infertility-risk%2F A young couple, just married, wants to have children to grow their family and have someone carry on their genes and traits and looks.  That is how it should be.  But often a young couple faces an unusual problem that they should never encounter: infertility. Traditionally a woman is to blame first.  But nowadays more and more often a man is to be blamed. Have you ever heard about the “Disappearing Male Syndrome” (1) or “Vanishing Male Syndrome?”  It is all about toxins shutting down the male reproductive system.  But doesn’t the declining fertility rate portend the disappearance of human beings? I think it does. And it is not only a decreased sperm count (2,3): it is also testicular cancer, genital congenital abnormalities, etc. So what are the reasons? Toxins from alm... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096656 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:09:23 +0100 5096656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028672&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fmenopause-andropause-workshop-july-20th%2F Here are some info on Dr Kalitekno’s upcoming Workshop at Bee-organic Restauran   You may also find interesting: What Makes Smart People Act Stupid? This Habit Could Spoil Your Life Fighting Menopause: Love and Relationships FDA Approves Lupus Drug Without Proven Benefits WHY BEAUTY TREATMENTS FAIL AND HOW TO GET YOUR BEAUTY BACK NATURALLY (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028672 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:30:32 +0100 5028672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028675&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fsmart-people-act-stupid%2F When Congressman Anthony Weiner stood before dozens of reporters and announced that indeed he had been “unfaithful” to his wife by carrying on an internet relationship with someone else, everyone was disappointed. “What a dumb mistake,” we all said as we watched him tear up and admit that there was no defense to what he did. Then came the shocker: not only had he done this once, but there were several relationships, that he had been carrying on for years, with women all over the country, sending them photos of himself, from his public email account. There was no hiding it and no denying it. But how could something like this happen? The Congressman had been what his friends and colleagues considered “a contendor,” an up and coming, smart and witty congre... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028675 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:46:56 +0100 5028675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768045&cid=t_99548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F30%2Ftaming-our-brains-amygdala%2F In The Emotional Brain, Joseph LeDoux, a professor of neuroscience at New York University, explains the “fear system” in laboratory animals — such as monkeys — and humans. The almond-shaped clump of tissue called the amygdala can be a real troublemaker. Whenever you sense potential danger (26 voice-mails on your cell phone coming to life like the Nutcracker), the amygdala triggers an “oh, crap!” reaction, pumping adrenaline and other (not so great) hormones into your bloodstream. A fraction of a second later, the higher, more educated, evolved, sophisticated (Harvard professor type) region of the brain gets the signal and takes on the case, digging for the truth, sometimes accusing the amygdala of being an over-reactive alarmist. Unfortunately we experi... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768045 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:48:34 +0100 4768045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4758898&cid=t_99548_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FQecSj9-QryQ%2F Maybe our culture-deprived society needs to get out of the house and experience more art. A new study suggests that women find Georgia O’Keefe paintings “erotic” during their menstrual cycle, which is pretty much a no-brainer, considering O’Keefe’s flower paintings are infamous for their uncanny resemblance to female genitalia. According to researcher Jeffrey Rudski, a psychologist at Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania, who published the study in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, participants were more likely to use sexual terms to describe O’Keeffe’s art in the days leading up to and including ovulation. After ovulation, the paintings appeared less suggestive. By Georg(ia), put down that O’Keefe-reefer, and get a grip. O’Keefe is no m... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4758898 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:17:39 +0100 4758898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719976&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fhealthy-fight%2F Do you believe in a good healthy argument? Sometimes, do you feel closer to your mate after a fight? Is that your relationship getting stronger? Take for example, the old cliché about make-up sex. Everyone knows that sex is always better after you have just made up from a fight. Why is that? Is it because of the relief you feel of getting over something emotionally? Is it a way to take out the anger and frustration you feel you couldn’t explain, in a passionate way? Or maybe it’s something chemical, your pumping adrenaline, or something more that leads to an overall better sexual experience. Whatever it is, you are not alone in that feeling, as the term “make-up sex” has become a common household phrase over the last several decades. How about the healthiness of an argument itself... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719976 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:31:23 +0100 4719976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4545012&cid=t_99548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F03%2Fdoes-semen-make-women-happy%2F Seems to me the basic conflict between men and women, sexually, is that men are like firemen.  To men sex is an emergency, and no matter what we are doing we can be ready in two minutes.  Women, on the other hand, are like fire.  They are very exciting, but the conditions have to be exactly right for it to occur.” ~ Jerry Seinfeld I just couldn’t decide if he was really sponge worthy. ~ Elaine, Fictional character on the TV show. Seinfeld There seems to be rather compelling evidence that semen may be a natural antidepressant for women.  The intriguing feature about this finding is that it emerged from research with lesbians. In the September issue of Scientific American an article (see source below) focused on the many virtues of semen.  No kidding.  It would seem an art... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4545012 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:10:54 +0100 4545012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4495317&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fthought-nature-night-sweats%2F While it may be ok to work up a sweat during exercise or physical activity, night sweats are something completely different, and diagnosing it as just a symptom of menopause can do more harm than good. The truth is that there are several things that can be causing your night sweats, and it’s important, for each reason, to see a holistic doctor and get it checked out, so that it isn’t just cast aside as a menopausal symptom. Excessive clothing: The first, and most common cause, is excess clothing. It is important to sleep in a cool room and wear breathable fabrics. Being over dressed during sleep can not only cause night-sweats, but you can become dehydrated, and even get kidney stones because the urine gets too concentrated. Sleep apnea syndrome: sweating can also be a sign of sleep ... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4495317 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:53:49 +0100 4495317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4314004&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F7-3-10-foods-to-avoid-in-2011%2F2011.01.05 A patient reading a copy of Prevention in the waiting room brought to my attention an interesting article entitled “7 Foods That Should Never Cross Your Plate.” I would have to agree that these seven commonly eaten foods should be avoided, so I’ll rehash them here, along with three more of my own choosing to flesh out a New Year’s 7 + 3 = Top 10 list. The lead into the article implores the reader to recognize that “clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing.” Michael Pollan, the regarded author of The Omnivores Dilemma and In Defense of Food, puts it even more simply: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” So here are the food items to avoid, in no particular order: 1) Canned Tomatoes – The resin t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4314004 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:10 +0100 4314004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272412&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1664 Fat Burning Secret is in the sole of your shoes – fat busting is measured in how many steps run, not reps you pull!  New science says your best way to slim and sexy is running, not lifting weights! Monitoring Fat Loss in Runners A key finding in a German study on long distance runners show that the first tissue affected by running was fat tissue!  More importantly, visceral fat loss -the most dangerous fat  linked to cardiovascular disease goes away.  This is big news! Liposuction cannot reach inside your guts to get to the fat It has always been dogma, that when you put yourself in a negative calorie state through dieting or catabolic exercise, that your body burns protein (or muscle) first, not fat.  We have always used hormones to protect the fat which works well.  But, thi... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272412 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 03:55:44 +0100 4272412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172344&cid=t_99548_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F16%2Fpcos%2F Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common female hormonal disorder, affecting approximately 5%-10% of all females. PCOS is a hormonal disorder that involves multiple tissues and organ systems within the body, and is believed to be fundamentally caused by insensitivity to the hormone insulin Diet and Nutrition play a large role in treatment of this disorder, and food is medicine in this disease state. Registered Dietitians can help to maintain weight, and alleviate some of the symptoms by adjusting diet and lifestyle choices. Here are some important things to remember if you have been diagnosed with PCOS: Signs and Symptoms: According to MayoClinic the symptoms often begin soon after menarche, but it can also develop later in life. Infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods, excess... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172344 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 23:45:09 +0100 4172344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237994&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fmp3%2FBHRT.mp3 Listen to the audio version of this workshop on our website or download and print its PDF version now. Topics are: How big disaster starts What Official Medicine can do for you to get your life back How they created a fake to poison you Can We Trust Such “Scientific” Articles? Why Eskimo do not have heart attacks How to Pretend to Be Young Are Bioidentical Hormones officially recommended? How they found longevity secrets Are Bioidentical Hormones safe? Download PDF version here (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237994 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:07:54 +0100 4237994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125078&cid=t_99548_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FmdBWl2pOM78%2F photo: Thinkstock A post from PhysOrg last week discussed the difference between being enjoyably scared (watching a scary movie) and actually scared (getting robbed). Apparently, when you’re scared, your adrenal glands pump out adrenaline, which stimulates the growth of endorphins. When you know the threat is fake, you’re calm and the endorphins make you feel good. Scientists think that people who hate scary movies might have a weaker hormonal response, which means they wouldn’t produce pleasure-inducing endorphins that make the experience enjoyable. So, which type of person are you: A scary movie lover or hater? via PhysOrg Post from: BlissTree Hate Scary Movies? Blame Your Hormones (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125078 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:50:26 +0100 4125078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119127&cid=t_99548_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FyyL-fGftuI0%2F Check out this post from Emily V. Gordon on Lemondrop. Striking a major blow to those of you who think Matthew McConaughey films lack realism, researchers at Syracuse University are here to argue that falling stupid, stupid in love isn’t a social construct and is, indeed, a real biological phenomenon. But before you declare victory over cynics, be warned — these are scientists, so we’re talking about love as a series of chemical processes in the brain. YAY, ROMANCE! Just as you can identify emotions like anger or happiness by figuring out how they correspond to brain function, Dr. Stephanie Ortigue and her crew have been running scans on the brains and bodies of people who claim to be smitten, and they’ve found some amazing things. First, you know all those books w... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119127 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:23:28 +0100 4119127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082194&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fhow-to-keep-a-great-looking-body-after-menopause Everybody wants to have a perfect body. And it is not for vanity reasons only. Because a perfect body means not only pleasure but good health. Usually we believe that only young people can have it and with aging it is bound to deteriorate. But that’s not always the case anymore. With the advent of modern treatments even miracles become the reality. Take a look yourself. Here are some images of Sharon Stone at the age of 50. Does she look like a mature woman? I don’t think so. She looks much younger than she actually is. And it is not only her face, but her whole body. So how does she have such a perfect body at her age? Even though I have no knowledge how actually Sharon Stone did it, I will share with you some ideas on how you can have a great body after menopause: Exercise regularl... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082194 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:38:28 +0100 4082194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4040531&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fconnection-discovered-between-low-testosterone-and-alzheimers%2F photo via AOL Health Check out this post from Ronnie Koenig on AOL Health. A research team that includes a Saint Louis University scientist have uncovered a link between low levels of the male sex hormone testosterone in older men and the onset of early Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a progressive and fatal disease that destroys brain cells causing severe memory loss, as well as life-altering problems with thinking and behavior. According to the National Institute on Aging, approximately 5.1 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s and it is the seventh leading cause of death in the US. Treatment for symptoms is available, but there is no known cure. A new study that followed Chinese men has established that low testosterone may cause the disease in some men. &#8220... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4040531 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:51:22 +0100 4040531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4023033&cid=t_99548_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FbHoojoc7mTc%2F Read this recent Scientific American article showing clearly how the brain can change based on our daily experiences and actions: … a new study in the journal Brain Research demonstrates that […] birth control pills have structural effects on regions of the brain that govern higher-order cognitive activities … Whereas the subtle structural effects of naturally-occurring steroid hormones and sex differences in the brain have been extensively studied, few studies have examined the role of synthetic hormones on changes in the human brain.  What happens, then, when the female brain gets a significant and artificial dose of steroid hormone, either progesterone, estrogen or both? […] It appears that the brain, that sensitive organ replete with steroid receptors, reacts to its hormonal m... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4023033 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:59:16 +0100 4023033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983463&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fnumber-of-children-having-strokes-is-on-the-rise When an 80-year-old suffers a stroke, we accept it. It is terrible, but it’s common, a part of aging practically. But when a child suffers a stroke it’s a tragedy. They have their whole lives ahead of them. How will it affect their brain, their physical skills, their future? “It turns out that stroke, by some estimates, is the sixth leading cause of death in infants and children. And experts say doctors and hospitals need to be far more aggressive in detecting and treating it,” says a New York Times article published about a boy named Jared, who suffered a stroke at the age of 7. (read the story here  http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/19/health/19stroke.html). How can we explain when children start having strokes? They do not have high blood pressure, they do not have high cholestero... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983463 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:46:13 +0100 3983463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983465&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fis-bloating-a-reason-for-your-weight-gain As a society we seem to always be concerned with how we look. And, actually, rightfully so. We are, in general, overweight and unhealthy. As a whole, our western culture gives us bad skin, pains, toxins, hair loss, erectile dysfunction, etc. But, you set yourself some goals this New Year. You were going to lose weight. And you did. But your belly still sticks out like a balloon. What’s going on here? Your arms and legs, shoulders and face look thinner, but your belly just won’t go away. Well, the answer is that you could just be bloated. Many times, you are assuming your still fat or that you need to “tone up” but really you need to look into your diet. There are mainly two body types in women. There is a pear-shaped woman, where the fat goes mostly to the hips. This fat distributi... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983465 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:53:45 +0100 3983465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3954190&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwant-better-sex-fatten-up-your-man%2F “Chubby with a high body mass index” might not be part of your ideal man’s personal ad, but if you want a real stallion in bed, researchers are saying that fat men make better sexual partners. Or at least, they last longer in bed. The reasoning? Men with more body fat have higher levels of estrogen, which makes reaching orgasm take longer. The study, which evaluated male sexual performance over a year-long period, found that on average, men with higher BMIs lasted about seven minutes longer than slimmer dudes. via Gawker Post from: BlissTree Want Better Sex? Fatten Up Your Man (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3954190 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:35:08 +0100 3954190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942751&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Ftop-10-breast-cancer-myths-from-our-naturopathic-doctor%2F Dr. Dempster is a licensed (and handsome) Naturopathic Doctor who practices in Toronto, and regularly contributes to Blisstree about health issues. Last time, the good doctor told us about his 10 food rules for treating pain – naturally. Today he’s back with the top 10 myths about breast cancer. Find The Dempster Clinic here. With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month just a few weeks away, there’s no better time to shed some light on the #1 killer of women today: Breast cancer. Currently, a woman’s chance of getting breast cancer is a staggering 1 in 8 – and increasing every year. There’s never been a better time than now to consider what’s at the root of this debilitating and often fatal illness. Plus, there’s an increasing body of research demonstr... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942751 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:43:47 +0100 3942751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942847&cid=t_99548_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F18928135%2F0%2Fneuromarketing%7EFive-Magic-Days-to-Sell-to-Women.htm What if there were five days every month when your customers were unusually receptive to your product? If you market products or services that make women more attractive (apparel, cosmetics, diet programs, etc.), those magic days exist. New research shows that women’s purchasing behavior is unconsciously influenced by their hormones. Specifically, [...] CommentsFascinating read thank you Roger…(as a woman)these days we ... by Bianca Te Rito[...] women are more easily influenced to purchase “sexier” ... by I keep saying the time isn’t right, but that is all a pretense, another way of saying I’m afraid « the scenic routePlus 3 more... (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942847 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:06:23 +0100 3942847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876776&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fhormones%2Fs-e-x-after-a-heart-attack-can-be-frightening-2 A recent article published by CNN notes the results of a study that says many people are too frightened after a heart attack to resume regular sexual relations. (http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/05/21/heart.doctor.sex/index.html), and that’s understandable. It discusses how few patients ever really bring up sex with their doctors, but many see their intimacy drop off because they might be afraid to resume regular relations. But what if the problem lies elsewhere? Let’s put it this way. If a patient who has just had a heart attack comes to his doctor to ask if he can resume being intimate with his partner, that means that the sex drive is there and that they want it and are just looking for the OK to resume again. But, if they are not asking, doesn’t that give a hint that maybe that’s... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876776 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:10:25 +0100 3876776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3848855&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fgirls-are-reaching-puberty-ealier-study-says%2F Training bras and first periods have long been the bane of an early teenage girl’s existence, but according to a recent study, puberty is plaguing girls at younger and younger ages. Twice as many Caucasian girls showed breast maturity, an early sign of puberty, at age 7 between 2004 and 2006, compared to 1997, according to a study published on Monday in Pediatrics. The study, led by Dr. Frank Biro, director of the division of adolescent medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, is ongoing and will continue to track the same group of girls as they begin to menstruate and reach adulthood. They suspect that obesity and environmental hormones are to blame for shifting puberty onset, but will continue to study the girls as they age and hope to find blood markers that can help ide... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3848855 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:24:48 +0100 3848855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794907&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fantidepressants-do-not-prevent-suicide Even though antidepressants are much more often prescribed today, and mostly to the baby boomer generation, the statistics show that the rate of suicide among those between 45-54 are still the highest. Why is that? Shouldn’t easier accessibility and more drugs be solving our problems. Actually, instead, it proves the point exactly, that medication and magic pills don’t really solve everything. In years past, according to a New York Times article published about the findings, http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/06/us/06suicide.html?ref=health, it has been those that are over 80 that accounted for most suicides. But that all changed five years ago when the numbers started to show that men and women (more men than women) were committing suicide between the ages of 45 and 54. As baby boomers, ... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794907 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:42:07 +0100 3794907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3786128&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=38261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibrantglow.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fare-xenoestrogens-ruining-your-girlish.html When your hormones are perfectly in balance, you feel like you can conquer the world, but when they are off, they can make add volume to your belly, hips and thighs; may cause a number of health problems; and ignite terrible mood swings.While a number of factors influence the balance of our hormones, women in many developed nations have an additional man-made force playing havoc on our hormones that our great grandmothers didn't have to contend with--xenoestrogens, compounds that mimic estrogen in our bodies and can alter hormonal activity. They are found in plastics, pesticides and growth hormones given to livestock and poultry, which we consume.Since men are also inundated with these chemicals, they are also suffering from estrogen dominance when exposed to xenoestrogens, ... Vibrant Glow blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3786128 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:20:00 +0100 3786128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737130&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fwhy-beauty-treatments-fail-and-how-to-get-your-beauty-back-naturally Are you frustrated with beauty treatments because you spend a lot of money and still don’t look younger?  Do you still have sagging skin and wrinkles you cannot hide with makeup? Do you feel tired because of sleepless nights, insomnia and mood swings? Do you think that getting a few tiny wrinkles around your eyes is not a bid deal.  What you do not know is: a few wrinkles may portend a big disaster in your life — aging with hormonal imbalance. You wake up one day and you really look at yourself in the mirror. It didn’t happen overnight, but it sure feels like it did. You got old! Your wrinkles are prominent, your skin in sagging, you have bags under your eyes from lack of sleep, and you look tired and haggard. What caused this, and how did it happen to you? You are not ready to... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737130 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:37:42 +0100 3737130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737132&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fpain-during-sex-can-ruin-your-relationship Often patients come into my office and tell me that it was just impossible for them to have sex with their partners anymore. It is either pain caused by vaginal dryness, that was making it so terrible, or  such severe back-pain, that they couldn’t stand it anymore. Initially, they usually tell me, they put up with it for their mate’s sake. They do not want their partners to think that it was anything that their partners are doing. But eventually, they started avoiding intimacy, or coming up with excuses to not have it.  They tell their mates the truth and tried various positions, but eventually they get turned off at always being hurting their partners.  And they do not enjoy intimacy any more. Such patients are desperate. Back pain is a very big issue for women when it comes to in... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737132 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:16:25 +0100 3737132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3666074&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fwhy-depression-medication-fails-us Depression is a very serious subject and by no means does any doctor, functional, holistic or alternative, downplay the seriousness of what depression can cause. The symptoms of depression are vast, from physical to mental to emotional. The effects are devastating on it’s victims, families, careers, children and futures. Suicide is the most awful ending to depression, but it is not the most common at all. Most people live with depression. Some seek counseling, while others just suffer through the symptoms. Many learn to live with the symptoms until life is only a shell of what it used to be. But this is not how to handle depression. Even treatment, with a psychiatrist and medication, may not always help the ways that one may expect. Some of the basic signs of depression include: Feelin... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3666074 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:05:51 +0100 3666074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3652388&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fmake-your-own-green-perfume%2F photo: Thinkstock If you’ve  been keeping up with Blisstree, you know that we’re not fans of the “fragrance” ingredient found in many perfumes and soaps. If you haven’t been keeping up with us, please leave now. Just kidding – we’ll bring you up to speed. When you see “fragrance” on the back of your perfume bottle, you are spraying chemicals on yourself that are linked to hormone disruptions and allergic reactions. Are conscientious consumers destined to an odorless existence? A recent New York Times article, “Making Flowers Into Perfume,” shared the secret of natural, DIY perfumers, with instructions for making your own non-toxic perfume: What you need: Your fave flowers or herbs Alcohol, preferably Organic Neutral Grape Alcoh... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652388 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:07:33 +0100 3652388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621627&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fheadaches-and-hormones-daily-health-quiz%2F How much do you really know about your health? You may think you know all the ins and outs of staying well, but our daily Health Smarts Quiz will test your knowledge on the spot. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the correct answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Hormones wield a lot of power when it comes to our bodies. They can affect weight gain, mood, and even headaches. Plus, estrogen levels can impact the severity of our headaches. So do high estrogen levels mean a more painful or less painful headache? #MicroPollDiv_258601 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to last Friday’s Question: Spending a day at the beach creates a lot of opportunities for fun activities that burn a ton of calories. We asked y... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621627 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:33:39 +0100 3621627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603591&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Forganic-food-is-it-better-for-you%2F2010.05.27 In 1952 Martin Gardner, who just passed away this week at the age of 95, wrote about organic farming in his book Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science. He characterized it as a food fad without scientific justification. Now, 58 years later, the science has not changed much at all. A recent review of the literature of the last 50 years shows that there is no evidence for health benefits from eating an organic diet. The only exception to this was evidence for a lower risk of eczema in children eating organic dairy products. But with so many potential correlations to look for, this can just be noise in the data. Another important conclusion of this systematic review is the paucity of good research into organic food –- they identified only 12 relevant trials. So while there is a lack of ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603591 Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:08 +0100 3603591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552507&cid=t_99548_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fcancer-and-the-environment%2F My editor sent me an article titled: “Americans are bombarded with cancer sources.” Now there is a good wake-up call. The article, which talks about a new report issued by the President’s Cancer Panel, explains that while most researchers believe that two-thirds of cancers are caused by lifestyle (not my contention of course), other factors like radon from the ground, medical imaging, and pollution play a significant role in increasing cancer incidence in the United States. This means the environment we live in. It was President Nixon who declared a war against cancer nearly 40 years ago, and we have not won it yet. The two “soldiers” in this war who released this report, Dr. LaSalle Leffall and Margaret Kripke, were appointed by George W. Bush and have been investigating carcino... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552507 Mon, 10 May 2010 18:27:32 +0100 3552507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545441&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fyour-health-on-stress%2F2010.05.08 So I’ve been thinking a lot about stress lately. Obviously, it’s because I’m in one of those work/personal periods where the word comes in all capital letters and my dreams seem to be caught on a continual loop of taking-an-exam-in-a-class-I-forgot-to-attend-all-semester (and yes, I’ve been out of school for 26 years now)/realizing-I-just-bought-a-new-house-and-have-to-move/or, finding-that-I-have-10-stories-due-tomorrow (for the newspaper at which I haven’t worked in years). This latter dream comes closest to my own situation at the moment given that I find myself with just a wee bit too much work for the time allotted (ok, maybe a lot too much work). I’m coping — going to bed later, getting up earlier, reaching out to a couple of writer friends f... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545441 Sat, 08 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3545441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519460&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FtIUflm5Gu3k%2F Many thanks to our speakers, Phyllis Greenberger, Dr. James Simon, and Susan Wysocki, and to Disruptive Women’s Wendy Grossman for the following summary post. Our panel this morning discussed the issues surrounding how the WHI results were interpreted and communicated to women and their health care providers. We recognize that hormones are not appropriate for all women, and look forward to hosting a future panel that highlights alternatives. The speakers have a variety of backgrounds and experiences (and genders), and we aim to promote diversity of voices. This was not normal breakfast conversation. Today was a jolting – and disruptive – talk about what happens to women’s bodies when they age. (Who knew that if you’re menopausal and you don’t take your hormones... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519460 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:05:57 +0100 3519460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460419&cid=t_99548_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F12%2Fcan-milk-cause-acne%2F My post last Friday concerned my ‘love-hate’ relationship with dairy products – I generally like the way they taste, but am also acutely aware that they can quite-often trigger health issues in myself and others. I first leaned this when the elimination of cow’s milk products 20-odd years ago eliminated my eczema too. Other symptoms [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460419 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:52:10 +0100 3460419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443987&cid=t_99548_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fdz3R0oC1PDE%2F This article from Readers Digest may be of help. You and your partner can rediscover intimacy and pleasure with these tips. Hormones may be primarily responsible for your sex drive, but nurturing your passion for your partner will work wonders for keeping desire burning strong. If your sex life has cooled of late, try these tips to help rekindle the flame. Topics included in this article are; Plan your encounters. Change your routine. Slow down and enjoy it more. Try different positions. Continue your lovemaking over several sessions. Savour the experience. Full story at Readers Digest See also; Sensual Massage A word about sex relations Alcoholism, Addiction & Codependency Recovery Bookstore Hazelden Books, DVD's & Medalions (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443987 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:21:44 +0100 3443987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3399035&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fhow-do-we-survive-economic-impact The outlook for 2010 is bleak. Homes will continue to be foreclosed, jobs will be lost, and less money will be flowing as compared to years past. Also inevitable: we will get another year older. Bad news, right? Not really! Though we may not be able to control the outside elements that affect our lives and the world around us, we can do something to make sure than in the survival of the fittest, we are, indeed, the fittest we can be. To thrive this year, we need to be better than we have been. We need to make sure that we take care of our bodies, our minds, and our relationships. We need to do something practical to help our situation: 1.    Eat better. The foods we eat not only give us essential vitamins, but help our bodies to function better, including vegetables, lean organic meats... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3399035 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:41:47 +0100 3399035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395248&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fbio-identical-hormone-replacement-therapy-may-fight-parkinsons-disease Parkinson’s is an awful, debilitating and deadly disease and while it was once believed that there may be no way to lower your risk, we now see that there can be a way to help you protect yourself from getting it. A new study now says that women’s fertility can actually keep them from getting Parkinson’s Disease. The longer than span from first menstruation to menopause can now help in the fight against Parkinsons in women. http://www.usnews.com/health/family-health/womens-health/articles/2009/02/25/hormones-may-help-shield-women-from-parkinsons.html According to the study, though it has long been believed that women’s hormones have an effect on whether or not they develop Parkinsons, this study looked at 82,000 menopausal women. So what does this mean practically? There are se... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395248 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:11:23 +0100 3395248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390998&cid=t_99548_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwomens-libido%2F This article may help. Your libido is your sexual interest and desire. Loss of libido may be experienced by women before or after menopause and may result in reduced desire and sexual experiences that are no longer satisfying or pleasurable. With greater awareness, knowledge and discussion about sexual health issues, more women are seeking advice for low libido from health practitioners. Low libido is a very sensitive issue and often occurs because of stress, substance use or abuse, tiredness, relationship difficulties, or depression. It can also be caused by a variety of medications used to treat unrelated conditions. Rest, relaxation, recreation and exercise – like walking, playing a sport, yoga, dancing or gardening – can all have positive effects on libido, as well as on health, bo... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390998 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:02:59 +0100 3390998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270968&cid=t_99548_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fnew-anti-energy-drinks-may-help-you.html New melatonin-based beverages receive mixed reviews, according to the New York Daily News. They may help you sleep, but they also overload your body with hormones.Many people who struggle to get the sleep they need look for a “quick-fix”. To them, these drinks may seem like a miracle cure.But are they safe?According to the article, these beverages contain between 20 to 50 times more melatonin than the amount that is naturally found in the body.AASM member Dr. Charles Czeisler reminds consumers that melatonin is a hormone. Czeisler said, “"[Hormones] should not be put in beverages, since the amount people drink often depends on thirst and taste rather than being taken only when needed like any other drug."While no serious side effects have been linked with the use of melatonin, these ... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270968 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0100 3270968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3172043&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fantiaging%2Fchronic-stress-can-lower-your-testosterone If stress lowers testosterone, how come people in very high stress work places seem to have more of it? Boosting your testosterone level may be good for sexual performance and this seems to be a well known theory. So, men look to keep their testosterone up, hoping that it will keep their sexual prowess at peak. A study in London done in the last few years found that men who worked at the London stock exchange had a higher level of testosterone based on the amount of money they made. More money = more testosterone. The suggested explanation of this is that testosterone begets aggressiveness, resulting in more risky decisions. Another possible explanation is that thinking about money and sex ignites the same areas of the brain. Therefore there is the possibility that testosterone stimulates... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3172043 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:35:56 +0100 3172043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3172044&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fhormones-are-making-you-crazy It’s become almost commonplace to say that we should be medicated. “You’re crazy.” “I’m Crazy.” “We’re all nuts” These statements are more severe than we think. We assume that there is something wrong with us and we look immediately to medication to fix it. Our doctors prescribe something to calm us down, lift us up, help us become normal again. But what they don’t truly do, is look into the cause of our problems. Even a diagnosis of depression or anxiety can have an underlying physical cause that no one even gets to the bottom of. You see, not everyone who is crazy, is really crazy. Two reasons can be hormonal imbalance, or what we eat. Hormonal imbalance, such as that which occurs during menopause, can cause us to feel so many emotions, running the gamut from happy... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3172044 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:33:07 +0100 3172044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3172047&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fdo-you-know%2Fbreast-cancer-a-battle-you-never-expected Right now, the health care debate, as far as breast cancer and mammograms is concerned, is centered around women worried that they will no longer be covered for mammograms between the ages of 40 and 50. Scores of women came into the public eye to make announcements that if they had not been tested at 40, their cancer would not have been detected and they could have been dead by now. The debate rages on, with the new published guidelines. But, what’s not so much in the public eye, and never has been, is the rising amount of young teenagers, or teens, with breast cancer. No one seems to be able to come to a consensus as to why women, younger and younger, are getting a disease usually reserved for those near or after menopause. According to a story on CNN.com, only about seven percent of b... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3172047 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:51:47 +0100 3172047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124702&cid=t_99548_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsteroids-shrinking-testicles%2F The Shrinker Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic) Anabolic-androgenic steroids are man-made substances related to male sex hormones. “Anabolic” refers to muscle-building, and “androgenic” refers to increased masculine characteristics. “Steroids” refers to the class of drugs. These drugs are available legally only by prescription, to treat conditions that occur when the body produces abnormally low amounts of testosterone, such as delayed puberty and some types of impotence. They are also prescribed to treat body wasting in patients with AIDS and other diseases that result in loss of lean muscle mass. Abuse of anabolic steroids, however, can lead to serious health problems, some irreversible. Today, athletes and others abuse anabolic steroids to enhance performance and also to improve... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124702 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:46:44 +0100 3124702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977408&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fhow-to-prevent-seasonal-depression There is a very big difference between the wintertime blues and seasonal depression. But the treatments may be more similar than you would guess. Without drugs, without any drastic treatment, sometimes it is possible to to get better.  Of course anything you do for your health or consider to do should be approved or recommended by your doctor. The key word here is natural. Getting back to nature and giving the body what it is asking for. Here are some simple tips. There are several reasons for your seasonal depression: lack of light, too much stress, not enough sleep and eating the wrong foods. If you alter these four aspects of your life, you will see the symptoms of depression begin to improve. For example, it gets darker earlier and this becomes an issue for people who get up when it�... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977408 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:55:04 +0100 2977408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954632&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fbioidentical-hormones%2Fwomen-prefer-shopping-over-sex According to women’s website www.lemondrop.com,  women prefer shopping over sex. Wow. How did it happen? Sex is a basic instinct. It is in our nature to prolong life and create offspring. So how did it happen that women would rather be shopping than having sex? The answer is simple. There is too much stress in our lives and in our marriages and relationships. Modern women are eclectic. They have successful jobs, they are under pressure from many aspects in their lives. Many juggle families and careers and this puts basic instincts on the backburners and offers shopping as an instant gratification, as well as a getaway. A simple way to be less stressed is to get more sleep. I cannot stress enough how much more sleep can benefit every aspect of your life, nutritional, emotional, financia... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2954632 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:38:37 +0100 2954632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2948383&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fsex-can-make-you-healthier If you told me that sex improves my longevity I would go out and try to sleep with everyone. Sex does make you healthier but not in the ways you may think. It has been shown that sex decreases the risk of prostate cancer and heart disease and there is some information that men who have sex three or more times a week are less likely to have a heart attack. For women it increases the hormones and betters the mood. In my opinion it is not the mechanics of sex that make you healthier but the emotional connection to the act that can give you the health benefits. If you are in a good relationship it helps you much more than the sex. When you sleep beside one your biorhythms are in unison. If you want to improve your health and have a partner, you cannot do it alone. We all know that in many situ... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2948383 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:53:38 +0100 2948383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2682008&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fhow-to-keep-your-man-an-anti-aging-perspective Regaining Your Sex-Life Without Resorting To Cheating Sexual problems in a couple’s relationship can result in so much more than breakup. It can cause family problems, money problems, career crush, especially when men resort to finding sexual fulfillment from a prostitute. Take for example, the recent case of Eliot Spitzer, whose sexual antics brought down his career, his family life, his world. But, what causes a married man to go to see a prostitute? From the anti-aging point of view, this phenomenon can be explained as follows: after a certain age men’s sex hormone testosterone level starts declining, resulting in decrease of sex drive. Most of the men do not realize that this decline is related to aging. Instead they tend to blame their wives, thinking that their own wives are to o... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2682008 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:36:44 +0100 2682008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774717&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fnew-study-gives-us-a-cancer-prevention-tip Now we know that sex hormone replacement therapy can reduce colon cancer risk, besides spicing up your life! According to a study published in the January issue of Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention titled “Menopausal Hormone Therapy and risk of Colorectal cancer” http://cebp.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/18/1/196, there is a significant reduction in the rates of colon cancer in women who were on hormone replacement therapy. However the authors did not even suggest any explanation of this finding.  And what might be the connection between gut and sex hormones? Very straightforward: when your body can produce babies and hence is full of sex hormones, it is protecting itself from death, including cancers.  But when its not fertile any more, it thinks that i... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774717 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:36:22 +0100 2774717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163900&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fanother-risk-factor-for-diabetes-discovered A new study suggests that increased breast size by the age of 20 may signify a higher risk for diabetes in mid-life. Data was gathered from Nurses Health Study 11 to show that the correlation does exist. The relationship between breast size and diabetes can be explained as follows: too much fat might elevate the estrogen level, resulting in breast size increase. Therefore the solution to the problem might be a hormonal level check. And the first change that needs to take place is weight loss. (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163900 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:10:54 +0100 3163900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149176&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fanother-risk-factor-for-diabetes-discovered A new study suggests that increased breast size by the age of 20 may signify a higher risk for diabetes in mid-life. Data was gathered from Nurses Health Study 11 to show that the correlation does exist. The relationship between breast size and diabetes can be explained as follows: too much fat might elevate the estrogen level, resulting in breast size increase. Therefore the solution to the problem might be a hormonal level check. And the first change that needs to take place is weight loss. (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149176 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:10:54 +0100 3149176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774720&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fanother-risk-factor-for-diabetes-discovered Data was gathered from Nurses Health Study 11 to show that the correlation does exist. The relationship between breast size and diabetes can be explained as follows: too much fat might elevate the estrogen level, resulting in breast size increase. Therefore the solution to the problem might be a hormonal level check. And the first change that needs to take place is weight loss. (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774720 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:10:54 +0100 2774720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2674309&cid=t_99548_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fhormone_levels_contribute_to_stress_resilience.htm It is important to understand what biological mechanisms contribute to an individual's capacity to be resilient under conditions of extreme stress, such as those regularly experienced by soldiers, police, and firefighters. Dr Charles A. Morgan III and his colleagues from Yale University and the VA National Center for PTSD have worked closely with collaborators at the Special Forces Underwater Warfare Operations Center to study special operations soldiers enrolled in the military Combat Diver Qualification Course (CDQC). Dehydroepiandrosterone, or "DHEA" as it is commonly known, is a hormone that is secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress. Although medical scientists have known for over a decade that DHEA provides beneficial, anti-stress effects in animals, they did not know unt... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2674309 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:33:00 +0100 2674309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649203&cid=t_99548_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FJq8P_-8o38w%2F Do you remember that TV ad for a weed-killer where two men face each other at their front lawns (ala-fastest draw in the west)? Well, that scene was brought to mind when I read this report on atrazine, a popular weed-killer in the U.S.. As one of the most widely used herbicides in the U.S., atrazine easily runs off into surrounding fields and groundwater. It is banned in Europe because the concentrations of the herbicide in underground water supply systems can not be contained at safe levels. Recently, a study reported that atrazine lowers the production of the male hormone androgen by changing the genes that make them. The study was done on male rats which were fed with higher doses of atrazine. The herbicide also lowered testosterone levels and decreased the size of the prostate in rat... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649203 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:16:12 +0100 2649203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523269&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fallergies-can-be-related-to-chronic-stress Adrenal Fatigue and Cortisol Levels Can Be The Cause Doesn’t it seem like your allergies get worse and worse every year? Some of us who never experienced them before suddenly find ourselves suffering. Chronic stress may result in adrenal fatigue with low cortisol level. The result – constant allergies, because cortisol is needed to suppress inflammation. No enough cortisol and allergies flare up. One way to deal with it is to check your cortisol levels and get them corrected if necessary. (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523269 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:36:23 +0100 2523269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523270&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fhormones-can-determine-your-success-at-work How Do You Keep Your Job When Someone Is Looking To Steal It Out From Under You Estrogen in women and testosterone in men are necessary for memory. At work, especially in this economic downturn, you need to be as competitive as possible, especially when your expertise can easily be replaced by a recent graduate willing to work for less money. How can one be compete with younger people looking to steal your job, especially if your memory is out of order and beginning to decline? The answer is simple. It’s impossible. There is a way to fight back with bioidentical hormone replacement. (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523270 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:33:36 +0100 2523270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523271&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fantiaging%2Fprogesterone-deficiency-can-lead-to-tender-breasts Hormone Replacement Can Be the Cure Many women are suffering from tender and swollen breasts right before their period. Usually, it is one of the many symptoms, that include bloating, fatigue, even moodiness in some. A low progesterone level can be the cause of this tenderness. Replacement with progesterone, not progestine, may help. (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523271 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:25:49 +0100 2523271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3146083&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fantiaging%2Festrogen-and-progesterone-can-help-with-droopy-breasts Nobody argues that breasts are a very important part of a woman’s body. Therefore, maintaining their proper shape and consistency is crucial. The main hormone responsible for their texture as well as volume is estrogen. If a woman has enough estrogen, she can generate breast tissue to maintain its shape and density. However it is not always the case. Estrogen deficiency is probably the most important cause of breast shape, volume and consistency problems. If there is no enough estrogen from the beginning, breasts are small after periods are started. If estrogen deficiency develops at menopausal age, it results in droopy breasts. What can be done? The first thing that comes to my mind is to replace missing estrogen with hormone replacement therapy. Of course I’m talking about hormones ... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3146083 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:24:45 +0100 3146083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523272&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fantiaging%2Festrogen-and-progesterone-can-help-with-droopy-breasts Estrogen, the main female sex hormone is responsible for duct formation and status in breast tissue while progesterone is needed for the rest, including regulating the menstrual cycle. As hormone levels start declining with age there is no hormonal support for the breast tissue anymore. The result is droopy breasts. So at an age when most are looking to consider breast implants and reduction, this may be the opportunity to look into bioidentical hormone replacement first. (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523272 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:24:45 +0100 2523272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939421&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fcan%25e2%2580%2599t-seem-to-get-up-in-the-morning Adrenal fatigue may be the reason why it is so difficult to get our energy back in the morning. Adrenal fatigue is caused when the adrenal glands are exhausted and unable to produce the right amount of hormones. Checking your cortisol level is very helpful. Cortisol is a corticosteroid hormone. Cortisol levels will determine your response to stress and anxiety. Everybody who experiences morning fatigue should have their hormone levels checked because, in our stressful lives, adrenals can be exhausted easily. (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939421 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:28:50 +0100 2939421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473674&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fis-obesity-causing-erectile-dysfunction That obesity is related to erectile dysfunction is a well known fact since ancient times. And contemporary medical study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, the official journal of the International Society for Sexual Medicine, found that obesity is linked to low testosterone level, explaining erectile dysfunction. But is obesity the reason of low hormones or low hormone levels are the cause of obesity? There is no answer for the question in the article. On on hand fat tissue transforms men’s main sex hormone testosterone into women’s main sex hormone estrogen, leading to erectile dysfunction. On the other hand low testosterone may lead to muscle mass drop and hence fat accumulation, leading to further testosterone drop. Which is the first and which is the second, I do... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473674 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:08:01 +0100 2473674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473676&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Flight-can-save-your-life-light-can-kill-you What you should know about light: how to use it safely We cannot live without light, because we need it to work and we need it to help us get vitamin D to protect us from cancer and to build our bones. But it does not mean, that we can use light more, than nature allows us. We know, that too much sun light can cause skin cancer. But what is too much? It turned out that even a small exposure to light during night time can cost us life! According to the recent study from Haifa University the rate of breast and prostate cancer were directly related to the artificial light at night. And there is an explanation of this finding: light at night resets out body to the day mode, shutting down the production of night hormone melatonin — one of the major factors of anticancer defense. So how to... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473676 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:19:54 +0100 2473676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473677&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fdo-you-know%2Fwhy-your-child-is-at-risk-of-sexting Are cell phones the reason why your child might be sexting. or is there something else? It is very easy now to get an image using your cell phone, and then send it by e mail. Just push a few buttons and it is done. The question is what image you are sending. If it is a photo of a few friends chatting peacefully — it is ok. But what if it is an image of somebody naked? Not good at all. What if it is an image of a naked child? Then things become even worse: may be interpreted as a child pornography which may be interpreted as a criminal offence. What is the reason? Why your child may be doing that? Sexting — getting nude picture and then sending it by e mail — can be explained by several factors: 1. Widespread use of modern cell phones made it very easy to get a picture an... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473677 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:15:50 +0100 2473677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473678&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fwhy-you-may-be-at-higher-risk-for-loosing-your-uterus-then-european-women Learn how to protect your uterus with bioidentical hormone replacement Going to major surgery is not a pleasant thing at all, especially if it is because of a dangerous health condition. Like going for hysterectomy ( uterus removal ), which is the second in the United States GYN surgical procedures done after C section. But can we avoid it at least in some cases? If you do not know how to do it, then may be we should learn what European women are doing about it, because the hysterectomy rate in Europe is much lower, then in he US ( except Finland ). How did it happen? May be european women have uterus, different from the US women’s? I doubt it. So what may be the reason, that their uteruses are healthier? One of the most common reasons of uterine problems are uterine fibroids, link... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473678 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:57:47 +0100 2473678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939422&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fis-your-thyroid-healthy You need hormones for your energy, making love, conceiving kids, to sleep etc. But not all hormones created equal. You can live without estrogen or testosterone, bout you cannot survive without certain hormones which maintain the basic your body functions. And thyroid hormone is among them. That is why if you want to have enough energy you need to keep an eye on your thyroid, because its under-function is frequently overlooked because of sometimes misleading normal values. The normals are calculated. using diverse age populations. Do you think, that thyroid of an 18 year old boy is functioning as a 80 your old woman? Impossible! But the numbers from both of them should be in the normal range, because both a teenager and and an elderly woman are reported as normal. So when you go to your do... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939422 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:53:36 +0100 2939422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939423&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fwhen-retirement-is-not-an-option In today’s economic times, many people are finding that retiring at the age of 65 is almost impossible. And some of us, just don’t want to. But, in a time where kids are coming out of college, willing to do twice as much work for half the pay, baby boomers are finding themselves unable to keep up. After the age of 25, your body begins a downward spiral, and with age your memory levels, your muscles, and your energy deteriorate. Bioidentical hormone replacement can improve all of these symptoms, and keep you making the money that you need, and doing the job you love. You can look and feel ten years younger with easy treatments. (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939423 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:23:52 +0100 2939423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458232&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fantiaging%2Fbioidentical-hormone-doctors-can-cure-more-than-your-aging-problems Traditional Drugs Versus Anti-Aging Approaches The recent debates on Bioidentical versus traditional HRT treatments did not reveal how you benefit from anti aging medicine. Should you take bioidentical hormones, traditional drugs, or nothing? Most of the debates did not give you the answer despite that proponents of both sides presented their arguments. Because bioidentical hormones are not the main issue. The real problem of traditional medicine is that it treats symptoms instead of eradicating the cause. Here’s an example. A patient came to me who has had abdominal pain for years due to colitis, inflammation of the colon. We treated her with a simple change in her diet and after only a few days (!) her pain was gone without the medication. The reason for her colitis was only that s... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458232 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:07:23 +0100 2458232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452708&cid=t_99548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F03%2Foprah-and-the-power-to-persuade%2F Newsweek took on Oprah this past week with a cover story calling out her promotion of some of her guests’ health claims, which are usually not based upon scientifically sound principles. It’s hard to take on a powerhouse media deity like Oprah, because of her positive influence in so many people’s lives. It’s harder to stand fast with your criticism, and yet Newsweek appears to be doing just that. From actress Suzanne Somers’ use of “bioidentical” hormones to combat aging to Jenny McCarthy, the Playboy model and actress, who promotes the completely discredited theory that childhood vaccines may cause autism, Oprah’s been there making sure these poor stars get a spotlight on their causes. Would Oprah give the same airtime to a random doctor pr... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452708 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:40:35 +0100 2452708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447798&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fantiaging%2Fbeauty-and-the-economic-beast-do-you-need-treatments-when-the-economy-is-down The Importance of Looks in the World of Work Sure, consumers need to cut down on spending. Every news station has special segments on where we can cut spending, where we can crunch numbers again, and how to save. But right now, consumers are still spending on beauty treatments like Botox, Restylane, and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. Are we really so vain as a society that we would take the food from our family’s table just to look good. The answer is yes, and with good reason. Right now, with layoffs and cuts in business spending, companies are looking to get the most out of the employees they have. They want young people, who can get paid less and have the energy to do more. It’s terrible to think your 30 years of experience as a bookkeeper may hang in the balance of the ... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447798 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:18:26 +0100 2447798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2448228&cid=t_99548_177_f&fid=38134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybound.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F31%2Fi-got-nothin%2F Hmm. You know how when you don’t talk to a good friend for long enough you can’t just call them up because the convo will take forever and you need to have the time to have it?  This is where we’re at. So much has happened and yet I don’t feel like talking about any of it.  The funeral is finally over.  It was crazy.  It took me the whole week to get over the madness of it.  I guess on the upside, it was such a circus that I didn’t have to cry about my Grandpa?  OK not really an upside. Mark is still here.  He missed me.  In fact, he’s back in my bed.  We went from starting to divide up our stuff to planning a backyard project.  The roller coaster is making me crazy yes.  And my face is paying the price.  I look like a hormonal teenager with ... B a b y B o u n d blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2448228 Sun, 31 May 2009 18:07:09 +0100 2448228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442051&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fbioidentical-hormones%2Fbioidentical-hormones-associated-with-lower-cancer-risks New Study Suggests That Bioidential Hormones are Safer Than Traditional HRT A comprehensive analysis of medical studies and literature, performed by Holtorf Medical group in California and published in January 2009 in Postgraduate Medicine has just announced that bioidentical hormones are safer than traditional HRT. The study showed that bioidentical hormones are associated with lower risks, including the risk of breast cancer and cardiovascular disease, and are more effective than their synthetic and animal-derived counterparts. Until evidence is found to the contrary, bioidentical hormones remain the preferred method of HRT. Further randomized controlled trials are needed to delineate these differences more clearly. (full article available at http://www.postgradmed.com) But what do we do... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442051 Tue, 26 May 2009 16:01:51 +0100 2442051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365245&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fare-oprah-winfreys-hormones-for-you.html As a medical physician for over 50 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects and let you, the reader, come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary that results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Let me know how we are doing. Find out why we are ranked in the top 40 medical blogs out of 15 million medical blogs, and in the top 50 of the over 54 million acupuncture blogs.Visit http;//www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information on healing.WHICH ESTROGEN IS FOR YOU? The advantages and ris... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365245 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:57:00 +0100 2365245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353944&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fearth-day-improving-the-environment-and-your-health%2F April 22 is celebrated every year as Earth Day and this year I’d like to encourage you to think about changing your diet in ways that would benefit both your health and the health of the environment. And I can think of no better way than to follow the precepts set forth by Michael Pollan, Professor of Journalism at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, and the director of the Knight Program in Science and Environmental Journalism, and author of the excellent book In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, which I highly recommend. Mr. Pollan summarizes his philosophy in seven words: Eat food Not too much Mostly plants I’ll explain his idea more fully in a minute, but first I’ve got to tell you why you should change your diet. First, we know that four of... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353944 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:54:09 +0100 2353944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349397&cid=t_99548_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FU81QCHp0pbg%2F With all the talk lately about both professional athletes and celebrities who are being named as users of the human growth hormone (HGH), I thought it would be a good idea to talk about the findings which show that human growth hormone causes diabetes. Studies are showing that excess levels of HGH can cause some pretty serious health problems. Human Growth Hormone effects many areas of the body which includes effecting the maintenance and function of pancreatic islets. So does this mean that everyone who has used HGH will develop diabetes? Coach Wade Wilson of the Dallas Cowboys did. No. When used appropriately human growth hormone will most likely not up your chances for developing diabetes. But, we’re not really talking about using human growth hormone appropriately are we? We&#82... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349397 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:32:46 +0100 2349397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2299072&cid=t_99548_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Finsomnia-and-weight-gain.html A new study examines the link between insomnia and weight gain.The study involved 14 men with primary insomnia and 24 healthy controls. It measured their levels of the “hunger hormones” leptin and ghrelin three times during one night of sleep.Results show that men with insomnia had less total sleep time than controls. Leptin levels were similar between the two groups. Leptin helps to suppress your appetite and increase your metabolism.But ghrelin levels were about 30 percent lower in men with insomnia. Ghrelin stimulates appetite.So it would seem that insomnia lowers your risk of weight gain. Less ghrelin means you would be less hungry.But this may not be the case. Lead author Sarosh Motivala of UCLA thinks that a change may occur during the day to increase appetite. Other studies show... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2299072 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:16:00 +0100 2299072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2284805&cid=t_99548_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fwho-sleeps-better-women-or-men.html A new study takes an objective look at the sleep of 1,324 men and women. Who were the better sleepers?In this case it was the women. During one night in a sleep lab they had a higher percentage of sleep time than the men. They also had a higher percentage of deep, slow wave sleep.Another part of the study involved 66 young, healthy volunteers. An “external stressor” disturbed their sleep during the night to see how they responded.Again the women slept better than the men. Their sleep was less disturbed.“Young women are superior to men in terms of sleep mechanisms,” Dr. Alexandros Vgontzas told the Sleep Education Blog. He and his team conducted the research at the Penn State College of Medicine.But it is important to note that the women in this study had no sleep complaints. Many w... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2284805 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:32:00 +0100 2284805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167638&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6103 strWebsiteID = window.document.location.toString();strSplitWeb = strWebsiteID.split("/")strWebsiteID = strSplitWeb[2];document.write(”“); Researchers, surveying over 10,000 children, noted that 34% took supplements. While vitamins may be beneficial for underweight or nutritionally deprived children, they are not routinely recommended for those who are healthy. Vitamin use in children has been associated with reports of nausea, vomiting, liver and nerve damage. from the Malaysian Medical Resources VIDEO: TV and Media Exposure Increases Depression Risk, One-Third of Children Taking Vitamin Supplements, Pregnancy Hormone Increases Risk of Depression in Women (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167638 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2167638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2130089&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fexplaining-oprahs-recent-weight-gain According to Globe Magazine, Michelle Obama is the reason for TV Queen Oprah’s weight gain. At least that is what Oprah thinks. And it’s understandable considering since the feud between them started, Oprah’s gained about 40 pounds and now weighs around 200 pounds. It’s obvious to anyone Michelle Obama is not the cause of the Daytime Diva’s weight gain. Chances are, Oprah’s stress levels are through the roof, but how would that make someone gain weight? (more…) ShareThis (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2130089 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:07:23 +0100 2130089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2130090&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fdo-celebrities-ever-get-old How is it that celebrities never show their true age? Sure, they have money, they have trainers, they have surgery, but how is that you can look at a star you grew up with, and yet you look older than they do? Besides being rich and having every luxury at your fingertips, you may have to opt for a more feasible option. Don’t worry, the stars do it, too. (more…) ShareThis (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2130090 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:04:36 +0100 2130090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2061066&cid=t_99548_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fx251kywh-8g%2F Seems likes CNN is running a three-day series under the name of “Autism 911,” in which they’re focusing on a California family, the Bilsons, whose middle child, 13-year-old Marissa, is autistic and has tantrums that are “off the charts and seemingly unwarranted.” In “Supernanny” fashion, an autism consultant from an ABA provider, Autism Partnership, has been called in and, it seems, the CNN show will see if it’s possible to “[rein] in” Marissa’s behavior. Since she’s 13, I’m wondering if she’s entering, or isin the midst of, puberty? As noted, adolescence and the hormonal and other changes has made this school year—already challenging as Charlie started middle school—-even more, well, challengin... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2061066 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:09:00 +0100 2061066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1895055&cid=t_99548_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fo7KBhlZt6lI%2F Yesterday’s Pathophilia reviews a group of studies (two by Mark and David Geier) about testosterone levels in autistic children. Pathophilia finds that testoterone is not increased in autistic children. The Cambridge-based Autism Research Centre is also researching hormones in autistic individuals. The Foetal testosterone Longitudinal Study seeks to find out whether elevated levels of foetal testosterone are associated with a later diagnosis of autism spectrum conditions. The Current hormones Project is looking at whether current hormone levels might also be atypical in autism and Asperger Syndrome. And another project is looking specifically at puberty. Yes, as you may have guessed, I’ve got puberty—so to speak—on my mind. Charlie’s 11 (and five months, to be... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1895055 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:07:55 +0100 1895055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1873856&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fantiaging%2Fangelina-jolie-got-slim-fast-but-how Everybody was surprised, then saw Angelina Jolie on October 4 2008 after she gave birth to twins. Why? Because she was slim again 3 month after delivery.  There is no question, that she looked fabulous.  The question is how she could do it. (more…) ShareThis (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1873856 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:17:02 +0100 1873856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1848997&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Ftestosterone-can-prolong-life Do you think, that testosterone is for sex only? When I was in the medical school I thought this way. And many people still think, that testosterone is mainly for fun. But not any more. (more…) ShareThis (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1848997 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:02:39 +0100 1848997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845911&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fbio-identical-hormone-replacement-therapy-for-women-to-cycle-or-not-to-cycle Do you want to have your periods back? Yes? No? Most of the women say no. And it is understandable: who wants to have this trouble again. If you decide to get bioidentical hormone replacement, you may have it without periods.  And everybody loves it: youth is back but no periods, no pregnancy. Another choice is to go back to cycling with periods again. There is no consensus which is better. And I usually recommended my patients BHRT without cycling. Until recently. (more…) ShareThis (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845911 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:28:22 +0100 1845911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1834941&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fantiaging%2Fwhat-you-should-know-about-drugs-and-weight-gain-menopause-or-andropause-to-blame No doubt, that some drugs are linked with weight gain. Among them: almost all diabetic medications except Glucophage, Prozac, Elavil etc. But are they really the cause of weight gain? Or there is some other cause? Are the drugs are adding calories to your diet, or our metabolism is down, leading to weight gain, even if you eat only a handful of food? (more…) ShareThis (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1834941 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:25:31 +0100 1834941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1834032&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fwhat-you-should-know-about-the-danger-of-impotence Now many doctors agree that impotence is dangerous. Even in the article “Five symptoms men should not ignore,” published on the CNN site, unenthusiastic penis is mentioned as a symptom #3. Explanation: penis has the same vessels as the heart, brain, kidneys etc. Therefore if you have erectile dysfunction, then you may have bad penile vessels as well as coronary vessels and renal vessels, etc. So you need to check your cholesterol, heart, blood pressure etc. Sounds logical? Yes. But this is only the part of the problem. What they do not want you to know is (more…) ShareThis (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1834032 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:53:06 +0100 1834032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1752078&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fdo-we-need-hormone-replacement-therapy-for-menopause-treatment Lack of sleep and hot flashes can make your life a nightmare. Lack of libido and vaginal dryness may cause problems in your sex life. No fun at all! So can we improve the quality of life?  Definitely! We do have treatments. The question is, how to solve the problem: antidepressants and sleeping pills or hormones? (more…) ShareThis (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1752078 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:37:25 +0100 1752078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1735769&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fnew-study-proves-the-power-of-hormone-replacement-for-insomnia 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…) ShareThis (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1735769 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:24:07 +0100 1735769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1693625&cid=t_99548_111_f&fid=34834&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMentalNurse%2F%7E3%2F360680237%2F Since I lost the previous post, I will provide the abridged version: Estradiol is good for reducing symptoms of schizophrenia in women. A study of 102 female patients in a RCT (not sure single or double blind) published in the Archives of General Psychiatry showed clinically significant reduction in PANSS measurements. The study seems ok; but only 102 subjects and over 28 days means more research is needed. It’s not a new theory but one that has been progressed by active demonstration with this new study. Some links are here: PsychCentral; Science Daily; Medscape; Live Science. It’s hoped they can create a drug version without the same known side effects of hormonal treatment and eventually trial on men also. (Source: Mental Nurse) Mental Nurse blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1693625 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:05:37 +0100 1693625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1658194&cid=t_99548_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F347821020%2F      And the winner is…      Suzanne B. Thanks to everyone who entered. And congratulations Suzanne  - if you send your email through to me (kiwiwriter at xtra [dot] co [dot] nz,  I’ll arrange for the book to be sent out to you. (Winner was chosen with the help of the custom random number generator) Tags: back pain, book giveaway, contest, giveaway, high heels to hormones, spinal careShare This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1658194 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:16:52 +0100 1658194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1715344&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fviagra-for-women 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…) ShareThis (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1715344 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:53:52 +0100 1715344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1715345&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Ffighting-menopause-how-to-find-your-love-and-steady-relationship 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…) ShareThis (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1715345 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:43:26 +0100 1715345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1655423&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F25%2Flast-chance-to-enter-high-heels-to-hormones-book-giveaway%2F Have you entered the ‘High Heels to Hormones Book Giveaway’ yet? If not, there’s still time. The giveaway closes at midnight 25th July 2008. And don’t forget, you can enter over at Alzheimer’s Notes as well. Winners will be announced on Sunday’s Healthbolt’s Weekly Roundup of Contests and Giveaways. Tags: back pain, Contests, giveaways, guide to back pain, healthbolt giveaway, healthy tips, high heels to hormones, spinal careShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1655423 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:49:32 +0100 1655423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652424&cid=t_99548_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F345477289%2F Have you entered the ‘High Heels to Hormones Book Giveaway’ yet? If not, there’s still time. The giveaway closes at midnight 25th July 2008. And don’t forget, you can enter over at Healthbolt as well. Winners will be announced on Sunday. Tags: back pain, contests, giveaways, high heels to hormones, spinal careShare This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652424 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:01:43 +0100 1652424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1715346&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fantiaging%2Flow-sex-drive-in-peri-or-post-menopausal-women-what-can-be-done 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…) ShareThis (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1715346 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:36:19 +0100 1715346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1637860&cid=t_99548_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F338895887%2F If you liked yesterday’s guest post by Dr. Christina Lasich’s on Three Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Injuries, then you’re going to love this book giveaway. Dr. Lasich is offering one lucky Alzheimer’s Notes reader a free copy of High Heels to Hormones: A Woman’s Guide to Spine Care. All you have to do is leave a comment by end of day Friday 25th June and the great random number selector will choose the winner.  And while you’re waiting for the winner to be selected, head over to Healthbolt and read my book review about this useful little book. And while you’re there, leave comment for a second chance at winning a copy of High Heels to Hormones. Tags: a woman's guide to spinal care, book giveaway, caregiver health, christine lasich, high heels to hormones... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1637860 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:50:15 +0100 1637860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1637744&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F18%2Fbook-review-and-giveaway-high-heels-to-hormones-by-christine-lasich-md%2F Did you know that women are… - three times more likely than men to suffer from some types of back pain - more susceptible to a whiplash injury - prone to low back pain And that bra straps, high heels, and hormonal swings add to the chances of women suffering from an aching back. Christine Lasich MD knows all this and more. Having suffered from chronic low back pain herself and acutely aware of the lack of gender-specific information on preventing and dealing with back pain, Christine has written the highly informative and entertaining High Heels to Hormones: A Woman’s Guide to Spinal Care. Featuring short easy to read chapters illustrated with pencil stick cartoons, High Heels to Hormones is an effective self help guide for woman. The contents include information on how everyth... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1637744 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:29:41 +0100 1637744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1631215&cid=t_99548_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F337827377%2F I just finished reading a wonderful little book called High Heels to Hormones (A Woman’s Guide to Spine Care) by Christina Lasich, M.D.  Short and easy to read with plenty of cartoons to get the points across, I’d recommend it to any woman who suffers from back pain, and especially to anyone who is the role of caregiver. Caregivers, after all, are at great risk of back injury and would find this book useful for learning more about how to prevent and manage back pain. Christine has been kind enough to write a guest post for Alzheimer’s Notes looking at ‘Three Tips for Avoidng Caretaker Injuries’. The upcoming Olympic Games should inspire everyone to exercise and use proper body mechanics. These athletes compete at a high level and that requires them to take ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631215 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:36:21 +0100 1631215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1715348&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fantiaging%2Ffemale-hair-loss-what-do-you-need-to-know-part-2 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…) ShareThis (Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog) Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1715348 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:22:14 +0100 1715348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531627&cid=t_99548_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_evaluation_of_serum_ghrelin_and_leptin_levels_in_s.htm J Psychophysiology 2008; 22(2):76-80Evaluation of serum ghrelin and leptin levels in suicide attempters. Erhan K, Özkan G, Omer O, Kürsat A, Melek I, Mustafa S, Omer G.Previous studies have reported a relationship between cholesterol and leptin levels, and suicide attempts, impulsivity, and aggressive behaviors. An orexigenic hormone seems to be strongly associated with lipid metabolism and leptin levels. Therefore, we aimed to compare serum cholesterol, leptin, and ghrelin levels in 36 patients with suicide attempts and 25 healthy controls. Patients with suicide attempts had decreased leptin levels and significantly higher ghrelin levels compared to healthy controls. While the serum ghrelin level did not show any correlation with the demographic and clinical factors, leptin show... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531627 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:50:00 +0100 1531627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192714&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=38261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibrantglow.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fget-your-teen-daughters-moving-now-to.html It turns out that all the running, walking and aerobics I did throughout my teen years may actually help protect me from developing breast cancer now that I'm older.While most studies have found that middle-aged women should exercise to reduce their chances of getting breast cancer after menopause, a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has found that starting young can pay off too.Researchers found that girls who were physically active beginning around 12 years old and continued working out through young adulthood were 23 percent less likely to develop premenopausal breast cancer compared to their sedentary counterparts.Premenopausal breast cancer accounts for 25 percent of all breast cancer diagnosis, which is usually more aggressive.Cancer researchers spec... Vibrant Glow blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192714 Wed, 14 May 2008 19:01:00 +0100 2192714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1404186&cid=t_99548_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fmaternal_depression_impacts_childrens_stress_hormone_levels.htm This study speaks to the fact that maternal depression, particularly when it goes along with poverty, really needs to be addressed," said Fernald. "Public health interventions typically focus on physical health, such as promoting immunizations and preventing malnutrition. However, we are seeing that a mother's mental health could be a critical factor influencing the physiology of their kids." Moreover, the researchers found a greater impact of maternal depression symptoms on girls than on boys. Girls whose mothers had a greater number of depressive symptoms had the lowest baseline levels of cortisol. "It is unclear why a larger effect was seen among girls, but I would suspect that it would be necessary to go beyond biology for an explanation," said Gunnar. "It may be related to the unique ... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1404186 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:26:00 +0100 1404186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1356350&cid=t_99548_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fmerely_anticipating_mirthful_laughter_reduces_stress_hormone.htm In 2006 researchers investigating the interaction between the brain, behavior, and the immune system found that simply anticipating a mirthful laughter experience boosted health-protecting hormones. Now, two years later, the same researchers have found that the anticipation of a positive humorous laughter experience also reduces potentially detrimental stress hormones. According to Dr Lee Berk, the study team's lead researcher of Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, "Our findings lead us to believe that by seeking out positive experiences that make us laugh we can do a lot with our physiology to stay well." In their earlier work the researchers found that the anticipation of "mirthful laughter" had surprising and significant effects. Two hormones - beta-endorphins (the family of chemical... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1356350 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:17:00 +0100 1356350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1303213&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2008%2F3%2F15%2Fcan-alcoholism-be-cured-without-aa.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.D Alcoholism is a major public health problem. This we all know. But did you know that as alcoholism evolves, stress systems in the brain play an increasing role in motivating continued alcohol use and relapse. In other words, someone who is a moderate drinker will drink more if subjected to stress. And that, in turn would increase her sensitivity to stress, which would result in yet an additional increase in alcohol consumption, which in turn… you get the picture.The stress response Deficiency of a stress response is life threatening. For instance, in response to stress blood pressure goes up, heart rate increases and more blood is pumped into the brain and skeletal muscles. On the other hand, less blood is pumped into the GI tract or the kidneys. What’... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1303213 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:06:51 +0100 1303213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1288935&cid=t_99548_127_f&fid=34828&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrclouthier.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Festrogen-dominance-and-breast.html Interesting article once again showing the effect that high estradiol levels have on previous breast cancer survivors. Is it possible that estrogen dominance could be shifted by reducing exposure and increasing the level of progesterone to counterbalance estrogen dominance. To avoid a long post here, if you want more information about how to deal naturally with this situation just email me at drclouthier@gmail.com. (Source: Dr. Steve Clouthier) Dr. Steve Clouthier blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1288935 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:53:00 +0100 1288935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1279509&cid=t_99548_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F245771091%2F The first follow-up of a landmark study of hormone use after menopause shows heart problems linked with the pills seem to fade after women stop taking them, while surprising new cancer risks appear, according to an analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. And the new risks for other cancers, particularly lung tumors, in women who’d taken estrogen-progestin pills for about five years puzzled the researchers and outside experts, the Associated Press writes. Those risks “were completely unanticipated,” says Gerardo Heiss of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, lead author of the follow-up analysis to the Women’s Health Initiative, the government-funded study that was halted six years ago. The analysis focused on participants in... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1279509 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:56:11 +0100 1279509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1183101&cid=t_99548_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F224702493%2F With all the talk lately about both professional athletes and celebrities who are being named as users of the human growth hormone (HGH), I thought it would be a good idea to talk about the findings which show that human growth hormone causes diabetes. Studies are showing that excess levels of HGH can cause some pretty serious health problems. Human Growth Hormone effects many areas of the body which includes effecting the maintenance and function of pancreatic islets. So does this mean that everyone who has used HGH will develop diabetes? Coach Wade Wilson of the Dallas Cowboys did. Continue Reading Human Growth Hormone Can Cause Diabetes (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1183101 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:43:53 +0100 1183101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1148197&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomensbioethics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fdrama-surrounding-juice-of-youth-fda.html (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1148197 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:07:00 +0100 1148197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1096197&cid=t_99548_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomensbioethics.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Freal-science-behind-fertility.html (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1096197 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:13:00 +0100 1096197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1091449&cid=t_99548_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcall_for_research_into_female_hormones_and_mood_disorders_li.htm Study argues that gender-specific research is needed to understand women's increased vulnerability to poor mental healthCountless movies and TV shows make light of women's so-called "moodiness", often jokingly attributing it to their menstrual cycle or, conversely, to menopause. In fact, mood disorders are a serious and pervasive health problem, and large-scale population studies have found women are 1.5 to 3 times more likely to suffer from major depressive disorder than are men. In a newly published study, women's health experts from the University of Alberta argue there is an urgent need for carefully designed, gender-specific research to better understand the relationship of female sex hormones to mood states and disorders. "The reasons for the gender disparity in rates of depression a... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1091449 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:20:00 +0100 1091449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1091416&cid=t_99548_136_f&fid=36168&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmargaret.healthblogs.org%2F2007%2F12%2F13%2Fstress-involved-in-myeloma-progression-very-evil-growth-factor%2F Today I will be putting back a couple of posts, including this one, which I posted on December 7, 2007. The original posts were gobbled up by the server, apparently, comments included. I will put the comments back as best I can. Sorry if they look funny! Not funny haha, funny weird. Other myeloma bloggers [...] (Source: Margaret's Corner) Margaret's Corner blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1091416 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:10:33 +0100 1091416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088834&cid=t_99548_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fnext_generation_ntidepressants_may_be_based_on_human_hormone.htm Novel treatment strategies for major depression with broader treatment success or a more rapid onset of action would have immense impact on public health, a new study published in the current issue of Biological Psychiatry explains. This new study reports on a potential new antidepressant agent. According to the lead author on this study, Kamilla Miskowiak, MSc "Although depression is often related to problems in the chemistry of the brain, recent evidence also suggests that there may be structural problems as well with nerve cells not being regenerated as fast as normal or suffering from toxic effects of stress and stress hormones." This led the researchers to evaluate the effects of erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone naturally produced by the kidneys that stimulates the formation of red blo... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088834 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:52:00 +0100 1088834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1065931&cid=t_99548_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fhormonal_changes_and_depression_what_is_the_connection.htm Women are more susceptible to mood disorders and depression during hormonal transitions, such as pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause, according to a new report by the Society for Women's Health Research, a Washington, D.C., based advocacy organization. The report summarizes a June 2007 roundtable of eight national experts convened by the Society and the National Institute of Mental Health to discuss current efforts to understand the effects of hormonal transitions on mood disorders in women and to make recommendations for future research. "Women need to be critically aware of changes in their moods during key life cycle events," Sherry Marts, Ph.D. and vice president of scientific affairs for the Society. "The roundtable kicked-off a much needed discussion about the relationship betwee... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1065931 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:18:00 +0100 1065931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1037871&cid=t_99548_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F187494403%2Fstress_strikes_gender_differen.html Research just affirmed that stress creates different responses from men and women. Lead researcher Dr. JJ Wang showed how men tend to follow the “fight-or-flight” approaches to stress … while women tend to “tend-and-befriend.”Check out today’s study with details in ScienceDaily to see how differences were determined through heart rates, cortisol levels, participants’ described stress levels, and regional cerebral blood flow differences. The findings showed that women required longer to get past stress reactions, while men get higher levels of cortisol – the stress hormone. "Women have twice the rate of depression and anxiety disorders compared to men," according to Dr. Wang. "Knowing that women respond to stress by increasing ... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1037871 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 03:48:50 +0100 1037871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1028287&cid=t_99548_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fwomen_hormonal_changes_and_depression.htm Women are more susceptible to mood disorders and depression during hormonal transitions, such as pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause, according to a new report by the Society for Women's Health Research, a Washington, D.C., based advocacy organization. The report summarizes a June 2007 thought leaders' roundtable of eight national experts convened by the Society and the National Institute of Mental Health to discuss current efforts to understand the effects of hormonal transitions on mood disorders in women and to make recommendations for future research. "Women need to be critically aware of changes in their moods during key life cycle events," Sherry Marts, Ph.D. and vice president of scientific affairs for the Society. "The roundtable kicked-off a much needed discussion about the re... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1028287 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:10:00 +0100 1028287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1019099&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F11%2F11%2Falex-we-love-you-too.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DOn the night of Sept. 6 one of the most famous birds in Biology passed away. He was a one year old Grey African parrot when he was bought in 1997 at a pet store by a theoretical chemist turned linguist, and since then until his untimely death 30 years later never ceased to amaze the linguistic, neurobiological and psychological worlds. Irene Pepperberg did what other scientists tried to do before her: probe the intelligence of animals and their capacity to communicate.Others attempted and failedThe most famous case of early “intelligent animals” was “Clever Hans”. This was a horse who could count. Except that it was shown later that he was reacting to unconscious cues from his trainer. Another clever animal was Nim Chimpsky, a chimpanzee... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1019099 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 06:31:41 +0100 1019099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=991992&cid=t_99548_107_f&fid=35670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fanteriorcommissure.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Facquired-maternal-behavior-story-of.html Every year before our annual neuroscience conference, my program holds a day-long minisymposium where we share our research and give feedback to others, host a keynote speaker, and (in true grad student spirit) stay up late finishing off all of the alcohol from the concluding reception. This year, a lot of people seemed intrigued in a unique little model that I used in a recent study on maternal behavior, which delighted me as I think that the model provides fascinating insight into the maternal state and the interaction between hormones and experience on the parentally responsive mammal.So, here's a post in tribute to this little model.First, let's set the stage... Most rodent researchers know that virgin female and male rats will typically avoid, attack, or bury young offspring (pups) if... The Anterior Commissure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=991992 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:27:00 +0100 991992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=974669&cid=t_99548_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fsocial_anxiety_video_game_cuts_players_stress_hormone_levels.htm A video game designed by McGill University researchers to help train people to change their perception of social threats and boost their self-confidence has now been shown to reduce the production of the stress hormone cortisol. The new findings appear in the October issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. "We already knew that it was possible to design games to allow people to practise new forms of social perception, but we were surprised by the impact this had when we took the games out of the lab and into the context of people's stressful lives," said McGill psychology professor Mark Baldwin. Prof. Baldwin and his team - McGill PhD graduates Stéphane Dandeneau and Jodene Baccus and graduate student Maya Sakellaropoulo - have been developing a suite of video gam... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=974669 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:27:00 +0100 974669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=970213&cid=t_99548_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F173370656%2F22_causes_for_chemical_bankrup.html Check out new research to see why people deal differently with stress.It comes down to chemicals we carry around … and you've likely noticed how some people hit mental bankruptcy … while others grow chemical dividends for well being. How so? People who bank serotonin, remind us how to take control of that out-of-sorts feeling. They also model ways to avoid the kind of cortisol an angry customer might zap into a day when you least expect a lightning strike. Research suggests that at least 22 stressors hit you daily. What do these look like?   1. The alarm goes off in your deepest sleep and it feels like a Mack truck hit.2. You drop coffee on your shirt on the way to work.3. People talk incessantly when you’d like them to listen too.4. Yo... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=970213 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:47:54 +0100 970213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=943113&cid=t_99548_107_f&fid=35670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fanteriorcommissure.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Flap-dancers-take-note-of-your-cycle.html My good friend and colleague Katie sent this writeup of some newly published research that at first glance seems a bit bizarre but actually reveals some intriguing nuances:In a particularly stimulating study, researchers have found that lap dancers--women who work in strip joints and, for cash, gyrate in the laps of seated men--earn more when they are in the fertile phase of their menstrual cycle.Crazy! How could you not be intrigued by a study like that? I had to look it up.The actual research article correlated tip earnings with the menstrual cycle phase of female lap dancers recruited through emails, advertisements and flyers. While the sample size was small (n=18), data was collected from over 5300 lap dances. Researchers found that the women earned less money during menstruation and e... The Anterior Commissure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=943113 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:01:00 +0100 943113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=909358&cid=t_99548_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F9%2F28%2Fhuman-eating-behavior-its-the-leptin-stupid.html  By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DLeptin is a hormone secreted from fat cells that provides information to the brain about energy stores. If energy stores are abundant, circulating levels of leptin are high, and the brain’s response is reduced food intake. On the other hand, in the fasted state leptin levels are low, and the response is increased food intake. It had been known that the regions of the brain where leptin exerts its influence are the nucleus accumbens and the associated nerve bundles called the striatum, regions where the reward/pleasure centers are located (and are the seat of addiction as well). However, there is little or no information about how these  brain centers integrate leptin’s signal with the rewarding properties of food. Now a group of scientists fro... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=909358 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:10:14 +0100 909358