Hair Loss in Women
Thinning hair is generally thought of as a problem that men experience. To varying degrees, we tend to expect men to lose hair as they age. For women, however, it’s a different story. Women are often stereotyped as being hair-obsessed, […]
The Health Benefits of Turmeric
You might have turmeric in your spice cabinet, especially if you like to make curry. But turmeric may also deserve a spot in your medicine cabinet. This spice has been used medicinally in India and Southeast Asia for thousands of […]
How Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Can Relieve Knee Pain and Injury
Regenerative medicine, which makes use of the body’s natural healing capacity, is one of the fastest growing areas of medicine and considered by many to be the next great frontier in healthcare. Cell therapy, and especially stem cell therapy, accounts […]
Hormones and Your Brain
When people talk about hormones and the brain, it’s usually about teenagers — everything from teen angst to the rollercoasters of high school relationships gets attributed to the hormonal changes of puberty. In reality though, hormones play a role in […]
Candida Overgrowth: What It Is and How It Harms You
It’s often noted that though the human body is made up of 100 trillion cells, the vast majority of these cells—something like 9 out of 10—aren’t really “our” cells. These other cells are microorganisms, including bacteria. It’s estimated that anywhere […]
The Facts About Midlife Belly Fat
Whether you call it a pooch, a muffin top, a tummy, love handles, or a spare tire, excess belly fat is possibly the most universally loathed form of weight gain. It can be especially difficult to lose weight from this […]
What Really Causes Heartburn?
Did you know that heartburn actually has nothing to do with your heart? It’s actually stomach acid irritating your esophagus, causing a “burning” discomfort in the upper part of your chest or below your sternum. Stomach acid can escape if […]
Why Vitamin B12 Should Make the A-List
We hear a lot about some vitamins (like Vitamin C and Vitamin D) and much less about others. But our bodies are incredibly complex, and there’s a whole array of vitamins and minerals that are vital to keeping us healthy. […]
What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy?
You may have heard about Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy, but it can be unclear what, exactly, it is. It does involve an injection of your own blood, but it’s not the same as the Vampire Facelift. Though there are reports […]
Can Nutritional Supplements Help with PMS?
In our last post, we took a detailed look at the symptoms of PMS, their possible causes, and some ways to deal with them. Wondering if there are other options for managing symptoms? There is actually a wide range of […]
Premenstrual Syndrome: What It Really Is, and How to Deal With It
No jokes about “that time of the month” and chocolate here — premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a legitimate issue, as any woman who has struggled with it will attest. In fact, it’s estimated that roughly 3 out of every 4 […]
Best Practices for Breast Cancer Prevention
October might be Breast Cancer Awareness month, but practicing healthy habits that can help reduce your risk of contracting this disease should be a year-round affair. Breast cancer will claim the lives of roughly 40,000 Americans this year, and according […]
Probiotics Part 2: Choosing an Effective Source
In our last post, we looked at what probiotics are, and how research has shown them to be beneficial to your health. Now that you know they’re helpful, you’re probably wondering how you can get more of these “good bacteria.” […]
Probiotics Part 1: What They Are and How They Help
We’ve talked on our blog about how important the gut is to overall health, so much so that some talk about the gut as a “second brain.” There are numerous claims about how probiotics can help your digestive health, but […]
Insomnia, Part 2: Treatments for Insomnia
In our last post, we started examining many of the different facets of insomnia, including its definition, symptoms, and effects. Now, we’ll turn to treatments — what you can actually do to alleviate insomnia and get the restful, restorative sleep […]
Insomnia, Part 1: Definition, Symptoms, and Causes
Is falling asleep at night a struggle, no matter how tired you feel? Or do you fall asleep easily enough, but then wake up in the middle of the night and wind up lying awake for hours? Insomnia takes a […]
Osteoporosis, Part 1: What is Osteoporosis, and What are Its Risk Factors?
In our newest series of blog posts, we’ll be focusing our attention on osteoporosis, a disease that affects the health and wellbeing of millions of Americans. In the coming weeks, you’ll be able to visit the Rejuvé blog to learn […]
Nitric Oxide
Haven’t heard of nitric oxide? No, it’s not what you get at the dentist! (That’s nitrous oxide.) Nitric oxide (N-O) is extremely important to your health. In fact, its discovery several decades ago led to three U.S. scientists being awarded […]
What is Gluten? Gluten and Its Effect on Your Health
You’ve probably heard plenty about gluten — on the news, from people you know, or maybe from a physician. Even if you haven’t, you’ve surely noticed the proliferation of gluten-free products at your local grocer. Wondering what all the buzz […]
Diabesity and Insulin Resistance
Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States, and with it, rates of diabetes have soared. Today in the U.S., 24 million people have been diagnosed with Type II diabetes, and it has been projected that some 57 million […]