Acne and Diet Truth or Myth
As a physician, one of the common questions that I am asked from my patients is in regards to dietary factors associated with acne. So, let’s take a look at a recent meta-analysi
Green Coffee Bean Extract for Weight Loss?
For those of you who’re interested in shedding a few pounds–whether your motivation comes from wanting to improve your overall health or simply look better at the beach
Health Benefits of Green Tea?
Next to water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Speaking of water, with all of the potential health benefits of green tea, in particular, perhaps we should
Natural Remedies For the Common Cold
For those of us in colder climates, many of us have already battled the common cold this season. Though generally not a serious illness for those who’re otherwise healt
Does L-Arginine Increase Growth Hormone Levels?
Market research suggests that l-arginine is a very popular amino acid supplement among male students. L-arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid that’s involved in seve
Do Probiotics Prevent Upper Respiratory Tract Infections?
As a former competitive athlete (in the sports of cycling and winter biathlon), I know that there’s nothing more frustrating than an interruption in your off-season training sche
Probiotics Improve Bowel Function in Elderly
Elderly patients who are hospitalized for various reasons are often prone to developing bowel problems. Most commonly, they have problems with constipation, but diarrhea is anoth
