Author Archives: George Peck, Jr
Flu & Cold Remedies
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but don’t assume all grandma’s adages are true. That one about starving a cold? The truth is actually the opposite: Your body needs nutrients and food compounds to fortify your immune system against viruses and help speed your recovery, explains Dayong Wu, M.D., Ph.D, scientist at […]
Low Complication Rates For Combined Liposuction/Tummy Tuck
A combined technique of liposuction and tummy tuck – designed to reduce surgical trauma – provides excellent patient outcomes with a low complication rate, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open®, the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). ASPS Member Surgeon Dr. Eric Swanson, a plastic […]
Top Ten Retinol Creams 2013
Retinol creams are made up of retinoids, a retinoid is a tropical form of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is the number one anti-wrinkle ingredient recommended by dermatologists. It’s sole purpose is to promote cell turnover. It eliminates the old, bad cells and produces new, plump and healthy cells. Nothing works more effectively at eliminating […]
Male Gynecomastia
What is gynecomastia? In the vast majority of cases, gynecomastia is not a serious problem. However, it may be psychologically difficult to cope with. Apart from affecting self-confidence and causing embarrassment, some men and boys may also experience pain in their breasts. A study carried out at Boston Children’s Hospital and reported in the journal Plastic […]
Nature’s Antidepressant
Nature’s Prozac Curcumin (Tumeric) 1,000 MG daily may be effective in treating Depression
Obesity and Smoking Increase Surgical Complications
Risk of serious complications after immediate breast reconstruction with implants increased by obesity, smoking Thursday 5 December 2013 – 1am PST Breast Cancer Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery Smoking / Quit Smoking Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness New risk-scoring tool allows surgeons to better counsel and potentially change an operative plan for women at […]
Probiotics and The Brain
Probiotics and the Brain Two studies released this year generated a lot of interest, despite being preliminary. First, a new study provided the first evidence in humans that probiotics in the diet can modulate brain activity: Using functional MRI, researchers found that women who regularly consumed probiotic-containing yogurt showed altered activity of brain regions that […]
Pre & Post New Years Body Cleanse
We all like to go all-out for the holidays-eating cookies, cheese, casseroles-and in the days (scratch that, weeks) we spend celebrating the season, our bodies are on sugar and fat overload. Before you ring in the New Year (with champagne overload!), give your body this simple detox to get back to normal and ring in […]
Alcohol and Health
Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol daily, such as two 12-ounce beers or two 5-ounce glasses of wine, offers some health benefits, especially for the heart. It can reduce your risk of developing heart disease and peripheral vascular disease, lowers your risk of developing gallstones, and possibly reduces your risk of stroke and diabetes. Anything more […]
Obesity Declared a Disease
After much impassioned debate, physicians at the American Medical Association 2013 Annual Meeting in June voted overwhelmingly to label obesity a disease that requires a range of interventions to advance treatment and prevention.[6] The decision could have implications for provider reimbursement, public policy, patient stigma, and International Classification of Diseases coding. Physicians disagree on whether […]
