On August 29, 2013, the Federal Department of Justice issued a memorandum stating it will continue to rely on state and local authorities to address marijuana activity through enforcement of state narcotics laws. Nevertheless, in light of new state laws allowing for possession of a small amounts of marijuana and regulating production, processing and sale of marijuana, the Department designated eight criteria to guide state law enforcement. States must (1)…

The body needs enough nutrients so that you can function well; it must digest more vitamins and minerals that we can get from fresh fruit juices. More cancer-healed patients were believed to have recovered for this reason. Regarded as an alternative cancer treatment, I want to take down all the beliefs concerning this and what type of cancer does it heal? First stop is Sour sop. Sour sop also known…

In my teens, I was first introduced to using hydrocortisone cream for my eczema treatment. Since then, every time I had an outbreak, I would turn to it. This continued for more than ten years. However, in the last few years, I noticed that increasingly applying hydrocortisone creams on my affected skin is not as effective as before. In fact, it got harder and harder to control my eczema. My…

Smoking marijuana may increase men’s risk of testicular cancer, a new study from the University of Southern California (USC) finds. This new study discovered that men who smoked weed or marijuana were twice as likely as men who had not to get a dangerous form of the disease. If you don’t know, testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in men under the age of 45. It’s…

Despite the fact that allopathic medicine is poisoning and killing millions of people around the world every year, the wisdom and power of the alternative medical community is being deliberately hidden by the mainstream medical authorities and the massive pharmaceutical companies that stand behind them. Simple and powerful substances that can and do cure cancer and many other diseases are carefully kept out of the public eye. Physicians who dare…

Muscle spasms are part and parcel of many fibromyalgia sufferers symptoms and can occur at any time. So, what can be done to treat muscle spasms and fibromyalgia? Spasms can occur anywhere in the body, but usually they will be in the back, buttocks and legs. There are a number of theories as to why these spasms occur; one offers the opinion that it may be due to a reduced…

Medicine is considered as one of the most important necessity to all of us. It is derived from the Latin words ars medicina meaning “the art of healing”. It is a branch of the health sciences and is the sector of public life concerned with maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, treatment and possible prevention of disease, injury and other damage to a body or mind. It…

Social Networking has become increasingly popular nowadays as there are a lot of sites that offer this service. MySpace and Friendster are two of the most popular sites that aim to build communities of people who share common interests and activities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others. THE PROS A social networking site is like a virtual meeting place where people can hang out…

Dishwasher detergents are an inevitable part of our kitchen hygiene. It is unavoidable whether the dishes are washed in a dishwasher or manually. We use detergents to clean our dishes, but are they really doing their job? Have we ever thought about the ingredients of these detergents? Are there any side effects by using them? Now, with increased awareness about the health hazards presented by house-hold articles, doubts are being…

When choosing health supplements for children, parents should compare liquid nutritional supplements with solid ones to see which one is best for their child. Liquid supplements have a number of advantages over tablets and capsules that make them more appealing to children. For instance, they work faster because they are more easily absorbed by the body. Also, when you compare liquid nutritional supplements in the market, you’ll find that there…

In American society, issues of race and social class are entwined together like a chain of DNA. One cannot have an honest discussion about race without looking at the equally important issue of class since the two are closely linked. Although discussions of race and class are often avoided because these type of issues make people uncomfortable, Hurricane Katrina and the various television newscasts that followed stripped away the curtain…

Comment from my mailbox: Hi Dr. Moffat –I just wanted to let you know that my lips cracking in the corners are all healed up today! Looks like the call on the lip balm was perfect — I started using mint lip balm from Trader Joe’s after I got your message on Monday. The little bumps on the upper edge of my lip is also gone and the corners aren’t…

Tribulus terrestris is a popular herbal supplement that is used to increase testosterone levels, sex drive, and DHEA. The plant that the supplement is extracted from is more commonly known as puncturevine, and it is native to southern Asia, southern Europe, and Africa. In this article I will discuss some research that explains to how Tribulus functions in the human body. The active chemical components of Tribulus terrestris are steroidal…

Smoking is a horrible addiction that affects millions of people in every walk of life. It doesn’t matter if you’re wealthy or poor, both the long term and short term effects of smoking will be a problem for the rest of your life. Most people already understand how divesting the long team effects of smoking can be. These are the diseases that may not show themselves for years after you…

One very smart writer said that sex is not a problem, until there is a problem. The truth is, a healthy male should have a strong libido well into his latter years. It depends on who you are and how you lived your life, but such male heroes as Picasso, and Charlie Chaplin (to name only two) had very healthy sexual lives well into their 80s! What is loss of…

Problems with the gallbladder are just one problem that may be in evidence when the thyroid is not performing normally. The symptoms you could experience may be wide-ranging and gallstones could be just one of those many unpleasant problems. While gallbladder disease could be the result of simply leading a sedentary lifestyle with lots of fast food, it also could be caused by hypothyroidism, a condition that means that the…

Alcohol is chemically known as ethanol. Each alcoholic beverage has a certain degree of ethanol which is responsible for part of the taste, for the warmth and for the side effects. When you drink your beverage, ethanol is quickly absorbed and it flows through many systems in your body. But it is the liver that is responsible for breaking it down into energy and get it ready to be thrown…

Introduction: The weakness of erection during sexual intercourse can occur when the two small arteries do not receive the flow of blood from the heart and the aorta. The weakness in erection is the lining of blood vessels too weak to get to the penis. Weak erection could be defined as inability to keep an erection strong enough to continue sex during love-making. This is sensitive part of the body…

One exciting approach to wound healing, variously described as “regenerative medicine” or “tissue engineering” has been the use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) either alone or in conjunction with stem cells. PRP got recent notoriety when it was mentioned that Hines Ward, the Pittsburgh Steeler’s star wide receiver had received this treatment for an injury prior to the Super Bowl. As it turns out, PRP has been used for quite…

One of the first questions I asked my family care doctor after he hired a physician assistant and asked for me to see them in his absence was, can a physician assistant prescribe medication for me if you can’t see me or are out of town? The answer can be more complex than you might think. As far as the law is concerned physician assistants (PAs) can prescribe medication in…

Diminished penile sensitivity is not that uncommon and may be caused by a number of different circumstances including trauma, medication, sexual anhedonia and/or other contributing health factors. Trauma– The penis is comprised of a network of veins and nerve endings, which, if damaged, may reduce an individual’s sensitivity. One of the many common sources of trauma that can affect penile sensitivity is frequent masturbation. Frequent masturbation, especially “dry” masturbation, can…

One of the best things about quitting smoking is just how quickly your body recovers from the ill effects of smoking. While it takes many years to completely recover, your body starts healing itself in just over a quarter of an hour. These are some of the things you can look forward to (and be wary of) in the coming days after stopping smoking. About twenty minutes after quitting smoking,…

The health benefits of blackseed oil may be numerous, but cheap nigella sativa oil is probably a waste of money. Nigella sativa is the botanical name for the spice that has been used since ancient times to flavor food and for medicinal purposes. Its common names are many, including black cumin seed, kolonji, kezah, chamushka, corek otu, seeds of blessing, fennel flower, black caraway, black onion seed and others, indicating…

There are tens of millions of people in America who are addicted to smoking cigarettes, and the vast majority have at one time or another given thought to quitting. For most people who want to quit smoking, they’re more concerned about the long term effects on their health, as well as the already high and ever increasing cost of cigarettes. And these are certainly good reasons to quit, as smoking…

The Sphincter of Oddi is a central gate to many liver, gallbladder and pancreas problems. Many scientists believe that the Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (SOD) is a culprit of the pancreas diseases and it is the common source of chronic pain after gallbladder removal. Around the common bile duct, pancreatic duct and the duodenum wall there is a muscle valve called the Sphincter of Oddi. The Sphincter of Oddi, named…

A weak erection can be very humiliating when you want to engage in sexual activity. It’s indeed a very ugly situation that can make you less a man. In most cases, the condition occurs when blood fails to circulate from your heart down to the pelvic region. This may be as a result of weak arteries and other vital organs that normally assist in the circulation of blood. Actually, the…

Have you ever wondered to yourself what is worse, smoking or drinking. Inevitably it will depend on how much you smoke or how much you drink. But just on average, for an average smoker or average drinker, which is worse for you? Drinking can lead to diseases that can effect your brain functions and affect your liver. If you drink a lot or are an abuser of the substance then…

Dread cancer no more. It is not the deadly disease anymore that it used to be even a couple of decades back. Various kinds of natural treatments to cancer have been invented by scientists and their researches have proved that cancer can be prevented and cured in a natural way without harmful and painful chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. It has been proven now that the alternative natural cures applied to…

It is unlikely there will ever be a “magic pill” to cure Cancer. To someone reading this who has cancer or has a loved one with cancer, that may sound very negative. But notice that I said there will never be a “magic pill”, I didn’t say that there will never be a cure. Although it is unlikely there will ever be a “magic pill” to cure Cancer the good…

Do you think smoking marijuana can cause someone to commit crime? We all know that buying, selling and using marijuana is in itself illegal, and thousands of arrests are made each year to combat this problem. However, does marijuana lead to other crimes as well? According to a recent study, it just might. Currently there are hundreds of pieces of literature that discuss the relationship between drugs and crime, yet…

What is stage 4 lung cancer? It is the most advanced stage of lung cancer known today. Having cancer at this stage means that the tumor at the lungs has spread out to the other parts of the body. This is also called metastasis. Identifying lung cancer stage is important to determine the extent of the spread of cancer and what possible treatment that a willing cancer patient must go…

Wanda The Fish. That was the most humiliating name any chick could get labeled at my middle school. Getting chastised as “Wanda” simply meant that your vagina reeked of “Tuna Of The Sea”. Understandably, girls, myself included, would go to extensive lengths to avoid this dehumanizing stigma. So what do you do when your stinky midsection betrays an otherwise healthy vagina? The first step is to actually make sure that…

Ever hear of the apple diet? It’s a popular weight loss diet that has numerous versions and spin-offs. A lot of these versions are healthy and work for weight loss, however 1 version you must absolutely avoid. First, why the apple diet works… A big reason on why the apple diet works has to do with the high water content and high amount of fiber in each apple. The high…

There has always been an assumption that when a product is natural and pure, that it is always safe for everyone, but that is not always the case. Particularly when you are dealing with diet products, there are often aspects of a product that can cause issues with your particular body. Therefore, if you have heard about the latest diet product and want to know if Garcinia Cambogia is safe,…

Cobalamin or as it is better known, is one of the vital nutrients our bodies need in order to work properly. It is necessary to perform many of the body’s more important tasks, including the making of DNA during cell division and the healthy formation of red blood cells. B12 is known as the “energy vitamin” because it gives a real energy boost. It is used to remedy fatigue and…

Tie Dye, as the name suggests is a process of dyeing fabrics after you tie them in a manner that gives beautiful designs on the material. This can be done by anyone and it is a great hobby activity. You can create beautiful t-shirts, bed sheets, scarves, skirts, and pants. If creativity is your virtue, you can create endless tie dye patterns that give beautiful designs on the fabric. All…

Everybody wants to make the most money as much as possible. It’s not being greedy, it’s being practical. People have to be smarter today, especially now that we’re experiencing recession. The least we can do is be smart when it comes to managing our finances. And of course, it would be easier for us to manage our finances, if we have a lot of finances to manage in the first…

Many people now suffer from stomach and intestinal yeast infections. To kill the yeast in your stomach needs a strict anti Candida protocol so you don’t do anything that will make your stomach fungal infection worse. Candida overgrowth in your stomach and intestines will slowly ruin your health. Starving the Candida yeast Starving the yeast in your stomach and intestines is your first priority. An anti Candida diet is a…

Warfarin and its counterparts are commonly prescribed prescription medications today. Warfarin is a blood thinner, and is used primarily to prevent blood clots in patients with cardiovascular disease, or who are otherwise at a higher than average risk of stroke or heart attack. Warfarin prevents clots from forming or from growing larger by stopping the formation of substances that cause clots. Because warfarin thins your blood, it’s important to stop…

Establishing rapport – having people like us and remember us fondly – is an invaluable skill. Whether you are in a business, a friendship, a relationship, selling, or just want to be more well-liked – rapport building skills can help you reach your goals. I use some of these skills to develop rapid rapport with my business, counseling and coaching clients. Remember that the key to all rapport building is…

If the sensitive skin at the corner of your mouth is split and ulcerated, it is quite often Angular Chelitis. The skin becomes crusty and the sores typically split when opening the mouth, making it painful to open it. Bleeding sometimes occurs. If you have Angular Chelitis, there is a simple cure. Millions of Americans suffer from Angular Chelitis every year. It is traced back to an iron deficiency, however…

If you would like to know how to kill scabies naturally, there are a number of steps you can take. Home treatment for scabies is usually considered to be potentially less harmful than traditional doctor-prescribed treatments which are heavily based around the use of insecticides which are applied directly to the skin. Traditional doctor-prescribed treatments include the use of topically applied insecticides which many consider to be harmful-particularly for children…

Many men find that their penis, over time, has reduced sensitivity, especially if they have been circumcised. This is believed to be attributed to the fact that the penis has encountered different levels of friction over the years and the skin of the penis has become “toughened” over time. For example, continual rubbing of the penis skin against clothing, including underwear, or frequent sexual activity, such as masturbation and intercourse,…

There is a surprising range of sleep problems in adults. Having difficulties sleeping brings for the sufferer the misery of constant tiredness, which will of course lead to poor work performance, a risk of accidents and even an impact on relationships as they become more irritable. Such problems can be short-lived, or for some people they can become a long-term chronic condition which can ultimately become detrimental to overall health…

Recent studies have emerged showing that some elements in lemons can help to alleviate the effects of cancer and the side effects of medical treatment for cancer. They can also help in the prevention of cancer and possibly, the movement or growth of cancer cells. Whether it is taken in the form of lemon juice, as a lemon essential oil or as the lemon itself to flavor another type of…

A smelly vagina may be a lot of discomfort for a woman and her private parts. Vaginal odor can even limit the sexual activity for a woman as she may feel uncomfortable about herself and the man goes to a little distance. Although, it is common to have a certain kind of smell in the vagina, there may be some uncomfortable vaginal odor. Major causes of vagina odor include… o…

Hydrogen peroxide for foot fungus is one of the common home remedies for this affliction. It is a common household disinfectant, long used to clean minor cuts and scratches, and even popular for disinfecting cutting boards and kitchen utensils. Intuitively, it makes sense that it might be good for killing fungus. This article discusses the use of hydrogen peroxide as a home cure for fungal infections of the feet, and…

Many people will remember a famous TV ad where a woman races to her washing machine, fabric softener in hand, only to arrive just as the wash ends. This woman who “forgot to ad the fabric softener” was actually doing herself and her family a favor. Although they may make your clothes feel soft and smell fresh, fabric softener and dryer sheets are some of the most toxic products around.…

Of all the emotions that humans face, anger is one of the most toxic and problematic. Affecting tens of millions, toxic anger can literally poison people each and everyday of their lives. Anger is not something that can or should be cured but anger management is a necessity to avoid terrible conflicts whether it is at work, in relationships or at home and so forth. One of the reasons for…

What should you do after you or a loved one has been discharged from the hospital after an attack of acute pancreatitis? Should you try to get on with your life and pretend the pancreatitis attack didn’t happen? Each year, a large number of people are hospitalized with acute pancreatitis, a sudden and painful swelling of the pancreas. Once the initial symptoms have subsided (pain, nausea, bloating, fever and so…

Every year, it’s a good idea to get an annual exam, and no matter how old you are, you will find that you’re probably curious on what is going to happen. While a twenty year old will have a different exam than a fifty year old, let’s take a look at what you’re probably going to have done to you. When you first arrive at the office, you will fill…

Ladies, did you know that hormonal weight gain often ranging somewhere from 10 to 15 pounds on average is a very common side effect and symptom of menopause? No doubt those women who have already begun to experience the beginning or early stages of menopause will agree with the reality of this slow shift in body weight as they watch (often in horror and frustration) their waistlines slowly thicken and…

Tietze’s syndrome is a benign inflammation of the costal cartilage–the cartilage between the sternum (breast plate) and ribs. it can mimic the pain of a heart attack. Sometimes the disease is misdiagnosed as cosotochondritis (or a similar ailment) and patients are left wondering why the pain persists for months or years. The key is to find a knowledgeable physician (usually a rheumatologist) to diagnose Tietze’s syndrome; once you have a firm diagnosis,…

Now I am no doctor, medical researcher or pollster but when I hear from over 540 people who have either had or presently suffer from the illness of Bell’s Palsy and every single one of them tells me that their illness occurred during or immediately after a serious bout of stress, I would have to be seriously dim not to suggest that there is a connection. Bell’s Palsy is a…

Men and women, though human, have biology that is gender specific. Women have breasts, men don’t, women have a uterus, men don’t and men have prostate and women don’t. Each gender has its own unique biological parts with a reason for each. But what is the prostate in a man and what is its function? Though all men have a prostate, if differs greatly between species. Males of various species…

A journal article contains article on a particular news event and is generally published in newspapers, magazines and other places. The journal article has a very rigid structure and this rigidity depends on the type of journal content being reported or the way they appear in the articles. In schools and colleges students are asked to write journal article reviews on a particular event or incident that had taken place…

Effective Management and Treatment of Degenerative Knee Disease Degenerative knee disease or Osteoarthritis of the knee is a progressive, irreversible condition that is typically seen in people over 50 years of age. It is brought on by the loss of cartilage in the knee, which can lead to stiffness, pain and eventual deformity and loss of motion. Although this condition more commonly affects the inner (medial) aspect of the knee…

The Epstein Barr virus that causes mononucleosis or glandular fever, has the ability to establish a lifelong presence in the body. In the majority of people a healthy immune system keeps the virus in check. However about 6% of people get re-activated or recurrent Epstein Barr for weeks, months or years after the initial infection. So why do some people get recurrent Epstein Barr? The bottom line is how healthy…

Anabolic steroids are classed as illegal drugs and are banned by most legitimate sports organizations. There can be no disputing the fact that testosterone boosts the development of muscle mass and aids sporting performance. Equally there is no doubt that its use can adversely affect the health and wellbeing of users. The androgenic properties of testosterone can affect the body in many ways but often users see these as inconveniences…

Following is a selection of herbs that can be used for making teas, culinary purposes, pot-pourris or for decorative drying purposes. LADY’S MANTLE (Alchemilla mollis) — This beautiful plant looks absolutely lovely growing in the garden and is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in the spring or autumn. The flowers can be preserved with the air-drying method or the glycerine method. They are very popular in…

WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE; WE ARE BIO ELECTRICAL ENGINES In order to accomplish all the many millions of complex functions that occur over the course of the day, your body has to be able to communicate with itself… all the way down to the cellular level. And do you know how it does this? Through pulses of electricity. That’s right, electricity. Your body operates on an electro magnetic current.…

A concussion is a traumatic head injury that can occur due to a mild or severe blow to the head. Often times, a head injury can appear mild. However, research indicates that there are serious, long-term effects of concussions. In addition, cumulative concussions from repeated head injuries have long-term consequences. A recent study done on the effects of concussions in high school athletes discovered that even the less severe concussions…

The gallbladder stores bile that the liver produces. When we eat, it triggers the gallbladder to release this bile, which then digests saturated fat and flushes cholesterol and other toxins out of the body. Maintaining gallbladder health is essential to the digestive process, and it’s not only possible to heal the gallbladder naturally – it’s also preferable. Look for these 5 herbal supplements to begin your path to healthy digestion:…

There are two ways in order to know if you have lung cancer. One is through the identification of the different early signs and symptoms and through diagnostic examination. Lung cancer is a killer disease that is prevalent all over the world and chooses no status or gender. Therefore it is of utmost importance that you determine the signs and symptoms of the disease so that further evaluation can be…

Neck pain affects almost two-thirds of the global population at some point in their lives. Diagnosis and treatment of neck pain conditions is the second largest sector of the chiropractic profession, bested only by low back pain. In much the same way as other spinal complaints, chronic neck pain has a tendency to be hard to diagnose and treat, making life a real challenge for anyone who can’t find lasting…

Black pepper is derived from the fruit of a climbing vine native to southern India and Sri Lanka. White pepper is likewise made from this fruit but is processed differently. Used almost universally, black pepper is one of the most common condiments worldwide and figures prominently in most curry recipes. It is also frequently included in the prescriptions of Ayurvedic and other traditional health practitioners. The spicy tang of black…

If you are an addict and having trouble quitting smoking, considering the immense health benefits of not smoking can make your resolve stronger. A deadly addiction in the disguise of a great aphrodisiac, smoking causes extensive damage to your body. The nicotine and carbon monoxide that you intake with the cigarette smoke affects your respiratory tract the most. It coats your lung with soot and damages your lung tissue exposing…

Although Epstein Barr Syndrome symptoms can be uncomfortable and distressing, they should not be ignored or suppressed with medication. Symptoms are an indication that your body is mounting an immune response to the virus. In a recent article we discussed the typical Epstein Barr Syndrome symptoms of sore throat, swollen glands and fever. Today we will be looking at fatigue, nausea and loose stools. Fatigue Fatigue is probably the most…

Pork is today one of the most widely eaten meats in the world. It is eaten throughout Europe, North and South America, Africa and many parts of Asia. Pork has become very popular because it is extremely cheap and easy to produce when compared to sheep or cattle. There are various cultures that do not eat pork, for example those who follow the Jewish or Muslim faiths. Let us put…

Premature ejaculation occurs when a man ejaculates early during sexual intercourse. On average a man should last for 5 to 7 minutes during sex, but not many men can last this long with some men lasting for only two minutes. This can have a negative impact on a relationship since one partner will be left unsatisfied. Knowing best cure for premature ejaculation is the key to getting rid of this…

Chances are, that you haven’t heard much about hydrogen peroxide. Of course if you’re a women, you probably might have, even if you have absolutely no interest in chemistry, much less biochemistry. Still, you must have come across hydrogen peroxide, at least at your hair salon. The male population on the other hand, is pretty much oblivious about HP. But what if I told you, that hydrogen peroxide is most…

Tulsi tea is a caffeine-free herbal tea made from the leaves and other parts of the tulsi, or holy basil plant. This plant goes by the scientific names Ocimum sanctum or Ocimum tenuiflorum, and is in the same genus as the familiar sweet basil plant. Tulsi tea has a fairly strong relaxing effect, and a pleasing, spicy aroma, resembling cloves. It has many different effects on the body, most of…

Do You Need a Kidney Cleanse? The kidneys are responsible for multiple body functions. They primarily act as blood filters by turning metabolites, urea, and other substances into urine to be removed from the body. They regulate glucose, blood plasma volume, and blood pressure, and they secrete hormones. Kidney health is crucial to our well-being, and kidney cleansing is an important step to ensure renal health. When our kidneys are…

Smoking is very bad for your health. Why is smoking bad?  There actually are many reasons why smoking is bad for you. Smoking spells doom for your health and those of your loved ones. Smokers have a premature death and suffer many health problems. They carry most of their health problems into their old age. A cigarette contains thousands of chemical compounds and many toxic substances. When you inhale a…

There are reasons why people chose alternative medicine and reasons why they avoid it, preferring conventional medicine. Alternative medicine is safer than standard health treatments and usually works. It’s true that it can’t be used in severe conditions like car accidents or other severe emergencies, but be that as it may, there are enough situations in which alternative medicine is recommended. When it comes to emotional and spiritual needs, non-conventional…

Getting rid of habits like smoking is not easy. However, people are becoming aware of the dangers of second hand smoke and are trying to keep their families away from these dangers by smoking near a window of the house or by opening all the doors and windows for better ventilation. Current health articles have mentioned very specific that this does not really function as even the slightest residual of…

Many people are frustrated because applying for Social Security Disability can take so long. In an effort to streamline the process there has been an effort to identify certain types of rare cancers and other conditions that would allow a finding of “immediate disability” approval. In this ongoing effort the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced in February 2010, that the agency is adding 38 more conditions to its list of…

Does smoking clog arteries? If you are not a smoker, this probably wouldn’t bother you at all. Then again, it should do you a lot of good to know what clogs arteries and if smoking does have a role to play here. First of all, why the big deal about clogged arteries? It means that the supply of oxygen in the brain, the legs, or heart is cut off, and…

There are many new medical treatments for dementia that have proven successful for many individuals suffering from this common medical condition. It is believed that as many as 10 percent of individuals over the age of 60 suffer from dementia. That number jumps dramatically to 25 percent of individuals over the age of 80. Although dementia is most commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease, there are actually multiple types of dementia.…

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that health insurance companies pay for preventive health visits. However, that term is somewhat deceptive, as consumers may feel they can visit the doctor for just a general checkup, talk about anything, and the visit will be paid 100% with no copay. In fact, some, and perhaps most, health insurance companies only cover the A and B recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task…

Dating or living with a marijuana addict can be overwhelming. Marijuana addiction can create turmoil in relationships whether they be with family members, friends or spouses. People who smoke pot, tend to hang around with other people who smoke pot. This enables the pot user to not feel guilty about the amount that they are smoking. Problems arise in a relationship when there are different expectations about marijuana use, our…

When you ask yourself what causes pot belly, you need to know that it can be linked to many different things. The first thing we think of is improper diet and exercise. Diet and exercise can help to reduce stomach fat when you eat right and have a good exercise regimen that you follow each day. Some people may have a pot belly for different reasons such as weak abdominal…

The cure for cancer is still some way off but it is something that science expects to happen possibly within the next few decades; medical research continues to advance in it’s war with this disease that plagues humanity. Although there are other more awful diseases, this one holds the crown at the moment because of how often it is diagnosed. The three most common cancers in men in America are…