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Monday, June 17, 2013

Probiotic Action Shares New Tips to Limit the side effects of Rosacea

Miami, FL (PRWEB) April 30, 2013

Recently the Mercury News shared tips from several skin experts on how to reduce the effects of Rosacea by making changes in ones diet and lifestyle. Probiotic Action shares new tips on how to limit the side effects of the skin condition through the use of probiotics, and other preventative measures.

The article from Mercury News consulted several skin care professionals who suggested that the 13 million Americans who currently are diagnosed with Rosacea, should stay away from triggers like: alcohol, harsh scrubs, overexposure to sunlight, and spicey foods.

While some feel that Rosacea is hereditary and others say the causes are unknown, many believe that it has the same origins as acne and that bacteria is the root of redness, swelling, and outbreaks. For those that have studied rosacea extensively, treating the condition with an acne cream or antibiotic acne treatment has been the trend.

Probiotic Action, best known for their probiotic acne cream, has recently been toted as the best acne treatment, and a great solution for those suffering from bacteria driven Rosacea. Fernando Perez, a Spokesman for Probiotic Action, shares tips on using probiotics to fight bacteria and inflammation causing the skin condition.

While the article highlights certain food and drinks that are linked to cause inflammation and outbreaks, probiotic action suggests that targeting the bacteria causing breakouts and inflammation, may be lessened by using probiotics, internally as a supplement, and externally as a topical probiotic, says Perez.

For those unfamiliar with probiotics, they have been long used to balance the good and bad bacteria in the intestinal tract, resulting in less inflammation and irritation. Many skin experts are now looking to use acne treatments like Probiotic Action, to use to power of probiotics for inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Perez also suggests staying away from chemicals that may produce irritation, like scrubs, or acids that are used to treat acne, but may irritate rosacea.

Probiotic Action is an advanced acne treatment that uses Probiotics for acne containing the good bacteria that is naturally found on healthy human skin. By using probiotics, Probiotic Action is an effective treatment that restores the normal bacteria content on skin. Probiotic Action will successfully clear skin when used as an adult acne treatment while protecting skin against bad bacteria, free radicals, and pollutants*.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Probiotic Action is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Saturday, June 15, 2013

Bad Hair Day, Could it be Your Drugs? New Tool from RxISK.org to Explore Drug Side Effects on Hair

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) December 17, 2012

CSI fans know that the most accurate way to identify the drugs a person takes is to analyze hair samples, says Dr. David Healy RxISk.org CEO. Hair accumulates drugs when people take them and laboratory hair sample tests are legally and scientifically recognized as admissible evidence in courts around the world. Long before drug effects on hair are widely known, hair stylists are likely to be the earliest observers. Truth be told, your hairdresser could tell you a lot about you and the drugs you take.

Dr. Dee Mangin, RxISK.orgs Chief Medical Officer explains, It makes sense that this accumulation has effects on the hair itself. In the sixties women and their hair stylists were the first to identify changes in hair consistency caused by the use of oral contraceptives: it was discovered that oral contraceptives caused womens hair to thin both during use and after. But its not just The Pill - a lot of commonly used drugs cause hair side effects including blood pressure medications, cholesterol drugs, and antidepressants. Some of the most commonly used drugs in Britain and North America have thinning effects on hair. But its not just hair thinning drugs can really cause problems with the way hair treatments like colours, extensions and waves take."

Kaye Briden, owner of Yazu Hair Lounge in New Zealand, has over 30 years experience in the industry and is part of the LOreal Ambassador Team. She says over the years, hair stylists have been aware that things like antidepressants can cause hair to dry out and thin to the point that it wont take extensions; chemotherapy causes hair to fall out and grow back a different color; and when a color doesnt take in a persons hair it is likely because of some medication he or she is taking. But up until now there has been no way to highlight or share this knowledge.

Dr. Dee Mangin, says, Men, women and their stylists know more about the effect of drugs on hair than anyone else. These effects can be devastating, but because there is no current way to share this information the link to treatment is often not made by patients and their doctors. Until we pool the collective wisdom men and women and their hairdressers have, and make it accessible, it will not be useful. This is what the RxISK Hair Zone is all about.

Kaye Briden agrees. Hair stylists are in the best position to understand what is happening to the hair and why, and to help clients with these effects. There is for example a yellowing of hair thats due to hormonal changes or treatment. We will often know from your hair that you are pregnant before you do.

Not all effects are negative says Mangin. A famous drug discovery in recent years, Latisse, was revealed when women noticed an involuntary thickening and elongation of their eyelashes while using an eye-drop.

The RxISK Hair Zone has been designed so people can look up and report specifically the effects of drugs on hair and the use of hair products and treatments.

RxISK your megaphone to help change drug safety

RxISK.org allows users to enter the name of a prescription drug and see the side effects that have been reported to the FDA since 2004, as well as to RxISK, for more than 35,000 drug names from 103 countries. The data is presented in tables, tag clouds, heat maps, and interactive graphs, showing whats happening with other people taking the same drug around the world.

Users can then select the effect(s) they are experiencing and click on Report a Drug Side Effect to complete a report. They get a personalized RxISK Report linking their symptoms and meds, which they can take to their doctor or pharmacist to facilitate a better treatment conversation This will also add their anonymized experience to the RxISK database so that others can benefit from this information.

About Data Based Medicine Americas Ltd.

RxISk.org is owned and operated by Data Based Medicine Americas Ltd. (DBM), based in Toronto, Canada. DBM's founders have international reputations in early drug-side-effect detection and risk mitigation, pharmacovigilance, and patient-centered care. Although drug side effects are known to be a leading cause of death and disability, less than 5% of serious drug side effects are reported. DBMs mission is to capture this missing data directly from patients through RxISK.orgs free drug side effect reporting tool and use this data to help make medicines safer for all of us.

Media contact

David Carmichael

david(dot)carmichael(at)RxISK(dot)org

+1 (647) 799-3792

Skincare-News.com Clarifies the Effects of Retinol for the Latest in Anti-Aging Skincare

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) February 19, 2013

An effective age-fighting skincare routine requires the right formulas. Which go-to ingredient helps reverse the signs of aging, and what are some tips for integrating it into an everyday skin care regimen? The latest article by Skincare-News.com How to Add Retinol to Your Anti-Aging Regimen: Advice for All Ages and Skin Types provides a comprehensive guide to retinol, a powerhouse anti-aging ingredient, and how to use it for any age and skin type.

Retinols effectiveness is supported by decades of research and the approval of top dermatologists worldwide. How does retinol work, and where can people find it? Are there products available over the counter that fit various budgets and skin types? Which anti-aging results can people expect from using retinol? To find out, visit Skincare-News.com or click skincare-news.com/a-10322-How_to_Add_Retinol_to_Your_AntiAging_Regimen_Advice_for_All_Ages_and_Skin_Types.aspx

From improving skin tone to brightening dark circles, retinol can address a multitude of aging issues. How does retinol help maintain a fresh, youthful complexion without over-drying the skin? Can retinol both improve and prevent sun damage such as dark spots, or hyperpigmentation? To find out, visit Skincare-News.com or click skincare-news.com/a-10322-How_to_Add_Retinol_to_Your_AntiAging_Regimen_Advice_for_All_Ages_and_Skin_Types.aspx

Each stage of the aging process requires a different approach to skincare. For those in their 20s and 30s, what are some ways to prevent the early signs of aging, such as crows feet? How can people incorporate affordable retinol options into a daily routine? To find out, visit Skincare-News.com or click skincare-news.com/a-10322-How_to_Add_Retinol_to_Your_AntiAging_Regimen_Advice_for_All_Ages_and_Skin_Types.aspx

For people in their 40s, its time to get more serious about anti-aging skincare. How can retinol stop the acceleration of the signs of aging, such as dark circles and wrinkles? Which formulas are appropriate for more advanced aging, and how can aging skin stay hydrated? What are the essential steps for people to maintain beautifully healthy skin in their 50s and beyond, and which specialized treatments can best support smooth, supple skin? To find out, visit Skincare-News.com or click skincare-news.com/a-10322-How_to_Add_Retinol_to_Your_AntiAging_Regimen_Advice_for_All_Ages_and_Skin_Types.aspx

Find answers to many more questions about retinols benefits for all ages, plus how to use retinol according to skin type for maximum results, at Skincare-News.com or click skincare-news.com/a-10322-How_to_Add_Retinol_to_Your_AntiAging_Regimen_Advice_for_All_Ages_and_Skin_Types.aspx

BPH Drugs Can Harm Mens Health In Long Term So, By Choosing Dr. Allens Device, Medication and Its Side Effects Can Be Avoided, States Fine Treatment

London, UK (PRWEB) June 07, 2013

Fine Treatment recommends Dr. Allens Device for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as it helps to protect men from the problems caused by treating this condition with potentially harmful medications. Dr. Allens Device enables an effective natural therapy free from any side effects. Propecia sales down; lawsuits continue; media cover side effects article explains that hundreds of Propecia lawsuits [are] filed by men (and some spouses) who have suffered enduring erectile problems and related side effects since using the drug.

This new article by Steve Thomas, of June 03, 2013 says, before the loss of market exclusivity became an issue, Merck saw its Propecia sales stagnate at $ 447 million in 2010 and 2011 and then decline to $ 424 million in 2012. As the Propecia patent has approached its October 2013 sunset, one generic competitor already has been allowed into the market in January and another will get the green light in July. Propecia sales in the first quarter of 2013 were down 37% to $ 68 million compared to the same period in 2012.

In the early 1990s, finasteride, a 4-aza steroid compound and type 2 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, was shown to profoundly affect the size of the prostate gland in animals, by George et all, in the journal Proceeding of National Academy of Sciences U S A., 1991.

Later, Proscar (finasteride 5 mg) was approved by FDA in 1992 and is suggested for the treatment of bothersome symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (also referred to as BPH or an enlarged prostate). Furthermore, Propecia (finasteride 1 mg) was approved by FDA in 1997 for the use in males only and is indicated for the treatment of male pattern hair loss.

As prostate enlargement is viewed as a normal ageing-related condition, there is no urgency for a man to opt for a long-term intake of BPH drugs the moment he experiences the first symptoms of urinary dysfunction. Medications can now be replaced with the Thermobalancing therapy. Watch a video testimonial recorded by the Oxford Innovation Centre that demonstrates how to use Dr. Allen's Device and its benefits: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5xidswhxJM.

Prostate enlargement is very common. Some men tolerate symptoms for years but a third of men will ultimately seek treatment, says Dr. Simon Allen. Dr. Allens therapeutic device increases blood circulation in the enlarged prostate naturally helping to cleanse the prostate gland and reduce its volume.

For details, visit Fine Treatment at http://finetreatment.com/bph-treatment-prostate-enlargement.

About Dr. Simon Allen and Fine Treatment:

Dr. Simon Allen is a highly experienced medical professional. His specialty is in the internal medicine. He has treated a wide range of chronic diseases, including patients after a heart attack, with kidneys problems, including kidney stones disease, prostate and spine conditions, as well as metabolic disorders. Fine Treatment exclusively offers Dr Allens devices for chronic prostatitis and BPH treatment, coronary heart disease, dissolving kidney stones, as well as back pain and sciatica relief.

Friday, June 14, 2013

Dr. Madan And His Colleagues Compare Worrying Trends of Smoking With Morbid Obesity, As The US News Health Warned About The Effects Of Obesity And Smoking On March 12th

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) April 03, 2013

Obesity by itself isn't good, but mixing it with smoking can increase anyone's health risks. US News Health (http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/03/12/lung-transplant-hazard-may-rise-with-obese-recipients-smoking-donors) reported in March 12, 2013 that "serious illness and death" can result when obesity and smoking meet. The specific story centered around a lung transplant donor who indulged in smoking, and the obese receiver of the transplanted lung, along with a case study of 1,300 donors and donees. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Madan suggests that the effects of both smoking and obesity can be counteracted in time with healthy lifestyle changes, but that patients with a BMI of over 40 or more might consider LAP-BAND surgery to speed a healthy process of long-term weight loss.

What's surprising about the study mentioned in US News Health is that there was such a small increase of PGD or "primary graft dysfunction"(5%) between lung donors who had smoked, and those who had not. PGD happens when a transplanted organ doesn't settle well in its new home. Perhaps the phrase, "previous smokers" may be a clue, because the body can recover from smoking in a relatively short time.

In March 2013, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a press release, stating that smokers should officially stop worrying about weight gain as a justification for smoking. The study indicated that an additional 5-10 pounds did not outweigh the good effects of putting down cigarettes. Quitting smoking for non-diabetes patients cut heart health risks in half, while non-smokers had a 32% chance of developing heart issues.

However, US News said that extra weight certainly added to risk factors in lung transplant. Just being overweight (with an additional 50 pounds or less) added 7% to PGD numbers, and obesity added 11%. Since the lungs are so essential to the body, it only takes 3 days to know whether or not the new lungs have taken to their new environment. PGD increases by 18% the risk of death within 90 days of the transplant, according to instructor Dr. Joshua Diamond of the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine. Differences do not even out with time, either. The same researchers found a 23% risk increase between those with PGD and without.

This would not be as worrying, says Dr. Madan, if it weren't for a number of studies indicating that many morbidly obese patients (with a BMI of 40 or more) tend to gravitate toward over-smoking as well as over-eating. In fact, a 2010 study by BioMed Central stated that more weight often went along with more smoking: "A patient with morbid obesity had a 2-fold increased risk of becoming a smoker." Of course, the researchers considered whether or not these numbers and risk factors may have been inflated, due to unhealthy diet and lack of exercise. However, it seemed clear that heavy smoking, heavy drinking, and heavy eating tended to go together. Study results only confirmed the common perception, that smokers tend to be thinner than non-smokers, up to a BMI of 25.

One of the reasons why Dr. Madan encourages a return to classic weight-loss methods, along with bariatric procedures such as lap band surgery, is that many people can become discouraged at slow or seemingly non-existent results when only following better diet and exercise habits. With discouragement can come the inclination toward returning to unhealthy habits, including smoking, for relaxation. With an actual lap band surgery comes follow-up appointments with the physician, including checkups on progress, and band adjustments.

Dr. Madan has written 175 articles, and was the first in Memphis to perform a laparoscopic gastric bypass. To date, he has performed over, and was first to offer an incision-less treatment for post-operative weight gain. As the former Chief of Laparoendoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Division at the University of Miami, Dr. Atul Madan may well be considered an expert in his field. Dr. Madan won the 2007 SAGES Young Investigator Award, was honored by the American Medical Association Physican's Recognition Award, among others. Dr. Madan's patient reviews are consistently high, and he received the 2011 and 2012 Patients' Choice Award.

For more information on Dr. Atul Madan or the LAP-BAND procedure, call (213) 973-2263, or review more on Dr. Madan on http://dr-madan.com/ .