There is a new trend in the strength and conditioning world- old school, hardcore training. And the movement leading it all? The tire flip! Naysayers argue that it's primitive and that it's "not functional" because you are never going to have to flip a tire in competition unless you are a professional strongman. However, I believe those who argue against the tire flip have not had the pleasure of performing the exercise. It is a fantastic,...more
Revision rhinoplasty surgery is the most challenging, and often, ungratifying procedure that facial and general plastic surgeons perform. I am sure you have all experienced the pit in your stomach when one of your primary rhinoplasty patients enters your office with postoperative nasal obstruction and ovbious iatrogenic external valve collapse. You are overwhelmed with feelings of disappointment and bewilderment, wondering how this happened when...more
Anyone living with a herniated disc will tell you that it can be one of the most stubborn health problems to live with. The good news is that there are many effective herniated disc treatment available today.This article will discuss the most common treatments that are recommended for a herniated disc, as well as a few simple things you can do from home to start experiencing relief.But before we get into those details, we first need to have a discussion of what this problem is all about. This part of the article may be a little dry for some, but believe me when I say that it is very important for a good understanding of how these treatments work and why your physician may recommend them.There are 24 vertebrae in the back, and each set of bones except for the first vertebra in the neck have a disc separating them. These discs are very special, because they not only separate the bones, but they also act as shock absorbers for the back.Each back disc is made up of a strong outer covering called the annulus and a soft jelly center called the nucleus. The nucleus of the disc is especially important because this is where the discs will store oxygen and nutrients for proper healing.This...more
The core of manhood is often defined by a man's sexual potency. Such is the expectation of men among themselves as their virility is who they are. With the current complex and high stress conditions that men are exposed to, their health and even their virility is put to risk. Diabetes, heart conditions, impotence and prostate cancer are some of the...more
The Truth About Detoxification Diets: Do They Offer Any Health Benefits?Ask Dr. Steve-Dr. Steve, I have been reading a lot of articles on "Detox" diets. Do they work?Lori R. San Diego, CALori, Detoxification diets are dietary plans regarded as having detoxifying effects. Scientists, dietitians, and doctors, while generally judging 'detoxification...more
Can Excess Fat Kill You?Ask Dr. Steve -Dr. Steve,My Dad died from a heart attack and my Mom died from diabetes. She was obese as well. I just turned 48 and I am about 35 pounds overweight. That's not too much is it? Am I at risk?Todd G.Madison, WITodd,Your primary motivation for weight management should be good health. Weight management through reduction of excess body fat plays a vital role in maintaining good health and fighting disease. Obesity poses a major threat to health and longevity. An estimated one in five Americans is obese. Excess body fat is linked to major physical threats like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. (Three out of four Americans die of either heart disease or cancer each year; according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey, approximately 80 percent of those deaths are associated with life-style factors, including inactivity.) Obese people tend to have high cholesterol levels, making them more prone to arteriosclerosis, a narrowing of the arteries by deposits of plaque. This becomes life-threatening when blood vessels become so narrow or blocked that vital organs like the brain, heart or kidneys are deprived of blood. Additionally, the...more
With the different rates at which we all consume food, it is not surprising that many people are indeed overweight and obese. Obesity has even become somewhat celebrated as seen in the case of the fattest man alive In the Guinness Book of Records and...more
If you're feeling anxious at just the thought of driving, chances are getting on the freeway is enough to tip you into a full blown panic attack. You're not alone and there IS help, so listen up. Anxiety while driving is way more common than you...more
I recently was reading one of the hundreds of e-mails I get in my inbox and the subject said, "I cured my gout with herbs". I was immediately interested in this e-mail because most of my customers find that their diet, beverages, vitamins or...more
Are you looking for some free gout advice? Did you know that thousands of sufferers will cure gout this month? But how? Doctors and most medical establishments agree that there is no proven cure for gout. However, there are thousands of testimonials...more
Thousands of people are looking for a quick and effective gallbladder and liver cleanse. Why? These types of cleanses, including a colon cleanse, have been shown to be effective gallstone treatments. In this article, you will learn the reason why you...more
If you Google cholecystectomy complications, you will get almost 800,000 sites with related material for complications during gallbladder surgery. Though cholecystectomy surgeries are one of the more popular surgeries in America, there are still...more