Diet fads, crazes and schemes are nothing new. Dating back to the 1920’s overweight consumers were marketed “reducing soap,” this soap promised to eliminate fat on any part of the body that was washed with this miracle product. Some people would partake of the tapeworm diet, which didn’t require much change in diet, other than consuming a tapeworm. Not to mention the many devices that promised results of fat busting like the vibrating belt.  Read More

Living in Florida, shorts and sandals are our uniform almost year round. For many, a trip to the local nail salon for a bit of pampering is the ultimate summer indulgence. Forsome, the quest for beautiful nails will leave them shocked about the hidden dangers of their beloved manicure and pedicure. These dangers included fungal nail infections (onychomycosis), bacterial skin infections (such as Staph), viral infections (such as herpes and plantar warts). Medical experts are alarmed by the emergence of the new strain of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria known as community-acquired MRSA. These strains of bacteria are resistant to a first line of antibiotics and work only with stronger antibiotics sometimes requiring hospitalization for intravenous treatment. Read More

It’s time you look and feel your best. Unfortunately, as we age and enter our 30’s our hormones are in a downward decline making it more difficult to stay fit and look young. It is believed that our hormone levels decrease by approximately 5% every year after the age of 30. Considering that testosterone is responsible for building lean body mass and muscle, it is no surprise as we grow older it is harder and harder to stay in shape even with a good diet and workout routine. The good news is that there is a way to overcome this downward spiral of hormone levels.  Read More