Published August 12, 2010

How to improve hair growth as you age

As we age, it’s not uncommon for us to lose our hair. Men typically lose more than women — at least it’s more obvious. But women often see thinning as well. There are plenty of products on the market claiming to restore your hair. However, none are as simple or effective as the one I’m about to reveal.

Hair grows in three phases. The catagen and telogen phases are resting phases. When the hair follicles are in these phases, they are getting ready for the anagen phase. This is the growth phase. There are two factors that determine the amount of time your hair remains in these various phases. They are your genetics and your age. The older you are, the less time your hair stays in the anagen phase, and the more time it stays in the resting phases.

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Published August 11, 2010

Surprising non-treatment for depression works
as well as antidepressants

If you are one of the millions of Americans on antidepressants, there could be a better option — sugar pills. That’s right! A recent study found that antidepressants are nothing but a hoax.

In this study, researchers reviewed 2,164 clinical trials of antidepressants. They found that a fake pill would work just as well as antidepressants. It likely would be cheaper and far safer too.

The reviewers discarded all but six studies for bad methodology. In other words, Big Pharma conducted only six out of 2,164 studies correctly. That should tell you something about Big Pharma’s methodology.

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Published August 6, 2010

Is this “essential” nutrient causing lung cancer?

Have you ever wondered why people who don’t smoke get lung cancer? I have. Some work in industries, such as factories and mines, where their lungs are at risk. But many people without any of these factors fall victim to lung cancer. Well, a new study says it could be something you eat.

According to a report out of Korea, a component of processed food might be involved. However, in this case, it’s not the nitrites in processed meats. It’s the phosphorus. Yes, this essential nutrient appears to be the culprit. But you can have too much of a good thing.

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