Monthly Archives: June 2010

Men and PMS

Did you think that PMS is only something that affected women? Think again! Men and PMS are actually connected in more ways than just one! (Of course, you might never get them to actually admit to it.)

First, a quick recap on what PMS really is. According to medical literature, PMS is a condition that affects women prior to the onset of menstruation. This limits the age bracket of women experiencing PMS from roughly 15 years of age to about 50. Women in menopause do no longer have to fear PMS. The fluctuating hormone levels that lead to the onset of menstruation also lead to the experience of PMS symptoms. Such symptoms, as men can attest to, usually involve bloating, acne, mood swings, general unhappiness, and a penchant for flying off the handle at the least provocation.
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Weight Loss through Chinese Medicine May Be More Than You Bargained For

Weight loss in the United States is an industry that is growing by leaps and bounds. Not a day goes by that another miraculous cure or patch, potion, or shake is not unveiled. Thousands of people die each year as a result of fad dieting, side effects from commercial weight loss drugs, and a harmful combination of the two. Thus those who tout the benefits of alternative medicines are speaking up and point to the effectiveness of the herbal methodology. Yet weight loss through Chinese medicine may be more than you bargained for!
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