Tool #1 Earthing The basic idea of “Earthing” has been with us for a long time. Throughout history, humans have strolled, sat, stood, and slept on the ground—the skin of our bodies touching the skin of the Earth—oblivious to the fact that such physical contact transfers natural electrical energy to the body. Modern lifestyle has...Continue reading
Category: Well-being
Probiotics: what they are and why you need more of them
I recently had the opportunity to have a virtual cup of coffee and chat with Dr. Shekhar Challa, board certified gastroenterologist, and a huge advocate for probiotics. Here’s what the good Dr. has to say about why you should be using them, and how they can benefit your health. Samantha Feuss: Dr Challa, can you...Continue reading
The hair-raising side effects of a baldness drug
Most men who have hair transplants or take drugs to combat baldness do it for one reason: they think they look better with hair. I’m sure there are many men who want to look better simply for themselves. But I’m betting that the majority of men are trying to look better to potential mates. And...Continue reading
The end of men in math and science? Could be coming to a college near you.
The Obama Administration just announced their intention to take steps to increase the number of women in college science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) majors. As the dad of three very smart daughter, I’m all for that. Their stated goal is to expand the use of Title IX, the 1972 law that was designed to...Continue reading
The connection between sleep disorders, depression, diabetes, and ED
If you suffer from depression, diabetes, or erectile dysfunction, it’s possible that what you really need is a better night’s sleep. Recent studies have found that sleep apnea, a common but potentially dangerous condition, may be linked with a number of conditions, including anxiety, depression, diabetes, and even erectile dysfunction. The studies also find that treating...Continue reading
Free men’s health screenings in Albany, GA and Orlando, FL
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17. But if you live in or around Albany, GA or Orlando, FL, you can give the man in your life perhaps the best gift of all the day before Father’s Day: the gift of health. The goal of both of these events is to heighten the awareness of preventable health...Continue reading
Your Handy Guide On Anti-Aging Nutrition
As of 2010 there were 40.4 million people over 65 years old in America—that’s one of eight Americans. As the American population ages, more attention and research is being focused on how the foods we eat will increase our longevity and help us age more successfully. We have found some foods that, when included in...Continue reading
Fr.e.e men’s health screenings at Sam’s Clubs
June is Men’s Health Month (oh, and Father’s Day is in there too) and Sam’s Clubs are offering free men’s health screenings at all their pharmacies. The screenings will happen on Saturday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 3.p.m. Members and the public will receive a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test (yes, the same life-saving test...Continue reading
Got hair? If not, you’ve got an increased prostate cancer risk
Researchers at the University of Toronto just published findings that showed that bald men who had prostate biopsies were more likely to have tumors than their harrier brothers. “Bald men should be aware that they may benefit from being screened earlier and perhaps, if necessary, from being biopsied sooner,” said lead author, Dr. Neil Fleshner.”In...Continue reading
Filling Your Ill Parent’s Fridge for Maximum Impact
Too many Baby Boomers are caught in “Club Sandwich.” This new classification finds the generation born between 1946 and 1964 dealing with raising children at the same time as they’re caregiving for elderly parents. While being torn in so many directions, it’s difficult to make sure patients eat properly, much less eat at all. The...Continue reading
