Let’s just go ahead and insert all the poop emojis right now, because we’re totally going there. Yep, we’re talking about colonics and — specifically — how they may or may not affect your overall skin health. And if you’re thinking, “How in the world does that part of my body have anything to do with the rest of me?” then we’re all on the same page heading into this.
Over recent years, we’ve seen an uptick in the number of people voluntarily getting a colonic as a way to “detox” the body. We’ll go more into those claims shortly (and also discuss if they hold up), but first let’s discuss what a colonic is.
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You’ve likely heard of kombucha. It’s a trendy, fermented fizzy drink said to promote gut health, help with digestion, support weight loss, and strengthen your immune system. Researchers continue to explore the health benefits of the bubbly beverage. Evidence suggests that because it’s rich in probiotics–which increases the number of good bacteria in your gut–it’s a welcome addition to your diet. But it’s still up for debate. Our experts discuss whether or not kombucha is healthy, what to avoid when drinking it, and how often to pour yourself a glass.
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Ever been on the receiving end of the following conversations?
It’s Mother’s Day brunch, Thanksgiving, or the Fourth of July picnic, and a well-meaning person sidles up to ask, “When are you having kids?”
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It happens to the best of us. No matter how diligently you abide by your daily skin care regimen or lead a healthy lifestyle, we still get that unwelcome surprise courtesy of a pimple that seems to come out of nowhere. Perhaps you had a stressful week at work, have been clocking in less sleep than usual or are experiencing a reaction from that new serum that is all the rage on Instagram–but whatever the cause, waking up to find an angry zit is enough to send anyone into panic mode. So how do you deal with it?
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Dr Paul Turek, the internationally renowned leader in male health and the founder/director of The Turek Clinics in Beverly Hills and San Francisco, believes that sexual health and general health go hand in hand.
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When it comes to losing weight and maintaining weight loss, diets are obviously a popular choice — but what kind of effect can loss (and, realistically, gaining some back) have on your metabolism?
Understanding how the metabolism works — and the changes that occur when weight fluctuates — can be useful for creating a diet that’s beneficial instead of damaging.
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I was 17 when a psychiatrist first put me on the antidepressant Prozac, which was actually being used to treat anxiety in my case. Prozac is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which means it keeps the feel-good neurotransmitter serotonin around longer in your brain, theoretically leaving you happier. It did help alleviate some of my anxiety and constant irritability, but it also had a few side effects nobody told me about.
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