Roaccutane is a vitamin A derivative (13-cis-retinoic acid) which is administered orally in pill form, normally for 15-20 weeks (3.5-4.5 months). It was originally prescribed for people with severe acne that did not respond to other treatments, but has gained in popularity in the past 25 years.
This practice is controversial because Accutane is [...]
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When is Roaccutane right for Acne treatment?
August 31st, 2009 · No Comments
Vitamin Info Series: Need & Benefits Of Vitamin C
January 18th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Vitamin C is critical for health. Since it’s water soluble, the body can’t store vitamin C for later use in the body, therefore it’s important that we get the recommended dose each day.
Vitamin C plays a part in everything from tissue regeneration and healing to preventing illness and infection.
Vitamin C is used by the body [...]
Tags: Immune System · Immunity · Mens Health · Vitamins · Weight Loss · Womens Health
Does Alli Weight-Loss Pill Work?
September 8th, 2008 · No Comments
Alli weight-loss pill: Does it work? Is Alli the solution to your weight-loss woes?
Alli (pronounced AL-eye) is meant for overweight adults who are struggling to shed excess pounds. Alli is the only FDA approved, over-the-counter weight loss product. It works and its safe — that’s why it has got FDA approval for weight loss. It [...]
Tags: Diet · Digestive System · FAQ · Fats and Oils · Health Innovations · Health Research · Lifestyle · Mens Health · OTC Medications · Vitamins · Weight Loss · Womens Health
Diabetes-Natural Cures and Remedies
September 20th, 2007 · No Comments
As you may already know, there are two main types of diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is usually first identified in children or young adults. The beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin because the immune system has attacked and destroyed them. Treatment includes taking insulin, making healthy food choices, being active and controlling blood [...]
Tags: Blood Sugar · Childrens Health · Diabetes · Diet · FAQ · Glucose Monitoring · Herbal Remedies · Lifestyle · Mens Health · Natural Remedies · Vitamins · Womens Health
Fighting Cancer with Vitamin-D
September 20th, 2007 · No Comments
In this video, Dr. Larry Norton, a cancer specialist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, speaks with Harry Smith about a new study that claims Vitamin D may be a key factor in preventing cancer. Already, Vitamin A of carrots has been found to be strong in fighting cancer.
Tags: Breast Cancer · Cancer · Diet · FAQ · Lung Cancer · Mens Health · Ovarian Cancer · Prostate Cancer · Video · Vitamins · Womens Health

