Government panel: Hormone therapy ‘not recommended’

STORY HIGHLIGHTS Task force: Menopausal women should not use hormone therapy to prevent chronic disease Recommendation doesn’t apply to women under 50 managing menopausal symptoms Don’t undergo therapy if you don’t have symptoms of menopause, task force says (CNN) — The task force that sparked controversy with its breast cancer screening recommendations a few years ago — and PSA prostate-cancer screening pronouncements last week — is weighing in on hormone replacement therapy. But this time the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations are remarkable for their lack of controversy. The group says menopausal women should not use hormone therapy — estrogen either alone or combined with progestin — primarily to prevent chronic disease.
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Can hormone therapy help protect the brain?

VIDEO By Andy Towle Lauren McNamara ( aka Zinnia Jones ), an activist and friend and former defense witness for Chelsea Manning explains why hormone therapy is a medical necessity for trans people and why Chelsea ought to be treated in prison: “We sentence people to incarceration. We do not sentence them to untreated medical conditions. We don’t sentence them to untreated gender dysphoria just as we don’t sentence them to untreated kidney failure, untreated infections, or anything else of the sort. When the government takes on inmates and incarcerates them, it becomes responsible for their medical care.
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Why is Hormone Therapy a Medical Necessity for Chelsea Manning? — VIDEO

Hear the urine metabolite test should next be on my list. Good luck everyone! October 26, 2012 at 10:20 | Report abuse | DrJohn Its not a sex bias because most of the grief comes from OB/GYNs, of which females outnumber males in that field. There are truly more risks for female HRT then male T replacement. The bias comes from the Women’s health study and failure to look at the re-analysis which clearly indicates that timing is the most important factor in determining benefits vs risk. Prior to that study, all my residency professors told us to talk to menopausal women about HRT and assess risks and benefits. Do a study of women 50-59 on Climara and bio-identical prometrium and the results would be far more positive, as they were in previous studies like the Nurse’s health study before WHI.
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5 summertime skin care myths derailed by a local specialist

Airelle Skin Care Line Now Available at Los Angeles Beauty Retailer

During the sun intensive months, we all apply sunscreen more, we sweat more, our pores open up more, all of which can create skin blockages and breakouts, dullness, and milia – those hard, little white bumps that can show up on the cheeks or under the eye area. Peeling off those dead, blocked layers of skin will help your skin stay healthy and vibrant and stimulate new cell growth. It is true, however, that even with a mild peel, youre taking off up to 35 layers of skin, so you are more exposed and may want to spend more time inside after a peel, and certainly keep re-applying a good sunscreen made for sensitive skin after a peel. But proper exfoliation, particularly during the summer months – with all the gook that can build up on and in your skin – is essential.
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Do’s and don’ts for DIY skin care

But they come with a risk. “You have to be careful with the egg white mask because egg whites sometimes have salmonella, and if you end up ingesting it by accident, you can actually get salmonella,” she said. “So these days, unless you know the source of the eggs, I would be very careful with that one.” Spices If a DIY facial scrub recipe calls for cinnamon, use it at your own risk, Day said. “I think that would be irritating. You wouldn’t get enough of a concentration of cinnamon and you can probably even get blisters,” she said.
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Many local celebrities have been spotted at Nigel’s Beauty Emporium. Beauty enthusiasts can also find Airelle at the White Barn Inn and Breakwater Inn, in Kennebunkport, ME. About Airelle Skin: Airelle Skin is a natural anti-aging skin care company founded by a Los Angeles Dermatology P.A. It is designed to help condition damaged and aging skin, improve wrinkles, fine lines, texture and enhance the overall appearance of the skin using natural ingredients and a unique blueberry extract. Airelle strives to deliver a revitalizing skin care experience with every use of each innovative anti-aging product.
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Time to address mental health

The mental health diagnosis and the damage done

People need quality care, reliable access to medication and cognitive behavioral treatment to keep their mental illness in check, but the rationing of mental health care makes that impossible, she said. Poor quality of care also means that many people with mental illness are robbed of their most productive years, keeping them from meaningful work and paying taxes themselves, she said. In some cases, people who need mental health services end up in the criminal justice system, Fidler said, even though providing the mental health services they need would cost much less. Initial reaction to the United Ways report has community leaders asking whats next, Henderson told us. Advocacy with elected officials and policymakers will be in the mix, and some campaign funds could be directed toward a community impact grant or money for a current provider that has infrastructure and a well-regarded staff, he added. However, the gap between mental health needs and resources available is so large that the United Way may need to help the community create and develop additional programs, he said.
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However, these two numbers can be quite different. A 15 point difference is considered significant, and my children have a difference of 18 and 40-50 points, respectively. In both cases, though, their verbal IQ is the higher of the two.And that means that these kids appear bright and on top of it in discussion. They can explain accurately how to perform a task. But, when it comes to performing the task, problems arise.
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Mental health courts seek to treat, rather than jail

. . If this court had a graduation, this would be it. .
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Study says CrossFit workouts boost aerobic fitness, decrease body fat

20), male and female participants who did CrossFit , a strength and conditioning program that combines weightlifting, sprinting and body-weight exercises done at high intensity, achieved significant improvements in aerobic capacity and body fat. The study tracked 54 participants who did weight-lifting moves such as the squat, dead lift and overhead press performed at high intensity with extremely short rest intervals in between sets. The research showed that all of the participants improved their aerobic fitness, decreased body fat and gained lean muscle. However, the study noted that CrossFit can be risky because of the relatively high injury rate. While proponents such as “The Biggest Loser” star Bob Harper say proper technique curbs the incidence of “overuse” injuries, exercise scientists caution that CrossFit workouts can lead to injuries even if done with proper training and supervision. “Crossfit has very ballistic training,” Dr.
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Huge fitness center set to open at former Bresee Chevrolet dealership in Salina

It certainly won’t be small or boring. Natoli and his business partner and wife, Peggy, have packed every kind of fitness activity and exercise equipment imaginable into the former car dealership’s 90,000 square feet of space. It’s got three pools and two hot tubs, a 27-foot-high rock-climbing wall, an indoor running track, dozens of exercise machines, weight-lifting equipment for the weak and strong alike, aerobic exercise rooms, massage tables, standing tanning booths, two mixed martial arts cages, and a supervised play area, including a jungle gym, for children. Many of the rooms have tropical landscapes painted on the walls.
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Hottest fitness trends of 2013

Just this summer alone, Philly has hosted Run or Dye, The Color Run, Electric Run (almost!), Zombie Run, Run Drenched and thats just off the top of my head! Even Philadelphia Runners Urban Scramble turns a monthly 3-5 mile run into a big Philly scavenger hunt, while City Running Tours often teams up with Yards Brewery to offer a beer-inspired 5k who doesnt feel like they deserve a beer after they run?! But did you know some of the most popular races are also the dirtiest? Events like Tough Mudder and Spartan Race are obstacle runs that often include wall climbs, army crawling under barbed wire and, of course, dredging through mud pits. If youre considering trying an obstacle race, our own SportsDoc panelist Cassie Haynes shared her top tips to prepare and train for a Tough Mudder . More coverage Cohen added: Every race is different, but theres one thing they all have in common: everyone who finishes seems to want to do it again. 2. CrossFit CrossFit is, at its base, functional movement that is infinitely scalable (appropriate for all ages, bodies, and abilities) and when coached appropriately, an extraordinarily safe and effective fitness program.
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‘Healthy’ vitamins to avoid if you’re ill

Nutropical LLC Announces BoroMAX – A New, Health Optimizing Energy Supplement

When to avoid: Vitamin E capsules should be avoided if you have a heart condition as they can raise your risk of more heart trouble Previous studies suggested that the substance may affect blood clotting or block the beneficial effects of other nutrients. Meanwhile, potassium helps regulate your heartbeat by triggering your heart to squeeze blood through your body. However, taking it in high doses (over and above the 3,500mg recommended a day) could lead to heart palpitations and irregular heartbeats known as arrhythmias. DIABETES: AVOID VITAMIN B3 Also known as niacin, vitamin B3 is involved with metabolism and is important in helping to produce energy from foods we eat.
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“BoroMAX raises the bar on energy supplements” said Sandra Mitchell of Nutropical, LLC “not only does it provide you with all natural superfruit energy, it also supports your health with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals found only in nature.” Based on the best-selling borojo capsules, BoroMAX provides the best properties of borojo capsules with the added benefits of guarana and maca to bring unrivalled energy to daily activities or extra power to workouts. The findings of a Rutgers University study commissioned by Nutropical LLC of Secaucus, NJ reveal to the public what South Americans have known for centuries: the borojo (pronounced bo-ro-ho) fruit promotes a host of health benefits thanks to a newly discovered antioxidant compound. The borojo superfruit also appears to be unique in that it contains only one polyphenol in relatively high concentration which makes it revolutionary in the plant world. The borojo fruit also contains high levels of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants, and has been used for centuries as a natural energizer, an appetite suppressant and as a libido booster.
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