Is Preparation H good for puffy eyes? The Beauty Brains Show episode 40
Tune in to hear Perry and I bust some more beauty myths. Plus: Can Perry finally win another round of Beauty Science or Bullsh*t?
Click below to play Episode 40 or click “download” to save the MP3 file to your computer.
Show notes
Beauty Science or Bull Sh*t – a special animal-themed episode
Can you guess which one of the following 3 beauty science headlines is fake?
A Gecko-inspired adhesive has been used to make repositionable bandages.
A treatment based on cow antibodies is as effective against acne causing bacteria as benzoyl peroxide.
Hippopotamus sweat can be used as a natural sunscreen and skin protect...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - July 22, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy SchuellerThe Beauty Brains Tags: Myths Podcast Source Type: blogs
Last psych appt
Originally posted on Behind the Façade:
Yesterday afternoon I was seen by the doctors, and my community nurse/case manager also sat in on the meeting. I was asked whether I wanted to be discharged that day or the next, I chose to be discharged that afternoon. Though I still wasn’t great, I at least felt a little better than when I came in and I guess there wasn’t much point in staying any longer. We also discussed my medication, I still remain on 200mg of Pristiq and 50mg of Seroquel XR but have also commenced on 450mg of lithium as a mood stabiliser. It was either lithium or sodium valproate, but according to the doc...
Source: Dawn Willis sharing the News and Views of the Mentally Wealthy - July 18, 2014 Category: Mental Illness Authors: Quinonostante Tags: Mental Health, The News & Policies. Source Type: blogs
What are active ingredients? The Beauty Brains Show episode 37
What are active ingredients in cosmetics? What does active even mean? And are the rest of the ingredients “inactive?” This week we give you some tips on how to spot which ingredients really work.
Click below to play Episode 37 or click “download” to save the MP3 file to your computer.
Show notes
Name that brand
We try out a new game where I ask Randy to name beauty brands based on their advertising taglines. How many of these can you name?
Look Ma, no cavities.
Because I’m worth it.
That’s the beauty of nature plus science.
99 and 44/100′s pure.
Strong enough for a man but m...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - July 1, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiThe Beauty Brains Tags: Beauty Biz Podcast Source Type: blogs
Healthcare Update Satellite — 06-23-2014
The right to carry a concealed weapon only exists if your doctor says so. Many states are requiring that physicians certify whether patients are competent to carry a concealed weapon. Some states require mandatory reporting of those deemed not competent to carry a concealed weapon. Of course, the natural extension of such laws is that if the doctors make an inappropriate determination, then the doctors can be held liable if the certifiee does something inappropriate with the weapon.
This New England Journal of Medicine article shows that many doctors aren’t comfortable making that determination.
Then again, I’v...
Source: WhiteCoat's Call Room - June 24, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: WhiteCoat Tags: Healthcare Update Source Type: blogs
Have a hairy Father’s Day
Most of the time we cater to the female segment of our audience but since today is Father’s Day I thought something aimed at the guys might be more appropriate.
Unfortunately we don’t get a ton of questions from the gents so instead I pulled together some of our favorite links about hair loss. That’s not to say that every father is follicularly impaired but baldness does seem to be more of a problem for men than women.
Do toppik hair building fibers work? (Answer, Yes!)
Folic Symbol Hair Loss Shampoo
Will the laser comb really help hair grow?
Does Folicure shampoo really grow hair?
Do you need Nioxin...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - June 15, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Problems Source Type: blogs
The Real Fallout From Breast Cancer Treatment? My Hair
My surgeon told me that the first question women ask after a breast cancer diagnosis is, “Will I lose my hair?” followed by “Will I lose my breasts?” Seldom is the first question “Will I lose my life?” I thought this was odd until I lost my hair the first time I had chemotherapy almost 10 years ago – then I got it – being bald is miserable, especially for the vain at heart – like me!
Two weeks after the first chemotherapy treatment all those years ago I was standing in a store making a purchase when I ran my fingers through my hair and my hand came out with a clump of bright blond hair. I quickly stuc...
Source: Life with Breast Cancer - March 12, 2014 Category: Cancer Authors: Kathy-Ellen Kups, RN Tags: Breast Cancer breast cancer treatment cancer hair loss chemo radiation Source Type: blogs
Can science banish baldness?
It may not be a cure for cancer, but science is getting close to banishing baldness. Here’s a quick summary of recent research on hair regrowth.
The 3D Spheroid Solution
A joint program between the University of Durham and Columbia University Medical Centre has found a new way to grow new hairs from tissue samples. Historically this has been tricky because when the cells are grown in the lab they tend to produce more skin instead of hair fibers. But the team figured out that by clumping the cells into “3D spheroids” they could increase the number of hairs produced. Problem yet to be solved: how to prevent...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - March 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: The Beauty Brains Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
A brief list of fibromylagia symptoms
[Note I did not write this list. It was on Facebook shared by Creaky Joints. But I find it to be very true.]I have highlighted the ones that I experience regularly. So if you ever wonder how my day is going, just think about this list. PAIN- in the muscle: often described as aching, burning, throbbing, gnawing, shooting, tingling. Almost always exacerbated by exercise and may or may not be present at rest. Can be migratory and differing from day to day.FATIGUE- From feeling tired to exhausted and requiring rest periods during the day.SLEEP DISTURBANCE- not being able to fall asleep and or able to stay asleep. Unrefreshing ...
Source: Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog - February 26, 2014 Category: Cancer Tags: being a patient coping fibromyalgia Source Type: blogs
Beauty science news of the week – December 29
For our year end edition of beauty science news of the week we present our favorite articles from 2013. Enjoy and Happy New Year!
11 beauty myths that are total nonsense
How is Whole Foods banned ingredient list all screwed up?
14 of history’s craziest baldness cures.
What the color of your pee really means.
The FDA is calling bullish*t on antibacterial hand soaps. (Source: thebeautybrains.com)
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: The Beauty Brains Tags: Beauty Biz Source Type: blogs
The Most Important Amino Acids to Prevent and Treat Hair Loss
Your hair needs amino acids for healthy growth and to prevent and reverse hair loss.Contributor: Deborah AldridgePublished: Dec 24, 2013 (Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content)
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - December 24, 2013 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs
Iodine Supplementation: Bromine Detox and Hair Loss
Iodine supplementation can be effective in treating thyroid problems, but as with all treatments, side effects can occur.Contributor: Deborah AldridgePublished: Dec 24, 2013 (Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content)
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - December 24, 2013 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs
Anabolic Steroids like Trenbolone
In the last few decades, the focus of a big majority of athletes has shifted towards performance enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids. The fact that these bodybuilding steroids or anabolic androgenic steroids can dramatically improve the level of on-field performance, strength, muscle mass, and endurance means that there is every reason that athletes admire these drugs.
Different athletes make use of different anabolic steroids for a wide range of purposes. While some use steroids to run faster and become more agile than ever, some use these potent drugs to hit harder and stay ahead of the competition, while others us...
Source: Mental Nurse - December 20, 2013 Category: Nurses Authors: Iqcguest Tags: Health anabolic steroids performance enhancing drugs Source Type: blogs
To solve a beauty problem would you join a new drug clinical trial?
I’ll be totally honest: most of the press releases I get are boring crap about the newest flavor of lip balm or something equally banal. But occasionally I do see something that catches my eye. Case in point, this website from Healthline that allows you to search for clinical trials in your area for a specific medical condition.
What does this have to do with beauty science, you ask?
I played around with the search function a little bit and was surprised to find how many new drug trials are underway for medical conditions that would also solve beauty problems. For example, I found tests for scaly skin medication, an...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Beauty Biz Source Type: blogs
Why do I shed more hairs when I shampoo?
LindyGirl asks…I wash my hair on a daily basis. I only use shampoo every third day. All other days I wash with a no silicone conditioner. I have noticed that on days when I use shampoo I seem to shed a lot more. My hairdresser says he is stumped. Any ideas?
The Beauty Brains respond
LG’s question comes to as through our recently revamped Forum which crashed along with the rest of the website a few weeks ago. We asked a few of our loyal fans to “test drive” the Forum by posting a question. As luck would have it, after Lindy and a few others asked their questions, the data base became corrupted befo...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy Schueller Tags: Problems Source Type: blogs
Beauty science news of the week – December 8
More narratives for nosy newsies….
Do you need sunscreen in winter?
14 of history’s craziest baldness cures.
Over half of young men use facial moisturizer.
Caffeine and the skin.
More studies needed to confirm the safety of Vitamin A in skincare. (Source: thebeautybrains.com)
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: The Beauty Brains Tags: Beauty Biz Source Type: blogs
