Why does hair fall out? The hair on your head goes through a life cycle that involves growth, resting, and shedding. It’s natural for people to lose hair, but if you experience sudden hair loss, loss in patches, or overall thinning, do not panic. Just keep reading. Some shedding is...

High triglycerides and high cholesterol levels are dangerous. Left unchecked, they lead to heart attack and stroke. We need healthy levels of triglycerides and cholesterol to survive, but too much can be harmful. Too many triglycerides circulating in our blood may lead to heart disease, diabetes, liver failure, and Alzheimer’s....

Catching a cold can be miserable. Constant nose-blowing leaves your skin raw, while relentless coughing robs you—and those around you—of sleep. A sore throat can make something as simple as drinking water feel like torture. Many people reach for over-the-counter (OTC) cold remedies to ease the symptoms. But what if...

The human microbiome is a complex internal ecosystem of microorganisms, primarily bacteria, residing within our digestive system, often referred to as the gut. The term "microbiome" combines "micro," meaning small, and "biome," which denotes a habitat of living organisms. Comprising approximately 100 trillion symbiotic microbial cells, each person's microbiome is...

The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center is immensely proud to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to provide inclusive and comprehensive support to the vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Beginning last month, we have officially launched professional psychotherapy and mental health services designed to cater to the diverse needs of...

Health benefits of Chocolate: Chocolate suppresses a cough better than cough medicine. Scientists believe the properties of cocoa help relieve irritation and inflammation, enjoy some dark or herbal chocolate when you feel that throat tickle! Chocolate promotes healthy circulation; it can also protect against damage caused by type 2 diabetes. Brain...

by Dr Simona Pop Neurodegeneration Research has been conducted on the effects of stem cells on brain degeneration, such as in Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Alzheimer's.   Preliminary studies related to multiple sclerosis have been conducted, and a 2020 phase 2 trial found significantly improved outcomes for mesenchymal stem...

by Dr Simona Pop There is no proven way to create and maintain healthy stem cells, but following good healthy habits may help. • Diet Eat a healthy, balanced diet that includes foods rich in polyphenols, like berries, turmeric, and green tea, as well as anti-inflammatory foods like tomatoes, olive...

by Dr Simona Pop As we age, the stem cells in our body become less and less efficient. At the age of 60, stem cells show very little activity, becoming slower and releasing less growth factors that are needed to repair our body. By our mid-70s, we have almost no...

by Dr Simona Pop Research has shown that stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. They also serve as a sort of internal repair system, dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells as long...