Archive for June, 2008

PGD: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

PGD: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

PGD provides choices that parents of yesteryear never dreamed of. But is PGD a medical miracle or an unethical outrage?

Pregnancy Side Effects: Cosmetic Changes in Skin, Hair, and Nails

Pregnancy Side Effects: Cosmetic Changes in Skin, Hair, and Nails

There’s no universal formula to determine the effects pregnancy will have on the mother’s hair, nails, and skin. But the DocShop team explores some of the more common cosmetic side effects of pregnancy, along with some helpful suggestions and precautions.

10 Household Activities That Can Make You Sick

10 Household Activities That Can Make You Sick

It may surprise you to know that it could be factors inside your house, not out, that are causing you to sniffle and cough all day long. Find out which common household chores can end up making you sick.

10 Habits That Hurt You and the Environment

10 Habits That Hurt You and the Environment

Many of our bad habits give both us and the environment a raw deal! Here are 10 of these habits, all of which you can kick to the curb and feel good about your decision.

Negative Calorie Foods – A Smart Choice for Dieters?

Negative Calorie Foods – A Smart Choice for Dieters?

By eating a diet consisting solely of negative calorie foods – foods which contain fewer calories than the body burns while digesting – the body experiences a net loss in calories and puts you on the path to shedding those extra pounds.

Colonic Irrigation for Detoxification and Weight Loss: Healthy Hydrotherapy or Hucksters' Hype?

Colonic Irrigation for Detoxification and Weight Loss: Healthy Hydrotherapy or Hucksters' Hype?

Enema enthusiasts eagerly endorse colonic irrigation as a detoxification and weight loss treatment. Is there any truth to these claims — or are they just so much impacted fecal matter?

The Eyes Have It - Most Commonly Requested Celebrity Eyes

The Eyes Have It - Most Commonly Requested Celebrity Eyes

DocShop reviews the list of the most commonly requested celebrity eyes at the cosmetic surgeon’s office, and adds some personal favorites.

Real or Rumor? Celebrity Pregnancies

Real or Rumor? Celebrity Pregnancies

Is she or isn't she? DocShop.com dishes on the latest celebrity baby rumors.

I Don’t Exercise Because.... What’s Your Excuse?

I Don’t Exercise Because.... What’s Your Excuse?

No matter what your excuse is for not exercising – and there a lot of creative ones, like “my dog is sick” – just remember that your health and well-being depend on regular exercise.

Pain in the Mouth? Maybe This Is Why

Pain in the Mouth? Maybe This Is Why

That toothache you've been complaining about can be attributed to a number of possible causes, some of which may surprise you. Check out some of the most common causes of tooth pain.

Stay Young with These All-Natural Anti-Aging Secrets

Stay Young with These All-Natural Anti-Aging Secrets

Looking and feeling younger doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Find out how you can turn back the clock with these natural anti-aging solutions.

Lose The Weight Loss Lies: Debunking Five Common Myths About Losing Weight

Lose The Weight Loss Lies: Debunking Five Common Myths About Losing Weight

Many people trying to lose weight fail due to common misconceptions about healthy diet and exercise regimens. Here we examine five of the most common weight loss myths.

Anti-Cellulite Options: Exercises, Healthy Diet Tips, and Other Home Remedies for Cellulite

Anti-Cellulite Options: Exercises, Healthy Diet Tips, and Other Home Remedies for Cellulite

To date, there is still no conclusive scientific evidence that any cosmetic treatments or products can effectively eliminate cellulite. There are, however, a number of home remedies and simple lifestyle changes one can make to help smooth away some of those unwanted dimples.

BOTOX® Bars, Beauty, and Booze – Social Lubricant or Indecent Proposal?

BOTOX® Bars, Beauty, and Booze – Social Lubricant or Indecent Proposal?

There are few things I enjoy more than changing out of my work clothes, going with friends to enjoy a drink or two, and… having a BOTOX® injection shot into my face?

10 Potential Hazards of Going on "Fad" Diets

10 Potential Hazards of Going on "Fad" Diets

Worried about the risks associated with trendy diet and exercise programs? In this article, we explore ten little-known health risks of going on today's popular fad diets.