May 7th, 2013 | 1 Comment »

by Alexandra Brad

Beard transplant surgery and mustache transplant are both in great demand in Turkey. Regardless of the tradition for the masculinity symbols that both the beard and mustache represent in Turkey, the men who go for this type of hair transplant in Turkey are mostly the health travelers from the Middle East. Read the rest of this entry »


March 29th, 2013 | 1 Comment »

by Alexandra Brad

Locate the best dental clinic and find a dentist in Europe

The internet is a great resource! You can find anything anywhere, with minimum effort and when looking for that perfect smile you can find yourself bombarded with a wide range of offers. Below, I put together some of the best dental clinics in Europe where you can find cheap dental treatments, cheap implants and great specialists. Read the rest of this entry »


March 22nd, 2013 | 2 Comments »

by Alexandra Brad

Some would say that the best way to lose belly fat, that stubborn fat around the belly button would be by mini tummy tuck. However, more and more ladies I know opt for the full tummy tuck. Why is that? Read the rest of this entry »


March 20th, 2013 | 2 Comments »

by Alexandra Brad

A guide to health travel for any international patient seeking treatments abroad

Who is the international patient?

This is a person who couldn’t find the right treatment locally – that is in their home country. This may also be the case when the treatments available in the home country are too expensive and the need for affordable care leads to health travel. Read the rest of this entry »


March 13th, 2013 | 1 Comment »

by Alexandra Brad

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is just that: rheumatism in young people. And the best treatment, as in any disease has the best outcome in the early stages. The parents are the first who must take action. A good connection with a teenager can help a lot in these cases and so many more. Here are the signs you should look for. Read the rest of this entry »


March 12th, 2013 | 2 Comments »

by Alexandra Brad

The duodenal switch weight loss is a risky surgery, no doubt about it, yet for the few morbidly obese individuals who have reached a critical weight it may very well be the only solution. Obesity surgeons and other professionals have been debating the benefits of duodenal switch compared to the classic gastric bypass. To shed some light in this area, about who can or cannot benefit from this type of obesity surgery, here are some established facts. Read the rest of this entry »


March 8th, 2013 | 1 Comment »

by Alexandra Brad

This plastic and reconstructive surgery post is a March 8 special

Women have been trying to survive in world mainly dominated by man, and the struggle is not yet over. Recently, as women have been succeeding as corporate executives and entering bit-by-bit in the “man’s world”, men have been struggling to get some of the advantages in the women’s world, such as plastic and reconstructive surgery. Read the rest of this entry »


March 7th, 2013 | 1 Comment »

by Alexandra Brad

When I saw that walking to lose weight actually has benefits, I thought many have “been there, done that”, yet, however ambitious we are when it comes to actually losing weight this may still prove to be the best way, regardless of the minimal effort it takes.

Women with extra pounds cannot practice just any kind of sports to lose weight, because of the limitations when it comes to certain exercise methods to lose extra pounds, not to mention the pressure on the joints. However, to burn the extra pounds and preserve your health, there is no other way but daily exercise so here are some painless exercises to lose weight. Read the rest of this entry »


March 6th, 2013 | 2 Comments »

by Alexandra Brad

When brushing teeth do you use the right method? See below some of the most used and efficient techniques for your oral health and improve your own technique. Read the rest of this entry »


March 5th, 2013 | 1 Comment »

by Alexandra Brad

Let’s admit from the very beginning that proper teeth brushing is something most of us do not focus on and we usually hurry and do it quite sloppy. Brushing teeth before breakfast and in the evening before going to bed, is done while barely pressing on the teeth surface. Not to mention mouthwash or dental flossing which some see only in drug stores or in dental offices. It just requires a bit of ambition and attention to prevent tooth decay and so many dental problems. Here are some basics. Read the rest of this entry »


March 4th, 2013 | 1 Comment »

by Alexandra Brad

The cosmetic industry has made us believe that youth is on the bottom of a cream jar and that the most expensive products do wonders for aging or dehydrated skin. Well, things are not as they appear because simple skin care is available at a lower cost. Furthermore, specialists warn us that an anti wrinkle creams will never restore the youthful appearance because most do not contain the right ingredients. Read the rest of this entry »


February 28th, 2013 | No Comments »

by Alexandra Brad

A healthy lifestyle has its rewards!

Today’s post is about the people that make us change and take action to lead a healthy lifestyle.

One such example lives on the 6th floor. His name is irrelevant but it could be your neighbor or your friend. Read the rest of this entry »


February 27th, 2013 | No Comments »

by Alexandra Brad

For all those who cross their legs (men and women) this is a polite invite to stop or you will need varicose veins treatment sooner then expected!

Varicose veins are very common, affecting about 55 percent of women and 45 percent of men. Half of them are 50 years and older, so preventing the spider veins may not be on our mind, but don’t discard this advice just yet. See here the simple steps you can take for prevention and the varicose veins treatments available. Read the rest of this entry »


February 26th, 2013 | 1 Comment »

by Alexandra Brad

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February 25th, 2013 | No Comments »

by Alexandra Brad

Looking for the best weight loss plan or diet can be a real challenge. Most of those who have been on a diet faced disappointment once they returned to the old eating habits and the pound lost were back.

One case study by weight loss researchers portrayed a man in his 40’s following various strict diets. After trying the Atkins diet then the South Beach diet, he regained the lost pounds within the year, so he tried adapting his meals and succeeded in keeping the extra weight off. How he has put together his own weight loss plan. You can also do it! Read the rest of this entry »


February 22nd, 2013 | No Comments »

by Alexandra Brad

The signs of liver disease:

Well, the liver is a silent organ because it usually does not produce obvious symptoms when in distress. However, there are some pointers to make you think twice. Analyze these symptoms and see if your liver is healthy.  Read the rest of this entry »


February 21st, 2013 | No Comments »

by Alexandra Brad

Male fertility is not taboo – it may very well be one of your close friends struggling with this issue, nowadays affecting more men than ever because of pollution and other factors.

How to boost male fertility?

You will laugh a bit, however… here it goes: Cold showers actually help with low sperm count! Read the rest of this entry »


February 20th, 2013 | No Comments »

by Alexandra Brad

With spring around the corner, spring allergies can only enhance. So today, I am providing some alternatives to ease the ordeal of those who are preparing to have a runny nose from pollen or other spring allergies.

Allergies are most frequent in those who don’t have a balanced diet and lead a hectic or stressful lifestyle and eat processed food a lot. Here are a few tips on how to treat yourself from spring allergies. Read the rest of this entry »


February 19th, 2013 | No Comments »

by Alexandra Brad

Is your refrigerator a scary place? See the list of healthy foods your refrigerator contains and which it doesn’t.

Without even noticing it, you may be gathering a whole lot of products you may never eat, thus throwing your money away for nothing. Even worse, you may have spent your food budget on foods that do more harm than good. Read the rest of this entry »


February 18th, 2013 | No Comments »

by Alexandra Brad

To ensure that we have time to seek help before it is too late, we must first see the stroke symptoms. Every second counts when dealing with a matter of life and death. Read the rest of this entry »


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