As we age, our skin loses its firmness, elasticity and moisture which increase the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Apart from the natural aging process, factors like makeup, environmental pollutants, sun exposure and others can lead to the formation of wrinkles at a younger age. For example makeup or environmental impurities accumulate on the … Read more
Vitamin D deficiency is a growing health issue. Many people — particularly those living in northern climes — are simply not getting enough of this essential nutrient, especially during darker winter months. According to a study published in the journal PLOS One, February appears to be the worst month of all. Some experts assert that … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease is currently at epidemic proportions, with 5.4 million Americans — including one in eight people aged 65 and over — living with Alzheimer’s disease.1 By 2050, this is expected to jump to 16 million, and in the next 20 years, it is projected that Alzheimer’s will affect one in four Americans. While the cause … Read more
Amino acid is categorized mainly into two types including essential amino acid and nonessential amino acid. However, there are 20 amino acids present in our body which aids in its proper functioning. Out of these 20 amino acids, 9 are considered essential: histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine. Our body is … Read more
Beware: Biotin Supplements May Alter Your Thyroid Test Biotin (vitamin B7) — an essential water-soluble micronutrient — is a member of the B complex group of vitamins.1 Other names sometimes used for biotin include vitamin H, coenzyme R and d-biotin.2 Biotin plays a role in energy production, and since your body does not synthesize biotin, … Read more
By : Josh Axe Top 10 Vitamin C Foods Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a role in maintaining the health of the body’s connective tissue as well as acting as an antioxidant. A severe vitamin C deficiency will result in scurvy, a disease resulting from the breakdown of collagen. Scurvy is rarely … Read more
What It Can Do for Cancer, AIDS, and Other Viral Infections Most people think of taking vitamin C for immune support—for preventive support if nothing else—especially when cold and flu season arrives. Now, there is overwhelming research showing that in high doses (defined as 4 to 20 or more grams per day) vitamin C can … Read more
Renowned Integrative Physician Dr. Ronald Hoffman reveals the emerging science of nutraceutical skin protectants, in a recent article. Dr. Hoffman identifies 10 sun-care supplements to help protect you from UV exposure. “After a bitter, interminable winter, many of us are facing the onslaught of UV rays without a basecoat of skin pigment, rendering us more … Read more
Better health is closer than you think! by Carolyn Harrington I am an adventurer by nature and when a natural remedy or method of healing comes to my attention, I jump right in and try it, as long as it seems safe. I have tried many different remedies through the years and found some that … Read more
Aging provides plenty of perks—greater confidence, more wisdom, and discounted movie tickets, to name a few. But growing older also brings a few downsides: age spots, for instance, which boldly advertise your senior status. Age spots—benign, flat areas of hyperpigmentation—usually pop up on the hands and face, most commonly on the forehead. These tan, brown, … Read more