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August 27, 2009

fish-and-greens.jpgHealthy food leads to healthy skin
The vitamins and minerals that promote great-looking skin are found in a variety of foods. Considering that today’s food lacks many needed components some great supplements are available 
Antioxidants: isotonix1.jpg
As we get older our skin begins to exhibit damage caused by free radicals.
A diet loaded with antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables especially berries, pomegranate, broccoli can help neutralize the damage.
Vitamin D. http://www.marketamerica.com/annanathankagan/product-2223/isotonix-calcium-plus.htm. (If link does not work please copy and paste the URL)
isotonix-multivitamin.jpgExposure to the sun is necessary to produce vitamin D. But due to the danger of overexposure it is advisable to limit your exposure to sun and to eat foods like leafy greens. As we age it is also a good idea to add vitamin D supplement.
Omega-III. http://www.marketamerica.com/annanathankagan/product-2247/heart-health-essential-omega_iii_fish_oil_with_vitamin_e.htm (If link does not work please copy and paste the URL)
heart-health-omega-3-fish-oil.jpgOmega-3 fatty acids are crucial for bolstering the skin barrier –the layer of lipids that keeps moisture in and irritants out of your skin.
Good sources are flaxseed, flaxseed oil. Fish like tilapia, salmon and cod.
Omega-3 supplements are important especially during the winter.
Coenzime Q10. http://www.marketamerica.com/annanathankagan/index.cfm? action=shopping.wpSearch (If link does not work please copy and paste the URL)
Studies have shown that coenzyme Q10 , found in oily fish like sardines and mackerel is effective in preventing skin cancer.
Again considering the deficiencies in our diet taking supplement CoQ10 is important.
Statins which lower cholesterol reduce the body’s natural levels of CoQ10.
If you are on statins you may need to increase the CoQ10 intake.
Glucosamine. http://www.marketamerica.com/annanathankagan/index.cfm?action=shopping.wpSearch. (If link does not work please copy and paste the URL)
Primarily used for joints  this natural compound also keeps your skin elastic by boosting the production of hyaluronic acid in the dermis. Hyaluronic acid holds on to moisture giving skin volume and radiance. It is recommended to take 1500mg of this supplement daily.
Foods that are bad for you and for your skin:
Refined sugar causes skin to age more quickly. Dairy food may exacerbate acne. Excessive alcohol intake can lead to broken capillaries and may worsen rosacea. Spicy food-too much 
hyaluronic acid.

August 17, 2009

Accutane has been linked to Diabetes, Crohn’s Disease, Bowel and Digestive Tract Disorders.

Accutane, also known as Isotretinoin, is a drug used to treat severe acne was approved by the FDA in 1982. Since then, over 5 million people have taken Accutane. Accutane may be linked to several serious side effects, such as Crohn’s disease and diseases of the digestive tract and bowels including ileitis, procritis, ulcerative colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease, also known as IBD. Accutane may also be linked to diabetes.
Here are some alternatives that are natural and do not have side effects.

Products from Market America by Timeless Preskriptions(TM)

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ZORI:  A solution for facial cleansing in the evening.  Rather than high-concentration alcohol, this solution contains plants which disinfect while being delicate on the skin, as well as other plants which prevent scarring.

ALMOGAN:  A mixture of essential oils and macerations, which includes various disinfecting plants.  To be applied locally on the skin when necessary, on a spot turned red during the past 2-3 days.  Not to be applied more than twice a day.

NIMIT: Milder in its composition compared to ALMOGAN, it is suitable for large acne-prone surfaces, such as : face, back, arms.

 Do you take second helpings when the cranberry relish comes around? Here’s a reason to feel good about it: Not only do cranberries make the perfect accompaniment to turkey and stuffing, but they may curb your risk for heart disease, too.

cranberries.jpgThe Makings of a Healthy Heart
Cranberries were high on the list of best-for-your-heart foods in a review of 134 studies examining cardio-smart nutrition. Researchers suspect that an arsenal of polyphenolic compounds in the tart red fruit may help your ticker in several ways:

    * They calm your tissues. Compounds that are close to becoming household words (quercetin, proanthocyanidins, and resveratrol) help put the chill on chronic vascular inflammation — and that may lead to younger arteries and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Here’s another food that helps clamp down on vascular inflammation.
    * They clean house. The antioxidants in cranberries help cells in your heart and elsewhere rid themselves of troublemaking free radicals. Mopping up free radicals can prevent a bunch of other diseases, too.
    * They may even balance your blood fats. Although further research is needed, cranberry juice may increase good-for-you HDL cholesterol and reduce lousy LDL cholesterol. Get the facts on cholesterol’s role in heart disease.

Recipe Corner Cranberries freeze well, so stock up on any markdowns at the grocery store. And here’s something you can make with that extra bag of berries in the fridge: Holiday Cranberry-Orange Pistachio Bars. They can be frozen for up to a month, so you’re ahead of the game for the next holiday feast.

Find out what else you can do to protect your heart.

August 12, 2009

 Think of your cells, including brain cells, each getting thousands of free-radical hits every day. This violent process is called “oxidation.”You may think of yourself as a peaceful sort, but there is an all-out, endless war going on in your body. Think of the entire body, including your DNA, undergoing this endless assault. Think of your cells, including brain cells, each getting thousands of free-radical hits every day. This violent process is called “oxidation.” Without antioxidants like vitamins E and C to fight off free radicals, the body’s cells would be locked in a losing battle for survival. Cutting-edge science reveals that the inevitable defeat of the body can perhaps be delayed. First, a short course on oxygen as major player on this battlefield… the oxygen we breathe is life-giving, but it is also toxic; it sets off a process that unleashes a big-time enemy, known as a “free radical.” This is a molecule lacking an electron on its outer orbit, making it extremely unstable. In a desperate attempt to reclaim their electrons, free radicals attack our cells to free up electrons, damaging the cells and boosting the probability of disease.Antioxidant task force of reinforcements is our saviors: they include vitamins and other nutrients that target free radicals. Our food, particularly fruits and vegetables, is a powerful source of these valiant protectors, and the body produces some itself. Without antioxidants, there wouldn’t be much of a fight. Their role is to limit the damage, maybe slow down disease and keep us living longer. They do this by giving up their very own electrons to those desperate free radicals and saving the cell from attack.

Pygnogenol® Improves Memory in Elderly isotonix.jpgOPC-3

 

May, 2008.

New research accepted for the publication in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, demonstrates Pycnogenol®, an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, improves the memory of senior citizens. The study results revealed Pycnogenol® improved both numerical working memory as well as spatial working memory using a computerized testing system. The research was presented at the Oxygen Club of California 2008 World  Congress on Oxidants and Antioxydants in Biology in Santa Barbara, CA.

August 11, 2009

 Definition

Acne is a common skin disease characterized by pimples on the face, chest, and back. It occurs when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria.

acne-care.jpgThe National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases offers these suggestions:

Wash your face regularly — in the morning when you wake up, before you go to bed and always after you’ve exercised or sweated heavily.

Be sure to wash your entire face — including past the jaw and all the way up to the hairline.

Use only a mild face wash. Ask your dermatologist or doctor what is best for your skin.

Avoid using a harsh soap or astringent on your face, and don’t scrub the skin.

Wash your hair frequently. If you have oily hair, you may want to wash it daily. timeless-skin-care.jpg

– Diana Kohnle

Treatment.

Here is a great site that offers solutions.

The simple 3-step system contains powerful acne fighting ingredients to clear acne blemishes and allow skin to heal.

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