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The ‘plant of immortality’, as it was called by the Egyptians, can perform miracles not just for your skin but for your hair and health as well. Aloe vera is a cactus plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family. It grows in dry climates such as those found in parts of Africa and India and has been used extensively for years. The clear, sappy substance hidden in its long, thick leaves is the magic potion. Aloe vera plant contains numerous antioxidants, as well as anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties. It is said to be useful in treating wounds and minor […]
WASHINGTON – The EWG VERIFIED™ program now features 118 products, allowing shoppers to quickly and easily identify cosmetics and personal care items that meet our strictest health and transparency standards. EWG VERIFIED™ products include cosmetics like foundations, blushes, eye shadows and eye liners, lipsticks and lip glosses; skin care products including cleansers and moisturizers; shampoos and soaps; and many more. “Earning the EWG VERIFIED™ mark isn’t easy, as anyone who has read our very detailed application criteriacan attest. So we are thrilled to see that the list of items in the pipeline to be EWG VERIFIED™ continues to grow, and […]
Findings from a study reported on March 11, 2016 in Scientific Reports suggest a potential role for a
Bees are the givers of health and life in more ways than one. In fact, a good deal of planetary life depends upon these small creatures. For example, bees are responsible for 80% of the pollination needed for the existence of fruits and vegetables. The most commonly known bee product is, of course, honey, which has been consumed by humans for thousands of years. But royal jelly deserves an equal amount of attention. Here’s why. What is Royal Jelly? Royal jelly, created within worker bee glands and fed to the hive queen, results in a life span that is up […]
As you get older, sleep seems to come at a premium even when you’re very tired. Around age 50, a few factors start to work against you sleeping soundly through the night. As a result, you may be going through your days in a constant state of being tired, grumpy and having low energy. But that’s not the worst of it. New research shows that lack of sleep could bring on Alzheimer’s disease and may even be a very early sign of it. Here’s what you should know… Prevent Alzheimer’s: Get More Sleep Every Night Sleep is actually an amazing event […]
Researchers may have found a way to slow down or prevent memory problems that arise in old age and which can become devastating in patients with dementia. The fresh hope comes from a series of studies in humans and mice that identified a protein which causes memory impairment when it builds up in the blood and brain with age. Scientists found that injections of the protein made young animals’ memories worse and reduced the growth of new neurons in their brains. Further studies showed that blocking the protein prevented memory loss in older animals, making them smarter than untreated animals […]
While various factors influence skin aging (including stress and environmental pollutants), long-term sunlight exposure is a primary environmental accelerator. As you grow older, your face is the first area to exhibit the visible effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, also known as photoaging, with the manifestation of fine lines, wrinkles, loose and dry skin, and discoloration. These unsightly changes reflect the deteriorating condition of the components that make up the inner layer of the skin, the dermis. This extracellular matrix is a combination of the fibrous proteins collagen and elastin, along with water-binding glycosaminoglycans. Together, these substances form a strong and resilient framework of connective tissue that gives […]
In your quest to keep your skin looking youthful longer, I’ve got some exciting news for you. Dermatology researchers now think they may have found the mechanism that triggers skin aging. In addition, a new natural source of a powerful skin anti-oxidant has been found as well. These 2 discoveries could be the 2 biggest breakthroughs in skin aging that you’ll want to know all about. Let’s start with the first one… Glycans: This Skin Sugar May Hold The Key To Skin Aging Up to age 30, you have an abundance of a skin surface sugar called “glycan”. After age […]
Despite it being known as the “blood-clotting” vitamin, research shows vitamin K has anti-aging, anti-cancer, and even bone-building effects. Within the last couple of years, it has garnered even more attention for its potential role in preventing heart disease. Impressively, a recent study found that one of its sub-fractions, vitamin MK-7, improved arterial health. The results were published in the journal,Thromobosis and Haemostasis. Vitamin K2 Reduces Arterial Stiffness and Improves Elasticity A fundamental role of vitamin K is to keep calcium out of arteries and into bones. With aging, the reverse is frequently seen, which could explain why older people are stricken with […]