If you are someone who uses anti aging creams regularly, let me ask you an important question - can collagen be absorbed into the skin? If your answer is 'yes' or 'no idea', you must read this article fully. There is a lot you need to know about your skin.Collagen and elastin are protein like substances found in your skin. Your skin needs these substances to stay young and healthy. As you get older, the amount of these natural proteins decreases...more
As more and more of us recognize the potential harm in using many synthetic cosmetic ingredients, we have turned to natural skin care believing it will provide a safer option. In many cases it does. If you check out some ingredient safety data banks such as Skin Deep(http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com),you will find that many natural ingredients have lower toxicity ratings than the countless synthetic ingredients commonly used in commercial skin...more
Constantly stimulating our nervous system with caffeine, guarana and other popular energy supplements is a certain road to health problems. There is a reason why fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains and certain spices are referred to as "superfoods". Anybody who craves glorious health, the loss of body fat and explosive energy should load their body with natural substances in these powerful foods. Here is a superfoods list that will have anyone running out the door, filled with exuberance and vitality.Top Superfoods #1: Beans and LegumesLentils:Lentils are slim, disk-shaped green, brownish green or brick red legumes which grow on a bush-like plant that produces an annual crop. They are native to Asia. These energizing legumes are dried immediately as they ripen. There are at least 50 varieties, and are distinguished from beans because they contain no sulfur so there is no problem with gas - a big deal to many people. The real claim-to- fame for lentils is that they're filled with fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and control blood sugar. One single cup of lentils offers a nice amount of protein - about 18 grams - and includes a tremendous 16 grams of roughage, both of which...more
Its natural to be wary of all of these commercials that claim to have a miracle product (especially on those late night infomercials). However, if you are too unwilling to try something that claims these benefits, you are in danger of missing out on something that could permanently change your life for the better. If youve written off fish oil as...more
The tools which are implied today for marketing purpose are completely different from the long-established ones. One cannot respond to all the calls from customer care executives. Sometimes the huge number of calls irritates us a lot. Are you noticing the trend of mobile marketing? Most of the pharmaceutical companies are using mobile...more
Change is part of our daily lives. Sometimes we are not happy with all the changes happening around us and at other times we don't like the way things are and want things to change. Though most of the changes occurring around us are not within our direct control there are some changes that we can initiate on our own. So what are the changes that we would like to see happen around us? Usually these changes are associated with a positive development such as a higher income level or a new friendship or a breakthrough in our work. But waiting for positive things to happen can mean one has to wait for a long time and be very patient. On the other hand one can bring some positive changes into our lives and these changes can potentially cause more positive things to happen. For example if you are bored of driving the same old car day in and day out you can consider adding car body kits to the car. The body kits will give the car a new look and personality. Your car will have an enhanced visual appeal and that will rub off on how you feel about yourself as well. Making such a change does not cost much and gets you out of the rut of a hum drum existence. A changed look of the...more
Snoring is not, in and of itself, a health condition. However, people who snore often have other risk factors which can effect your health. The greatest issue with snoring is lack of sleep and lower oxygen levels when you sleep which can lead to...more
Are you sick and tired of all those skincare products claiming to be the best and giving you false promises of having a youthful and glowing skin to the point of giving up your search for the best anti wrinkle firming cream? You should not give up...more
I had a rewarding experience last week when one of my patients asked me a range of excellent questions about their condition. I had just diagnosed them as having an anxiety disorder. This patient was clearly concerned about possible medication side...more
What Are Natural Remedies? Because most of us in the Western world have grown up in a society in which allopathic medicine is the prevailing norm, we forget that only a few decades ago, homeopathic, herbal and other natural medicines like tissue...more
As a surfer, and all round 'board sports' woman, I want my training to make my 'playtime' even more fun! I windsurf, surf, kitesurf, snowboard and have recently taken up stand up paddle surfing - my weekends are dedicated to whatever nature has in...more
Organic Products - The Present Scenario"Going Organic" seems to be the new buzzword. Whether its Hollywood celebrities or The National Geographic, everyone is talking about how to go green and switch to organic products. So, while you are browsing...more