Follicular Unit Transplantation is a method of hair restoration surgery where hair is transplanted exclusively in its naturally occurring, individual follicular units. The evolution and rational for follicular unit transplantation will be discussed, as well as the logic for the various techniques used in its implementation. Specifically, the logic for single strip harvesting, stereo-microscopic dissection, automated graft insertion, and large...more
Your body and its features are greatly determined by your genetics. This is why certain people can have a real hard time loosing weight and others have a real hard time gaining weight. To understand why your body acts in certain ways you needed to learn more about your body type. Doing so will help you determine the best manner to achieve your goals of a healthier body.Most people can be placed into three categories of body types. Each body type...more
I don't know a think about you, but if you're interested in the best collagen treatments, in terms of safety, effectiveness and affordability, then this article is for you. While it's true that the vast majority of collagen skin care creams are worthless, there are a few products that are actually worth the investment. As you might guess, it's the ingredients that set them apart, making them better than all the rest. So, it just makes sense to shop for specific ingredients, rather than falling for the advertising hype or a celebrity endorsement. The ingredients that make effective collagen treatments include:1. Avocado oil2. Bioactive keratin3. AntioxidantsThose compounds have been shown in clinical studies to stimulate the production of new elastic fibers or increase the skin's collagen content. The skin's elastic fibers are responsible for its strength and firmness. The average collagen skin care cream contains gelatin derived from collagens or other proteins. The gel creates a shiny layer that seems to fill in wrinkles and fine lines, but it is simply a cosmetic effect. The compounds listed above actually improve the skin's health on a molecular level, which improves firmness...more
Did you know the body forms collagen fibers from pro-collagen molecules secreted by specialized cells? But, that production slows down with age and the destruction of collagen fibers increases. Luckily, science has shown us that it is possible to stimulate the production of those elastic fibers, which improves firmness and reduces wrinkling. Here's...more
If you are wondering how to naturally produce collagen protein within your body, you need only supply the necessary tools. You can do that by eating the right foods, taking nutritional supplements or applying a nourishing cream. You might even want to do all three. So, here's a look at each one. Eating RightCollagens are the main proteins found in...more
Ever wondered why pure collagen protein is being sold by supplement manufacturers for a variety of purposes? Some cosmetic companies claim that their creams or lotions contain it. Here's a look at what "real" benefit, if any, these products could provide.Proteins are the body's building blocks. When you eat meat or vegan sources of the nutrients, they are broken down by digestive juices into their component amino acids. Some of the amino acids pass directly through the intestinal wall to enter the bloodstream. Others end up in the liver, where they are used by that organ for a variety of purposes. When proteins are not consumed through diet, the body cannot build muscle tissue or elastic fibers. Regenerative organs, like the liver and the skin, cannot be replaced. The entire body suffers.Dietary supplements containing pure collagen protein were originally created for body builders. In order to build that much muscle, a person must consume about one gram of protein per pound of body weight. In many cases, the only way to do that, without getting too many calories or too much dietary fat, is through supplementation.The supplements have been promoted as weight loss aids, because...more
I was enraged after reading about this! How many times are people supposed to be fooled by the major cosmetics companies into thinking that the latest collagen gel remedy is actually going to work for them? No matter how many times you try it the...more
Let's face it. Building collagen fibers is something that the human body is very good at. Creating them synthetically has been a goal of scientists for many years. Finally, they believe they've got it right. The technology will be used for surgery,...more
Did you ever wonder why injectable collagen is used as wrinkle "filler"? It is injected into the dermis layer of the skin, 4-5 layers below the surface, which stretches out wrinkles. The elastin collagen creams on the market take advantage of the...more
The summer months are the best time to hit the beach and just rewind. However, not all is bliss at the seashore. For all the fun you have in the sand and water, your skin might have to pay toll. Skin care at the beach is serious business and requires...more
Most natural remedies for parasites are time-consuming, largely inconvenient and relatively ineffective. Below are 4 of the top natural remedies for parasites that have proven to address the 3 issues above. Although the human body's immune system...more
If you are new to working out, then this workout routine will be good starting point for you. I still use this workout routine from time to time when I want to change things up a bit and it will help you build and tone your overall body. So when you...more