Archive for January, 2010
Karin Manning asked:
Collagen is the body’s natural protein, and has most abundant form of natural protein found in cartilage, muscle, ligaments, tendons, and bones. It is the fundamental structural element of all connective tissue, therefore it accounts for between one quarter and one third of the body’s protein. Collagen makes up about 90 % of dermal volume and 75 % of the body’s skin tissue.
Collagen is regularly referred to as the building blocks of the skin. It functions as a chondroprotective agent, meaning it protects cartilage and synovial fluid against deterioration and is the raw material for cartilage synthesis and repair. In addition, it also reduces oxidative damage to joints and as a result, stimulates considerable decrease in joint pain, tenderness, and swelling. It plays a very important role in creating and maintaining healthy skin all over our body which is why collagen supplements have been produced.
Starting at the age of 25 our body loses 1.5% of collagen every year. As we age, the diminishing amount of collagen production of our body causes our skin to wrinkle and hair turns gray. It is the collagen’s job to join the cells and organs in our body and if the production reduces, we start experiencing joint pains and wrinkles, weakening the connective tissue that holds us together. To replenish dried out collagen, lotions and creams have long been popular. Collagen injections for wrinkles are popular as well. Lately, attention has shifted to the use of collagen as an oral supplement.
Collagen ingested orally not only works all over our body but also very cost effective and can be beneficial to the skin and other parts of our body. It naturally contains 15% glucosamine sulphate and 15 % chondroitin sulphate. Collagen is non-toxic and has no known side effects. Oral collagen supplement encourages the rapid absorption of the essential amino acid, glysine, praline, and hydroxyproline all of which can preserve and replenish lean muscle mass and progress the management of the body’s fat. Therefore, it can improve the quality of life of those suffering from aches and pains, and arthritis. That is why daily intake of collagen supplement not only improves the quality of life but also helps us to look and feel young.
It is advised that if you take collagen supplement, you should drink a lot of water of about 1-2 liters a day or other fluids but water is preferred. And it is recommended that if you have a medical condition, you should consult your doctor before taking collagen supplement.
There are many collagen supplements available in the market today claiming the benefits that collagen supplement provide like collagen revitalizes and rejuvenates, smoothens wrinkles, plumps up the skin, and relieves pain of arthritis, and the like.
Collagen is the body’s natural protein, and has most abundant form of natural protein found in cartilage, muscle, ligaments, tendons, and bones. It is the fundamental structural element of all connective tissue, therefore it accounts for between one quarter and one third of the body’s protein. Collagen makes up about 90 % of dermal volume and 75 % of the body’s skin tissue.
Collagen is regularly referred to as the building blocks of the skin. It functions as a chondroprotective agent, meaning it protects cartilage and synovial fluid against deterioration and is the raw material for cartilage synthesis and repair. In addition, it also reduces oxidative damage to joints and as a result, stimulates considerable decrease in joint pain, tenderness, and swelling. It plays a very important role in creating and maintaining healthy skin all over our body which is why collagen supplements have been produced.
Starting at the age of 25 our body loses 1.5% of collagen every year. As we age, the diminishing amount of collagen production of our body causes our skin to wrinkle and hair turns gray. It is the collagen’s job to join the cells and organs in our body and if the production reduces, we start experiencing joint pains and wrinkles, weakening the connective tissue that holds us together. To replenish dried out collagen, lotions and creams have long been popular. Collagen injections for wrinkles are popular as well. Lately, attention has shifted to the use of collagen as an oral supplement.
Collagen ingested orally not only works all over our body but also very cost effective and can be beneficial to the skin and other parts of our body. It naturally contains 15% glucosamine sulphate and 15 % chondroitin sulphate. Collagen is non-toxic and has no known side effects. Oral collagen supplement encourages the rapid absorption of the essential amino acid, glysine, praline, and hydroxyproline all of which can preserve and replenish lean muscle mass and progress the management of the body’s fat. Therefore, it can improve the quality of life of those suffering from aches and pains, and arthritis. That is why daily intake of collagen supplement not only improves the quality of life but also helps us to look and feel young.
It is advised that if you take collagen supplement, you should drink a lot of water of about 1-2 liters a day or other fluids but water is preferred. And it is recommended that if you have a medical condition, you should consult your doctor before taking collagen supplement.
There are many collagen supplements available in the market today claiming the benefits that collagen supplement provide like collagen revitalizes and rejuvenates, smoothens wrinkles, plumps up the skin, and relieves pain of arthritis, and the like.
Sharon Bell asked:
Catherine Zeta-Jones. Teri Hatcher. Christie Brinkley. These beautiful celebrities are adored and admired by many people because of their good looks, beautiful skin, and fabulous body. But little do their fans know that behind these glamorous names are some of the most outrageous beauty secrets. If you don’t believe me, read on and see for yourself.
Wales-born actress Catherine Zeta-Jones’ first big screen role came in 1998 when she appeared with Antonio Banderas in “The Mask of Zorro.” But it was in “Chicago” where she showcased her dancing and singing skills that won for her the 2002 Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting role.
The wife of actor Michael Douglas, however, has a strange beauty secret: she brushes her teeth with crushed strawberries.
“I was told it is a natural teeth whitener and it really works for me. Anyway, strawberries taste better than most toothpastes,” she said.
But dentists are afraid that she might lose her pearly whites in the process. Dr. Irwin Smigel of New York City said strawberries are acidic and can damage teeth.
“The acids can wear away the enamel. People used to suck on lemons. You would get a clean feeling but it would wear away the enamel,” he said.
“Desperate Housewives” star Teri Hatcher knows how expensive good wine can be. That’s why she doesn’t throw leftovers away. Instead, the former love interest of Dean Cain’s character in the hit TV series “Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” mixes it into her bath. She claims wine is a natural skin softener and exfoliant.
“Cleopatra occasionally washed her face with red wine. Apparently red wine contains alpha hydroxy acids. It may also contain antioxidants,” said dermatologist Dr. Marsha Gordon.
While wine may be good for the skin, experts say milk does a better job and is cheaper too.
We don’t know if supermodel Christie Brinkley, who has appeared in over 500 magazine covers around the world, is fond of cats. But we can’t understand why she uses kitty litter to keep her face clean.
The former wife of musician Billy Joel, who has modeled for Cover Girl and Sports Illustrated, claims kitty litter is a nice exfoliant. But dermatologist Dr. John Romano is baffled by Brinkley’s odd choice, considering that anything can be used for this purpose.
“An exfoliant helps slough off dead skin cells. A washcloth is an exfoliator. Anything can help,” he said.
To have great skin, you don’t have to resort to these beauty fads. Choose a product that’s right for you and stick to it through thick and thin. One popular brand is the Rejuvinol AM/PM Botox Alternative Age-Defying System. This powerful system combines the nourishing effects of the Rejuvinol morning moisturizer and the muscle-relaxing Rejuvox night cream to diminish the appearance of wrinkles, laugh lines, crow’s feet, and other signs of aging. Go to http://www.rejuvinol.com for details.
Catherine Zeta-Jones. Teri Hatcher. Christie Brinkley. These beautiful celebrities are adored and admired by many people because of their good looks, beautiful skin, and fabulous body. But little do their fans know that behind these glamorous names are some of the most outrageous beauty secrets. If you don’t believe me, read on and see for yourself.
Wales-born actress Catherine Zeta-Jones’ first big screen role came in 1998 when she appeared with Antonio Banderas in “The Mask of Zorro.” But it was in “Chicago” where she showcased her dancing and singing skills that won for her the 2002 Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting role.
The wife of actor Michael Douglas, however, has a strange beauty secret: she brushes her teeth with crushed strawberries.
“I was told it is a natural teeth whitener and it really works for me. Anyway, strawberries taste better than most toothpastes,” she said.
But dentists are afraid that she might lose her pearly whites in the process. Dr. Irwin Smigel of New York City said strawberries are acidic and can damage teeth.
“The acids can wear away the enamel. People used to suck on lemons. You would get a clean feeling but it would wear away the enamel,” he said.
“Desperate Housewives” star Teri Hatcher knows how expensive good wine can be. That’s why she doesn’t throw leftovers away. Instead, the former love interest of Dean Cain’s character in the hit TV series “Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” mixes it into her bath. She claims wine is a natural skin softener and exfoliant.
“Cleopatra occasionally washed her face with red wine. Apparently red wine contains alpha hydroxy acids. It may also contain antioxidants,” said dermatologist Dr. Marsha Gordon.
While wine may be good for the skin, experts say milk does a better job and is cheaper too.
We don’t know if supermodel Christie Brinkley, who has appeared in over 500 magazine covers around the world, is fond of cats. But we can’t understand why she uses kitty litter to keep her face clean.
The former wife of musician Billy Joel, who has modeled for Cover Girl and Sports Illustrated, claims kitty litter is a nice exfoliant. But dermatologist Dr. John Romano is baffled by Brinkley’s odd choice, considering that anything can be used for this purpose.
“An exfoliant helps slough off dead skin cells. A washcloth is an exfoliator. Anything can help,” he said.
To have great skin, you don’t have to resort to these beauty fads. Choose a product that’s right for you and stick to it through thick and thin. One popular brand is the Rejuvinol AM/PM Botox Alternative Age-Defying System. This powerful system combines the nourishing effects of the Rejuvinol morning moisturizer and the muscle-relaxing Rejuvox night cream to diminish the appearance of wrinkles, laugh lines, crow’s feet, and other signs of aging. Go to http://www.rejuvinol.com for details.
Sacha Tarkovsky asked:
Cellulite is a normal human condition that is perceived by those who have it (or see it in others) as something ugly and almost a sickness.
All women want to get rid of cellulite but the causes and cures confuse many people
Here we will describe what cellulite is and how to get rid of it.
Cellulite
Not being a medical term at all, “cellulite” as a term or expression first appeared in print in the 1970s, and refers to a rippled appearance of the skin that some people have on their hips, thighs, and buttocks.
This condition is more common in women than in men because of anatomical differences in fat, connective and especially muscle tissue distribution in men and women’s skin.
Female hormones also play a role in the formation of cellulite, but conversely, cellulite is not treatable by hormone therapy.
As many women have discovered, cellulite can appear at any time, seemingly out of nowhere and it normally gets worse with age.
The strands of connective tissue thicken with age, and our skin becomes thinner. Therefore, cellulite becomes more visible.
Actually, as fat is naturally very soft, it can’t keep the skin tight as muscle does.
Fat is shapeless, and takes up a great deal more space than muscle does, and so gives the orange peel or rippling effect we know as cellulite.
Cellulite how to get rid of it
There are two basic misconceptions, and those on getting rid of cellulite and they are:
A low fat diet and getting rid of cellulite
A low-fat diet and reduce cellulite, or vitamins (food supplement therapy) can cause a reaction to reduce the cellulite build up.
The low-fat diet is always a good idea, and healthy eating cannot be underestimated. However it is medically proven that, a low fat diet will not shrink the fat deposits and get rid of cellulite
Food supplements and getting rid of cellulite The food supplements sold to reduce cellulite have never been clinically proven. Many products are sold which improve the circulation, thus hopefully reducing the cellulite deposits.
Sadly, this easy cure does not work either.
The vast number of creams, surgery and other methods now available for the treatment of cellulite only confuse people further all the hype on getting rid of cellulite sounds great and feeds on our desire for easy miracle cures that are a product of our society.
The answer to getting rid of cellulite
Is simply exercise which if you think about is obvious from the description of cellulite and what it is we gave earlier.
You need to tone up to get rid of cellulite it’s as simple as that.
A specialized trainer can show you how to exercise and condition each section of your lower body.
If done on a regular basis, combined with a healthy diet, the desired results will slowly appear.
The space once occupied by the fat deposits are now taken up by muscle, and regular and well-supervised exercise can increase naturally our HGH (human growth hormone) and other bodily enzymes which can thicken the skin, increase muscle and reduce the fat accumulation and get rid of cellulite.
This is the key, and it cannot be replaced by synthetic methods.
With exercise the body itself will eliminate the cellulite, and you can get rid of cellulite and get the look you desire.
Cellulite is a normal human condition that is perceived by those who have it (or see it in others) as something ugly and almost a sickness.
All women want to get rid of cellulite but the causes and cures confuse many people
Here we will describe what cellulite is and how to get rid of it.
Cellulite
Not being a medical term at all, “cellulite” as a term or expression first appeared in print in the 1970s, and refers to a rippled appearance of the skin that some people have on their hips, thighs, and buttocks.
This condition is more common in women than in men because of anatomical differences in fat, connective and especially muscle tissue distribution in men and women’s skin.
Female hormones also play a role in the formation of cellulite, but conversely, cellulite is not treatable by hormone therapy.
As many women have discovered, cellulite can appear at any time, seemingly out of nowhere and it normally gets worse with age.
The strands of connective tissue thicken with age, and our skin becomes thinner. Therefore, cellulite becomes more visible.
Actually, as fat is naturally very soft, it can’t keep the skin tight as muscle does.
Fat is shapeless, and takes up a great deal more space than muscle does, and so gives the orange peel or rippling effect we know as cellulite.
Cellulite how to get rid of it
There are two basic misconceptions, and those on getting rid of cellulite and they are:
A low fat diet and getting rid of cellulite
A low-fat diet and reduce cellulite, or vitamins (food supplement therapy) can cause a reaction to reduce the cellulite build up.
The low-fat diet is always a good idea, and healthy eating cannot be underestimated. However it is medically proven that, a low fat diet will not shrink the fat deposits and get rid of cellulite
Food supplements and getting rid of cellulite The food supplements sold to reduce cellulite have never been clinically proven. Many products are sold which improve the circulation, thus hopefully reducing the cellulite deposits.
Sadly, this easy cure does not work either.
The vast number of creams, surgery and other methods now available for the treatment of cellulite only confuse people further all the hype on getting rid of cellulite sounds great and feeds on our desire for easy miracle cures that are a product of our society.
The answer to getting rid of cellulite
Is simply exercise which if you think about is obvious from the description of cellulite and what it is we gave earlier.
You need to tone up to get rid of cellulite it’s as simple as that.
A specialized trainer can show you how to exercise and condition each section of your lower body.
If done on a regular basis, combined with a healthy diet, the desired results will slowly appear.
The space once occupied by the fat deposits are now taken up by muscle, and regular and well-supervised exercise can increase naturally our HGH (human growth hormone) and other bodily enzymes which can thicken the skin, increase muscle and reduce the fat accumulation and get rid of cellulite.
This is the key, and it cannot be replaced by synthetic methods.
With exercise the body itself will eliminate the cellulite, and you can get rid of cellulite and get the look you desire.
Jan
26
Emily Taggart asked:
When the subject of the best muscle food comes up, we have to remember that protein is the body’s main building blocks for muscles and tissues. Proteins, along with carbohydrates and fats, are the body’s three fuels necessary to sustain life. However, proteins are the more important fuel for building muscles as will be explained later on.
Types of Proteins
There are two types of protein that the body needs: essential and non-essential. Lest you think that one is more important than the other, the designation is usually made to distinguish between what the body can produce (non-essential) and what the body needs from the diet (essential).
Just for educational purposes, the 11 non-essential amino acids are alanine, arginine, asparagines, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, praline, serine, and tyrosine. The 9 essential amino acids are histidine, isoleucine, leucine, valine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine and tryptophan. At the very least, you will know what to look for in protein supplements.
Importance of Eating Protein-Rich Foods
Proteins are necessary to achieve the desired fitness level especially in terms of building muscles. This is because once your body is deprived of any of the amino acids, it will turn to its own muscles and tissue for fuel consumption. Basically, your body ends up eating itself just to sustain its life and, hence, you end up little more then skin and bones if and when you continue to deprive yourself of high protein food sources. It’s definitely not the way to go for bigger muscles.
Plus, keep in mind that the body cannot store protein in large quantities, unlike in the case of fats and carbohydrates. What little that can be stored in the bloodstream is quickly used up. Thus, you have to eat protein from the right food sources in order to build muscle safely, efficiently and quickly.
Sources of Protein
Generally speaking, proteins from animal sources are considered higher in quality than the proteins found in plants. This is because animal-based food sources contain almost all, if not all, the essential amino acids necessary for muscle growth.
However, you still need to take both animal and plant-based protein sources because you do need your fruits and vegetables for their vitamins and minerals. After all, muscle building is not just about bigger muscles – it is also about being healthy to sustain your muscle-building activities.
Thus, do take your legumes, beans and whole grains to supplement your animal-based proteins. These include chicken, turkey, fish and shellfish, eggs, red meats, and dairy products like yogurt, milk and cheese. However, do beware that these foods can contain fats so opt for their low-fat varieties.
Many bodybuilders also take protein supplements to improve on their muscle-building activities. It must be noted that these supplements should never ever replace foods since your digestive system is designed to process foods, not just supplements all the time. You cannot sacrifice your health in favor of muscles, can you?
Needless to say, not even the best protein-packed foods in the world will be able to achieve bigger muscles for you. Exercise is still a very important component of any muscle-building program, which often means that weight training is in your near future.
When the subject of the best muscle food comes up, we have to remember that protein is the body’s main building blocks for muscles and tissues. Proteins, along with carbohydrates and fats, are the body’s three fuels necessary to sustain life. However, proteins are the more important fuel for building muscles as will be explained later on.
Types of Proteins
There are two types of protein that the body needs: essential and non-essential. Lest you think that one is more important than the other, the designation is usually made to distinguish between what the body can produce (non-essential) and what the body needs from the diet (essential).
Just for educational purposes, the 11 non-essential amino acids are alanine, arginine, asparagines, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, praline, serine, and tyrosine. The 9 essential amino acids are histidine, isoleucine, leucine, valine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine and tryptophan. At the very least, you will know what to look for in protein supplements.
Importance of Eating Protein-Rich Foods
Proteins are necessary to achieve the desired fitness level especially in terms of building muscles. This is because once your body is deprived of any of the amino acids, it will turn to its own muscles and tissue for fuel consumption. Basically, your body ends up eating itself just to sustain its life and, hence, you end up little more then skin and bones if and when you continue to deprive yourself of high protein food sources. It’s definitely not the way to go for bigger muscles.
Plus, keep in mind that the body cannot store protein in large quantities, unlike in the case of fats and carbohydrates. What little that can be stored in the bloodstream is quickly used up. Thus, you have to eat protein from the right food sources in order to build muscle safely, efficiently and quickly.
Sources of Protein
Generally speaking, proteins from animal sources are considered higher in quality than the proteins found in plants. This is because animal-based food sources contain almost all, if not all, the essential amino acids necessary for muscle growth.
However, you still need to take both animal and plant-based protein sources because you do need your fruits and vegetables for their vitamins and minerals. After all, muscle building is not just about bigger muscles – it is also about being healthy to sustain your muscle-building activities.
Thus, do take your legumes, beans and whole grains to supplement your animal-based proteins. These include chicken, turkey, fish and shellfish, eggs, red meats, and dairy products like yogurt, milk and cheese. However, do beware that these foods can contain fats so opt for their low-fat varieties.
Many bodybuilders also take protein supplements to improve on their muscle-building activities. It must be noted that these supplements should never ever replace foods since your digestive system is designed to process foods, not just supplements all the time. You cannot sacrifice your health in favor of muscles, can you?
Needless to say, not even the best protein-packed foods in the world will be able to achieve bigger muscles for you. Exercise is still a very important component of any muscle-building program, which often means that weight training is in your near future.
Lin Parker asked:
Pollution, lifestyle and diet are key factors in how we age and stay healthy. The main effect of pollution on our bodies is an increased production of free radicals in our bodies, which weaken the immune system. As a result we have a greater risk of premature ageing and developing chronic diseases such as asthma and cancer. Antioxidants mop up free radicals and can be found in certain fruits and vegetables, or can be taken as a dietary supplement. Smoking is another key factor in premature ageing. Look at your friends and family members who smoke, and compare how they look against non smokers of the same age. Smokers generally have more facial lines and wrinkles, and their teeth may be discoloured.
Drinking plenty of water, especially between meals, helps to flush toxins out of our system. It also helps to keep the skin clear of imperfections, and can prevent hangover headaches caused by dehydration, and of course water is free of calories!
Take regular exercise to keep the heart and lungs healthy and boost your metabolic rate. A brisk 30 minute walk every day will burn off calories and help to build strong bones. Break up the day with a half hour walk in your lunchtime, and you could lose the equivalent of one stone in weight per year. Do you really need to drive to work or the supermarket? Help reduce pollution caused by car emissions by walking or cycling if possible. Get out and about and explore your local area. There may be lovely walks in local parks or along canal paths. Ask the neighbours or look for footpaths and bridleways on an Ordnance Survey map.
A diet rich in antioxidants will help to reduce the impact of pollution on our health. Some health experts believe that free radical damage is the cause of premature ageing. Most of us know that we should protect our skin from the sun by using a UV blocker, in order to reduce the ageing effects of the sun. But how many of us consider the aging effects that pollution may be having on our complexions? Healthy foods which are naturally rich in antioxidants include beetroot, blueberries, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cherries, cranberries, grapes, plums, peppers, raspberries, spinach, strawberries, sweet potatoes and tomatoes. Nutritional supplements which contain antioxidants to help protect against damaging free radicals include Co-enzyme Q10, Lipocarn, Lycopene, Pyconegol and Selenium. These can be purchased from health food stores.
Key ways to avoid the ageing effects of pollution and remain healthy and look younger than your age include:
1. Move to an area with less traffic and pollution generating industrial areas.
2. Give up smoking and avoid close proximity of other people smoking.
3. Eat a well balanced diet rich in antioxidants.
4. Take a nutritional supplement containing antioxidants.
5. Drink plenty of plain water, especially between meals.
6. Exercise for at least 30 minutes per day
When you are a teenager you do not think about getting old, but once we approach middle age and see friends and family with various ailments, it makes us more aware of our own health and our appearance as facial lines and wrinkles start to appear. No-one wants to get older, although the thought of retiring and giving up work may be appealing! So a few changes in diet and lifestyle can act as insurance against ill health and looking older, and set you up for a long and healthy future.
Pollution, lifestyle and diet are key factors in how we age and stay healthy. The main effect of pollution on our bodies is an increased production of free radicals in our bodies, which weaken the immune system. As a result we have a greater risk of premature ageing and developing chronic diseases such as asthma and cancer. Antioxidants mop up free radicals and can be found in certain fruits and vegetables, or can be taken as a dietary supplement. Smoking is another key factor in premature ageing. Look at your friends and family members who smoke, and compare how they look against non smokers of the same age. Smokers generally have more facial lines and wrinkles, and their teeth may be discoloured.
Drinking plenty of water, especially between meals, helps to flush toxins out of our system. It also helps to keep the skin clear of imperfections, and can prevent hangover headaches caused by dehydration, and of course water is free of calories!
Take regular exercise to keep the heart and lungs healthy and boost your metabolic rate. A brisk 30 minute walk every day will burn off calories and help to build strong bones. Break up the day with a half hour walk in your lunchtime, and you could lose the equivalent of one stone in weight per year. Do you really need to drive to work or the supermarket? Help reduce pollution caused by car emissions by walking or cycling if possible. Get out and about and explore your local area. There may be lovely walks in local parks or along canal paths. Ask the neighbours or look for footpaths and bridleways on an Ordnance Survey map.
A diet rich in antioxidants will help to reduce the impact of pollution on our health. Some health experts believe that free radical damage is the cause of premature ageing. Most of us know that we should protect our skin from the sun by using a UV blocker, in order to reduce the ageing effects of the sun. But how many of us consider the aging effects that pollution may be having on our complexions? Healthy foods which are naturally rich in antioxidants include beetroot, blueberries, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cherries, cranberries, grapes, plums, peppers, raspberries, spinach, strawberries, sweet potatoes and tomatoes. Nutritional supplements which contain antioxidants to help protect against damaging free radicals include Co-enzyme Q10, Lipocarn, Lycopene, Pyconegol and Selenium. These can be purchased from health food stores.
Key ways to avoid the ageing effects of pollution and remain healthy and look younger than your age include:
1. Move to an area with less traffic and pollution generating industrial areas.
2. Give up smoking and avoid close proximity of other people smoking.
3. Eat a well balanced diet rich in antioxidants.
4. Take a nutritional supplement containing antioxidants.
5. Drink plenty of plain water, especially between meals.
6. Exercise for at least 30 minutes per day
When you are a teenager you do not think about getting old, but once we approach middle age and see friends and family with various ailments, it makes us more aware of our own health and our appearance as facial lines and wrinkles start to appear. No-one wants to get older, although the thought of retiring and giving up work may be appealing! So a few changes in diet and lifestyle can act as insurance against ill health and looking older, and set you up for a long and healthy future.
Lin Parker asked:
Thinking about a face lift? There are many alternative treatments to cosmetic surgery, which give a non-surgical face lift, reduce wrinkles and help you look 10 years younger. In the last few years, Botox has become a very popular treatment. There is a long history of safe, effective use of Botox to treat muscular problems, and now it is used to remove lines and wrinkles on the face caused by daily muscle contraction of your natural facial expressions.
How Does Botox Work? Botox (Botulinum Toxin) prevents muscles from contracting. When injected into the face, it relaxes the muscles and therefore removes facial lines and wrinkles caused by muscle contraction. It is a temporary anti ageing treatment, lasting for several months. The effects of botox can make you look years younger, and boost your self confidence and self esteem.Which areas of the Face can be Treated with Botox? Lines on the face caused by muscle contraction can be treated by Botox. Lines on the forehead, frown lines at the bridge of the nose (glabella lines), eye wrinkles and crows feet (laughter lines) can all be treated with Botox.
When Will I See Results After a Botox Treatment? The full effects of Botox injections can be seen in 5-7 days. Results may vary on individuals, depending on the severity of wrinkles and the strength of muscles treated.
What are the Side Effects of Botox Injections? Bruising can occur around the injection site, and occasionally if a blood vessel is damaged, a patient may get “black eye” bruising. The use of an ice pack before and after botox injections will minimise any bruising. Occasionally, a temporary drooping of the eyelid may occur. The risks of this can be minimised if injections to the forehead are limited to the upper and central areas of the forehead. This also has a beneficial effect of lifting the eyebrows, which improves the appearance of the upper eyelids and reduces any drooping skin around the upper eyes, giving a more youthful, wider eyed look.
If you are considering Botox injections in order to look your best for a special event, it is recommended that you have your Botox treatment at least 7 days before the event, to allow for the full effects of botox and to allow for any bruising to fade away. Any injection carries a small risk of infection, so Botox treatments are not recommended if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
How Many Botox Treatments are Required? Botox injections should be repeated every 3-4 months. Patients who have had Botox treatments over 12 months may only require further treatments every 6 months.
Where Can I Get Botox Injections? There are many clinics and beauty salons offering botox treatments. Many beauty salons have a visiting doctor who carries out the injections, so the treatments may only be available on a limited number of days for a particular beauty salon. If you live in a well populated area, you should be able to get botox treatments without travelling too far from home. An internet search for “botox” and the name of your town should help you find a local clinic or beauty salon which offers the service.
Thinking about a face lift? There are many alternative treatments to cosmetic surgery, which give a non-surgical face lift, reduce wrinkles and help you look 10 years younger. In the last few years, Botox has become a very popular treatment. There is a long history of safe, effective use of Botox to treat muscular problems, and now it is used to remove lines and wrinkles on the face caused by daily muscle contraction of your natural facial expressions.
How Does Botox Work? Botox (Botulinum Toxin) prevents muscles from contracting. When injected into the face, it relaxes the muscles and therefore removes facial lines and wrinkles caused by muscle contraction. It is a temporary anti ageing treatment, lasting for several months. The effects of botox can make you look years younger, and boost your self confidence and self esteem.Which areas of the Face can be Treated with Botox? Lines on the face caused by muscle contraction can be treated by Botox. Lines on the forehead, frown lines at the bridge of the nose (glabella lines), eye wrinkles and crows feet (laughter lines) can all be treated with Botox.
When Will I See Results After a Botox Treatment? The full effects of Botox injections can be seen in 5-7 days. Results may vary on individuals, depending on the severity of wrinkles and the strength of muscles treated.
What are the Side Effects of Botox Injections? Bruising can occur around the injection site, and occasionally if a blood vessel is damaged, a patient may get “black eye” bruising. The use of an ice pack before and after botox injections will minimise any bruising. Occasionally, a temporary drooping of the eyelid may occur. The risks of this can be minimised if injections to the forehead are limited to the upper and central areas of the forehead. This also has a beneficial effect of lifting the eyebrows, which improves the appearance of the upper eyelids and reduces any drooping skin around the upper eyes, giving a more youthful, wider eyed look.
If you are considering Botox injections in order to look your best for a special event, it is recommended that you have your Botox treatment at least 7 days before the event, to allow for the full effects of botox and to allow for any bruising to fade away. Any injection carries a small risk of infection, so Botox treatments are not recommended if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
How Many Botox Treatments are Required? Botox injections should be repeated every 3-4 months. Patients who have had Botox treatments over 12 months may only require further treatments every 6 months.
Where Can I Get Botox Injections? There are many clinics and beauty salons offering botox treatments. Many beauty salons have a visiting doctor who carries out the injections, so the treatments may only be available on a limited number of days for a particular beauty salon. If you live in a well populated area, you should be able to get botox treatments without travelling too far from home. An internet search for “botox” and the name of your town should help you find a local clinic or beauty salon which offers the service.
Dale Martin asked:
Botox injections and treatments are gaining popular through mainstream society these days. Women of all ages now use it to prevent lines, wrinkles and to enhance their appearance, and older women use it to reduce the appearance of wrinkles that may have already formed.
So, what about the negative side effects of Botox? Are there any? Even though botox has gotten some bad publicity over the years, we rarely hear anything about the negative side effects of Botox.
A Little Botox History
Way back in the 1820s, a German physician by the name of Dr. Justinus Kerner set out to find answers to the deaths of German citizens who had consumed sausage. Through is research he learned that of the many that died most had been overtaken by botulism – food poisoning. OK, so that means that one negative side effect to botox is death, although it is very rare and highly unlikely these days, but you should consult a licensed physician before undergoing any procedure.
Continuing his research, Dr. Kerner also distinguished seven different strains of botulinum toxin, naming them strains A through G. But he found that only four strains – A, B, E, and F – are life threatening to humans.
Mid-Century Development
During the mid 1950s and 60s, two other doctors, Drs. Edward J. Schantz and Vernon Brooks experimented further into botulinum toxin , using controversial animal testing techniques that could not be used today because of their cruelty and inaccurate results. Nevertheless, the two doctors found that botulinum toxin type A, despite its risk to humans, was very effective for treating people with crossed eyes and spastic vocal cords. So, ok, something that could potentially kill us can, in small doses, be helpful in relieving muscle spasms of all kinds.
The Birth of Botox
The Year is 1989, and the FDA approved botulinum toxin type A for treatment of crossed eyes and eye muscle spasms. Through a miracle of marketing genius, the botulism poison that had once killed German sausage eaters was renamed “Botox” and treatments took off like wildfire. Through further experimentation it was found that Botox also temporarily cured excessive sweating and some symptoms of cerebral palsy. After the botox treatments, patients were monitored closely for any negative side effects of Botox treatments.
A breakthrough in keeping us looking younger was on the horizon. In the 1990s, Dr. Jean Carruthers noticed that many of the patients being treated with Botox were surprisingly wrinkle-free. Using this information, Dr. Carruthers and her husband, a dermatologist, conducted various clinical studies that confirmed the ability of Botox to reduce frown lines and wrinkles on the human face.
Botox Now
Today, Botox is so widely accepted that you can go to a botox party and have your lips injected right on the spot. The fear of negative side effects is almost none existent. So much so that Botox Sales in 2006 exceeded $1 billion. Starting out as a deadly poison killer Botox has quickly transformed itself into a successful cosmetic treatment that helps millions of people look younger everyday.
Botox also remains a staple for non-cosmetic treatments, like reducing muscle spasms in cerebral palsy patients, uncrossing eyes, and relieving patients of embarrassing facial twitches and spasms. Botox treatments are not permanent and must be repeated every three to six months. Most patients are so pleased with the results that they ave no problem returning to the doctor regularly for scheduled treatments. The early fears of botox no longer prevail and although there are a low number of cases each year that result from negative side effects of botox, it is clear that botox is here to stay.
Botox injections and treatments are gaining popular through mainstream society these days. Women of all ages now use it to prevent lines, wrinkles and to enhance their appearance, and older women use it to reduce the appearance of wrinkles that may have already formed.
So, what about the negative side effects of Botox? Are there any? Even though botox has gotten some bad publicity over the years, we rarely hear anything about the negative side effects of Botox.
A Little Botox History
Way back in the 1820s, a German physician by the name of Dr. Justinus Kerner set out to find answers to the deaths of German citizens who had consumed sausage. Through is research he learned that of the many that died most had been overtaken by botulism – food poisoning. OK, so that means that one negative side effect to botox is death, although it is very rare and highly unlikely these days, but you should consult a licensed physician before undergoing any procedure.
Continuing his research, Dr. Kerner also distinguished seven different strains of botulinum toxin, naming them strains A through G. But he found that only four strains – A, B, E, and F – are life threatening to humans.
Mid-Century Development
During the mid 1950s and 60s, two other doctors, Drs. Edward J. Schantz and Vernon Brooks experimented further into botulinum toxin , using controversial animal testing techniques that could not be used today because of their cruelty and inaccurate results. Nevertheless, the two doctors found that botulinum toxin type A, despite its risk to humans, was very effective for treating people with crossed eyes and spastic vocal cords. So, ok, something that could potentially kill us can, in small doses, be helpful in relieving muscle spasms of all kinds.
The Birth of Botox
The Year is 1989, and the FDA approved botulinum toxin type A for treatment of crossed eyes and eye muscle spasms. Through a miracle of marketing genius, the botulism poison that had once killed German sausage eaters was renamed “Botox” and treatments took off like wildfire. Through further experimentation it was found that Botox also temporarily cured excessive sweating and some symptoms of cerebral palsy. After the botox treatments, patients were monitored closely for any negative side effects of Botox treatments.
A breakthrough in keeping us looking younger was on the horizon. In the 1990s, Dr. Jean Carruthers noticed that many of the patients being treated with Botox were surprisingly wrinkle-free. Using this information, Dr. Carruthers and her husband, a dermatologist, conducted various clinical studies that confirmed the ability of Botox to reduce frown lines and wrinkles on the human face.
Botox Now
Today, Botox is so widely accepted that you can go to a botox party and have your lips injected right on the spot. The fear of negative side effects is almost none existent. So much so that Botox Sales in 2006 exceeded $1 billion. Starting out as a deadly poison killer Botox has quickly transformed itself into a successful cosmetic treatment that helps millions of people look younger everyday.
Botox also remains a staple for non-cosmetic treatments, like reducing muscle spasms in cerebral palsy patients, uncrossing eyes, and relieving patients of embarrassing facial twitches and spasms. Botox treatments are not permanent and must be repeated every three to six months. Most patients are so pleased with the results that they ave no problem returning to the doctor regularly for scheduled treatments. The early fears of botox no longer prevail and although there are a low number of cases each year that result from negative side effects of botox, it is clear that botox is here to stay.
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25
Mario Churchill asked:
Vitamin benefits are substantial. From multi vitamins that offer our body all of the missing nutrients we do not get from eating the wrong foods, to supplements that boost energy, stave off disease, increase libido, and build our immunity. There are many different vitamin benefits.
Most doctors will advise you to take a multivitamin supplement. A multivitamin supplement gives us the nutrients we lack in our daily diets. Many of us do not get the proper vitamins that are derived from certain foods for a variety of reasons. In the world of today, everyone is in a hurry and many of us do not eat right. In addition, many essential vitamin benefits are derived from foods that certain people do not like to eat. Our body still needs these vitamins, however, so taking a supplement is one good way to get the nutrients needed without having to eat foods we do not like.
Vitamin benefits vary as do the different types of vitamins themselves. Vitamin A, for example, has many different benefits. It is shown to be a proven antioxidant and can protect against cancer. Vitamin A is also very useful in curing skin disorders, such as acne. It can even reverse cornea damage in some people.
Foods that are high in Vitamin A contain carrots, broccoli, dairy products, greens, peaches, liver, cherries and squash. When taking Vitamin A, one must be careful about overdosing on this vitamin. Symptoms of a Vitamin A overdose include nausea, vomiting, dry skin and fatigue and may even include hair loss.
Another essential vitamin that provides wonderful vitamin benefits is Vitamin B-1. The vitamin benefits of B-1 include helping with respiratory disorders, acne, fatigue, weakness and effectively fighting off many different diseases. Foods that are high in Vitamin B-1 include broccoli, cauliflower, nuts, eggs, rice, asparagus, turkey, peas, and parsley to name a few.
Vitamin benefits derived from Vitamin B-2 include aiding the body during pregnancy as well as healing wounds and mouth irritations. Many women who become pregnant suffer from anemia and for this reason, Vitamin B-2, along with iron supplements, helps them avoid some of the fatigue that often accompanies the condition. If you have cracked lips, burning eyes, hair loss or insomnia, you may be suffering from a lack of Vitamin B-2. Speak to your doctor about your symptoms as a Vitamin B-2 supplement may be the answer to your problems.
Vitamin B-3 controls cholesterol levels and is used in combination of other medications to treat cardiovascular disease. Vitamin B-3 contains Niacin which has also been used to treat schizophrenia. If you are suffering from fatigue, insomnia, depression or poor concentration, you may have a Vitamin B-3 deficiency. Vitamin benefits from Vitamin B-3 are many and this is one nutrient that you do not want to do without.
Vitamin benefits from Vitamin B-4, which is adrenine, include alleviating fatigue, strengthening the immune system and balancing blood sugar. This vitamin helps with low blood sugar, anemia, allergies, infections, constipation and also stunted growth. Children who do not appear to be growing at a normal rate are often injected with Vitamin B-4 injections. Recent studies have indicated that Vitamin B-4 can help with cancer.
Vitamin B-5 is widely available in most of our foods and actually converts fats and carbohydrates to energy and protein. Vitamin benefits from B-5 are used in post surgical procedures as well as by those who suffer from obesity. Too much of this vitamin, however, can produce diarrhea.
Vitamin benefits from Vitamin B-6 also help convert protein and carbohydrates to energy and helps with anemia and depression. If you are suffering from depression, nausea, vomiting and even symptoms of PMS, ask your doctor about taking a vitamin B-6 supplement that may alleviate your symptoms.
Vitamin B-8 is found in liver, yeast, nuts, chocolate, chicken, eggs, mushrooms, salmon, grains and cauliflower. The vitamin benefits of B-8 are needed for growth as well as the central nervous system and skin and bone marrow. In some cases, Vitamin B-8 is used to treat certain skin disorders.
Many women who are thinking about becoming pregnant are now advised to take Folic Acid, which is found in Vitamin B-9. It is believed that the vitamin benefits of B-9 can prevent birth defects as well as treat anemia. It is advised that women begin taking supplements of this vitamin prior to becoming pregnant.
Vitamin B 10, which is Paba, is not really considered a vitamin, but is used as a sunscreen and is essential for those who wish to avoid the ultraviolet rays in the sun that can cause skin cancer. Vitamin B 10 is not used orally, but directly on the skin. Years ago, Vitamin B 10 was used to fight rheumatic fever.
Vitamin benefits from Vitamin B-12 include relief from menopause as well as anemia. It is also believed that one of the vitamin benefits of B-12 can cure warts. People who are suffering from lower back pain, mental problems, memory loss, weakness and fatigue may actually have a deficiency in Vitamin B-12. A simple blood test to measure the levels off this vitamin in your body can determine if you are indeed suffering from such a deficiency and the solution can be easily remedied with a supplement.
Clearly there are many different Vitamin Benefits from the many different types of Vitamin B. Many people take a Vitamin B complex to alleviate confusion over which vitamin B they should take. A vitamin B complex has many vitamin benefits and is usually the best choice for those who want to make sure they are getting plenty of the essential vitamins found in the B vitamins.
Vitamin benefits from Vitamin C are many. This essential vitamin is proven to ward off colds, prevent some cancers and heal wounds. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and many people swear that by taking Vitamin C, they actually ward off colds. Toxicity from vitamin C is rare as it would take very large doses to cause harm. However, excessive use of vitamin C can produce a false positive in a urine glucose test.
Vitamin D is often found in dairy products and is known to promote strong bones and teeth. It is also essential in the prevention of osteoporosis, and most post-menopausal women are advised to take supplements of Vitamin D to ward off this crippling disease.
Vitamin benefits from Vitamin E range from repairing skin, reducing smoking lung damage and helping with drug therapies for those undergoing cancer treatment. People who have deficiencies of Vitamin E may experience muscle weakness, anemia, increased infections and even fibrocystic breast disease.
Vitamin K is useful in controlling blood clots. This vitamin is found in many foods and is rarely toxic, even if taken to great extremes. Most vegetables contain this valuable vitamin.
Vitamin benefits vary from treating skin diseases, preventing sunburn, curing colds to preventing cancer. Before beginning on any vitamin regiment, consult with your physician. In many cases, a good multivitamin may be all you need to make sure that your body is getting the right amount of the valuable properties found in the above mentioned vitamins.
Vitamin benefits are substantial. From multi vitamins that offer our body all of the missing nutrients we do not get from eating the wrong foods, to supplements that boost energy, stave off disease, increase libido, and build our immunity. There are many different vitamin benefits.
Most doctors will advise you to take a multivitamin supplement. A multivitamin supplement gives us the nutrients we lack in our daily diets. Many of us do not get the proper vitamins that are derived from certain foods for a variety of reasons. In the world of today, everyone is in a hurry and many of us do not eat right. In addition, many essential vitamin benefits are derived from foods that certain people do not like to eat. Our body still needs these vitamins, however, so taking a supplement is one good way to get the nutrients needed without having to eat foods we do not like.
Vitamin benefits vary as do the different types of vitamins themselves. Vitamin A, for example, has many different benefits. It is shown to be a proven antioxidant and can protect against cancer. Vitamin A is also very useful in curing skin disorders, such as acne. It can even reverse cornea damage in some people.
Foods that are high in Vitamin A contain carrots, broccoli, dairy products, greens, peaches, liver, cherries and squash. When taking Vitamin A, one must be careful about overdosing on this vitamin. Symptoms of a Vitamin A overdose include nausea, vomiting, dry skin and fatigue and may even include hair loss.
Another essential vitamin that provides wonderful vitamin benefits is Vitamin B-1. The vitamin benefits of B-1 include helping with respiratory disorders, acne, fatigue, weakness and effectively fighting off many different diseases. Foods that are high in Vitamin B-1 include broccoli, cauliflower, nuts, eggs, rice, asparagus, turkey, peas, and parsley to name a few.
Vitamin benefits derived from Vitamin B-2 include aiding the body during pregnancy as well as healing wounds and mouth irritations. Many women who become pregnant suffer from anemia and for this reason, Vitamin B-2, along with iron supplements, helps them avoid some of the fatigue that often accompanies the condition. If you have cracked lips, burning eyes, hair loss or insomnia, you may be suffering from a lack of Vitamin B-2. Speak to your doctor about your symptoms as a Vitamin B-2 supplement may be the answer to your problems.
Vitamin B-3 controls cholesterol levels and is used in combination of other medications to treat cardiovascular disease. Vitamin B-3 contains Niacin which has also been used to treat schizophrenia. If you are suffering from fatigue, insomnia, depression or poor concentration, you may have a Vitamin B-3 deficiency. Vitamin benefits from Vitamin B-3 are many and this is one nutrient that you do not want to do without.
Vitamin benefits from Vitamin B-4, which is adrenine, include alleviating fatigue, strengthening the immune system and balancing blood sugar. This vitamin helps with low blood sugar, anemia, allergies, infections, constipation and also stunted growth. Children who do not appear to be growing at a normal rate are often injected with Vitamin B-4 injections. Recent studies have indicated that Vitamin B-4 can help with cancer.
Vitamin B-5 is widely available in most of our foods and actually converts fats and carbohydrates to energy and protein. Vitamin benefits from B-5 are used in post surgical procedures as well as by those who suffer from obesity. Too much of this vitamin, however, can produce diarrhea.
Vitamin benefits from Vitamin B-6 also help convert protein and carbohydrates to energy and helps with anemia and depression. If you are suffering from depression, nausea, vomiting and even symptoms of PMS, ask your doctor about taking a vitamin B-6 supplement that may alleviate your symptoms.
Vitamin B-8 is found in liver, yeast, nuts, chocolate, chicken, eggs, mushrooms, salmon, grains and cauliflower. The vitamin benefits of B-8 are needed for growth as well as the central nervous system and skin and bone marrow. In some cases, Vitamin B-8 is used to treat certain skin disorders.
Many women who are thinking about becoming pregnant are now advised to take Folic Acid, which is found in Vitamin B-9. It is believed that the vitamin benefits of B-9 can prevent birth defects as well as treat anemia. It is advised that women begin taking supplements of this vitamin prior to becoming pregnant.
Vitamin B 10, which is Paba, is not really considered a vitamin, but is used as a sunscreen and is essential for those who wish to avoid the ultraviolet rays in the sun that can cause skin cancer. Vitamin B 10 is not used orally, but directly on the skin. Years ago, Vitamin B 10 was used to fight rheumatic fever.
Vitamin benefits from Vitamin B-12 include relief from menopause as well as anemia. It is also believed that one of the vitamin benefits of B-12 can cure warts. People who are suffering from lower back pain, mental problems, memory loss, weakness and fatigue may actually have a deficiency in Vitamin B-12. A simple blood test to measure the levels off this vitamin in your body can determine if you are indeed suffering from such a deficiency and the solution can be easily remedied with a supplement.
Clearly there are many different Vitamin Benefits from the many different types of Vitamin B. Many people take a Vitamin B complex to alleviate confusion over which vitamin B they should take. A vitamin B complex has many vitamin benefits and is usually the best choice for those who want to make sure they are getting plenty of the essential vitamins found in the B vitamins.
Vitamin benefits from Vitamin C are many. This essential vitamin is proven to ward off colds, prevent some cancers and heal wounds. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and many people swear that by taking Vitamin C, they actually ward off colds. Toxicity from vitamin C is rare as it would take very large doses to cause harm. However, excessive use of vitamin C can produce a false positive in a urine glucose test.
Vitamin D is often found in dairy products and is known to promote strong bones and teeth. It is also essential in the prevention of osteoporosis, and most post-menopausal women are advised to take supplements of Vitamin D to ward off this crippling disease.
Vitamin benefits from Vitamin E range from repairing skin, reducing smoking lung damage and helping with drug therapies for those undergoing cancer treatment. People who have deficiencies of Vitamin E may experience muscle weakness, anemia, increased infections and even fibrocystic breast disease.
Vitamin K is useful in controlling blood clots. This vitamin is found in many foods and is rarely toxic, even if taken to great extremes. Most vegetables contain this valuable vitamin.
Vitamin benefits vary from treating skin diseases, preventing sunburn, curing colds to preventing cancer. Before beginning on any vitamin regiment, consult with your physician. In many cases, a good multivitamin may be all you need to make sure that your body is getting the right amount of the valuable properties found in the above mentioned vitamins.
Jim Pretin asked:
You’ve probably been hearing and reading a lot about Human Growth Hormone (HGH) recently. Ever since Jose Canseco’s outing of several prominent professional baseball players and the steroid regimen employed by these athletes, there has been more attention paid to HGH recently than in years past.
HGH is a protein produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the liver to produce somatomedins, which causes the growth of bone and muscle. There is an ongoing debate as to whether HGH therapy is benefical or perhaps dangerous.
During our earliest years and adolescence, our pituitary secretes a great deal of HGH, which helps us grow tall and develop. Sometime during our late teens, HGH secretion begins to decline, and by the time we’re in our forties and fifties, we produce very little HGH and certain signs and symptoms of aging begin to manifest themselves. Our skin begins to wrinkle, our bodies lose muscle tone if we’re no longer exercising, and our energy levels begin to decrease.
Proponents of HGH therapy argue that we should fight mother nature by shooting up with HGH once we reach a certain age, but that a doctor should administer the hormone treatment so that it’s done safely and effectively. Opponents of HGH supplementation argue that by increasing one’s level of HGH to levels that are unnatural or not needed for an older person, dangerous and perhaps lethal side effects will occur. However, there is little or no evidence to support that modest HGH supplementation can cause cancer or any other deadly diseases. Most doctors argue that HGH needs to decline as we age, as this is probably our body’s way of trying to prolong our life span; if we continued to produce as much HGH when we’re 50 as we did when we were 12, we’d probably keel over and die and wouldn’t live to be 50 in the first place. So, a decline in HGH is something that every one of us experience, the question is whether it’s something we should accept.
Some people are born with insufficient HGH production to sustain normal growth, which is associated with conditions such as dwarfism. Hyperglycemia is also associated with HGH deficiency. For these individuals, HGH therapy is sometimes a medical necessity.
Sales of HGH products on the internet has exploded over the past 3 years. There are many different forms of HGH supplements sold online, ranging from natural and homeopathic HGH to actual needles with a vial of HGH that can be shipped to you through the mail (this is illegal – it’s illegal to sell or distribute HGH without a prescription, but it’s legal to buy and sell homeopathic HGH without a prescription, as homeopathic versions don’t really have any HGH in them. Homeopathic HGH is just diluted HGH meant to stimulate your body to produce HGH on its own if your current levels are below normal for someone your age).
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) have joined together to wipe out the sales of illegal HGH products online. The FTC began contacting illicit HGH distributors during the year 2005, launching a massive crackdown on all HGH sold without a prescription and any products, homeopathic or not, that make erroneous claims or make specific statements about the efficacy or performance of the product without a clinical trial.
As a result of their efforts, the FTC has won several judgements against some of these internet companies, levying fines in excess of $10 million dollars against one company, and millions of dollars in total fines against several other companies. There are still quite a few companies that refuse to listen to the FTC, choosing instead to continue to sell their products and fight it out in court.
Most doctors concur that the best course of action for the consumer is to only use homeopathic HGH as part of your anti-aging therapy routine. These products are universally recongized as being safe because they basically contain no HGH and instead stimulate your pituitary to produce HGH only if you’re deficient for a normal person your age. Don’t buy injectable HGH through the mail or on the internet, first of all because it’s illegal, and also because the suppliers are often unscrupulous and have an incentive to sell you an inferior product due to the fact that injectable HGH administered at a clinic with a prescription can cost from $10,000 – $30,000 per month, making it unaffordable to most, whereas some internet hucksters retail it at $200 for a one month supply. So, be cautious and careful when buying HGH supplements online.
You’ve probably been hearing and reading a lot about Human Growth Hormone (HGH) recently. Ever since Jose Canseco’s outing of several prominent professional baseball players and the steroid regimen employed by these athletes, there has been more attention paid to HGH recently than in years past.
HGH is a protein produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the liver to produce somatomedins, which causes the growth of bone and muscle. There is an ongoing debate as to whether HGH therapy is benefical or perhaps dangerous.
During our earliest years and adolescence, our pituitary secretes a great deal of HGH, which helps us grow tall and develop. Sometime during our late teens, HGH secretion begins to decline, and by the time we’re in our forties and fifties, we produce very little HGH and certain signs and symptoms of aging begin to manifest themselves. Our skin begins to wrinkle, our bodies lose muscle tone if we’re no longer exercising, and our energy levels begin to decrease.
Proponents of HGH therapy argue that we should fight mother nature by shooting up with HGH once we reach a certain age, but that a doctor should administer the hormone treatment so that it’s done safely and effectively. Opponents of HGH supplementation argue that by increasing one’s level of HGH to levels that are unnatural or not needed for an older person, dangerous and perhaps lethal side effects will occur. However, there is little or no evidence to support that modest HGH supplementation can cause cancer or any other deadly diseases. Most doctors argue that HGH needs to decline as we age, as this is probably our body’s way of trying to prolong our life span; if we continued to produce as much HGH when we’re 50 as we did when we were 12, we’d probably keel over and die and wouldn’t live to be 50 in the first place. So, a decline in HGH is something that every one of us experience, the question is whether it’s something we should accept.
Some people are born with insufficient HGH production to sustain normal growth, which is associated with conditions such as dwarfism. Hyperglycemia is also associated with HGH deficiency. For these individuals, HGH therapy is sometimes a medical necessity.
Sales of HGH products on the internet has exploded over the past 3 years. There are many different forms of HGH supplements sold online, ranging from natural and homeopathic HGH to actual needles with a vial of HGH that can be shipped to you through the mail (this is illegal – it’s illegal to sell or distribute HGH without a prescription, but it’s legal to buy and sell homeopathic HGH without a prescription, as homeopathic versions don’t really have any HGH in them. Homeopathic HGH is just diluted HGH meant to stimulate your body to produce HGH on its own if your current levels are below normal for someone your age).
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) have joined together to wipe out the sales of illegal HGH products online. The FTC began contacting illicit HGH distributors during the year 2005, launching a massive crackdown on all HGH sold without a prescription and any products, homeopathic or not, that make erroneous claims or make specific statements about the efficacy or performance of the product without a clinical trial.
As a result of their efforts, the FTC has won several judgements against some of these internet companies, levying fines in excess of $10 million dollars against one company, and millions of dollars in total fines against several other companies. There are still quite a few companies that refuse to listen to the FTC, choosing instead to continue to sell their products and fight it out in court.
Most doctors concur that the best course of action for the consumer is to only use homeopathic HGH as part of your anti-aging therapy routine. These products are universally recongized as being safe because they basically contain no HGH and instead stimulate your pituitary to produce HGH only if you’re deficient for a normal person your age. Don’t buy injectable HGH through the mail or on the internet, first of all because it’s illegal, and also because the suppliers are often unscrupulous and have an incentive to sell you an inferior product due to the fact that injectable HGH administered at a clinic with a prescription can cost from $10,000 – $30,000 per month, making it unaffordable to most, whereas some internet hucksters retail it at $200 for a one month supply. So, be cautious and careful when buying HGH supplements online.
Dr Brooke R. Seckel asked:
Do you look in the mirror and see a double chin that you just can’t stand? Millions of people do. A tight neck line and jaw line create a beautiful, youthful and fit look to the face. Before now a surgical neck or face lift was required to correct a double chin and or jowls.
Today, a revolutionary new laser can melt fat and tighten skin and correct the double chin and jowls without surgery and neck lift scars! The new technology uses a 924 and combined 924/975 laser wavelength to melt neck fat and tighten chin skin and remove a double chin without surgery, a true nonsurgical neck lift.
What Causes Double Chin? Heredity!
You inherit your chin and neck structure from your parents. Look at mom and dad-chances are if one of them has a double chin or jowls you will too. Technically, it has to do with the size of your chin bone, the length of your jaw bone, and the position of your hyoid bone-often referred to as your “Adams apple”. If you have a “weak chin”-called microgenia- a short jaw line, and your “Adams apple” is lower down in your neck, you are vulnerable to developing a double chin.
Weight Gain Makes a Double Chin Worse
When you gain weight, fat is stored beneath the skin on your neck. As fat accumulates beneath the neck skin below your chin, the skin bulges and a double chin is made worse.
Facial Aging and Skin Sag Make a Double Chin Worse and Create Jowls
Most people really begin to notice a double chin in their late 30’s, some in their late 20’s. This is because our skin begins to show signs of aging, skin sag or skin laxity, starting in our 30’s. Also, if we don’t eat right and stay fit, our metabolism slows down and we don’t burn off as much fat. The fat accumulates beneath the chin and makes the double chin worse.
How to Remove or Get Rid of a Double Chin
Every face is different and requires evaluation and choosing the appropriate method for getting rid of a double chin. However the methods to get rid of a double chin are the following:
· Remove neck fat from the double chin
· Tighten the neck skin of the double chin
· In some cases lengthen the chin
Techniques for double chin removal
Before now getting rid of a double chin required surgery including:
Surgical Removal of Double Chin:
· Neck Lift
· Face Lift
· Liposuction
· Chin Implant
These techniques for removing a double chin can produce dramatic and excellent results (see photo at beginning of article). However surgery leaves scars and has risks.
Newer revolutionary laser technology has made it possible to get rid of a double chin without complex surgery and scars:
Nonsurgical Removal of Double Chin
· Laser Chin Fat Melting and Neck Skin Tightening
How Does Laser Removal of Double Chin Work?
New patented laser wavelengths have been developed which are specifically absorbed by fat. This is the 924nm laser wavelength which is absorbed by fat 5 times more effectively than other wavelengths. Thus the 924nm laser can be used to melt fat and not affect other structures beneath the chin. The 975nm laser is designed to tighten skin, thus the 924/975nm combination is used to melt fat and tighten skin beneath the chin and in the neck.
Learn More
To learn more about this new procedure and see photographs of results click http://drseckel.com/non-surgical-procedures/laser-double-chin-removal-the-nonsurgcal-neck-lift/
Do you look in the mirror and see a double chin that you just can’t stand? Millions of people do. A tight neck line and jaw line create a beautiful, youthful and fit look to the face. Before now a surgical neck or face lift was required to correct a double chin and or jowls.
Today, a revolutionary new laser can melt fat and tighten skin and correct the double chin and jowls without surgery and neck lift scars! The new technology uses a 924 and combined 924/975 laser wavelength to melt neck fat and tighten chin skin and remove a double chin without surgery, a true nonsurgical neck lift.
What Causes Double Chin? Heredity!
You inherit your chin and neck structure from your parents. Look at mom and dad-chances are if one of them has a double chin or jowls you will too. Technically, it has to do with the size of your chin bone, the length of your jaw bone, and the position of your hyoid bone-often referred to as your “Adams apple”. If you have a “weak chin”-called microgenia- a short jaw line, and your “Adams apple” is lower down in your neck, you are vulnerable to developing a double chin.
Weight Gain Makes a Double Chin Worse
When you gain weight, fat is stored beneath the skin on your neck. As fat accumulates beneath the neck skin below your chin, the skin bulges and a double chin is made worse.
Facial Aging and Skin Sag Make a Double Chin Worse and Create Jowls
Most people really begin to notice a double chin in their late 30’s, some in their late 20’s. This is because our skin begins to show signs of aging, skin sag or skin laxity, starting in our 30’s. Also, if we don’t eat right and stay fit, our metabolism slows down and we don’t burn off as much fat. The fat accumulates beneath the chin and makes the double chin worse.
How to Remove or Get Rid of a Double Chin
Every face is different and requires evaluation and choosing the appropriate method for getting rid of a double chin. However the methods to get rid of a double chin are the following:
· Remove neck fat from the double chin
· Tighten the neck skin of the double chin
· In some cases lengthen the chin
Techniques for double chin removal
Before now getting rid of a double chin required surgery including:
Surgical Removal of Double Chin:
· Neck Lift
· Face Lift
· Liposuction
· Chin Implant
These techniques for removing a double chin can produce dramatic and excellent results (see photo at beginning of article). However surgery leaves scars and has risks.
Newer revolutionary laser technology has made it possible to get rid of a double chin without complex surgery and scars:
Nonsurgical Removal of Double Chin
· Laser Chin Fat Melting and Neck Skin Tightening
How Does Laser Removal of Double Chin Work?
New patented laser wavelengths have been developed which are specifically absorbed by fat. This is the 924nm laser wavelength which is absorbed by fat 5 times more effectively than other wavelengths. Thus the 924nm laser can be used to melt fat and not affect other structures beneath the chin. The 975nm laser is designed to tighten skin, thus the 924/975nm combination is used to melt fat and tighten skin beneath the chin and in the neck.
Learn More
To learn more about this new procedure and see photographs of results click http://drseckel.com/non-surgical-procedures/laser-double-chin-removal-the-nonsurgcal-neck-lift/