Stress. It exists all around us. It’s a rare and talented person that can figure out how to avoid it. But to live in optimal health in today’s world, the majority of us must learn to manage stress properly. It is not just something you can cast aside and ignore, stress is a silent killer. […]
High blood pressure has become a source of concern for many adults as they grow older. Having your blood pressure taken used to be a routine task at yearly check-ups but is now a focal point and often a matter of worry. So, what can you do to decrease your blood pressure naturally without taking […]
Aging Skin The aging of our skin can be divided into two broad processes: Chronological Aging and Photo-Aging. But can we reverse aging skin? Chronological aging Chronological aging represents the structural, functional, and metabolic changes in the skin that parallel the aging and degenerative changes in other body organs. Symptoms of chronological aging include: Dry […]
Have you ever experienced vertigo? It can be a haunting experience. Aside from the danger of falling, sudden episodes of vertigo can be exhausting, confusing, and frightening, particularly if you don’t know why they started. Many people only associate inner ear disturbances with viral or bacterial infections, but there are other conditions that can affect […]
If you’re interested in better health or in skin care, then you’ve probably heard about ascorbyl palmitate (AP). This form of vitamin C has been getting a lot of attention lately. Some sources claim that it offers all of the benefits and none of the drawbacks of the natural vitamin. But there are several problems […]
If you’re like most people, then you had probably never heard of beta-sitosterol until quite recently. But you probably eat this substance every day. It’s also used in a number of different medications. And although research does not support using it for everything it's advertised for, it could help a few health conditions. If you […]
Salt and high blood pressure seem to go hand in hand, or so we’ve been told countless times by concerned friends, family members, and even healthcare professionals. Of course, this little tidbit of information is often followed by a lecture on why you’re on your way to a heart condition because, as everyone knows, high […]
People often use DHEA as a supplement to encourage weight loss, build muscle, improve their sex drive, and fight aging. While DHEA has many health benefits, however, it does not necessarily provide the benefits many people use it for. Furthermore, taking this supplement also has some risks attached. This leads to the question: what is […]
Chelation, or chelation therapy, is a type of detoxification process that helps your body get rid of heavy metals or minerals. It uses a chelator - a substance that binds to the metals or minerals. The most common chelators are ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) solution, dimercaptosuccinic acid, and dimercaprol. For now, we’ll be focusing on EDTA […]
