Astaxanthin benefits for your skin
ASTAXANTHIN (red algae) will protect your face by safeguarding delicate cells and tissue from oxidative stress. Thwart free-radical damage by offering your visage the anti-oxidant and UV defense of th ...
Parabens in Skin & Body Products
Has everyone heard about the use of parabens in most of our skin & body products. It is a preservarive and has been linked to overproduction of estrogen in the body which can lead to breast or ski ...
Obesity requires climate plan
Obesity needs to be tackled in the same way as climate change, a top nutritional scientist has said. The chairman of the International Obesity Taskforce wants world leaders to agree a global pact to ...
Hypertension and Diet
HATTIESBURG, Miss., Feb. 11 -- Fewer than 20% of hypertension patients adhere to recommended DASH dietary guidelines, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.The pr ...
Ingenious little invention
A friend invested in the SteriPEN recently, and I am impressed on what it claims to do. Using UV light, it destroys the DNA of disease-causing bacteria, viruses and parasitic protozoa, so that they ca ...
thru-hike water purification
This year one of my goals is to go from regular day hikes to some longer two- to three-day backpacking/camping type hikes. In addition to preparing for this physically, I also understand I'm going to ...
Almonds: Carcinogens in a Nutshell
Raw and organic almond lovers are appalled by the Department of Agriculture’s decision to pasteurize California almonds sold in the U.S. to retailers and food processors. The Almond Board of Californi ...
Eating Right at a Buffet
If you are at a buffet, then chances of over eating increases manifolds. Earlier, I used to take small portions and then kept on going back for more. This is probably because we feel that nobody is ...
Spray Away Germs While You're on the Run
Most gyms now provide anti-bacterial gel dispensers in the weight and aerobics rooms so members can avoid sharing and passing along germs via equipment and free weights. And some of us, especially t ...
Wash in UV Protection
If you?ve bought any UV protective workout gear lately you know it can be expensive. A great alternative is to use a product called Sun Guard. You just throw it in with a load of laundry and you can ...
