Your skin is your largest organ and it is front and center when it comes to so many internal and external threats. In younger years, as hormones are in full swing, many teens and young adults may struggle with oily skin. However, as you age, your skin can suffer mild to severe dryness over time. These surprising natural remedies for dry skin are a great way to incorporate home applications which are easy and effective. Try these before resorting to OTC (over-the-counter) or prescription pharmaceutical treatments. Note: After clearing...
read moreNitric oxide (NO) is an essential compound that functions as a vasodilator (vase-oh-dial-ator) which basically means it opens blood vessels for optimal circulation. It signals vessels to widen while prompting the release of specific chemical reactions such as human growth hormones and insulin production. Considered one of the most important compound molecules which is produced by just about every cell in the body, nitric oxide is able to relax inner blood vessel walls (smooth muscle) which in turn causes them to be less constricted creating...
read moreMore research is emerging regarding the beneficial effects to vision from the consumption of grape seed extract. Grape seed extract has been used throughout history amongst various tribes of people across time. Now, research shows there may be some valid modern day biological benefits of using grape seed extract, particularly for preventing or slowing macular degeneration. Just Don’t Get Old Aging breaks down a body. Although some people believe that under the right conditions the human body can sustain life for at least 200 years or more,...
read moreNow that marijuana (cannabis) has permeated its negative main stream stigma, more positive research is emerging. One stigma is that marijuana is responsible for killing brain cells, causing short term memory challenges and delayed focus. Legalized states now have years of legal marijuana brain study research to confirm more medicinal benefits of this once outlaw weed. One particular research study has shown the possibility of reversing the once advertised notion of mass cognitive cell death. Through responsible use, learn how marijuana may...
read moreInflammation is a prime symptom associated with many ailments. So much so that inflammation can end up becoming the actual ailment making it a kind of blockade before treating deeper into the body. However, inflammation is often considered something that can be seen, like a body bruise or swelling. This is usually remedied by cold compresses and anti-inflammatory medicines, natural treatments, or both. Yet, few understand the constant struggle our internal environment is continually under, dealing with cellular inflammation that can lead to...
read moreAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is on track to increase from approximately 11 million Americans currently afflicted to about 22 million by 2050. It is a disease that creates deep vision challenges which eventually causes blindness for so many people and still, there is no cure. Most optometrists (eye doctors who have received their degree as a Doctor of Optometry, OD), will search for telltale signs of AMD, if at all, and then stop there. In addition, upon finding a positive diagnosis, some ODs will tell you there is no cure and that...
read moreAs your eyes age there is a chance you will need glasses. Either for reading, seeing long distances or both. Wearing corrective lenses helps the brain cope with visual compromise, so it doesn’t need to work so hard to constantly try to correct the issue by itself. However, the longer one waits to get their eyes checked or ignores visual decline, the longer one could be setting themselves up for cognitive (brain) decline. On the other hand, as the brain copes with cognitive diseases such as dementia, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s, visual...
read morePeople love their pets and for good reason. Bringing a dog, cat, rabbit, fish, bird or any other domestic friendly pet into your home could be the best thing you ever committed to. Find out how a pet may save your life, changing it forever in ways you probably never imagined. It may not be a ‘literal’ save (although that could happen too as animals have been saving humans forever) but it may simply be a way to improve your quality of life and save it from poor health and loneliness. Albeit, owning a pet is not for everyone as there are...
read moreAt a certain age you will hear more people talking about constantly having to urinate. Throughout the day and/or night, women report living with an overactive bladder and men, usually over fifty years of age, often struggle with an enlarged prostate, both of which can cause excessive trips to the bathroom. For some people, these herbs for constant urination relief have shown beneficial results. Through studies and observational reports, specific herbal compounds work in unison with the body to reduce the urge to urinate and avoid...
read moreAlzheimer’s disease is one of the major causes of incurable cognitive (brain) decline in America today. It is very challenging on all members of the family and often takes a team of people to help just one person afflicted. According to the 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, “Millions of Americans are living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. As the size of the U.S. population age 65 and older continues to increase, the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s or other dementias will grow. Both the number and proportion will escalate...
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