June 28, 2008

Alpha Lipoic Acid-The Super Antioxidant

Alpha Lipoic acid is, among other things, considered the “super antioxidant” for its ability to neutralize free radical damage in the body (Free radicals are the free floating destructive chemicals that are the byproducts of cellular metabolism). An antioxidant is a molecule capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that transfers electrons from a substance to an oxidizing agent. Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals, which start chain reactions that damage cells. Antioxidants terminate these chain reactions by removing free radical intermediates, and inhibit other oxidation reactions by being oxidized themselves.Well known aging effects such as skin wrinkling, vision impairment, joint problems, and diseases ranging from cancer to arthritis are a result of free radical damage. The damage that free radicals inflict on the body causes inflammation which leads to virtually all diseases as stated in an issue of Time Magazine in February, 2005 (cover titled The Secret Killer, The surprising link between INFLAMMATION and HEART ATTACKS, CANCER, ALZHEIMER’S and other diseases). Because of it’s fat and water soluable properties it is able to penetrate all cellular regions in the human body. This is made possible because it […]

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Antiaging Skin Care Secrets Revealed

Antiaging skin care becomes relevant to all of us at various points in our lives as we look in the mirror as time passes and wonder, “Where did that person go”? Of all the organs in our body the skin gets the most attention in the aging process. Yes, the skin is an organ (the largest in the body). In the latest culture of health and wellness we do things to take care of the inside and not enough of the outside. Let’s look at some simple procedures that should be employed by both men and womenWe know that there are some people who just seem to have beautiful skin while others feel they need plastic surgery and other invasive procedures to provide them with what they hope will give them the natural look they want, but with modern beauty products that is not necessarily the case.After much scientific research today’s antiaging skin care products are able to do amazing things in helping keep our skin looking healthy. The first thing is becoming aware of the fact you need to start treating your skin right and finding skin products that are a perfect match to […]

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Weight Loss Products: Proceed With Caution!

Selling Weight Loss Products in this country is a billion dollar business. The figure hovers around $35 billion per year. That’s right; it’s the “B” word translating to Big Bucks spent by us on Weight Loss Products annually. What does it all mean?First, we’re obviously over-feeding ourselves and second, we’re obviously over-feeding the Weight Loss Product Industry. Over 60% of our population is overweight and a great percentage of them are seeking a “quick-fix” resolution. That, of course, is why the “Slimming Down” Industry is flourishing. I don’t want to tell you that most Weight Loss Products don’t work - and that many are dangerous to your health. But I will! If you are going in that direction - do your homework.Start with this: Do your homework. There’s a long list of causes to overeating which includes stress, boredom, depression, pleasure, certain medications, eating disorders - and the list goes on. We live in a society of fast foods and quick fixes.If you are so inclined to engage in using a Weight Loss Product, Proceed with Caution! Research the choices thoroughly. For example, Ephedra is a popular Weight Loss Product being pushed into the market place. It’s a […]

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