New blood vessels have been grown in a mouse for the first time and researchers say, it could help patients who have had heart attacks. Scientists created a mixture of “progenitor” cells - which are taken from blood and bone marrow - in order to line the vessels.  Experts say this Harvard research could go […]

CODDLING HUMAN NATURE
But this news item tells us something valuable about human nature. People would rather keep their unhealthy lifestyle habits and try to patch it up with some pharmeceutical solution than live a healthy lifestyle.
The problem is, the solution the pharmeceutical companies and the Western medical establishment often come up are at best incomplete, […]

THE “SHOCKING” HEADLINE
“There is no evidence that sunscreens work against melanoma,” says Dr. Marianne Berwick, who heads up the Division of Epidemiology at the University of New Mexico and specializes in melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
In spite of the fact that Americans spend over a billion dollars a year on sun protection products […]

It can be difficult to wade through all the information and products out there that revolve around anti-aging. A new study is seeking to make this process easier. It was released by scientists at the University of Michigan in the Archives of Dermatology and it outlines the most effective anti-aging procedures and treatment options. The […]

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY
Skin creams are often very expensive. Fortunately, many of them will allow you a free trial before you buy. That way, even if the product you try doesn’t work, at least you won’t be stressed out because of how much you spent on it.
COLLATERAL BENEFITS
On the plus side, if one of these […]

The anti-aging skin care market is growing in leaps and bounds. Companies are catering to younger generations – interested in prevention – and the baby-boomer generation – interested in reduction of wrinkles, fine lines and more. They’re even putting older, high-profile actresses on the front page of their ad campaigns. Take, for instance 47-year-old Sharon […]

OTHER AGING MECHANISMS
As if that weren’t enough, nicotine and the other toxic substances found in cigarettes cause cell damage, which leads to many conditions which can cause premature aging and shorten life expectancy, such as cancer, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, heart problems, circulatory problems, and respiratory disorders.
Finally, smoking leaches nutrients from the body, especially vitamin C, […]

ALPHA HYDROXY ACID
Alpha hydroxy acid causes the skin to shed or exfoliate, leading to improvements in skin tone. However, there are some problems with alpha hydroxy acid. It increases sun sensitivity, so a strong sunscreen should absolutely be worn while using it. Also, it can be irritating for people with sensitive skin. Some ways of […]

RETINOL
A derivative of vitamin A, Retinol has been proven to fade age spots, reduce wrinkles, moisterize the skin, and improve skin tone (Improvement of Naturally Aged Skin With Vitamin A (Retinol), Arch Dermatol. 2007;143:606-612). One of the reasons it works so well is that Retinol, has a tiny enough molecular structure that it can penetrate […]

HYALURONIC ACID
This substance is found in young skin, tissues and joints, and is most commonly used in conjunction with vitamin C products to assist in penetrating the skin, where it reduces wrinkles.
VITAMIN C
Studies have shown that vitamin C assists in the production of collagen, ultimately leading to statistically significant improvements in wrinkles, hydration, and brown […]