Contrary to what we have been told over the years, research has proven that what we eat does NOT cause acne. While the jury is out as to what exactly DOES cause acne, there are certain conditions or predispositions that are thought to be directly related to an outbreak. While over oily skin can clog the pores and create or exacerbate an outbreak, there is no scientific evidence to prove that “oily skin” is a result of eating french fries or chocolate.
First of all there is the almighty genetic factor. Statistics show that if your mother or father had acne, chances are good that you might have a predisposition to acne as well. But that doesn’t really address the cause does it? And it doesn’t mean that you WILL break out in blemishes. It DOES tell you that there is a possibility that it is an inherited predisposition so that you can avoid certain things to prevent possible outbreaks. Heavy makeup that clogs the pores would be one thing to stay away from. Look for foundations that are labeled “noncomedogenic” instead.
You may not be able to prevent an outbreak of acne, but you CAN do something about the severity, and if you should find blemishes popping up, by all means don’t pick at them! Infections will only make the outbreak worse and can lead to scarring. If you find that the outbreak is serious, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics or anti-inflammatories. Don’t try to scrub them away either! Gently wash your face at least once or twice a day with products containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
Remember, because there are so many “potential” causes you may never get to the bottom of what exactly is causing your blemishes. You probably can’t avoid outbreaks, but you can lessen the severity and duration.
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In our modern fast paced technological society we are, quite literally, running on empty. More women are working outside the home than ever before. It is taking quite a toll on their health as a result of all the stresses from daily living. While it has long been known that men are prone to strokes and heart attacks as a result of stress, it is only recently coming to light that women are also susceptible to the very same risks.
In fact, women are also at risk in more ways than that. Research has shown that elevated stress levels can actually cause infertility in some women. You heard that right! Because stress affects the hormonal balance in the body, menstruation cycles can be thrown off by an undue amount of stress. Thus, many women who are under a lot of stress appear to have problems conceiving. By reducing their levels of stress, cycles tend to go back to normal and conception is easier.
Reduce stress wherever possible and if there are certain triggers that just won’t go away, find a way to reduce their impact on you. There may be no way to eliminate those stressors altogether, but you can do something to limit the toll they take on your health. A good place to start would be to take inventory of just what is causing that stress. Is it work related? Perhaps you are just trying to juggle too much and need to step back and take a break.
Try some relaxation techniques. Use candles, aromatherapy, or even herbal teas that calm and soothe the nerves. And to be sure, check out some good vitamin therapy to replace those vitamins and minerals that stress is causing you to be deficient in. Perhaps you will find that you are once again able to go with the flow if you replace those nutrients that stress has stolen from you.
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Muscle Might is formulated to help you guys shred those muscles RAPIDLY and it has been clinically tested to be safe and effective if taken as directed. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions whenever you take ANY supplements because the amounts are specifically designed to meet specific needs. Let’s take a look at how
Muscle Might works and you will understand how important it is to “use only as directed.”
Muscle Might is a proprietary L-arginine blend of amino acids that was developed to increase load capacity and stamina. Your endurance and strength are increased because more blood is being delivered to the muscles you are working on. L-arginine makes a compound called Nitric Oxide which expands blood vessels in your body. With this expansion, blood flows more efficiently bringing with it more oxygen and nutrients. However, BECAUSE your veins and arteries are enlarged it can also increase your blood pressure. If you have any known heart disease or health issues it is important that you consult with your doctor before you take any supplements for the first time. You should also ascertain whether or not it is ok for you to increase the amount of reps you are doing.
There is a “small” side effect that you “might” like to be aware of. While it isn’t necessarily dangerous, you might need to prepare yourself for the consequences. The Nitric Oxide that L-arginine manufactures is also used to treat erectile dysfunction. You just might notice that you have increased energy and stamina in this department as well. Now, whether or not you consider that dangerous is up to you. Most men like a little danger, though, so you should be ok.
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If you have ever had a toothache you know what one, all too common, type of oral disease is. However, there are several ailments that fall into the category of oral disease and most of them can be avoided by taking preventative measures to protect oral health.
It’s worth noting that the risk factors for oral disease are also common to four other chronic diseases which are cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes. In other words, if you eliminate or reduce those risk factors you will be doing more than promoting good oral health. You may even be saving your life! Those risk factors which are shared in common are harmful use of alcohol, tobacco use, and an unhealthy diet. Poor oral hygiene is also a significant risk factor for oral disease.
But just what is oral health? Obviously we all know that we are in good oral health if we don’t have any pain and we are free from sores or cancers. But oral health is also the absence of periodontal (gum) disease. Birth defects also fall into the category such as cleft lip and/or palate. The only remedy for that would be surgical if and when it is applicable.
In order to prevent many oral diseases it is important to maintain a healthy diet, refrain from smoking, and use good and frequent oral hygiene. Brush and floss regularly and use products with fluoride to prevent tooth decay. Going one step further, there are nutritional supplements that promote strong, healthy teeth. Vitamin and mineral supplements are available to give your body the nutrients needed to nourish and protect your teeth and gums.
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If you have ever tried to quit smoking, now might be the time to try again. No, don’t try; you CAN be successful with the right tools. They are out there. You just need to find what will work for you. There are nutraceutical and naturopathic remedies that are clinically proven to resist the cravings and there are also supplements to help counteract the damages smoking has already done. Also, there are electronic cigarettes on the market that give you the kick of nicotine without the harmful fire and smoke.
Just look at these statistics published by the World Health Organization and you just might find the motivation you have been lacking. They state that “Tobacco use is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced.” Worldwide, there are currently more than one billion smokers. In the twentieth century there were an estimated 100,000 deaths directly attributed to tobacco usage but it is projected that in the twenty-first century there will be up to about a billion deaths.
But to get down to hard facts, tobacco kills at least 5.4 million people worldwide per year. That is one in ten adult deaths. And if that isn’t scary enough, think about this. Tobacco kills about half of all users! The WHO states that the risk factor is 6 of every 8 deaths worldwide.
There really are more effective solutions than those expensive patches that have been around for a few decades now. If you lacked the motivation before, just keep reading those statistics and you will have taken the first step to a healthier lifestyle. Let the risk factors sink in and then you can chose which method you would like to pursue. Remember, there are proven methods. You just need to find what works for you.
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It has been a recent theory that meals high in carbs would increase the rate that tryptophan enters the brain, thus elevating levels of serotonin which is a neurotransmitter that regulates mood. Unfortunately, if the meal includes even a small amount of protein the availability of tryptophan will be decreased. What this means is that if we eat a meal that contains even less than a 5% proportion of protein those carbs won’t do a bit of good.
It is true that some nutrients in specific foods have been found, under specific laboratory conditions, to affect our moods. But, the amounts of those nutrients we ingest during the typical meal are not sufficient to alter or modulate mood. Rather, it is found that supplements are more efficient for use as mood enhancers or regulators.
Doctors have found that a folate deficiency in elderly patients is often associated with depression in that age group. Folate is a form of a B vitamin, Vitamin B9, which is naturally found in food. If for some reason the body is not able to absorb enough folate from foods, supplementation is often required. The synthetic supplement used to treat folate deficiencies is folic acid. Although you can find it alone it is usually part of the water soluble B complex of vitamins.
Foods and beverages containing caffeine are said to elevate our mood, but the jury is still out on that. It appears that caffeine, rather than altering mood per se, actually gives up a quick metabolic boost that is often mistaken as an elevation in mood. More energy is not synonymous with elevated mood. The two can go hand in hand, but are not necessarily the same thing.
The conclusion is that while nutrients can and do effect mood, the best way to provide enough nutrients to make a difference is through supplementation as opposed to eating foods containing those nutrients.
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Everyone has heard the terms heart attack and stroke. We know that they fall into a category known as cardiovascular diseases. What many of us aren’t aware of is that there are several groups of cardiovascular disorders. While all of them may lead to heart attacks or strokes, treatment may be specific to the type and severity of the disorder. In other words, while the main objective is to prevent heart attacks and strokes, the way we go about this prevention varies depending on the specific grouping in which the disease is found.
Probably the most well known of cardiovascular disorders is called coronary heart disease which effects blood vessels to and from the heart itself. Then there is congenital heart disease in which the heart was malformed at birth. Cerebrovascular disease involves blood vessels which supply the brain and peripheral arterial disease affects the vessels supplying the arms and legs. Rheumatic heart disease is caused by streptococcal bacteria that damaged the heard muscle and/or valves as a result of rheumatic fever. The two forms of cardiovascular disease that involve blood clots in the veins of the legs are deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. These clots can dislodge and travel to the lungs and heart.
While there are medications and surgeries that can treat symptoms once the disease is present, scientific research has proven that we can and should do something to prevent the onset of cardiovascular disease. Diets and supplements high in fiber are known to be heart healthy. Recent research has also shown that antioxidants reduce the risk of heart attacks by attacking free radicals in the bloodstream. Resveratrol is known to counteract bad cholesterol. And don’t forget exercise. The World Health Organization suggests that we should get at least 20 minutes per day of moderate activity. Live heart healthy and you’ll live heart longer.
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When you are ready to do some serious burning, Muscle Might has the ingredients to get you there. But you have to be READY, and not just sort of, kind of, maybe. With its potent L-arginine herbal blend of amino acids you are going to have the load capacity to shred some major muscle mass. The ingredients were formulated so that you will have increased endurance and strength AND you will FEEL the PUMP. You got it. If you want to FEEL it you have to DO it. But not to worry guys, Muscle Mass takes some of the load for you.
How it works is not all that complicated really. It’s like this. If you want to stay alive you need to eat, drink and breathe, right? Well, you have to pay your taxes, but Muscle Might can’t help you there. Anyway, if you want to burn those muscles the same principles apply. You have to feed them, water them and give them oxygen.
The L-arginine compound in
Muscle Might makes Nitric Oxide which expands the veins and arteries. In turn more blood (liquid) is carrying nutrients (food) to your muscles with the oxygen that is floating around in your bloodstream. Make sense? Now you quite literally have all it takes to nourish them, it’s up to you to BURN them. And you will because of the energy and stamina you will have as a result.
Remember, guys, Muscle Mass was formulated around a powerful blend of amino acids to give you the tools you need to do some serious reps. It’s up to you to do the work.
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Everyone knows about Vitamin C and Vitamin E and Vitamin A. Those are some pretty popular vitamins. How come your mother never told you about that amazing Vitamin D? Well, she may have told you that it is necessary for strong bones and that’s why they fortify milk with it, but did she ever tell you that research has linked deficiencies in Vitamin D to a myriad of health issues which include obesity, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, infections, inflammation and even heart trouble? Probably not, but let’s give her the benefit of the doubt. She may not have known those things because some of them have only recently come to light, even within the last decade or so.
The reason so many of us are probably deficient in Vitamin D is because it is comes from a photocemical reaction in the skin when we are exposed to direct sunlight. That exposure needs to be DIRECT, meaning NO SUNSCREEN which limits the UV exposure which is the necessary element in sunlight we are talking about. Brittish researchers have concluded that perhaps two or three brief 10-15 minute periods in the direct sunlight per day would provide enough direct sunlight for the photochemical sysnthesis to take place.
We have heard so many horror stories about being exposed to direct sunlight that we don’t even buy shampoos that don’t have sunscreen in them. If you are unable to get enough sunlight you WILL be deficient in Vitamin D unless you take a supplement.
The recommended dosage is 200 IU (International Units) for children and adults through age 50, 400 IU for adults 51-70 and 600 IU for people age 71 and above. Researchers and medical professionals are saying that even these levels are too low so the US Institute of Medicine is currently reviewing these recommended levels.
Because of the increased risk of skin cancer from exposure to the sun, doctors and scientists alike are recommending supplementation rather than exposing yourself to potential dangers.
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Now girls, we all KNOW that this is the age of equal rights but is this something you SERIOUSLY want to tackle? Muscle Might was developed for men who want to burn some major muscle mass and lose a bunch of weight in the process. If you are looking for a diet supplement to help you lose some weight and get a little more energy in the process, you are looking at the wrong supplement.
Muscle Might utilizes the biological processes that result from L-arginine making Nitric Oxide. What happens is that Nitric Oxide expands capillaries, veins and arteries. Blood flow is increased and as a result more nutrients and oxygen are delivered to the muscles that are being worked. The desired result is that those muscles will actually get what the men call “pumped.” Body builders want to feel as if their muscles are bursting through their skin. While you may want to build some muscles, you probably aren’t looking to have them burst out of YOUR skin. There are parts of you that you might want to emphasize a little more but you probably aren’t looking for loaded guns or six pack abs.
Having said all of that, let’s be fair. There are women body builders who could probably benefit from Muscle Might. We are talking about the average woman who is simply looking to lose a little weight and maybe do some exercising as well. If you are seriously considering using Muscle Might consult your physician first. Also, if you are pregnant or nursing it is recommended that you don’t take Muscle Might or any weight loss or body building supplements.
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