TELOMERES AND ANTI AGING How we age and die and how we can slow down aging A telomere is a repeating sequence of DNA at the end of a chromosome. Each time a cell replicates and divides the telomere loses some of its length. Eventually the telomere runs out and the cell can no longer [...]
Proper nutrition from diet alone is a myth from www.healthiertalk.com One of the biggest health myths is the idea that a person can get all the nutrition they need by simply eating a balanced diet. The truth is that it is next to impossible to get even the minimal [...]
1.) Health Hazards Associated with Statin Drugs GreenMedInfo.com has a list of 71 diseases that may be associated with statin drugs, and this is only the tip of the iceberg. There are actually over 900 studies showing the risks of statin drugs, which include: Cognitive loss Neuropathy Anemia Acidosis Frequent fevers Cataracts Sexual dysfunction An [...]
What’s in this little yellow pill? 5 herbs that have been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine: Milk Thistle, Ashwaganda, Bacopa, Turmeric and Green Tea (decaffeinated) Protandim is backed by 8 clinical studies with 25 more clinical studies in progress at major institutions right now on the beneficial effects of Protandim on different [...]
from www.mercola.com If Your Sunscreen Contains Any of These Chemicals That I Consider Dangerous and Potentially Life Threatening, Do Yourself a BIG Favor… Dump it in the trash now . Yes, that’s right. Toss your sunscreen in the trash if it contains any of these questionable chemicals: Para amino benzoic acid… Octyl salicyclate… Avobenzone… Oxybenzone… [...]
from mercola.com Having too little vitamin D may not have any outwardly obvious signs. Yet vitamin D (specifically the vitamin D3 form) impacts an incredible array of support for systems and functions in your body… Heart health* Cell formation and cell longevity* Skin health* Pancreatic health* Aging process* Sleep patterns* Hearing* Reproductive health* Athletic performance* [...]
My first issue back writing my “Rico’s Room” column for STRIP LV magazine is out! Writing is what I love doing…..imparting knowledge to enable you to make the correct choices in your health and fitness regimen. It has been a long journey to create my state of health ….. to this day I still get [...]
Testosterone Estrogen and Progesterone HGH Digestive enzymes Melatonin GABA DHEA There is a lot of difference of opinion on hormone replacement therapy in the medical community. There are no long term studies on the effects of administering testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and HGH on humans. The anti-aging community touts the many benefits, like increased muscle mass, [...]
Superoxide Dismutase may be the most powerful antioxidant enzyme in the body, acting as a scavenger of the always harmful free-radicals. Free-radicals are highly active and unstable and attack any molecule in the body. Organ or tissue damage occurs when the amount of free-radicals exceeds that of antioxidant enzymes such as SOD. Few foods contain SOD as it [...]
Resveratrol is a natural compound that is a rich source of polyphenols, a type of antioxidant, that also activates sirtuin, a family of proteins associated with cellular longevity. In that studies on lab animals show that orally delivered resveratrol exerts potent anti-diabetic effects, Giorgio Ramadori, from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (USA), and colleagues explored the [...]
Vitamin D prevents heart disease (NaturalNews) The fact that vitamin D prevents cancer is now so well known that even some conventional physicians are beginning to recommend it. Vitamin D prevents 77% of all cancers, after all. That’s as close to a “cure” for cancer as you’ll ever get (and it’s free, too, since you [...]
Using DHEA for Testosterone boost & anti aging. DECLINE IN DHEA WITH AGE DHEA is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands. Studies have shown that DHEA dramatically decreases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer, extends the life span of animals up to 59%: enhances sexual function; cures impotance; and boosts memory [...]
People with this Factor Live Past 100 … Glutathione Cutting-edge research is revealing the power of a “master antioxidant” – a tripeptide molecule called glutathione (GSH). People with the highest levels of GSH are the ones who routinely live past 100. Plus, it may prevent a host of chronic diseases like arthritis, high blood pressure, [...]
In spite of what you hear on TV, calcium supplements have little to do with the strength of your bones. So, what controls bone loss? Hormones and exercise. Bone building is hormonal. In women, estrogens are the main regulators of bone health and breakdown. Progesterone controls the rate of new bone deposition. But the most [...]
Resveratrol is a natural compound that is a rich source of polyphenols, a type of antioxidant, that also activates sirtuin, a family of proteins associated with cellular longevity. In that studies on lab animals show that orally delivered resveratrol exerts potent anti-diabetic effects, Giorgio Ramadori, from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (USA), and [...]
Best Anti Aging Antioxidants Coenzyme Q10- is an antioxidant that plays a vital role in the generation of cellular energy. Put simply, Coenzyme Q10 is the spark that jumpstarts energy production within your cells. It works in concert with enzymes, which their primary role is to act as catalyst – substances that accelerate and facilitate [...]
Minerals Minerals are inorganic elements that the body cannot manufacture. We must get them either through the food we eat or from mineral supplements. Minerals are found in a broad range of plant and animal foods. They are vital to human life so we cannot live without them. Minerals play important roles in wound healing, [...]
Biotin – Biotin helps in the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. The best food sources for biotin are meat, poultry, soybeans, whole grains, and saltwater fish. Choline and Inositol – These two help in the metabolism and absorption of fat and cholesterol. The best food sources for choline and inositol are fruits, vegetables, whole [...]
Selenium Selenium is a trace mineral and is measured in microgram (mcg) amounts. It is a wonder mineral that protects cell membranes, prevents cardiovascular disease, reduces the incidence of cancer, strengthens the immune system, increases energy, suppresses arthritis, and slows down the aging process. Most people do not consume enough selenium because of improper diets [...]
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