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Published: December 01, 2008
The word “antioxidant” is certainly a buzz word these days when it comes to your health and the fight against aging. But how exactly do antioxidants work to improve your health and ward off the effects of time? And are some antioxidants more effective than others? One way to determine antioxidant value is through an ORAC score. Keep reading to learn more about the ORAC score, and why it’s so important.
Published: September 29, 2008
I am amazed at the number of patients who take xanax or other drug for the relief of anxiety, here is an alternative.
Published: September 29, 2008
Didn’t start shaving until you were 18? And then it was more for your manhood than need? It could be normal for you but this could also reflect a testosterone deficiency.
Published: September 29, 2008
Progesterone’s effect on cardiovascular health is becoming a topic of interest among researchers, who are beginning to realize that the effects of the synthetic progestins on heart function are dramatically different from those of natural progesterone. In short, while progestins can cause heart spasms and cardiac disease, progesterone can protect the heart.
Published: October 27, 2008
Is it possible to stop aging in its tracks? While it’s true that the many ways aging can affect your body and mind have a lot to do with genetics, the good news is that some of those changes can be delayed—even prevented or reversed. Modern medicine and a better understanding of alternative remedies have allowed us to be better able to detect age-related diseases and conditions early and treat them more effectively. Keep reading to discover the 10 most important anti-aging supplements and find out what you should be doing to keep yourself youthful well past retirement age.
Published: November 03, 2008
The word that is heard over and over when it comes to living longer is ANTIOXIDANTS . . . and the more the better! But there are other age-fighting nutrients that also help. Starting to eat foods that have anti-aging properties now will benefit you in the long run in reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and the overall aging process. Let’s take a look at five foods you should be eating to fight the effects of time.
Published: November 17, 2008
Did you know that you are literally rusting as you grow older? That's right – many of the physical and even mental changes associated with aging can be attributed to the chemical process known as oxidation – the same process that causes metal to change color and deteriorate when left unprotected and exposed to air and water. So what exactly is oxidation? And how can you prevent it? Keep reading for answers to those questions and more.
Published: December 03, 2008
Aging well is possible. Recent scientific evidence demonstrates that lifestyle adjustments can ensure health through all ages.
Published: December 15, 2008
As the medical community makes amazing strides to extend the human lifespan, more and more emphasis is being put on extending the quality of life. Consequently, there are many products on the market today which promise to slow or reverse the effects of aging on the body and the mind. There are several common herbal supplements which are touted to have positive anti-aging effects, as well as proven dietary and lifestyle methods for slowing the aging process. Let’s take a look at just a few proven methods . . .
Published: January 28, 2009
I am interested in alternative health solutions and a member of the alternativehealthjournal facebook group. One of my facebook friends is Aubrey de Grey at Cambridge University UK, who is the director of the Methuselah Foundation project. I have been following his work and have also been following the work of Dr David Sinclair of Sirtris Pharmaceuticals Inc whose work at Harvard Medical School into research on resveratrol has led to the company being recently bought out by Glaxo Smith Kline for 720 million dollars. My current interest is centred around the latest research into the benefits of resveratrol but I am concerned about the hype that many nutriceutical sellers are currently engaged in to promote some products that have only small amounts of the substance. The following article is from: http://www.improvelifespan.com
