Supplements to Fight Aging – L-Carnosine

collagen-womanL-Carnosine is a naturally occurring dipeptide of the amino acids alanine and histidine. It protects against dementia and possible Alzheimer’s disease, can rejuvenate cells that are senescent, normalizes body functions including blood flow, brain wave patterns (by acting as a neurotransmitter), and immune response, and may play a crucial role in preventing seizures. That’s quite a bit of work for one supplement!

Essential Oils by Skin Issue

essential-oilsAcne: Bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, Clary sage, clove, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, maijoram, myrtle, patchouli, petitgrain, ravensara, rosemary, rosewood, sage, sage lavender, sandalwood, spearmint, tea tree, thyme, vetiver, yarrow.

Supplements to Fight Aging – Rhodiola

collagen-womanThe use of rhodolia as a traditional medicine spans millennia, and has a strong documented history in Russia, Sweden, and Greece among other countries. The plant grows in higher elevations, and goes by numerous names, but is known scientifically as Rhodiola rosea. Western medical research in human subjects has been limited to date, but preliminary investigations show a strong potential for Rhodiola as a medicine to fight depression, general anxiety disorders, and fatigue. The plant is also believed to have cancer-fighting properties, and to enhance mental and physical performance – how’s that for a miracle plant?

Acne Natural Facial Scrub

acneIf you or your teen have problems with acne, perhaps you’ve had the opportunity to take a gander at the long and intimidating ingredient list on the bottles and jars of the more popular products boasting their ability to clear the skin. Scary, isn’t it? Besides not being able to recognize anything on the list but perhaps words like “water” or “alcohol,” pronouncing anything on there is enough to win you some sort of prize. But there is hope, oh yes, there is. You can make your own acne remedy with a few powdered herbs.