How many ways can you use salt? According to the Salt Institute, about 14,000! The salt website has tons of handy tips for using salt around the house, and the best of the bunch -- plus my additions -- are listed below. I can't think of another more versatile mineral. Salt is the most common and readily available nonmetallic mineral in the world. In fact, the supply of salt is inexhaustible. For thousands of years, salt (sodium chloride) has been … full story

It may be winter, but that doesnt mean your skin has to be dry and flakey. Its time to put an end to those cold season skin issues! We gathered a list of tips to help combat the winter skin blues. Check out these 10 ways to take better care of your skin this season. 1. Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate! Don't overlook this most important step. Dead skin cells on the skins surface can prevent your moisturizer from doing its job, so make this a top priority. … full story

Recently, I have been following a continuing debate in the medical community about diet, and the amount of fat you should have in your diet. If you're a little bit like me, you wish that there was a magic pill that could take care of this, but nobody has that formula at present, and maybe we never will. But some studies have shown a remarkable relationship between fish oil and weight loss, and it doesn't matter which healthy diet you are following. … full story

Over 1 billion people rely on fish as their primary source of protein. Additionally, certain types of fish are rich in the essential omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. These essential fatty acids are woefully lacking in the American diet. Health authorities around the world are recommending higher intake of fish oil for the prevention of heart disease. The question arises - what is quality fish oil? As a formulator of dietary supplements I have watched … full story

1. Basic Terms: - "Bad" cholesterol clogs your arteries and causes heart disease. - "Good" cholesterol helps collect up the bad cholesterol and get it out of your system. - Saturated fat is "bad fat" that increases the bad cholesterol in your body. - Polyunsaturated fat is "good fat" that lowers both good and bad cholesterol. - Monounsaturated fat is "really good fat" that helps lower the bad cholesterol, but leaves the good cholesterol … full story

Dry skin is characterized by dull and rough appearance. Some individuals are born with dry skin, while others develop it over time, due to a host of factors. Dry skin tends to age faster as it lacks the necessary oil and moisture to keep skin soft and supple. Individuals may develop dry skin due overexposure to sunlight, harsh climatic conditions like severe cold or heat, or artificial room heating or cooling. An improper skin care regimen, especially … full story

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes the body's own immune system attacking the tissue lining of the joints. This can lead to inflammation of the joints, which affects the surrounding muscles. As the result of inflammation, which causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in various joints of the body? In rheumatoid arthritis, treatment, doctors generally prefer to use drugs. However, you have to face the potential side … full story

Acne is an inflammatory skin disease, caused by changes in skin structures consisting of a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland. Acne usually appears during adolescence in its most common form known as "acne vulgaris", which means common acne. The revolutionary Acne-n-pimple cream, the natural acne treatment product on the market to help you solve the never-ending problem of acne. Excess secretions of oil glands combine with naturally … full story

PREVENTION is always better than cure. If the cholesterol level is not well-controlled, it may lead to cardiovascular disease later. Excessive cholesterol in the blood will increase the risk of atherosclerosis and eventually lead to heart attack or stroke. Fish oil is the richest source of Omega-3 fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Clinical studies have shown that regular intake of fish oil can reduce … full story

Winter is here and the frost is not only nipping at your nose but the whole face. Fortunately, with a facial skin care routine that meets your exact skin care needs you can be on your way to healthy, radiant skin tone. YOUR SKIN IS DRY OR SENSITIVE IF IT: Stings or burns when skin-care products are used Is easily irritated Sometimes appears red and inflamed Feels itchy, dry, rough and flaky Facial skin care for dry skin: Regular bath soaps clean … full story