Healthy arteries need to be flexible to withstand the 24/7 pulsing of blood to your heart and brain. Over time they can weaken given the endless stress they're forced to endure. Healthy collagen production ensures your arteries remain strong and pliable. Much like an overinflated balloon, damaged vessels expand. It has been found that patients with lower vitamin C levels in their blood are more likely to have an aneurysm because a deficiency of vitamin C can not amply support collagen production, leaving weakened arteries susceptible to micro-tears. Your body was actually designed to create cholesterol as a way to help reinforce weakened arteries, making cholesterol a temporary hero rather than the demon it's reported to be. What many do...
It needn't be a challenge keeping your immune system strong during the sweltering heat of summer. We're here to help you navigate these "seasonal waters" with smart advice for you and your family...
Short term skin damage is caused by UVB rays which are high intensity rays absorbed at the skin’s surface and long term skin damage is caused by lower intensity UVA rays which penetrate the skin more deeply and contribute to those dreaded wrinkles, acceleration of aging skin and even skin cancer. While suncreens offer help, they often contain toxic ingredients such as oxybenzone and methoxycinnamate that you don't want on your skin. Nothing other than sun-blocking clothing and zinc will completely eliminate sun rays from penetrating your skin and in actuality you want to expose your skin in moderation to the sun because the sun's ultra violet rays create Vitamin D which is essential in supporting: bone health cancer prevention the immune system protection against dementia the healing effects of skin disorders...
