Minggu, 29 September 2013

Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging?

Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland — a pea-sized structure at the base of the brain — to fuel childhood growth and help maintain tissues and organs throughout life. Beginning in middle age, however, the pituitary gland slowly reduces the amount of growth hormone it produces. This natural slowdown has prompted an interest in the use of synthetic human growth hormone (HGH) to stave off the realities of old age.
If you're skeptical, good for you. There's little evidence to suggest human growth hormone can help otherwise healthy adults regain youth and vitality.

Jumat, 27 September 2013

Great Skin Care Finds at the Health Food Store

If the ingredients in your usual cleansers have you horrified at the thought of bathing in a chemical potion of sulfates and parabens, then consider switching to organic products. Head to your local health food store or vitamin shop and keep your eye out for these items that are sure to offer you wholesome, natural ingredients.
Aztec Indian Healing Clay.

Apple - Health Benefits

Apple is so common that it's medicinal benefits are over looked. Apple is good for a number of reasons.

MEDICINAL BENEFITS OF APPLE
ORAL HEALTH: The act of biting and chewing an apple simulates the production of saliva in your mouth, thus decreasing the bacteria level in your mouth and preventing tooth decay.
WEIGHT LOSS: Apple gets you full longer without costing you a lot of calories. This is because it takes the body a longer time to digest complex fiber.

Infertility: A Look At The Supplements

Dietary supplements are very popular. They include herbs, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and extracts. Because they're considered a dietary product rather than a medicinal product, they usually are not regulated by the modern science. This lack of regulation means that the ingredient amount may vary from one pill to the next. Supplements have also been found to be contaminated with animal parts and toxic molds in some cases.