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Collagen II

  By ironman45 | April 3, 2012 - 9:03 pm | arthritis, Hair/Skin health, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis
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What is Collagen and It’s Importance in Joint Health?
Collagen is a protein that makes up about 25% of the protein found in the human body.1, 2, 3, 4 There are 14 different types of collagen and collagen II is the most predominant.2, 3, 4 It’s important to the structural integrity of connective tissue located throughout the body especially bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. If collagen production declines or if it should become defective, this would result in weakened connective tissue contributing to weakened bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments, all important structural components critical to healthy joint function. An example of how important collagen II is to the health of the joint, we find that collagen makes up about 50% to 60% of the dry weight of articular cartilage with collagen II consisting of about 90% to 98% of the total tissue collagen.5, 6 Maintaining the health and production of collagen II will result in stronger and more resilient connective tissue. In turn, the bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments will be healthy and resilient as well. (more…)

3 Natural Ways to Moisturize Dry Skin

  By ironman45 | April 14, 2011 - 6:14 am | Hair/Skin health
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Did you know that dry skin is seen more in people with light skin, blue eyes and fair hair?

Darker-skinned people and men have thicker, oilier skin than light-skinned people do. This is because skin pigments and oils help prevent the skin from drying out as frequently.

However, if genetics didn’t provide your body with these natural moisturizers, then your diet can help combat your dry skin problem.

Try to include foods in your diet regimen that contain…

  • Vitamin A—This vitamin can be found in liver and fish liver oils such as cod liver and can often heal the cracked skin of the feet.
  • Vitamin E—Nicknamed the “vanity vitamin” because it helps keep the skin moist and youthful, this vitamin can be found in vegetable oils and wheat germ.
  • Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) —An omega-3 fatty acid, EPA is found in oily fish or fish oil such as cod liver, herring, mackerel, salmon and sardine, and can help reduce the symptoms of dry, itchy or flaky skin.

These oils find their way into the epidermis by way of sebaceous glands in the dermis and help it to remain supple and not dry out as quickly.

 

About the author

Michael Cutler, M.D. is a board-certified family physician with 18 years experience specializing in chronic degenerative diseases, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.

 

A graduate of Brigham Young University, Tulane Medical School and Natividad Medical Center Family Practice Residency in Salinas, Calif., he serves as a medical liaison to alternative and traditional practicing physicians. His practice focuses on an integrative solution to health problems.

 

Dr. Cutler is a sought-after speaker and lecturer on experiencing optimum health through natural medicines and the Founder and Editor of Easy Health Options™ newsletter—a leading health advisory service on natural healing therapies and nutrients and is Medical Advisor for True Health™—America’s #1 source for doctor-formulated nutrients that heal. For more information visit www.truehealth.com.