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Everyone is always asking me is there any particular supplement I would recommend to help prevent aging of the skin. Although there are many, one in particular stands out, because it has numerous other benefits as well. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of the human body and acts as a cushioning and lubrication agent for our joints, nerves, hair, skin and eyes. The highest concentrations are found in fluids in the eyes and joints. Our joints are surrounded by a membrane called the synovial membrane, which forms a capsule around the ends of the bones.  This membrane secretes a...

According to a study published in Microbiology Spectrum 2015, “Infectious diseases" are still among the leading causes of death worldwide due to their persistence, emergence, and reemergence. Air transportation is a major vehicle for the rapid spread of germs. A University of Alabama study found that some germs can stay up to 7 days on a plane piling up on everything you touch. In 2014 alone, over 3.3 billion passengers and 50 million metric tons of cargo traveled by air from 41,000 airports and 50,000 routes worldwide, and significant growth is anticipated, with passenger numbers expected to reach 5.9 billion...

Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition which principally affects the face and worsens with time if left untreated. It usually appears as flushing, redness, and bumps across the nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. Even the ears, chest, and back can be red all the time. According to the U.S. government, more than 14 million people are living with rosacea. Most people who get rosacea are typically between 30 and 50 years old, fair-skinned, and often have blonde hair and blue eyes and other family members who had rosacea or severe acne. Many physicians believe that rosacea is caused by...

Several years ago I wrote about patient of mine who after a natural treatment regime was able to come totally off prednisone! It truly gives me great pleasure to help patients who take steroids for a variety of reasons achieve this huge hurdle. Particularly since my mother, who was my best friend, passed away at the young age of 58 (I will soon be 65 in February) of liver failure caused by prednisone. Toward the end she was suffering extremely from the side effects of this medication and her quality of life became a living hell. I saw a vibrant...

Prevent Intense New Year Hangover Ethanol is the main active ingredient in alcoholic drinks, but they also contain varying amounts of congeners. Ethanol is the main active ingredient in alcoholic drinks, but they also contain varying amounts of congeners, which are toxic chemicals that include methanol, isopentanol and acetone. Studies show they increase the frequency and intensity of hangovers. Drinks high in congeners include whiskey, cognac and tequila. Bourbon whiskey is exceptionally high in congeners. On the other hand, colorless drinks — like vodka, gin and rum — have low levels of congeners. In fact, vodka contains almost no congeners...