Omega 3 and Skin Health – Key to Glowing Complexion
Posted by admin in Skin Health on October 2, 2011
Who doesn’t want youthful, radiant and glowing skin? Who wants sagging purple pouches under their eyes? Don’t we all want long, shiny, lustrous tresses which would cause heads to turn? And how many of us haven’t spent thousands of dollars on worthless products that promised us our dreams but only resulted in little less than frustration and low self-esteem?
The simplest solution to all these worries – Omega 3, and skin health is yours!
Omega 3 containsDHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) ALA (Alpha Linolenic Acid).
Let’s get down to the basics first; what is the root cause of skin disorder? Now, we have been told it is exposure to sun or pollution, dust and bacteria and the rest of the misconceptions we grew up hearing. The root cause is Nutrient deficiency i.e. deficiency of essential fatty acids which lead to inflammation of the skin and this shows the connection between Omega 3 and skin health. Depending on the type of skin you have, any inflammation could be easily triggered by normal everyday actions, for example, the use of perfume. Eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and seborrhea are a few of the many skin disorders that a lack of essential nutrients can cause. This is where Omega 3 comes in and skin health related issues are resolved: enriched with all the benefits of the fatty acids it can easily combat inflammation.
Also with an increased intake of omega 3 we can deal with nail and hair problems because it is the basic ingredient of sebum. Now what is sebum? It is a natural moisturizer or lubricant of the skin forming a safeguarding wall against external harmful elements, thus fish oil supplements are recommended for people with dry, itchy skin; brittle nails; and flaking scalp/dandruff. Read the rest of this entry »
Five Best Natural Health Supplements
Posted by admin in Natural Health on October 2, 2011
Recently FDA has recommended natural health supplements for majority of the people. A visit to their website will open up the latest stand of FDA on the nutritional as well as health supplements. It would be good learning about the five best natural health supplements that can help maintaining a healthy life.
Special Nutritional Requirements
Older people, pregnant and nursing women, children, people suffering from ailments of various types require special nutritional supplements. Natural supplements containing vitamins, fibers, and minerals serve the purpose very well. Such requirements are also substantial in people suffering from diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, high cholesterol, hypertension, and stress.
Complements Healthy Diet
Natural health supplements do not supply all the nutrients required for good health but they complement healthy diets. Naturally, the health supplements cannot be substitute for healthy diet. Eating a wide variety of food having different nutrients is essential for good health. Unfortunately, it may not be possible getting all the nutrients from diet alone in these days of fast food and synthetic diets. Natural supplements thus help in filling out the gaps and help people get healthy physique. Read the rest of this entry »