Tuesday, June 21, 2011
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Omega-3 might be the key to healthier skin, hair and nails
Health, News & Tips
Norbert Moskovits, M.D., FACC, FCCP: Director, Heart Failure Program; Associate Director Of Clinical Cardiology, Maimonides Medical Center. He has been consistently rated "One of the best physicians in NY," by NY Magazine for several years in a row. He has published many articles in several medical journals and has presented his research at national conferences.
As many as a third of people with diabetes will have a skin condition related to their disease at some time in their lives. In fact, such problems are sometimes the first sign that a person has diabetes.[1]
Omega-3 might be the key to healthier skin, hair and nails
Atherosclerosis can also cause skin problems
Atherosclerosis is the narrowing of blood vessels from a thickening of the vessel walls due to plaque buildup. People with diabetes tend to get atherosclerosis at younger ages than other people do. While it often affects the blood vessels near the heart, atherosclerosis can affect blood vessels throughout the body, including those that supply blood to the skin.
When the blood vessels supplying the skin become narrow, changes occur to the skin due to a lack of oxygen, such as hair loss, thinning and shiny skin especially on the shins, thickened and discolored toenails, and cold skin. Because blood carries the white blood cells that help fight infection, legs and feet affected by atherosclerosis heal more slowly when they are injured. [3]
Omega-3 can help reduce atherosclerosis
The anti-inflammatory effects of omega 3 fatty acids can protect against atherosclerosis. Several studies have shown that daily supplementation with as little as 1 gram of EPA and DHA can significantly decrease the risk of developing atherosclerosis. [4] In addition to reducing the risk of developing atherosclerosis, omega 3 fatty acids, particularly DHA, also slow the progression of the disease. [5]
Keeping your diabetes under control is the most important factor in preventing the skin related complications of diabetes. Add Omega-3s to your physician’s recommended daily nutrition, exercise, and medication program to help keep your skin, hair and nails looking and feeling great.
Shop now for Omega-3 Supplements
References
Norbert Moskovits, M.D., FACC, FCCP: Director, Heart Failure Program; Associate Director Of Clinical Cardiology, Maimonides Medical Center. He has been consistantly rated One of the best physicians in NY, by NY Magazine for several years in a row. He has published many articles in several medical journals and has presented his research at national conferences.
"I recommend Diachieve Omega-3 because it contains optimal amounts of EPA and DHA. It can help prevent heart disease and other complications for those with diabetes and for those without diabetes and is also beneficial in people who already suffer from heart disease."
Signs that you are omega-3 deficient might be dry rough patches on skin, dry hair, soft or brittle nails, small bumps on the back of upper arms and legs, eczema, dandruff and dry eyes. Omega-3 deficiency symptoms may be overlooked by doctors because they are shared by other illnesses. Scientists have recently given a name to Omega-3 deficiency – it is FADS or Fatty Acid Deficiency Syndrome. [2]
1. http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/complications/skin-complications.html
2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=dietary%20omega%20deficiency%20dry%20skin
3. http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20070418/omeg-3-fatty-acid-slowsalzheimers
4. Hino, Asuka; Hisashi Adachi, Koji Toyomasu, Noriko Yoshida, Mika Enomoto, Akiko Hiratsuka, Yuji Hirai, Akira Satoh, Tsutomu Imaizumi (2004-09). "Very long chain N-3 fatty acids intake and carotid atherosclerosis: an epidemiological study evaluated by ultrasonography". Atherosclerosis 176 (1): 145-149. doi:10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2004.04.020. ISSN 0021-9150.
5. Erkkilä, Arja T; Nirupa R Matthan, David M Herrington, Alice H Lichtenstein (2006-12). "Higher plasma docosahexaenoic acid is associated with reduced progression of coronary atherosclerosis in women with CAD". Journal of Lipid Research 47 (12): 2814-2819. doi:10.1194/jlr.P600005-JLR200. ISSN 0022-2275.
Norbert Moskovits, M.D., FACC, FCCP: Director, Heart Failure Program; Associate Director Of Clinical Cardiology, Maimonides Medical Center. He has been consistently rated "One of the best physicians in NY," by NY Magazine for several years in a row. He has published many articles in several medical journals and has presented his research at national conferences.
As many as a third of people with diabetes will have a skin condition related to their disease at some time in their lives. In fact, such problems are sometimes the first sign that a person has diabetes.[1]
Omega-3 might be the key to healthier skin, hair and nails
Diachieve Omega-3 Dietary Supplement 90/btl
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Atherosclerosis is the narrowing of blood vessels from a thickening of the vessel walls due to plaque buildup. People with diabetes tend to get atherosclerosis at younger ages than other people do. While it often affects the blood vessels near the heart, atherosclerosis can affect blood vessels throughout the body, including those that supply blood to the skin.
When the blood vessels supplying the skin become narrow, changes occur to the skin due to a lack of oxygen, such as hair loss, thinning and shiny skin especially on the shins, thickened and discolored toenails, and cold skin. Because blood carries the white blood cells that help fight infection, legs and feet affected by atherosclerosis heal more slowly when they are injured. [3]
Omega-3 can help reduce atherosclerosis
The anti-inflammatory effects of omega 3 fatty acids can protect against atherosclerosis. Several studies have shown that daily supplementation with as little as 1 gram of EPA and DHA can significantly decrease the risk of developing atherosclerosis. [4] In addition to reducing the risk of developing atherosclerosis, omega 3 fatty acids, particularly DHA, also slow the progression of the disease. [5]
Keeping your diabetes under control is the most important factor in preventing the skin related complications of diabetes. Add Omega-3s to your physician’s recommended daily nutrition, exercise, and medication program to help keep your skin, hair and nails looking and feeling great.
Shop now for Omega-3 Supplements
References
Norbert Moskovits, M.D., FACC, FCCP: Director, Heart Failure Program; Associate Director Of Clinical Cardiology, Maimonides Medical Center. He has been consistantly rated One of the best physicians in NY, by NY Magazine for several years in a row. He has published many articles in several medical journals and has presented his research at national conferences.
"I recommend Diachieve Omega-3 because it contains optimal amounts of EPA and DHA. It can help prevent heart disease and other complications for those with diabetes and for those without diabetes and is also beneficial in people who already suffer from heart disease."
Signs that you are omega-3 deficient might be dry rough patches on skin, dry hair, soft or brittle nails, small bumps on the back of upper arms and legs, eczema, dandruff and dry eyes. Omega-3 deficiency symptoms may be overlooked by doctors because they are shared by other illnesses. Scientists have recently given a name to Omega-3 deficiency – it is FADS or Fatty Acid Deficiency Syndrome. [2]
1. http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/complications/skin-complications.html
2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=dietary%20omega%20deficiency%20dry%20skin
3. http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20070418/omeg-3-fatty-acid-slowsalzheimers
4. Hino, Asuka; Hisashi Adachi, Koji Toyomasu, Noriko Yoshida, Mika Enomoto, Akiko Hiratsuka, Yuji Hirai, Akira Satoh, Tsutomu Imaizumi (2004-09). "Very long chain N-3 fatty acids intake and carotid atherosclerosis: an epidemiological study evaluated by ultrasonography". Atherosclerosis 176 (1): 145-149. doi:10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2004.04.020. ISSN 0021-9150.
5. Erkkilä, Arja T; Nirupa R Matthan, David M Herrington, Alice H Lichtenstein (2006-12). "Higher plasma docosahexaenoic acid is associated with reduced progression of coronary atherosclerosis in women with CAD". Journal of Lipid Research 47 (12): 2814-2819. doi:10.1194/jlr.P600005-JLR200. ISSN 0022-2275.
Labels: health, nutrition, omega-3
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Hemp Products for Pets Now Available
We are please to announce that our sister site now carries natural products for pets. Made from hemp, these pet products are safe and eco-friendly. Visit the Hemp 4 Pets store today! http://hempforpets.xgig.com/
Monday, December 6, 2010
PUR Water Filters Remove Microbial Cysts
You can order PUR Water Filters online from various retailers. Compare prices here
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Labels: water filter
Saturday, November 27, 2010
CYBER MONDAY 2010 Deals Are Here
Take a look at the new 2010 Cyber Monday deals for our retailers like:
CompUsa.com
FootLocker.com
Macys.com
Sears.com
WalMart.com
See all the coupons and deals here
CompUsa.com
FootLocker.com
Macys.com
Sears.com
WalMart.com
See all the coupons and deals here
Labels: coupons, cyber monday, deals
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Amazon Kindle Vs. Sony Reader
There has been lots of rumors recently about Amazon's Kindle
, the famous e-book reader. Until now, the most popular e-book reader has been offered by Sony. So what is the difference?
Cost Differences
One of the major differences between Kindle and the E-book Reader from Sony is the immense cost difference. Sony Reader is offered at around $249 U.S. dollars while Kindle is now $189. Sony claims their reader delivers a variety of free functions like free viewing of PDF files free with no Web connection needed, free use of weblog & RSS feeds, & even a free memory card included in the Welcome Kit. However, Kindle is not far behind with it is capacity to hold over 200 titles, & comes with an SD card slot. But you need to pay 1 dollar for each RSS feed or weblog which can get expensive.
The Formats
While the Sony Reader view PDF format files free, it charges 10 cents for each PDF file that you synchronize to the tool. Reader will also read HTML format, from the SD card in plain text & picture, not DOC, RTF & PDF format well. But the Sony Reader is not directly re-read the DOC format.
Battery Life
Amazon's Kindle is by far the most suitable choice when it comes to battery life. You can go 4 days without needing to recharge. In addition, ample network coverage in most all areas makes for great portability. Turning pages is made simple as clicking a mouse button, so in case you are reading an e-book in bed, it is much simpler than the Sony Reader.
E-ink Technology
On 6-inch LCD display is lit, the screen used with "Vizplex" the surface of the electronic ink know-how revolution film. However, both the light & the Sony Reader makes use of the same know-how. The Canadian side of this know-how is 40% of the light received by the transfer & use, than reflected light transmission, the six devices, basically open your eyes.
Printability
You should not really need to print documents since you are providing a anytime lit portability of all your personal documents, thus eliminating the necessity for printed copies. A 10-cent fee applies to Word documents wirelessly. However, if the user wants to avoid these fees, free transfers can be used. To do this, the file or attachment needs to be sent to youruniquename@free.kindle.com and then the file gets converted and emailed to the associated Amazon account.
, the famous e-book reader. Until now, the most popular e-book reader has been offered by Sony. So what is the difference?Cost Differences
One of the major differences between Kindle and the E-book Reader from Sony is the immense cost difference. Sony Reader is offered at around $249 U.S. dollars while Kindle is now $189. Sony claims their reader delivers a variety of free functions like free viewing of PDF files free with no Web connection needed, free use of weblog & RSS feeds, & even a free memory card included in the Welcome Kit. However, Kindle is not far behind with it is capacity to hold over 200 titles, & comes with an SD card slot. But you need to pay 1 dollar for each RSS feed or weblog which can get expensive.
The Formats
While the Sony Reader view PDF format files free, it charges 10 cents for each PDF file that you synchronize to the tool. Reader will also read HTML format, from the SD card in plain text & picture, not DOC, RTF & PDF format well. But the Sony Reader is not directly re-read the DOC format.
Battery Life
Amazon's Kindle is by far the most suitable choice when it comes to battery life. You can go 4 days without needing to recharge. In addition, ample network coverage in most all areas makes for great portability. Turning pages is made simple as clicking a mouse button, so in case you are reading an e-book in bed, it is much simpler than the Sony Reader.
E-ink Technology
On 6-inch LCD display is lit, the screen used with "Vizplex" the surface of the electronic ink know-how revolution film. However, both the light & the Sony Reader makes use of the same know-how. The Canadian side of this know-how is 40% of the light received by the transfer & use, than reflected light transmission, the six devices, basically open your eyes.
Printability
You should not really need to print documents since you are providing a anytime lit portability of all your personal documents, thus eliminating the necessity for printed copies. A 10-cent fee applies to Word documents wirelessly. However, if the user wants to avoid these fees, free transfers can be used. To do this, the file or attachment needs to be sent to youruniquename@free.kindle.com and then the file gets converted and emailed to the associated Amazon account.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Kindle
Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device
Amazon.com
Best Price $369.99
or Buy New $489.00
Amazon.com
Best Price $369.99
or Buy New $489.00
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