Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 However, if you're going to use makeup, use the natural stuff, and don't rely on makeup to change your personal appearance in the long run. Alter your lifestyle so you can be healthy and vibrant all the time, even if you're not wearing makeup. Then if you're in a situation where you have to use makeup for professional reasons, then that makeup only enhances the natural, vibrant look you already have.
For men, if you're worried about your job, and you want to look younger, I say skip the cosmetic surgery, skip the toxic hair dyes, focus on your level of energy and your mental function. |
Craig Pepin-Donat
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 Often, in the after images of women, they are wearing makeup or more expertly applied makeup than in the before images. Even more important, the after images convey a new confidence and self-esteem not seen in the before images.
In recent years many companies that use before-and-after campaigns have wisely started to use images of people in everyday clothing to make the results look and feel more "real" to the consumer.
It is nothing more than a marketing gimmick. The lie with many of these products and services is not within the images themselves, but hidden in the disclaimers. |
Mary-Ann Shearer
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 It is important that you clean your skin well at night as this is the time your body steps up repair work and leaving makeup on the skin will hinder this process.
Olive oil is a great makeup remover. Use a cotton ball to remove all traces of mascara, especially waterproof mascara. Blot off excess oil with a tissue or tone with a little diluted apple cider vinegar if you don't like the oily residue on your skin. There are now special makeup removal face cloths—one of them called the "Magic Mitt. |
Craig Pepin-Donat
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| Often, in the after images of women, they are wearing makeup or more expertly applied makeup than in the before images. Even more important, the after images convey a new confidence and self-esteem not seen in the before images.
In recent years many companies that use before-and-after campaigns have wisely started to use images of people in everyday clothing to make the results look and feel more "real" to the consumer.
It is nothing more than a marketing gimmick. The lie with many of these products and services is not within the images themselves, but hidden in the disclaimers. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| Alter your lifestyle so you can be healthy and vibrant all the time, even if you're not wearing makeup. Then if you're in a situation where you have to use makeup for professional reasons, then that makeup only enhances the natural, vibrant look you already have.
For men, if you're worried about your job, and you want to look younger, I say skip the cosmetic surgery, skip the toxic hair dyes, focus on your level of energy and your mental function. You can look younger and more vibrant by changing who you are inside much better than by changing your appearance on the outside. |
Mary-Ann Shearer
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| Olive oil is a great makeup remover. Use a cotton ball to remove all traces of mascara, especially waterproof mascara. Blot off excess oil with a tissue or tone with a little diluted apple cider vinegar if you don't like the oily residue on your skin. There are now special makeup removal face cloths—one of them called the "Magic Mitt." I use this daily and it is truly magic as it removes even heavy makeup with a few swipes after being dipped in warm water!
If your diet is healthy and your body is working in perfect harmony, then this will be reflected through your skin. |
David Steinman
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 But his mother, now 40 and living in Princeton, New Jersey, still can't shake the horror she felt when learned about phthalates and realized her son's condition could be linked to the chemicals in the makeup and hair products she used during her 15 years as a professional model. Every day of her career, James slathered on foundation, eye shadow, lipstick and mascara containing phthalates. In addition to wearing heavy makeup, James also had her hair straightened once a month. |
Dr. Sharon Moalem
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 But that doesn't mean we should ignore the large trends we see among different population groups—to the contrary, the more we understand how our evolution has shaped our genetic makeup, the more we can understand how to live a healthy life today. Let's look at a few examples.
We've discussed two parallel adaptations to manage the sun's dueling effects on body chemistry—the evolution of dark skin to protect our stores of folate and the evolution of a genetic trigger for increased cholesterol to maximize production of vitamin D. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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 PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
Hepatotoxicity and carcinogenicity are possible due to the pyrrolizidine alkaloids with 1,2-unsaturated necic parent substances in its makeup. It should not be taken internally for this reason.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: The drag is used externally.
Preparation: The lotion is made using 1 part of the drag and 5 parts of 10% ethanol.
Daily Dosage: The lotion is applied topically for the treatment of rheumatic arthritis.
LITERATURE
Bradbury RB, Culvenor CCJ, (1954) Austr J Chem 7. 378.
Deinzer ML et al., Science 195:497. 1977. |
| PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
Hepatotoxicity and carcinogenicity are possible due to the pyrrolizidine alkaloids with 1,2-unsaturated necic parent substances in its makeup. Groundsel should not be taken internally for this reason.
DOSAGE
No information is available.
LITERATURE
Bull LB et al. in: The Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids, Pub. Wiley NY 1968.
Mansour RMA. Saleh, NAM (1981) Phytochemistry 20:1180.
Quails CW, Segall H J (1978) J Chrom. 15:202.
Toppel G, Hartmann T (1986) Planta Med 6:25P.
Van Borstel K et al, PH 28:1635-1638. 1989.
Van Dooren Bos R et al., (1981) Planta Med 42:385. |
Mike Adams
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 Irritating makeup, soap, laundry detergents, and other potentially allergenic substances cause contact eczema. Accordingly, the primary treatment for the disorder involves identifying the irritating substance and finding an alternative, such as hypoallergenic soap or makeup.
Seborrhoeic eczema is much more troublesome than contact eczema, as it leads to dandrufflike scalp problems, as well as painful, red areas on the ears, eyebrows, nose, and sometimes even armpits and groin. Stasis eczema is linked to varicose vein problems, so it is usually found only on the calves. |
Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D.
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 And in this case, the discomfort may well have been worth it, because our study found two potentially important results: first, 30 percent of the patients had minor abnormalities in the makeup of their spinal fluid, but none of the people in the healthy control group showed these abnormalities. Second, I found increases in one cytokine for CFS patients with sudden illness onset, and increases in a different cytokine for those who had the abnormal spinal fluid results. These results certainly should put to rest the idea that patients with this disorder have the "nothing wrong syndrome. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 We are truly individuals with our own unique physiology, stressors, and psychological makeup. Double-blind, placebo-controlled scientific studies attempt to find what works for as many people as possible, not what works best for an individual.
Even in studies where the placebo response is given credit, perhaps the belief that the mind can heal the body is the real explanation. |
| It should be stated, though, that all seed oils are not the same in their makeup of essential fatty acids, and substituting a seed oil does not necessarily give the same benefits as the fish oils and vice versa.
Although research clearly shows that moderate EFA supplementation is beneficial and safe for pregnant women, caution should be exercised when consuming large doses. Also, there may be some caution about increased fish intake and environmental contamination. The U.S. |
| By contrast, non-bio-identical hormones are intentionally different in chemical makeup from the body's natural hormones and include conjugated plant estrogens, conjugated equine estrogens, synthetic estrogens, synthetic progestogens, called progestins, and synthetic testosterone. It is the chemical structure of a hormone, not its source, that determines if a hormone is bio-identical or not.
For the past 50 years, conjugated equine estrogen, under the brand name Premarin, has been the most commonly prescribed estrogen in the United States. |
Steven V. Joyal
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 The journey begins with your molecular makeup. Despite what you may believe, it is not inevitable that you will develop diabetes, be obese, have high blood pressure, or have a heart attack (or a second heart attack) just because you have a family history and it's "in your genes." You have the power to influence how your genes express themselves—that is, how they contribute to various biochemical reactions that occur in your body. |
John J. Ratey, MD
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 What most people think of as psychological makeup is rooted in the biology of these connections. Likewise, our thoughts and behavior and environment reflect back on our neurons, influencing the pattern of connections. Far from being hardwired, as scientists once envisioned it, the brain is constantly being rewired. I'm here to teach you how to be your own electrician.
THE MEDIUM IS THE MESSENGER
It's all about communication. |
Dr. Sharon Moalem
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| The more we learn about the way genetic makeup affects an individual's response to a given drug, the more it's clear that "personalized medicine," where dosing and drugs are tailored to fit your genome, has the potential to provide significant health benefits.
Scientists suspect that the presence and quantity of genes like CYP2D6 in different populations are related to the relative toxicity of a specific population's environment. Fast metabolizers can
"clear"—detoxify—harmful substances more successfully. |
Stacy Malkan
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 Putting on makeup Shouldn't be like Playing with Matches," said the headline over the photo of the little girl smearing lipstick on her face.20 The ad named three companies that had not yet publicly committed to remove the EU-banned ingredients globally — Unilever, Revlon and L'Oreal. "Ask them to join the growing number of toxin-free cosmetics companies and regain the trust of American women," said the ad, which ran on the same day the cosmetics industry was gathering in Manhattan for its largest conference of the year. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
Hepatotoxicity and carcinogenity are expected, due to the pyrrolizidine alkaloids with 1,2-unsaturated necic parent substances in its makeup. Alkanna should not be taken internally for this reason.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: Seldom used as a drug. Taking internally is not to be recommended in any way, due to its toxic characteristics and its uncertain efficacy. Alkannin and extracts of the root are used externally in pharmacy.
Preparations: Extractum alcannae: almost black, green glistening mass (no extraction information). |
Ron Garner
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 We need awareness of these invisible aspects of our makeup, and how their energies can positively or negatively affect our health and well-being. Ultimately, everything in our lives is formed from spiritual, universal energy.
THE MENTAL BODY
The mental body is created by the mind. It is the thinking part of us. It is the energy body of our thoughts. The mind is the tool we use to generate thoughts, formulate beliefs, and make judgments. It enables us to become aware, to formulate intentions, make decisions, and exercise free will. |
Peter h. Fraser and Harry Massey
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 However, because the lungs are covered by this bioenergetic pathway, Integrator 2 has a deep but subtle influence on your entire emotional makeup. Ancient cultures the world over link breathing patterns with emotions, noting that restricted and shallow breathing tends to lead to restricted or suppressed emotions. So distortions in Energetic Integrator 2 may affect your emotions via its bioenergetic link to your lungs.
Of course, because the heart is found in this Energetic Integrator, there is a powerful link to emotions. |
Stacy Malkan
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| But all of a sudden I started to wonder, what's in that makeup?" She'd read that some nail polish companies were removing dibutyl phthalate, so she went to the store and bought those less-toxic brands. The flame retardant chemicals were harder to pinpoint. "It felt impossible," Michelle said. So many products contain PBDEs, unlabeled and in unknown amounts — foam furniture, electronics, rugs, even clothing. Most consumer products are unregulated in the US, so manufacturers are allowed to use hazardous chemicals without demonstrating the safety of the products and without labeling them as toxic. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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| Numerous changes in the makeup of the peritoneal fluid are also evident in women with endometriosis. Immune cells that mediate the inflammatory reaction such as cytokines, macrophages, T lymphocytes, and tumor necrosis factors have all been found to be increased in concentration in the peritoneal fluid in women with endometriosis,44-46 and their increase correlates with the severity of the disease. Growth factors, angiogenic factors (increasing blood supply to areas of endometriosis tissue), and lipid peroxidation in the peritoneal fluid may stimulate the endometrial cell growth. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 If you want to wear makeup, use gentle, hypoallergenic cosmetics and makeup-removal products.
If you are taking a synthetic hormone replacement, consult with a holistic doctor for a more natural approach, as these hormones can contribute to your acne rosacea.
REFERENCES
Ryle, J. A., et al. 1920. Gastric analysis in acne rosacea. Lancet 2:1195-96.
Tulipan, L. 1947. Acne rosacea: A vitamin B complex deficiency. Archives of Dermatology 56:589-91. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 The Fountain of Youth
Genetic makeup is partly responsible for determining the rate at which people lose cognitive function and whether or not they will develop dementia, but lifestyle choices play a huge role as well. So does diet. Just ask James Joseph.
James Joseph, Ph.D., a scientist at the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, has a special interest in what we should eat if we want to keep our marbles intact as we grow older. In Jospeh's lab, he's got something he calls the rat Olympics. |
| Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is a poor relative of ginseng and may or may not have medicinal properties; its chemical makeup is quite different from Panax ginseng. Ginseng root that's dried and unprocessed is called "white ginseng," whereas "red ginseng" refers to root that has been steamed and heat-dried.
A review in the Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore in 2000, titled "Panax (Ginseng)—Panacea or Placebo?" concluded that compounds in ginseng (saponins) had "positive anti-mutagenic, anti-cancer, antiinflammatory, anti-diabetes and neurovascular effects. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| Groundsel should not be taken internally because hepatotoxicity and carcinogenicity are possible due to the pyrrolizidine alkaloids with 1,2-unsaturated necic parent substances in its makeup. dosage
Mode of Administration: Internal use of Groundsel is not advised. literature
Borstel Kv, Witte L, Hartmann T. Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid Patterns in Populations of Senecio vulgaris, S vernalis and their hybrids. Phytochemistry 28; 1635-1638. 1989
Bull LB et al. in: The Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids, Pub. Wiley NY 1968.
Ingolfsdottir K, Hylands PJ. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in Senecio vulgaris L. |
| Hepatotoxicity and carcinogenicity are expected due to the pyrrolizidine alkaloids with 1,2-unsaturated necic parent substances in its makeup. Alkanna should not be taken internally for this reason and is recommended for external use only. Not to be used during pregnancy or nursing. dosage
Mode of Administration: Seldom used as a drug. Internal administration is not recommended, due to the drugs toxic characteristics and its uncertain efficacy. Alkannin and extracts of the root are used externally in pharmacy. |
| Ragwort should not be taken internally since hepatotoxicity and carcinogenicity are possible due to the pyrrolizidine alkaloids with 1,2-unsaturated necic parent substances in its makeup. dosage
Mode of Administration: The drug is used externally as a component of lotions, but should not be taken internally.
Preparation: The lotion is made using 1 part of the drug and 5 parts of 10% ethanol.
Daily Dosage: The lotion is applied topically for the treatment of rheumatic arthritis. literature
Deinzer ML et al., Science 195:497. 1977.
Moghaddam MF, Cheeke PR. |
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