Deet is a chemical that is used in popular over the counter insect repellants. It is commonly used as a topical application and it is very effective as an insect repellant. Today Deet use is more wide spread to help prevent mosquito transmitted diseases like West Nile Virus, Encephalitis, Malaria, and many others. However it is a chemical solvent and plastizer. It can actually dissolve different materials. It is also thought to cause neurological damage such as nervousness as it builds up in ... Read Full Story

Click here to view the embedded video. Recently Resveratrol has been getting a lot of buzz because scientists believe it may offer anti-aging properties. Resveratrol was discovered in dark wines or red wines and comes from the skin of grapes.  Unfortunately you can not get enough Resveratrol by drinking wine or grapes. However there are now supplements that offer concentrated amounts of Reservatrol that may have a bigger impact on health & longevity. Resveratrol 100 & Source Naturals ... Read Full Story

The human body performs a never ending process of  rebuilding cartilage.  We all know cartilage is needed between joints to allow easy rotation of joints. Without it we would not be able to move.  Rebuilding cartilage requires the body to break  it down and then grow new cartilage. However at times, cartilage rebuilding seems to be hampered by the body’s own natural processes. Due to injury or illness or an immune system that has gone awry, the body’s natural system may be working... Read Full Story

I recently went to Fresh Start Laser to receive cold laser treatment for pain remediation. During my treatment, Tim Bogert, my personal technician, explained to me that cold laser treatment could be an important adjunct to help weight loss in that it helps to suppress appetite. Although I don’t have a severe weight problem, I have observed that one of his clients had a significant weight loss (approximately 50 pounds) using the cold laser treatment procedure. My wife tried it and lost a... Read Full Story

FLUIDJOINT® is a breakthrough formula that is clinically shown to enhance joint health. The active ingredients In FLUIDJOINT® are natural micro-proteins that are concentrated and extracted from organic sources. These concentrated proteins support your body’s natural process for maintaining healthy joints. For most, continued use of FLUIDJOINT® enhances joint function for everyday activities. Results should be noticeable within at least 14 days of use and the benefits have been shown to ... Read Full Story

This winter many people will be heading to exotic ski destinations. Unfortunately many of those skiers will suffer from high altitude sickness. I have heard some skiers first day of planned activities were derailed because they experienced extreme fatigue that precluded any activity. This problem is more prevalent when you reach an elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level. In many cases unlucky individuals need an entire day or more to give their body a chance to acclimate to high altitude. Th... Read Full Story

An article in The New York Times on November 27, 2008, reported that serotonin may affect osteoporosis. Researchers found that serotonin is manufactured in the gut. People who suffer from osteoporosis have normal levels of serotonin and people who have dense bones were found to have low levels of serotonin. However a Wikipedia discussion of serotonin shows that it is a substance that is necessary for the human body. It is a neurotransmitter that can affect mood and other bodily processes. I a... Read Full Story

Sambu Guard by Flora is a 4 in 1 formula that helps boosts the immune system or immune support when the body is under stress from outside forces. SambuGuard is specially formulated with four well-known immune system enhancers: elder flowers, elderberries, echinacea purpurea and vitamin C. Each of these ingredients has been selected because of the specific function it contributes to this formula, and for its ability to work with the others synergistically for maximum results. Bookmark It ... Read Full Story

This purpose of this article is to describe the use of Low Level Laser Therapy or Photobiomodulation as described by the current FDA label or under the supervision of a medical professional in an off label manner to significantly reduce or eliminate the pain and discomfort associated with withdrawal symptoms that are experienced during the period of cessation from addictive substances including nicotine. The therapy intervention devices to be used are handheld, non-invasive, red and infrared,... Read Full Story

The word “collagen” is derived from kolla, the Greek word for glue. Collagen is the primary protein in the body. There are many types of collagen protein throughout the body. However, the most widely researched types of collagen are Types I, II, and III. Types I & III are the major components of skin, hair, nails, muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, gums, teeth, eyes and blood vessels. Type II is the major component of joint cartilage. Kolla2® is UnHydrolyzed Chicken Sternal C... Read Full Story