June Issue
Sun exposure causes skin cancer by damaging DNA. Clinical research demonstrates a tropical fern extract combined with nicotinamide prevents UV-induced skin damage and promotes DNA repair.
Reports
Topical Protection Against Skin Aging and Cancer
Commercial sunscreens are loaded with chemicals that may increase skin cancer rates! Safer sunscreens are now available to block the full spectrum of harmful solar radiation and provide botanical extracts to impede ultraviolet skin aging.
How Fish Oil Benefits Heart Disease Patients with Depression
Recently published studies provide clear evidence that omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil provide protection against heart disease and depression by reducing inflammation throughout the body.
Reversing Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry eye syndrome is not only uncomfortable but can damage ocular tissue. Japanese scientists have discovered that maqui berry extract boosts the body’s own tear production while helping to protect the eyes.
Counter the Adverse Health Effects of Pollution
According to MIT researchers, air pollution is responsible for as many as 200,000 premature deaths a year. Scientists have identified specific nutrients that can inhibit the harmful effects of pollutants and help remove them from the body.
Topical Growth Factors Orchestrate Skin Repair
Dermatologists have identified four unique proteins called growth factors that can revitalize skin firmness and elasticity while reducing the damage caused by advanced glycation end products.
Departments
Blood Sugar Levels Surge to Record Highs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that 1 in 3 American adults have blood sugar levels that are too high. This not only leads to diabetes but also various forms of cancer. Readers are encouraged to have proper blood tests and take corrective actions if glycemic markers are not in optimal safe ranges.
In The News
Vitamin B mitigates pollution damage; diabetes risk underestimated; hormone replacement improves bones; low awareness of obesity-cancer risk; lutein improves intelligence.
Alice Milton Helps Patients Survive the Hospital Experience
Medical errors account for over 250,000 deaths a year. To help stop this epidemic, Alice Milton created Patient Care Advocates, which oversees the patient/doctor relationship to ensure accuracy and communication.
Innovative Genetic Testing to Avoid Dangerous Risk Factors
The DNA Genetic Cancer Risk Profile creates an analysis of your risk factors for cancer. The test uses next generation sequencing for precision and requires only a saliva sample.
Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Cookbook
Dr. Kellyann Petrucci found that bone broth contains the building blocks of collagen and offers surprising health benefits throughout the body.