Top 10 new beauty science breakthroughs
We’re constantly on the look out for the next big beauty science breakthrough. While most “revolutionary” new ingredients turn out to be over-hyped and over-priced, you never know what really works until it’s been vetted by the scientific community.
Here are 10 new ingredients that might be the next beauty breakthrough. Only time will tell…
“Immortal jellyfish” (Turritopsis nutricula) may be capable of reversing the aging process.
Catalase pill counteracts the body’s natural production of hydrogen peroxide to reverse gray hair.
Probiotic treatments rebalance skin flora to fi...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - June 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: thebeautybrains Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs
How quickly does wheatlessness unfold?
Wheatlessness: the happy, healthy state achieved by not eating wheat.
A frequently asked question: Once you eliminate wheat, how fast do the benefits occur?
Well, it depends. It depends on what health issue we are discussing, what organ system, and how far along the process of wheat destruction you were.
Nonetheless, there are a number of common patterns that develop once you decide to eliminate all things wheat in your life:
Gastrointestinal
Acid reflux, bowel urgency–5 days is typical for these conditions to reduce or go away entirely.
Ulcerative colitis, Crohns–These complex inflammatory conditions require...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - June 14, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat-ectomy Wheat-elimination success stories Source Type: blogs
5 Things to Do When You Feel Insecure
German psychoanalyst Eric Fromm said, “The task we must set for ourselves is not to feel secure, but to be able to tolerate insecurity.”
Everyone I have ever known — I take that back — every likable person I have ever known in this world has admitted to periods of sheer insecurity. They looked at themselves from the perspective of someone else — perhaps a person with no appreciation of their talents, personality traits, abilities—and judged themselves unfairly according to the perverted view.
I am terribly insecure much of the time. I grew up with bad acne, braces, and a twin sister who was in the p...
Source: World of Psychology - June 8, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Therese J. Borchard Tags: Family Friends General Mental Health and Wellness Self-Esteem Self-Help Stress Adolescent Self Bad Acne Eric Fromm Inferiority Complex Insecurity Intensities Land Of The Unicorns Language Literature Likable Person Likeable Source Type: blogs
8 Interesting Facts About Acne
How much do you know about acne? Learn a few interesting facts that unveil a few myths about this skin disorder.Contributor: Stephanie ModkinsPublished: Jun 03, 2013 (Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content)
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - June 4, 2013 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs
Gouging 101 spotted by Dr Judy Stone
Summer is Lyme Disease Season. The Price Of The Drug To Treat It Just Exploded. By Maryn McKenna If you’ve been reading for a while, you might remember someposts about nationwide shortages of drugs. The Food and Drug Administration was concerned, and so were very senior physicians working in infectious disease, cancer, everyday emergency medicine and even veterinary care.The crisis faded from view, as they do. So it wasn’t much noticed that back in March, the American Academy of Pediatrics warned of an FDA alert over an apparent shortage of doxycycline, an old and inexpensive drug that is used mostly for...
Source: PharmaGossip - June 2, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: insider Source Type: blogs
The future is taking shape
Last week I posted a review of Trip and since then I've sent the first set of emails to the advisory board. This consisted of a list of ideas and issues I'm working on and asked for feedback. I sent the emails yesterday but already some ideas are generating more excitement than others:Mobile interface. Two comments sum this up - 'The doctors are welded to their mobile phones' and 'just tried website on my Android and it was dreadful'.Patient interface. I'm working on this with a local university and their patient group. The patients want to have better access to evidence, but need some support. So, ...
Source: Liberating the literature - June 1, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Source Type: blogs
The Right Way to Treat Cystic Acne
We're stoked to share our favorite story of the week from our pals at LuckyMag.com!
I'll do anything to clear up my cystic acne. I've Supermarket Sweep-ed the florescent lit isles of Duane Reade for extra strength OXY-10, transferred rent money from my savings account for an emergency cortisone shot and gotten excruciating facials that involve metal lancets, extractions and estheticians who shame me for picking at my blemishes. Most recently, I sought out Lucky's executive beauty director, Jean Godfrey June, who recommended I speak to top New York dermatologist Dr. Amy Wechsler and New York/Miami dermatologist Dr. Fredric ...
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - May 31, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Beauty acne beauty tips lucky skincare Source Type: blogs
Sacre Bleu! European Agency Rebuffs French Regulator Over Bayer Acne Pill
Now what will French authorities do? After months of debate, the European agency that coordinates regulation of medicines on the continent has decided that the controversial Diane 35 acne pill sold by Bayer, which is also widely prescribed as a contraceptive, is safe to use so long as steps are taken to minimize the risk of blood clots. The decision was announced this morning.
The overwhelming 26-to-1 vote by the Coordination Group for Mutual Recognition and Decentralised Procedures, which is overseen by the Heads of Medicines Agencies, endorsed the recent position taken by the European Medicines Agency (read statement h...
Source: Pharmalot - May 30, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: esilverman Source Type: blogs
Natural Tips For Flawless and Beautiful Skin
While we all want to love skin, most of us do not realize it’s one of our body biggest organs! From head to toe, skin is the first place our bodies begin displaying symptoms of problems. Whether it’s a bad sun burn that results in the skin dry and shedding, or the unavoidable “crow’s feet” we all have to deal with and worry, skin has a way of displaying it all. If you are a woman, you probably want to deal with the skin to prevent acne and facial lines. Regardless of your skin type, there are several natural skin care tips you can use of to keep your skin soft, sleek, and radiant with elegance.
1. Nut...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - May 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: anajackson Tags: Community Posts Natural Tips For Flawless and Beautiful Skin natural ways to improve health Nutrition and Diet Skin Care Tips Source Type: blogs
The Top 5 Beauty Science stories of the week
Ripped from today’s headlines, here are our top 5 favorite beauty science stories of the week. Enjoy!
Scientists develop acne treatment that works with the skin’s bacteria
Itch protein may hold key to cure for skin conditions
Would you take the new Lybrido Pill to boost your sexual desire?
What does “Period After Opening” mean?
Cosmetics Ingredients Are Not All the Same (Source: thebeautybrains.com)
Source: thebeautybrains.com - May 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: thebeautybrains Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs
On The Pulse - 17th May 2013
Treating acne seriously (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - May 17, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Source Type: blogs
Goodbye, nephrotic syndrome!
Joanna posted this intriguing and wonderful tale of nephrotic syndrome reversed with wheat elimination:
No more nephrotic syndrome since starting
Wheat Belly–this is MASSIVE. I need to share my story Dr Davis.
I’m 30, I had heavy proteinuria [protein loss in the urine] for years. I went strictly wheat-free in July, 2012, and today I discovered its down to 0.5 g [per day]. No meds, just my interest in nutrition, in particular my 10 months on Wheat Belly. I’ve lost 20 kg [44 pounds], I weigh 54 kg [118.8 pounds] now, zero fluid retention, and the receptionist at the doctor’s office didn’t recogn...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - May 16, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat-elimination success stories Source Type: blogs
This Simple Skincare Routine Cured My Chronic Hormonal Acne
I used to have horrible hormonal breakouts until I used these three skincare products--and now I have virtually flawless skin.Contributor: A.E. OlsonPublished: May 16, 2013 (Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content)
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - May 16, 2013 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs
Six Years Later, Ranbaxy - Oops, Daiichi Sankyo - Pleads Guilty to Adulteration, Pays $500 Million
It only took until 2013, but the US Food and Drug Administration finally secured guilty pleas and fines. The basics are in an Associated Press story (via the Washington Post): A subsidiary of India’s largest pharmaceutical company has agreed to pay a record $500 million in fines and penalties for selling adulterated drugs and lying to federal regulators in a case that is part of an ongoing crackdown on the quality of generic drugs flowing into the U.S.Federal prosecutors say the guilty plea by Ranbaxy USA Inc. represents the largest financial penalty against a generic drug company for violations of the Fe...
Source: Health Care Renewal - May 14, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Tags: FDA outsourcing crime adulterated drugs Ranbaxy adverse effects Daiichi Sankyo manufacturing problems Source Type: blogs
Ranbaxy pleads guilty and agrees to $500 million penalty
LProsecutors say guilty plea by Ranbaxy is largest financial penalty against a generic drug companyWashington: A subsidiary of India’s largest pharmaceutical company has agreed to pay a record $500 million (Dh1.83 billion) in fines and penalties for selling adulterated drugs and lying to federal regulators in a case that is part of an ongoing crackdown on the quality of generic drugs flowing into the USFederal prosecutors say the guilty plea by Ranbaxy USA Inc represents the largest financial penalty against a generic drug company for violations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, which prohibits the sale of impu...
Source: PharmaGossip - May 14, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: insider Source Type: blogs
