Collagen And Dorian Gray

The Ancient Egyptians and later the Greeks had an obsession about something we now might call the elixir of youth; a magic potion that stops us growing old.

Well the bad news is that just like alchemy and the idea you can manufacture gold it’s all just a myth.

We do know that a protein called collagen that makes up a third of all our protein in skin, bones tendons and muscles diminishes as we get older and if we could replace it we might not live forever but we could at least look better for it.

The natural loss of collagen is recognized in older people with wrinkles in the skin and felt with aching joints. It can also be a sign of osteoarthritis as it is particularly important in connective tissue,

Many elderly people succumb to back pain and sciatica and with osteoporosis the fluid between vertebras in the discs diminishes. Collagen creams are popular with many women that feel rubbing it into the skin and particularly the face will delay skin ageing but there is some doubt about this and it may just act as a placebo.

On the other hand collagen tablets do seem to help people with aching joints and arthritis as it appears to benefit a better blood circulation throughout the body.

Some recent research suggests that elderly people taking these tablets have quicker healing wounds like minor cuts and this supports the theory that their blood circulation is healthier.

Every generation lives longer on average than the one before and much of this has to do with medical science. To lose a child one hundred years ago to small pox or measles was not so uncommon but with inoculation these and many other diseases have all but been irradiated.

With lung and heart transplants now almost commonplace there is a theory that not too far into the future we will be able to be kept alive almost indefinitely.

On the other hand without mastering the replacement of collagen a three hundred year old person may have a healthy replacement heart and lungs but a face like a dried prune.

Three Bacteria To The Rescue

Some people grab any food when they feel hungry and are not in the least bit choosey about whether it’s considered junk or not.

For them a life of fast foods and takeaways with a couple of cans of fizzy drink or beer is just a means to an end; the end being a fuller stomach and satiated hunger pangs.

Others enjoy preparing and cooking fresh food daily and have an interest in presentation of their achievements. This last group are more likely to have thought about what a good and balanced diet should be but the majority of all types of consumers have very little detailed knowledge of what happens when the food is swallowed.

It’s chewed and mixed with the first of the many different enzymes produced and released in careful measure by the pancreas and then pushed towards the stomach where a churning motion spins it in acid before it enters the duodenum at the top of the small intestine.
Here other enzymes help reduce the acidity of the chyme that the stomach can deal with but not the intestinal lining.

The longest part of the journey is along the small intestine where bacteria help the process. Supplements such as Threelac become active here and give a boost of extra useful bacteria whilst having the side effect of loosening any sticky slow moving waste.

Since ancient times the importance of a clean colon has been understood and the connection between a sluggish one and various mild and if left untreated, major ailments was made.

As the name of the product implies there are three active bacteria introduced into the small intestine and many billions at a time. This boost of essential bacteria has helped many people over the years with digestive problems from bloating to constipation and many related difficulties.

If the small but long intestine is the processor that reduces it all to nutrients to be absorbed through the lining of the wall it’s the large but much shorter intestine that slows it all down as it extracts water.

Is It Candida?

Candida seems to be a buzzword in recent years. It appears that everyone and their dog have a candida infection, and this might not be too far from the truth. It’s extremely common. Here, we're going to take a look at some of the common symptoms of candida. If you have any of the following, then you should consider treatment for a candida infection.

Candida symptoms are many and varied. The majority of people know the key candida symptoms, but we will consider them anyway, just in case you don’t.

1.       Fungal infections: numerous fungal infections can indicate an overabundance of candida. Common infections include thrush, athlete’s foot, and jock’s itch.

2.       Cognitive dysfunction: this is a common symptom of modern life, and more often than not, it is caused by something other than the candida yeast. However, if you experience difficulties in concentration, memory problems, and brain fog, then candida could be the culprit. A short treatment should let you know whether this is the case, or not.

3.       Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia: these are two of the hardest ailments to treat, and it’s because they have so many different causes. For example, CFS has been linked to a condition called idiopathic intracranial hypertension. It’s estimated that up to 20% of people with CFS have IIH. We understand that these illnesses lead people around in circles looking for a cure. However, candida treatment is worth a try. It may account for up to 5% of cases, and you never know, you may be one of the lucky ones who find their answer with candida.

4.       Skin problems: there are a number of common skin complaints linked to the candida infection. These include eczema, acne, hives, and psoriasis. Again, it is not a catch all category, merely that some of the time the solution is to treat a candida infection.

Probiotics: What Is Their Role In the Human Body?

Probiotics are everywhere. They live throughout the human body. You can find them in your digestive system, your ears, your eyes, on your skin, almost everywhere. They play a range of extremely important functions throughout the body. Below, we are going to explore the various roles that probiotics play in our overall good health.

First, we would like to explain more about where they come from. From the earliest points of conception, probiotics are present. They live alongside us in the womb, and help to provide us with lifelong protection against a number of ailments. We also find them in our food, particularly dairy foods. We can even supplement our probiotic fauna with things such as Biocare Products.

So, what role do they play in the human body?
1.They aid in digestion: we have trillions of microorganisms living in our guts. These probiotics play numerous roles here, including:

a.Helping to break our food down so that our bodies can easily absorb nutrients and minerals.

b.Consuming dangerous by-products from the food we eat and from unfriendly microorganisms. For instance, certain types of probiotic consume sulphur. This gas can cause bloating and awful smelling flatulence, but these probiotics eradicate much of it.

c.Kill off dangerous parasites that might live in the digestive tract. As long as we have a reasonable amount of probiotics, they can fight off invaders who would like to use our bodies for nefarious purposes.

2.They form part of our immune system: probiotics help to protect us against a range of outside forces. In particular, they fight off infections caused by microorganisms. For instance, Biocare products contain probiotics that help to fight off the candida yeast infection, which is responsible for thrush.

Although this doesn't appear to be an incredibly exhaustive list, the role they play is invaluable. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to process our food properly, and we wouldn’t be able to fight off infections. In other words, without them, we would die.

So, why do they help us out? Because we provide them with an environment where they can live safely. We have had this relationship with microorganisms since the beginnings of life itself, our own, and life in general.