Brand Name Cosmetics Not Cruelty-Free

This is sad to hear. I was hoping a lot of this unnecessary testing was behind us. 

They blame it on the Chinese government!! Maybe if their products were made in the US they would not have this problem!!

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Cruelty-free? Avon and Estée Lauder under fire as Peta reveals cosmetic brands 'ordered animal testing'

By MAYSA RAWI

Last updated at 10:29 AM on 22nd February 2012

Peta is calling on supporters to boycott Avon and Estée Lauder after discovering the cosmetic giants are paying for animal testing.

The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals revealed on their website today that the skincare brands are no longer 'cruelty-free' as they are being forced to follow regulations enforced by the Chinese government.

U.S. brand Mary Kay was also included in the list of companies that are said to harm animals in the Asian country.

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Isotonicity

Unlike other supplements, each of the 15 Isotonix supplements leaves the stomach within 10 minutes, because they are isotonic. Market America's chief science officer, Jim Wilmer, Ph.D., explains: "As a means of delivering nutrients to the body, an isotonic-capable nutritional supplement is the most natural of all the supplements," he says. "When you mix a capful of an isotonix supplement with 12 ounces of water, that creates a solution with isotonicity -- the same osmotic pressure that exists in the body's cells. The stomach takes any substance, whether it is food or a pill, and turns it into an isotonic solution. That process can take one hour or more. But when an Isotonix solution hits the stomach, the stomach senses that it is already isotonic and treats it as though it were digested food. It immediately delivers the nutrients directly to the small intestine where absorption can begin quickly and efficiently. Isotonix quickly moves a high concentrated nutrient solution through the stomach so it gets absorbed with minimal changes"

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As explained earlier isotonicity means that the number of molecules present in the body fluids. Sweat is an isotonic fluid; It's a body fluid. If you just replace the water, it would lack the nutrients usually present in the body's fluids. But if you replace the liquid you lost from sweating with an identical molecular fluid that also contains the minerals, calcium, sodium and so on, it's much healthier. It's absorbed better, and it replaces what you lost during sweating. "The use of isotoncity for the delivery of flavonoids is really rather rare. I know that the isotonic formula with Pycnogenol is exclusive to Market America with their Isotonix OPC-3. So this is a pretty good concept, and it is unique on the market." Dr. Frank Schonlau 

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Isotonix products offer the fastest and most efficient delivery system of all nutraceutical supplements. Formulated using only the most advanced and scientifically proven ingredients, Isotonix products provide both rapid delivery and superior results. Isotonix products are completely free of binders and fillers common in traditional tablet and capsule products so you know that you are getting only the quality ingredients you expect. 

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A Gut Check for Many Ailments

From the Wall Street Journal. A very interesting article on the importance of digestive health. 

What you think is going on in your head may be caused in part by what's happening in your gut.

A growing body of research shows the gut affects bodily functions far beyond digestion. Studies have shown intriguing links from the gut's health to bone formation, learning and memory and even conditions including Parkinson's disease. Recent research found disruptions to the stomach or intestinal bacteria can prompt depression and anxiety—at least in lab rats.

Better understanding the communication between the gut and the brain could help reveal the causes of and treatments for a range of ailments, and provide diagnostic clues for doctors.

Doctors Going Broke and the Solution

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Doctors in America are harboring an embarrassing secret: Many of them are going broke.

This quiet reality, which is spreading nationwide, is claiming a wide range of casualties, including family physicians, cardiologists and oncologists.

Industry watchers say the trend is worrisome. Half of all doctors in the nation operate a private practice. So if a cash crunch forces the death of an independent practice, it robs a community of a vital health care resource.

"A lot of independent practices are starting to see serious financial issues," said Marc Lion, CEO of Lion & Company CPAs, LLC, which advises independent doctor practices about their finances.

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The power of Prime Astaxanthin to fight free radicals is of critical importance, but it must also be delivered to the body in sufficient amounts to be truly effective. Typical astaxanthin formulations contain only 2-4 mg per serving — an amount which falls short in delivering all possible benefits for the heart, eyes, skin and muscles. Prime Astaxanthin Cardio & Visual Vitality Formula is made exclusively in a 6 mg serving, which is superior for promoting optimal cardiovascular function, supporting healthy vision and skin, blood flow and muscular endurance.* Together, the quantity and the quality delivered by Prime Astaxanthin yields anti-aging benefits second to none.

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Niacin

Niacin: a Classic for Cardiovascular Health

Posted on January 27, 2012 by seanw

Niacin—also known as nicotinic acid, or sometimes vitamin B3—is used by the body to turn carbohydrates into energy, while also helping to maintain the healthy function of the nervous system, digestive system, skin and eyes. As a key component in basic nutrition, niacin is often included as part of a daily multivitamin.

When taken in higher amounts, however, niacin has been shown to deliver much more specific health benefits by working to both increase the levels of HDL (or “good” cholesterol) in the bloodstream while also decreasing LDL (or “bad” cholesterol). In fact, niacin will raise HDL cholesterol levels by 15 to 35 percent on average, making niacin the most effective natural substance available for raising HDL cholesterol. Increased levels of HDL result in decreased levels of LDL, because one of the primary functions of HDL is to pick up excess LDL in the bloodstream and return it to the liver for disposal.

This deliberate mega-dosing of niacin—sometimes up to 2,000 or more milligrams daily—has been shown to lower triglyceride levels as well, thus positively affecting all major blood measurements in regard to cardiovascular health. As a result, this practice has come to be known as niacin therapy, and it is considered one of the better options available forcholesterol management under medical supervision.

Niacin therapy, however, isn’t as common a practice as many might think. Health professionals and patients can be hesitant to adopt high-dose niacin therapy due to some uncomfortable side effects. These symptoms, collectively known as a Niacin Flush, include reddening of the skin, itching, tingling, sweating and even shortness of breath.

Fortunately, advances in manufacturing have provided the option of slow-release niacin. This new technology uses layered tablets which disintegrate slowly, providing an elevated but sustained level of niacin in amounts more tolerable than a single massive dose. With an equal amount of niacin administered to the patient, but less in their bloodstream at any one time, the unappealing symptoms of the Niacin Flush can typically be avoided.

The role of medicine is to address the problem of disease, while the role of the physician is to do so while also providing comfort to those they treat. In the form of slow-release niacin is a therapy that provides for both responsibilities. It represents a significant step forward for both doctor and patient.

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