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What are the Best Supplements for Skin Care?
by David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: I use professional skin care products and get anti-aging treatments for my skin but I was wondering what supplements I can take to maintain...
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Omega-3s Protect Against Skin Cancer
Love the sun but worried about the harmful effects it can have on your skin? Adding omega-3 supplements as part of your skin care regimen may help protect against the...
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Cutting Empty Carbs and Dairy Key for Clear Skin
Acne is often characterized as an adolescent affliction, but it affects both adolescents and adults, well into the 20s and beyond. And spotty skin is not only hard to cover...
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Omega-3s and Skin Health
You’ve heard about Omega-3s and know that they’re good for your health, but what about your skin? Turns out these essential fats are not a four letter word if you...
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Probiotics Prevent Infant Skin Problems
Atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema, affects about 20% of infants and young children, making it the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease. Any parent who’s had to deal with...
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Omega-3s May Slow Aging Process
Packages on every shelf at the grocery store tout the health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids, with labels on everything from eggs to dog treats trumpeting “omega-3 content.” But a...
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Fish Oil Boosts Senior Muscle Strength
A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that older women’s muscles may benefit from the addition of fish oil to their diet and strength-training routines....
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Walnuts
Walnuts are plants in the tree nut family. This family also includes Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts and pistachios. Covering the walnut shell is a green...
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Eating a Heart Healthy Diet
To recognize the Go Red Campaign, this month we offer a series of articles to increase your understanding of heart disease. In this article, we review the foods to eat...
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Supplements Support Healthy Skin in Three Ways
Like other organs in the body, the health of the skin is dependent on optimal “care and feeding”. So, it makes sense that how well we take care of ourselves...
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Managing Cholesterol with Medications
The Wellness Center Staff This month, we feature a four-part series on cholesterol to commemorate National Cholesterol Education Month. When changes to diet and lifestyle are not enough to improve...
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Promoting Healthy Cholesterol Levels with Supplements
This month, we feature a four-part series on cholesterol to commemorate National Cholesterol Education Month. This third article focuses on the nutritional supplements that promote healthy cholesterol levels. The amount...
