Bumble Bee Fish Oil. Do You Need It?Written by Dave Saunders
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The essential fatty acid most commonly referred to is Omega-3 fatty acid. Studies have indeed been shown that good dietary intake of Omega-3's reduce your risk of coronary artery disease. Other studies have shown Omega-3 fatty acids having benefit with control of hypertension, lowering blood pressure, preventing age-related macular degeneration, and even relieving depression and some other mental health problems. Of course, if rest of your diet is junk then you shouldn't expect any miracles. Remember you are what you eat. The Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil are just one type of molecule of many that we know of as nutrients our very cells need every day to support normal, natural cell function. So while National media buzzes along providing sound bites of news, out of context, remember that no nutrient is an island. Supplements are about supplementing nutrients missing from normal, good diet. Those with bad diets need to do a lot more for themselves than just pop a pill. Any pill.
Dave Saunders is a certified nutritional educator, wellness coach, member of the American International Association of Nutritional Education (AIANE) and author. He is also the host of a weekly, nation-wide telephone lecture on health and nutrition. For additional information, please visit his site on nutrition and glyconutrients at www.glycoboy.com or www.glycowellness.com or email Dave at dave@glycoboy.com
| | Achieving a Safe, Healthy Tan with Sunless Tanning ProductsWritten by Melissa A. Tyson
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Tan Perfect provides unique ingredients and rich botanicals to nourish skin while creating an even, lasting tan. The five-piece product includes a body scrub formula, instant tanning formula, body scrubber and a pair of application gloves to ensure satisfying results while preventing streaks and stained plams.
The most distinctive differences between sun exposure and sunless tanning products are long-term effects to skin. Sun exposure reaches far beyond epidermis and actually harms cells deep below surface potentially causing melanoma, a malignant tumor originating in melanocytes. (Melanocytes are cells responsible for producing melanin pigment.) Sunless tanning products offer no known harmful affects or damage although some may experience mild allergic reactions.
While use of sunscreens and protective clothing may provide some safety, only certain way to avoid sun exposure and sun damage is to stay indoors. Whenever venturing to outdoors, regardless of shade or perceived protection, be sure to use a sunscreen with at least a 15 SPF (sun protection factor). (Use a suntan lotion applicator for hard-to-reach areas.) Try to avoid sun exposure during 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM when ultraviolet radiation is most harmful. Wear UV-protective sunglasses such as BluBlocker, long pants and long-sleeved shirts. (Even when wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts during prolonged sun exposure, it is best to apply sunscreen before dressing.) Wide-brimmed hats covering face, neck and ears also should be worn.
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