Collagen Health: How Collagen Helps The Body

Collagen Health: How Collagen Helps The Body

 

Frequently it seems any discussions on human health these days seem to mention collagen. What is collagen and how does it benefit the body?

Collagen is very durable and is a fibrous material with a glue-like consistency. It comprises about one-third of the proteins found in the body and includes significant quantities of the two amino acids proline and hydroxyproline. The areas particularly reliant on collagen include skin, bones and all the connective tissues found in cartilage and tendons.

Collagen health is depleted by such causes as trauma, pollution, menopause and ultra violet light from the sun.

Collagen Benefits The Skin

Collagen benefits the skin by providing strength and elasticity.

The molecules in collagen look like microscopic ropes and it is these that give the strength to the parts of the body that require it. The skin is also hydrated by collagen hydrolysate.

Some 90% of the skin’s proteins are collagen. These deplete in women as they age as a consequence of the decrease in oestrogen during the menopause process. The effects are clearly seen with a reduction in skin elasticity, dry skin, the thinning of the dermis layer of skin, increased bruising and even in some cases a loss of hearing. Excess exposure to the ultra violet rays from the sun results in the emergence of wrinkles, lines and a sagging skin. This is the result of damaged or reduced collagen and is the same in ladies over a certain age.

Equally a reduction in levels of collagen leads to deteriorating quality in the hair and nails.

Collagen Benefits Connective Tissues

Collagen benefits active sportsmen and women by maintaining the strength of connective tissues in their joints. The ends of the bones are covered by a layer of cartilage, which acts as a durable lubricated pad to protect the bones as they move against each other with the movement of the muscles. Cartilage is in fact a mixture of water and collagen.

The weight-bearing function of cartilage and ligaments is improved by healthy levels of collagen; this is especially significant in young athletes who need to keep their collagen topped up to ensure the combination of extra activity and the growing process straining the joints does not affect their health.

Recent research in Germany has shown that a course of collagen capsules significantly helps athletes who have suffered damage to their connective tissues.

Collagen Benefits Our Bones

Collagen is also found in the structure of our skeleton and, as we age, our joints suffer wear and tear to the articular cartilage (bone cartilage): this results in osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis affects around nine million people in Great Britain alone and is the most common disease of the joints experienced by older and middle-aged people. The condition is the deterioration of the cartilage between the bones, which causes swelling and considerable pain.

Another significant disorder created by the aging process is brittle bone disease or osteoporosis. Sadly this causes disability and sometimes death through the breaking of weakened bones. The condition results from not only a reduced level of calcium in the skeleton but also lower levels of collagen.

Osteoporosis affects both men and women but once again the menopause makes women particularly vulnerable.

The Solution

Collagen production within the body can be improved by ingesting particular foods such as dark, leafy vegetables, prunes, fruit rich in vitamin C (including oranges) and flax seed but a course of a good quality collagen capsule would also help.

Collagen benefits so many essential areas of the body and it would seem intelligent to ensure we each do what we can to ensure the maintenance of the levels of this important protein.

 

 

Keith Braithwaite has had twenty years in and keenly observing direct selling. He is an accredited Proto-col affiliate. Other passions include personal development, painting, drawing, photography cycling, walking and the outdoors generally.

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Nonsurgical Recontouring Of The Body After Childbirth

Nonsurgical Recontouring Of The Body After Childbirth Pregnancy and childbirth is a monumental time in any womans life. While the beauty of giving birth is everlasting, it can be incredibly difficult on the body. A number of physiological changes occur, and many may be a great concern for the woman.

The most common complaints of women following childbirth is excess fat deposits, cellulite and skin laxity. These three concerns can have a negative impact on self esteem, especially at the sensitive time following childbirth. Excess fat deposits can accumulate in areas like the thighs, abdomen and flanks, and no matter how much exercise is performed and how healthy their diet, post-pregnant women simply cannot get rid of it. Cellulite may be more prominent than before. Skin laxity, especially in the abdomen area and the breasts, is another problem that just cant be eliminated.

Cosmetic surgery provides effective solutions for these problems, without surgical means. Women can get their pre-pregnant body back by the power of VelaShape, a nonsurgical form of body contouring thats been approved by the FDA and Health Canada.

VelaShape can contour and shape the body in two ways: by improving the accumulation of cellulite and secondly, reducing the circumference of a treated area in about 4 or so sessions. Theres absolutely no cutting - it solely relies on the power of a unique laser combined with mechanical massage. Theres no downtime, no medicine, and no knives.

Experience the Results!
VelaShape is an excellent alternative to liposuction, and has been clinically researched and tested to prove its safety and effectiveness. Women in trials experienced a measurable circumferential reduction of treated areas which included 5.93cm on the buttocks, 2.5cm on the thigh and 7.37cm on the abdomen area. These results were achieved after just 5 sessions, each spaced about a week apart.

This article has been brought to you by Get Rid of Cellulite. Joanna Cabanna is a devoted mother of 2 who has fought tooth and nail against the signs of aging. She is a frequent contributor to a number of sites and blogs, including Skin Vitality, Toronto's aesthetic medical clinic to the Stars. www.skinvitality.ca.

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Which Hairstyle Fits In Your Body Shape?

Which Hairstyle Fits In Your Body Shape?

Many people believe that the beauty of the person must be seen inside and out. While the beauty based in side means having a good heart and good personality, the beauty in the outside having your clean and good looking physical appearance. Some says that it also depends on the eye of the beholder. But the beauty of a person is also determined by the kind of hair and style. Hair style and types must suitable for the colour or skin tone that you have, the size of your body, the shape of your face, and the aspects of your face. But one thing that is always discussed and focus on is the hair style that is good for big sized or figured men and women.

 

If you think you are that big, it is not just on how you dress and how you apply the make ups if you want to look smaller than you actual size. The hair has also its part when it comes to deceiving looks and size.

It has a big contribution about how the way you look. There are lots of studies concerning this issue. What might be the appropriate cuts, styles and designs that you must have if you have a big body.

 

One of the main keys is to know the proportion of your body and face to the size and length of your hair. If you can determine this,then you will be able to choose the right hairstyle for you. With your hair, someone can tell more things about you. It reflects the kind personality that you have, somehow. The important thing is, it compliments to your personality and most especially your body.

 

Add up some attitude. As what some say, the hair has its own language. Giving life to the hair may also make you face look alive and fresh. It is always assumed that for bigger people, they also have big or wide faces. So what? A little magic of the hair would do. Best hair cut would be, above the shoulder length. This would somehow makes your neck look long and will not emphasize more on the shape of your face. A shaggy style would also complement those with round faces for shorter cuts. You can also apply side styled bags but never gamble with straight-cut bangs. It will surely make your face look bigger and wider. Side styled bangs would give a long shape on to your face especially on the chin part.

 

Chin length is also advisable with sharp but smart-like edges. Have it layered rather than straightly cut.

 

Wavy hair can also be recommended. There are types of curls that will also look good for you. Telephone Type of curl will surely compliment those with round faces. It will emphasise the frame of your face rather than its size.

 

It is also advisable to constantly have a hair make over. Do it regularly so you can add up attitude with it.

 

Enhance on the things that you have. Love what you are and who you are. It is in the matter self of confidence on what you have. Add a little drama on to your hair.

 

Lam Seina is an Author living in Sydney, Australia. He is interested in reading and creating websites. His latest website is about plus size magazines and finding the best plus size hairstyle on the web today.

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Burning beauty of Rosie Huntington

Burning beauty of Rosie Huntington

Starting modeling at the age of 16, Rosie Huntington is now one of the most famous and sexiest supermodel in England. With the desirable body measures of 81-1-87 and the 1.75m height, the 22 year old long legged model has been the pet of Victoria's Secret lingerie. She performed for the Victoria's Secret since 2006 and since then, Rosie Huntington never absent in any ad campaign or show of Victoria's Secret. Recently, she was chosen to replace Megan Fox in the fantasy movie “Transformer- Robot transformation” by Michael Bay, Though it is the first time she casts, Rosie have been receiving lots of praise and commentaries for her acting ability as well as her sociability. Let’s have a look at her photos with deserts. Her hot beauty even really overwhelms the heat of desert.

 

In 2009, at the awarding ceremony of Elle magazine, Rosie Huntington honored the year’s model award.

 

Rosie Huntington is now dating with Tyrone Wood, son of Rolling Stones member, Ronnie Wood.

 

Music is a daily routine of the Huntington Rosie. She usually listens to music of Kings of Leon, David Bowie and The Doors.

 

Rosie Huntington will appear on the 2010 Pirelli calendar.

 

Rosie Huntington never hesitates to take nude photos.

 

Rosie Huntington’s favourite photographer is Mario Testino, who photographed her in Burberry’s advertisements back in 2008.

 

Rosie Huntington also performed for many famous fashion brands such as Basso & Brooke, Ben de Lisi, Betty Jackson, Bill Blass, Collette Dinnigan, Daks, Dsquared2…

 

Rosie Huntington prefers brand products by Missoni và Victoria's Secret.

 

Rosie Huntington is planning to launch a line of swimsuit and underwear under her name.

 

Rosie used to think that she was not attractive enough to become a model.

 

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I am an internet marketer and freelance photographer. I maintain various sites and blogs with a large audience. My hobby is collecting photographs of celebrities and writing comments on outstanding events in the field of entertainment.

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Body Language of Attraction - Useful Tips

Body Language of Attraction - Useful Tips

"Look at me: I've got a case of body language", Freddie Mercury

How to flirt with your body? Human communication conveys 7% of information through the meaning of words, 38% of information is passed through intonation and pace of speech, and 55% of information is admitted only with the aid of mimics and gestures. So that is the case of body language. How can we use it in order to understand the others and being understood? How can we arouse an interest in another person by using body language? Freddie got it right: this is a language for eyes, not ears.

Follow the eyes. During business conversation we usually fix our eyesight on the left eye of another person, then transfer it to the space between the eyes, then fix it on the right eye, and so on in a cycle. You can't physically look straight into persons eyes, but, if you follow this order you will make an impression that you do.

When we are talking with friends, the path is a bit different, it is actually wider. Our eyesight stops below the eye level of a person, then it moves along a triangle, which includes nose and mouth.

When we are flirting, especially with someone we are seeing for the first time, the area of our eye scan gets even bigger. The more our sexual interest to the person, the more actively we focus on her (his) lips. Likewise, if the person you are talking to cannot lift her (his) eyes from your lips, while you are chatting on how you first time turned to the idea of dating online (or about your recent trip to Guatemala) rest assured: this person is already kissing your lips in her(his) imagination. Thinking this way is equal to wanting.

Do it as I do. What makes a difference between light flirting and strong desire in a body language terms? If you are really want to get involved with him or her, mimic the object of your desire. When someone behaves similarly to us, we conclude that we have a lot in common with that person. Of course, avoid imitating any negative features of this person, because such mimicking will easily turn into a mockery. In other words, mimic must be moderate, total copycatting will not do any good for you. Even if you are copying the gestures of a person, always take a minute pause before you do your part.

Move your eyebrows. Did you know that if you lift your eyebrows when you meet a person for the first time it will be a sign of friendliness toward that person. If the feeling is mutual: you will get the same up-down motion of eyebrows in response. It looks funny from the side, especially if one of you has bushy eyebrows, it will look as if one cannot see the other clearly through them. But this is one of the oldest ways of winning sympathy (who knows how many thousands of generations of cave men used this trick before actual language was invented)? Now, when you know, you can use it!

Where the eyesight rests. By watching (even secretly) somebody's hands and legs (postures and motion), we are revealing our interest toward the person. So, if you would notice that someone is watching with interest your hands, legs, feet, be assured, there is some interest. If you, after noticing such attention, will approach that person, this will tell that you have an interest too. At such moment it may be a good time to use spoken language: you will be heard!

Wink me! If you want to reach an affinity with someone: wink to this person. Do this several times, just as much as you can, but not overdo " you don't want to make an impression that you have developed an eye tick. If you are getting a wink back, then the feelings are mutual, now it is time to talk. So, now you know why Match and some other online dating sites are using "wink" as a sign of an interest.

Des has one Ph.D. and one M.S., which are irrelevant to the major subject of his writing: relationships, personals and dating To contact Des, see his other articles and/or access library of e-books and other materials on online dating, finding your match online, writing personal profiles, meeting single people and keeping healthy relationships, or for joining web dating networks, visit Orbiana.

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Mineral Makeup- Beauty through nature

Mineral Makeup- Beauty through nature

Mineral makeup is most commonly referred as foundation in loose powder format. In mineral make-up there will be mineral, part mineral or less than 1% mineral as part of the finished formula. By going through the ingredient list, and realizing the common minerals, one can find out quantity of minerals present in that product. Sometimes companies might combine minerals with organic ingredients in their finished product.

Perfect way for skin care.

Mineral makeup is the perfect way to pamper your skin with a cream foundation with a unique, natural moisture-rich complex. The skin balancing and skin enhancing formula in it improves the skin’s texture and gives you the natural relaxation and protection for your skin. 

Natural skincare cleanses the skin, removes resistant makeup and pore-clogging residue.

This contains a blend of freshest Aloe Vera, soothing Chamomile and fresh Lemon, Avocado, Apricot kernel and Rice Bran oils as well as Ivy, Papaya, Rosemary and Golden Seal extracts and leaves the skin velvety soft and supple. It enhances skin renewal and metabolism. It is suitable for all types of skin.

Natural skin care is the care of the skin using naturally-derived ingredients such as herbs, roots, essential oils and flowers combined with naturally occurring carrier agents, preservatives, surfactants, humectants and emulsifiers. Many people use natural skin care products which are made at home from naturally occurring ingredients. Scientific studies have proven that ingredients such as Chamomile have demonstrated healing and anti-inflammatory properties when applied.

Ayurveda – Medicines from nature.

Ayurveda is one of the natural ways of curing. It has a wide variety of natural medicines derived from herbs, roots etc for natural skincare. It is a very popular medicinal branch of medical science for the treatment using natural and traditional medicines which is prepared traditionally. It is said that Ayurvedic medicine can cure the root cause of the problem which results in permanent cure.

In Ayurvedic skin care there are seven different types of problems that govern skin and hair types. They are Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Vata-Pitta, Vata-Kapha, Pitta-Kapha, or Vata-Pitta-Kapha. Most people fall into a combination of two of the three principles.

Ayurveda advises to modify one's diet, exercise, lifestyle and supplements according to one's constitution of these three humors. Most of the Ayurvedic skin care products contain the following herbs - Aloe Vera, Almond, Avocado, Carrot, Castor, Clay, Cocoa, Coconut oil, Cornmeal, Cucumber, Cutch tree, Emu oil, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, Grape seed oil, Ground almond and Walnut shell, Horse Chestnut, Witch hazel and honey.

Honey the sweetest way of skincare.

Honey is also considered as a natural skin care medicine. Honey's natural antioxidant and anti-microbial properties and ability to absorb and retain moisture have been recognized and used extensively in skin care treatments. They help to protect skin from the damage of the sun rays and rejuvenate depleted skin.

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Beauty tips for women aged 50

Beauty tips for women aged 50

Beautiful skin, beautiful body and a beautiful sense of style is not too late, if you have 50 shots. There is little difference between the recommended diet and physical inactivity in the 20s and a 50-year-old. In fact, the only difference is that a healthy diet and regular exercise are more important than ever. During the aging process is the key to the body functioning properly and ready to eat healthily and stay active.

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With 50 years, most adultsMost exercises are still capable of being completed. Exercise can be up to walking 40 minutes a day with your partner or alone, enjoying exercise videos to take home. Botox injections can ease wrinkles in the upper third of the face.

Chemical peels are effective in removing wrinkles and smooth the skin, especially around the eyes and mouth. Fill in the folds of the skin may swell and delete rows.

Women aged 50 to look better, in general, with a cream lipsticks instead of matte or glossy anda touch of blush, lipstick can be used. The lips tend to lose definition and color, and thinning with age. One of the great makeup tricks for aging skin is a neutral lip coating to avoid using the wealth with a simple lipstick pens (we like berries and browns). Use a lip liner to help define lips. Try a lip liner whose color is very close to the natural shade of your lips and the lines and fill the mouth with a pencil before lipstick. Make a reservationdifferent lipsticks in bold colors for different occasions bag, clothes, and moods. Use makeup to emphasize his qualities and feel great.

More than 50 women and beauty tips

1. Without makeup and powder congratulate the dry skin.

2. Heavily powdered skin, the skin will appear dull and dry.

3. Because the pigment in the hair gray and alter the melanin in the skin also changes.

4. NoMade the idea of having each new color that is a fashion season.

5. Use a humidifier. Do not use soaps and lotions.

6. A good diet helps the skin to restore the body.

7.Drinking lots of water helps hydrate the skin from within

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