You might be looking after your skin with an anti ageing product – but are you looking for your hair with one too? La Biosthetique Anti-Age Shampooing Actif F 1000ml is a cell-active anti-ageing shampoo for the supportive treatment of signs of ageing of scalp and fine hair. Age doesn’t spare hair and scalp. As […]
You may have noticed when you’re tired, your eyes get puffy. The obvious answer is to get more sleep but with whatever reason – young children, stress, demanding jobs, sleeping problems – it’s not always that easy. But what causes the puffiness in the first place? Ordinary swelling, according to AllAboutVision, around the eyes means […]
Tangled, matted hair can be a massive problem. Whether your hair is prone to tangles, or whether you’ve been too busy or too poorly to look after your hair, it’s a common problem that often ends up with scissors and a much shorter hairdo. However, there is a less drastic way of getting your hair […]
If you’re looking for a super-moisturiser, it might be a good idea to looking into investing in a face oil (try REN Vita Mineral Omega 3 Optimum Skin Oil). Thanks to Allure for the following benefits face oils have on our skin. Improved Skin Tolerance Oils can prevent the irritation caused by some anti-aging ingredients. […]
Fancy waking up in the morning to the glorious, energising aromas of lime and mandarin? When we’re trying to shake off our sleep, these citrus scents are the perfect accompaniment. Aromatherapy uses these smells to wake up the system, aid the digestion and ward off depression. Which is why Babor Energizing Lime Mandarin Invigorating Body […]
Skin cleansers are essential in any good skincare regimen for removing surface debris like dirt or makeup and also helping to get rid of excess oil that can clog your pores. Unfortunately, some facial cleansers contain alcohol. This ingredient is very irritating and excessively drying for your skin, warns skincare expert Paula Begoun, and should […]
Serums are an incredible product to incorporate as part of your skincare routine. There are a number of serums about, all have their little nuanced differences, but essentially they are there to help the moisturising process. They are usually applied under moisturisers in the morning and evening, after cleansing and toning. These serums are moisturising, […]
Microbeads have been the scourge of ethical consumers for years, but the job they do needs to be replaced by something more environmentally friendly – so what are the options? Something like Gatineau Refreshing Melting Scrub is a brilliant alternative with its addition of wax beads. But before we praise this product, what is the […]
Thalgo Hyaluronic Cream is one our most popular anti-ageing creams. This product is for women looking for a comfortable daily skincare cream that smooths the entire face and fills in marked wrinkles. As skin matures, there is a decrease in the production of collagen and the ability to absorb and cling on to moisture. That’s […]
Many men and women can often develop brown spots or pigmentation on their skin. Although most of the time it’s nothing to be concerned about, the person might prefer a more even complexion. We look at how to get rid of pigmented brown spots on the skin. In an article on LiveStrong, the brown pigment spots […]
While we have a lot of room for health supplements. While we try and maintain a diet that is varied and balanced, we also see a need to get a little help from some supplements now and again. However, one thing we thought it was important to make people aware of is that some health […]
This article is thanks to the good people at LiveStrong. The Mayo Clinic characterizes thin, fragile skin as skin that easily tears or breaks. It’s a common problem in older adults. As you advance in years, the layers of your skin simply thin and become more fragile. However, there are a number of other factors […]
If you have been taking calcium supplements, you may be in the small percentage that suffers unpleasant side effects. Sometimes, calcium supplements – or more precisely, calcium carbonate – can lead to bloating, gaseousness and constipation. Vitamin D can also cause constipation and cramps. And it may be tempting to remove supplements from your life […]
Calcium is good for the body, but the element needs a partner in crime to aid absorption. On its own, most calcium will be excreted from the body or passed through the urine. Doctors recommend take calcium with another nutrient that allows the body the absorb it. A number of nutrients that are recommended to […]
If you’re looking into the best form of calcium to take, the overwhelming answer will be plant-based or dietary calcium. Not even the best, most expensive calcium supplements can beat the benefits that having a varied and rich diet can have on the body. Eating fifty per cent fruit and veg, and the rest proteins […]
Are you looking for non-dairy natural sources of calcium? Whether you’re a vegan or dairy-free, or are simply trying to reduce certain foods in your diet, there are plenty of foods available to help you get your fill of calcium and other nutrients. So what are we looking at? Well, a lot of different, healthy […]
A calcium oxalate stone is the most common form of kidney stone. These are solid calcifications found in the kidney when there are high levels of calcium, oxalate, cystine, or phosphate and not enough liquid. Calcium oxalate stones occur when there is too much oxalate in the urine. What is oxalate? Oxalate is a substance […]
In terms of taking calcium supplements, calcium citrate is recommended if you’re at all sensitive to other types. But are there any side effects of calcium citrate? Yes, like with any type of medication, there are side effects, and it’s always worth noting them down if you decide to start taking them. Thanks to drugs.com […]
There are plenty of foods with calcium – anything from yoghurt to sardines contain a huge amount of calcium. In fact, any type of diet – from vegan to paleo – will support a pretty strong calcium diet. So much so, calcium recipes are pretty easy to come by, and this one, Spaghetti Squash Lasagne […]
Dietary calcium is the best type of calcium you can take. But what are the best types of food that you can include in your day to day meals? Healthalicious compiled these stats on the top ten foods you can add to your diet for a daily hit of the right kind of nutrients. #1: […]
If you’re taking calcium supplements, it’s a good idea to know exactly what you are putting in your body. Here’s some calcium facts to chew over – thanks to the SaveOurBones.com website. The name “calcium” is derived from Latin. Calx or calcis is Latin for “lime.” This makes sense since calcium is extracted from limestone, […]
Is calcium citrate better than calcium carbonate? Whether one supplement is better than the other is difficult to prove. So we decided to get an expert to help answer the question. Neil Thanedar is the CEO of Labdoor and he has written a blog post to explain why both supplements have their own merits. “The […]
Osteoporosis – also known as the silent epidemic because it develops slowly and without initial symptoms – is a painful and crippling disease. It causes bones to weaken by dilapidated calcium stores and become brittle. It mainly affects women as they get older, but does affect some men too. It is estimated that two million […]
If you’re concerned about low levels of calcium in your bloodstream, it can easily be checked with a visit to the doctors. A simple blood test will work out the calcium levels in your blood serum, and treatment is normally very simple, with a few hours in an out-patients ward with an intravenous drip. But […]
In our last post, we looked at what happens when there are high levels of calcium in the blood – hypercalcaemia. In this post, we will look at hypocalcaemia, when the blood calcium levels are below the normal level. An average person should have a blood calcium level with a normal range of 2.1–2.6 mmol/L […]
The whole debate surrounding the ethicacy of calcium stearate has been raging for a few years now. Calcium stearate is an anticaking agent which used in a wide variety of foods including salt, spices, confections, snack products and dry mixes. On some websites calcium stearate is described as being animal derived, mainly from cows and […]
You may see calcium magnesium citrate being called Cal-Mag Citrate. This is normally taken if your diet is lacking in the usual vitamins and minerals. Calcium works really well with magnesium – magnesium helps the former absorb successfully into the body. If your diet is varied, you can normally get magnesium and calcium from your […]
Calcium homeostasis is also known as calcium metabolism. It’s the mechanism that regulates the calcium level in the body. Any dips or increases in the level of calcium has an immediate impact on calcium. These dips and increases are called hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia respectively. The calcium flow to and fro the bone is neutral – […]
Calcium, phosphorus and other essential minerals are found in the bones and blood – both have vital roles to play in many functions in the body. The two elements can play against each other – phosphorus affects calcium levels, and calcium can affect phosphorus levels. Like calcium, phosphorus is regulated by the parathyroid hormone, vitamin […]
Calcium bicarbonate is a combination of calcium, carbonate and bicarbonate ions dissolved in water with carbon dioxide. It is therefore not naturally occurring, but it appears a lot if rivers, lakes and streams. This is because the water is surrounded by rocks which contain sediments with minerals and metals. And of course the water is […]
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