Melatonin is a hormone produced in a small gland in the brain called the pineal gland,that helps regulate sleep and wake cycles. Melatonin dietary supplements are sometimes used to treat jet lag or sleep problems (insomnia). Scientists are also looking at other possible effective uses for melatonin, including:

A new study was released that has shown a clear association between deficiency in exposure to sunlight, specifically UVB and breast cancer. The sun stimulates production of a hormone in your skin. Ultraviolet B rays, the kind of rays that give you sunburns, interact with a special cholesterol in unblocked skin. The […]

“Antioxidant” describes a group of organic substances, including vitamins C and E, vitamin A, selenium. Antioxidants work to prevent diseases by destroying free radicals that are harmful inside the human body. Left unattended, free radicals damage cell walls, material within cells and other cell structures. Over time such damage may lead to disease. Again, […]

Biotin is a primary component that helps in the metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Biotin improves brittle or splitting hair, nails and helps reduce blood sugar in diabetics. Biotin can be found in meat, egg yolk, soy, mushrooms and peanuts. Biotin works best when it is combined with other B vitamins. […]

Lately I have been experiencing rushes of warmth that start at my toes and works it way up to the top of my head in record time. I guess your thinking hmm, sounds a little abnormal? Well it would be unless your over 50, as some of us now are. Yes, its the […]