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Remove Acne Scars Safely - Alive. “I’ve been considering laser treatment for acne and related scars.

Remove Acne Scars Safely - Alive

Is there a safer, natural alternative?” Sherry Torkos, BSc Pharm: Laser treatment is an effective method of minimizing scars; however, it is quite expensive and requires recovery time. Another option is dermabrasion. An electrical machine is used to scrape off the top layer of skin, resulting in a more even contour to the surface. Peels using glycolic acid (fruit acids) can help smooth minor, shallow scars and stimulate the growth of collagen and new skin cells. Gotu kola has been used historically for a variety of skin ailments. Zinc taken orally may help promote skin healing and fight acne-causing bacteria. For healthier pores and to minimize acne: Use a sauna, followed by a shower, a few times a week. Reishi mushroom has anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, antiviral and anti-bacterial properties. — A.F., Castle Rock, Colo.

Reishi mushroom has anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, antiviral and anti-bacterial properties

A: The short answer is yes. The Chinese name for reishi mushrooms is ling zhi, meaning "plant of immortality. " These medicinal mushrooms have a history of safety that goes back at least 2,000 years. Www.drellie.com/pdfs/FRESH-PINEAPPLE.pdf. Rutin. Bromelain. Bromelain is an extract derived from the stems of pineapples, although it exists in all parts of the fresh plant and fruit, which has many uses. The extract has a history of folk and modern medicinal use.

As a supplement it is thought to have anti-inflammatory effects. Bromelain also contains chemicals that might interfere with the growth of tumor cells and slow blood clotting, but there is no peer-reviewed research showing any efficacy against tumours. As a culinary ingredient it is used primarily as a tenderizer. The term "bromelain" may refer to either of two protease enzymes extracted from the plants of the family, Bromeliaceae, or it may refer to a combination of those enzymes along with other compounds produced in an extract.

Extract components[edit] Bromelain extract is a mixture of protein-digesting enzymes—called proteolytic enzymes or proteases—and several other substances in smaller quantities. History[edit] Bromelain was first introduced as a therapeutic supplement in 1957. Bromelain: MedlinePlus Supplements. What is it?

Bromelain: MedlinePlus Supplements

Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapple juice and in the pineapple stem. People use it for medicine. Bromelain is used for reducing swelling (inflammation), especially of the nose and sinuses, after surgery or injury. It is also used for hay fever, treating a bowel condition that includes swelling and ulcers (ulcerative colitis), removing dead and damaged tissue after a burn (debridement), preventing the collection of water in the lung (pulmonary edema), relaxing muscles, stimulating muscle contractions, slowing clotting, improving the absorption of antibiotics, preventing cancer, shortening labor, and helping the body get rid of fat. Latest Anti-Aging Skin Breakthrough: An Ancient Herb. Gotu Kola Promotes Healthy Veins. Gotu Kola Extract Can Be Potent Gotu Kola Promotes Healthy VeinsNow you can have legs that look and feel youngerBy Will Block f you believe in reincarnation, you could do worse than to come back as an elephant.

Gotu Kola Promotes Healthy Veins

They are the real king of the beasts (sorry, lions), and they do whatever they want. Elephants supposedly have good memories, and they are certainly long-lived animals. Sounds like an ad slogan, doesn't it? Beware of Varicose Veins and Hemorrhoids - Gotu Kola Can Help When we ingest an extract of gotu kola leaves, certain molecules in the extract called triterpenes go to work on our veins, improving their tone and making them less susceptible to the degenerative processes that can lead to varicosity and other problems.1 Varicose veins are those bulging, snaky, bluish blood vessels that pop up on the legs (or in the anus, where they're called hemorrhoids) as we age, particularly if we don't exercise enough. Veins Too Can Suffer from High Blood Pressure References. Free MSM Supplement Cream, Gel and Lotion Recipes.

Recipes: General Information on MSM Gels / Creams and Lotions MSM & Aloe Vera Gel MSM Cream / Lotion General information on MSM Supplement Gels / Creams and Lotions Pure MSM can be applied topically (as a Gel / Cream or Lotion).

Free MSM Supplement Cream, Gel and Lotion Recipes

You can buy ready made MSM creams and lotions on the web from a variety of companies however: a). B). The page below shows how to: Make your own MSM Gel / cream / lotion - Easily and cheaply MSM is non allergenic so no matter which recipe you use below, always rub a small amount of your finished product on to a small area and leave for several hours to make absolutely sure it suits you individually.

Important - for the recipe below use 100% Pure New Horizons MSM Crystal Flakes. Impure or animal grades or MSM containing fillers, flow agents or additives ! Top Recipe 1: MSM / Aloe Vera Gel: The easiest, quickest and probably the most effective recipe of them all! Non-greasy and absorbs in to the skin and tissues extremely rapidly.