However it is a chemical solvent and plastizer. It can actually dissolve different materials. It is also thought to cause neurological damage such as nervousness as it builds up in the body. In small children like any other chemical there is more of a problem because they are more likely to suffer from build up in the body due to skin ingestion.

Up until recently there weren’t any effective alternatives to Deet. However, today several manufacturers are offering natural alternatives that are very effective insect repellents. The only caveat is that these products need to be applied more often than Deet.

Here are two natural insect repellants that do not contain DEET:

Nutri Shield

Skedattle

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Recently Resveratrol has been getting a lot of buzz because scientists believe it may offer anti-aging properties. Resveratrol was discovered in dark wines or red wines and comes from the skin of grapes.  Unfortunately you can not get enough Resveratrol by drinking wine or grapes. However there are now supplements that offer concentrated amounts of Reservatrol that may have a bigger impact on health & longevity.

Resveratrol 100 & Source Naturals

Reversitall plus with Resveratrol

Red Wine Extract with Resveratrol

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However at times, cartilage rebuilding seems to be hampered by the body’s own natural processes. Due to injury or illness or an immune system that has gone awry, the body’s natural system may be working against us. It simply may be breaking down cartilage faster than it can make it.

There are many natural products that can help minimize the breakdown process:

Pomegranate fruit:

“Pomegranate fruit extracts can block enzymes that contribute to osteoarthritis, according to a Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine study published in the September issue of the Journal of Nutrition.“

Click here for a source: Pomegranate fruit

Avoca ASU

“Studies using cartilage cells have shown that ASU lowers the expression of several compounds involved in the process of cartilage breakdown in the joints.”

Click here for a source: Avoca ASU

Collagen Type II

“Oral administration of type-II collagen peptide 250-270 suppresses specific cellular and humoral immune response in collagen-induced arthritis.”

Click here for a source: Collagen Type II

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Tim basically aims the cold laser at various points on the hands, wrists, face and ears that stimulate an endorphin release. The cold laser is a safe treatment that can penetrate deep beneath the skin. This therapy differs from acupuncture in that its non-invasive yet stimulates the cells under the skin. The end result is a feeling of relaxation, a reduction of urgency and a feeling of contentment that helps eliminate hunger pains.

Tim Bogert mentioned to me that many clients have achieved success after failing with other efforts.  After seeing first hand what cold laser treatment can accomplish, I’ve been recommending this method to friends who struggle with weight issues.  However, it should be considered as ONE part of a weight loss program. A proper diet and exercise still play a major role in losing weight.

Please click here for more information: Weight Loss NJ or Weight Loss NY

The telephone number to reach Tim Bogert, Fresh Start Laser is 201-773-8148

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• Clinically shown to be up to 3 times faster than glucosamine in showing positive results.
• Clinically shown to be effective in reducing the temporary joint dysfunction associated with activities of daily living.
• Clinically shown that 11 out of 12 people can experience an improvement in joint function from the use of FLUIDJOINT® as directed.
• Shown to provide significant improvement in joint function in just 2 weeks.

FLUIDJOINT® may be found on Internet Arthritis Center

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There is a supplement manufactured by Earth’s Bounty which I have had luck with to prevent this problem. I have personally used Oxy-Caps Stabilized Oxygen in capsules. It is also available in a liquid form. I also noticed that it helped my endurance and speed when I have done long distance bicycle riding

Here are some of Oxy-Caps Stabilized Oxygen benefits:

• Increases energy, stamina. Helps breathing at high altitudes.
• Helps with fatigue, stress, low energy, poor resistance
• Athletes-helps with endurance, aerobic capacity and recovery. Delays onset of oxygen debt.
• Nourishes cells to improve low oxygen levels

There are other products that contribute oxygen. However many of those products contain hydrogen peroxide.  Oral or internal use of hydrogen peroxide is controversial.  However  Oxy-Caps Stabilized Oxygen does not contain hydrogen peroxide.

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However a Wikipedia discussion of serotonin shows that it is a substance that is necessary for the human body. It is a neurotransmitter that can affect mood and other bodily processes.

I am not surprised that serotonin is manufactured in the gut when you consider serotonin is found in mushrooms and plants, including fruits and vegetables.  Obviously the body derives the serotonin from the food we eat.

After reading the article several times I noticed one sentence that helped draw my conclusion, “Osteoporosis patients, though, tend to have normal serotonin levels,…” My gut reaction, and excuse my pun, is that serotonin’s contribution  is just part of the equation.  There was no mention that people not suffering from osteoporosis may have normal levels of serotonin. The body is a delicate piece of machinery in a state of equilibrium that for some reason or another can go off track.

However, the article did mention that mice shut off from serotonin developed incredible bone growth. However there was no mention in the article about the mental health of the mice. Did serotonin deprivation cause other problems? Were the mice normal?

I believe that more research needs to be done before people start depriving themselves of food that creates serotonin. By the way tryptophan is a precursor of serotonin. Tryptophan is known to contribute to a sense of well being. One of the biggest food sources of tryptophan is turkey.

I believe that serotonin may be an indication or sympton of osteoporosis. Perhaps there is another unknown factor that misdirects serotonin to inhibit bone growth. Time and research will hopefully answer this question.

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The therapy intervention devices to be used are handheld, non-invasive, red and infrared, low energy, non-heating therapeutic lasers (class 3b lasers). These lasers are low power lasers and have been determined non-significant risk devices and have been given pre market approval by the Department of Health & Human Services. Cessation Therapy incorporates the use of this device to apply low level laser light to specific points of the body for treatment of sympathetic dystrophy and adjunctive use in the temporary relief of the associative pain and discomfort related to the withdrawal symptoms when quitting smoking.

The results of research studies that have been conducted in many diverse populations within the United States and Europe, over the past 20 years, have overwhelmingly established that there is a definite relationship between addiction and the elevation of serotonin, endorphin, nor epinephrine, dopamine and other endogenous opiate-like peptides during nicotine and other substance abuse.

Dopamine produces pleasure and a desire to repeat the behaviors that caused its presence. The increased levels of opiate-like peptides in the ventral tegmental region of the brain reinforce the addiction process. It has also been determined that elevated levels of these same chemicals are present during the ingestion of addictive substances such as the nicotine found in cigarettes, and that the absence of these chemicals during cessation (when an individual quits smoking or using products containing nicotine) are the main cause of withdrawal symptoms experienced by individuals who are trying to stop using the substance.

There have been many studies, most of which have been published in “Laser Therapy clinical practice and scientific background”, 2002. The conclusions are that Photobiomodulation is an effective method of safely introducing Photons of light to the body by means of low level lasers (or cold lasers). In the “Shear (859)” study the excitation of serotonin via laser light pulses, gave results that indicated “serotonin is photo chemically transformed as a consequence of four-photon absorption to a photoproduct that then emits in the visible region via two-photon excitation. A minimum bound for the two-photon emission action cross-section was observed at 830 nm.” This shows that serotonin levels significantly increase because of the introduction of photons to cellular tissue.

Additionally, low power or cold laser used in encephalin and endorphin synthesis in 1988 showed these levels drastically increased due to photon stimulation. It was determined in 1993 Honmura, A. et al. 13:463 that low level laser use releases not only endorphins
due to the ability to relieve pain in spite of the use of naloxone. Consequently, other endogenous opiate-like peptides are released as well.

The finding that serotonin and endorphins are present in acupuncture treatments is written in the study publications in the Journal of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, case report “Integrated approaches to Addiction” by Dr. Nash, R. MD.

By comparing the available data, it has become apparent that Photobiomodulation or cold laser therapy causes greater stimulation yielding higher levels of serotonin, endorphin and other endogenous opiate-like peptides, and also causes them to be manufactured for an extended period of time, more so than traditional acupuncture methods, the basis for this can be found in studies that suggest that the efficacy of acupuncture depends on an intense course of therapy.

It is apparent that these chemicals provide significant relief of the symptomatic dystrophy and other physiological effects of withdrawal symptoms. With these chemicals present the need to ingest addictive substances to generate them is non-existent and the withdrawal symptoms such as cravings and urges to ingest nicotine, body pain, headache, difficulty concentrating, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, anxiety, cognitive impairment, and increased appetite are either dramatically reduced to manageable levels or completely eliminated.

Based on hundreds of clinical trials, Photobiomodulation by the use of a low level laser or cold laser has very few contra-indications, has proven to be safe in humans, will cause a long term release of these chemicals and is much more effective than other available methods of stimulation.

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Kolla2® is UnHydrolyzed Chicken Sternal Cartilage Collagen Type II powder or liquid concentrate. Kolla2® is a new food supplement that provides all necessary nutrients to promote healthy joint cartilage and to repair the damage that causes the pain and swelling associated with arthritis diseases. Advanced exclusive technology is used to extract kolla2® from young chicken sternum cartilage. It contains 65-10% Collagen Type II and naturally contains 30-35% carbohydrates (chondroitin, glucosamine & hyaluronic acid), the major components of joint cartilage.

Please click here for different sources of collagen: NeoCell

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