Skin Nutrition
Cook with Andy, Wild Elk Stew
by admin
Bone broth is rich in minerals that support the immune system and contains healing compounds like collagen, glutamine, glycine and proline. The collagen in bone broth heals your gut lining and reduces intestinal inflammation that can help improve your overall well-being and appearance. Below is a great way to incorporate Bone Broth in one of my favorite meals!
The Best Chinese & Ayurvedic Herbs for Healthy Hair
by Alitura Internal
Hair problems afflict people of all ages and genders around the world. There is a vast range of problems that can occur with hair, including everything from hair loss, thinning hair, baldness, discoloration, dryness and more. Without much useful and available knowledge on the subject, many are left feeling hopeless about their hair conditions.
The Untold Truth: Harmful Effects of Canola Oil
by Alitura Internal
Canola oil is a popularly used oil that is marketed as a “heart-healthy oil”. However, in reality, canola oil is far from healthy. First of all, canola oil is not a natural, plant-derived oil. The term “canola” is a commercial name for the genetically modified version of the toxic rape plant. In other words, it is entirely manmade.
6 Skin Benefits of Coffee: Sun Protection, Anti-Wrinkle, Fights Skin Cancer & More
by Alitura Internal
While most of the research behind coffee and caffeine’s benefits are attributed to internal use (ingestion), there are actually a surprising amount of benefits that can be reaped from topical use. In this blog, we focus on the skin benefits of coffee.
All About Astaxanthin - One of the Most Powerful Antioxidants
by Alitura Internal
Astaxanthin is often referred to as "the king of carotenoids". Carotenoids are a class of phytonutrients that are extremely important antioxidants that deactivate free radicals - atoms that can damage cells by reacting with other molecules. These antioxidants fight cancer, promote vision and normal growth & development, and are very anti-inflammatory - providing heavy support to our immune system. Astaxanthin is naturally found in certain marine plants and animals and is a powerful carotenoid.
4 Skin Benefits of Neroli Essential Oil
by Alitura Internal
Neroli, scientifically known as citrus aurantium, is a citrus botanical commonly used as an essential oil. Being a member of the citrus family, neroli possesses several of the same wonderful medicinal properties as other citrus fruits, such as lemons and oranges. Neroli essential oil is best known for its miracle healing abilities and intoxicating scent. In fact, it's a feature fragrance in many top perfumes and colognes. The primary constituents in this highly healing essential oil are alpha-pinene, alpha-terpinene, beta-pinene, camphene, farnesol, geraniol, indole, nerol, linalool, linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, nerolidol, and neryl acetate. Looking at the skin benefits of neroli, you’ll find an impressive list of therapeutic actions.
4 Ayurvedic Herbs for Beautiful Skin
by Alitura Internal
The cosmetic industry is full of "miracle" skincare products that promise to solve any and all skin problems. However, many of these products, despite their claims, can actually be quite counter-productive. Many even contain a variety of known toxic ingredients. Fortunately, nature has provided us with healthy, non-toxic alternatives to these harmful, synthetic products for centuries. Looking at the wisdom and science of Ancient Indian Medicine, known as Ayurveda, we discover a handful of powerful, beautifying herbal powerhouses.
