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How can I get rid of age spots?

Posted by DrTucker in Skin on 10 4th, 2011 | no responses

Age spots are the discolorations that appear mostly on the hands and face as we age. These are pigment deposits resulting from an accumulation of sun exposure.

Laser technology can erase age spots. Over-the-counter bleaching creams that contain either hydroquinone or kojic acid aren’t going to perform any miracles, but they aren’t harmful either. They help to lighten the appearance of age spots. They do take time and their effect is mild. Follow label directions and discontinue use if they irritate your skin.

Some people have reported success with an old-fashioned treatment for age spots—castor oil. Simply rub the oil on the spots a couple times a day for several weeks and see if it helps to fade the spots.

Candida Die-Off Symptoms

Posted by DrTucker in Female issues, Nutrition, Skin, Treatment on 08 30th, 2011 | no responses

What are Candida die-off symptoms and how can I minimize the discomfort? Candida die-off is also known as the Herxheimer reaction. As large amounts of yeast die, the organism dumps it’s toxic contents into your system, thereby overloading your detoxification pathways. This causes some pretty challenging symptoms including brain fog, intense sugar cravings, fatigue, headache, joint and muscle soreness, gas/diarrhea, blurry vision, irrational anger or flu-like symptoms. Itchy, irritated, inflamed skin is quite common, and maddening. Here’s where prebiotics, probiotics, vitamin E and astaxanthin are helpful. The combination can be soothing for anyone with irritated skin.

Enzymes that help break down the yeast and rid the body of toxic by-products can be enormously helpful for individuals experiencing Candida infection and/or die-off reactions. The formula that I recommend for this is Enzymedica’s Candidase which is sold at health food stores nationwide. It contains cellulase which is an enzyme the body needs (and does not make) which kills yeast by destroying the cell wall, composed of cellulose. Candidase also contains protease, known worldwide to support the body’s healing process by getting rid of yeast and immune complexes which cause illness and inflammation.

What foods should I avoid and how should I eat?

-Anything with sugar, because sugar is food to fungus.

-Anything made with yeast such as bread, muffins, pastries, etc.

-All grains and starches (at least at the outset of your diet) such as pasta, rice, corn, wheat, quinoa, amaranth, millet, buckwheat, oats and barley.

I recommend the diet plan outlined by one of the world’s leading authorities on fungus, Doug A. Kaufmann, who wrote eight books on it! He’s also the host of one of the most popular holistic health shows in America, “Know the Cause.” Doug has researched the subject of fungus-induced disease and mycotoxins for decades and helped millions of people get back to health so I always tell people to follow his Phase One diet plan explained in The Fungus Link and eat recipes in the book, Eating Your Way to Good Health which he authored with Jami Clark, RN. There are free recipes and television programs about Candida archived at his website, knowthecause.com. Check out candidasupport.org and for more healthy recipes try Candida Albican Yeast-Free Cookbook by Pat Connolly.

Wrinkled skin help

Posted by DrTucker in Blog, Healthy Aging, Skin on 04 8th, 2011 | no responses

How come some people in there 60s look closer to 45. There is emerging evidence that a class of proteins called sirtuins are the cause. Sirtuins send signals to our cells that work to combat the effects of aging. They slow down the process of cell death and give your body more time to repair DNA damage. Enter resveratrol. Resveratrol activates a gene that “turns on” our sirtuins. How do you get resveratrol to help reduce wrinkles? Start drinking red wine, eating plums, grapes, blueberries, pigmented berries, pomegranate juice, acai, and cranberries. Resveratrol is an antioxidant and it’s 100 percent natural. One study shows it has 17 times more anti-aging power than man-made CoQ10. Resveratrol removes free radicals that damage skin cells. It’s those damaged skin cells which lead to wrinkles and dull skin. Not just that… it breaks down collagen to give your skin that healthy, youthful glow.

I recommend getting resveratrol through supplements. Order Resveratin & Regenemax

RegeneMax is a patented choline-stabilized formulation of orthosilicic acid (OSA). Only when stabilized does OSA deliver on its promise of activating the human body’s production of the three beauty proteins: Collagen, Elastin, and Keratin. RegeneMax delivers 5 mg of the active ingredient in proprietary microsphere-filled capsules.

Resveratin: Methylated resveratrol (pterostilbene), in conjunction with controlled delivery resveratrol and quercetin, leads to improved uptake and stability with more pronounced benefits. Unlike other formulas, Resveratin’s exclusive methylated bio-optimized formula enables full resveratrol absorption in the body. This formulation is exciting new patent-pending technology delivered exclusively to XYMOGEN. With Resveratin you get a complete bioflavonoid complex with resveratrol, quercetin and pterostilbene to take advantage of three antioxidants with known synergisms. These compounds are being extensively studied in the areas of cardiovascular health, cell replication, capillary integrity and aging.

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I love being out in the sun

Posted by DrTucker in Blog, Conditions, Skin on 09 17th, 2010 | no responses

I love hanging out at the beach. I love reading outside by the pool. I love driving with the top down. I love working outside in my garden. I don’t think about being in the sun a full day or five minutes.

I have found that I can be in the direct sunlight, get my vitamin D intake and keep my skin completely normal! No hint of sunburn …

I used to go out in the sun, and later that day have a burnt red nose.

I never liked to smear on smelly lotions and sunscreens. I think they are toxic.

Now I take a natural compound that helps protect me from sunburn from the inside out versus outside-in.

The best sun protection capsule I’ve seen is called Celepro by Metagenics. It combines nutrients in a unique formula tailored to meet your skin’s specific needs. It doesn’t “block” the sun. Instead it changes the way your skin responds to sunlight internally-at the cellular level.

For skin wrinkles, finger nail strength and better fuller hair I’ve been taking Regenemax from XYMOGEN.

What’s Hiding in Your Sunscreen?

A lot of the chemicals in sunscreens actually pose serious health risks. In fact sunscreens are little more than nasty cocktails of dangerous chemical agents.

Here’s a sample of what you’re likely to find on the label of your favorite sunscreen:

Chemicals Commonly Found In Commercial Sunscreens	Dangerous Side Effects
1. Parabens	“Endocrine disruptors,” these gender-bending chemicals mimic estrogen, upset your hormonal balance, and can cause various reproductive cancers in men and women
2. PABA (may be listed as octyl-dimethyl or padimate-O)	Attacks DNA and causes genetic mutation when exposed to sunlight
3. Mineral oil, paraffin, petrolatum	Coats skin like plastic and clogs pores, trapping toxins in, slows skin cell growth, disrupts normal hormone function, suspected of causing cancer
4. Sodium laurel, lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate (sometimes listed as “from coconut” or “coconut derived”	Combined with other chemicals, it becomes nitrosamine, a powerful cancer-causing agent; penetrates your skin’s moisture barrier, allowing other dangerous chemicals to enter your bloodstream
5. Phenol carbolic acid	Circulatory collapse, paralysis, convulsions, coma, death from respiratory failure
6. Acrylamide	Breast cancer
Octyl-methoxycinnamate (OMC)	Kills skin cells
7. Toluene (may be listed as benzoic, benzyl, or butylated hydroxtoluene	Anemia, low blood cell count, liver and kidney damage, birth defects
8. Propylene glycol	Dermatitis, kidney and liver abnormalities, prevents skin growth, causes irritation
9. PEG, polysorbates, laureth, ethoxylated alcohol	Potent carcinogens containing dioxane

Sunlight no longer has to pose a threat. The antioxidants in Celepro are powerful free radical fighters.

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Better Skin – Stronger Nails – Fuller Hair Supplement

Posted by DrTucker in Conditions, Healthy Aging, Skin on 09 7th, 2010 | no responses

I get a lot of nutritional questions about skin, bones, hair and nails. There are supplements to support the growth, development & regeneration of connective tissue (bones, cartilage, etc), slow down the aging of your skin and reverse the signs of aging – without drugs or surgery.

Your skin is the largest organ of your body. When it’s maintained properly with effective nutrition & skincare, it can lead to an overall healthier and younger look.

Most MD’s & skin-care specialist concentrate on creams, lotions, and ointments for skin. I concentrate on nutrition…working on the inside out.

I think we are all concerned about wrinkles, age spots, red skin, and dry and sagging skin.

Proper supplements work on a cellular level to…

Visually reduce lines and wrinkles.
Plump up your skin’s elasticity and moisture.
Reverse sun and aging spots.

For the past year, I’ve been recommending RegeneMax by XYMOGEN. I’ve seen some dramatic results especially for thinning hair, getting nails to break less, and improving skin.

It’s based on something called Choline-Stabilized Orthosillicic Acid and Silicon.

Here’s how they work. Through a patented process, RegeneMax allows silica to be absorbed. Silicon is the second most prevalent element after oxygen. When you maintain good silica levels, your skin will stay supple, nails harden, and hair looks fuller.

Most of the women I know get a big thrill when somebody pegs their age as much younger than it truly is. A single 5-year deduction in age can put a smile on their face for days. After all, who doesn’t like to find themselves on the receiving end of a compliment like that?

Even I get a kick out of the times I’m told I look younger than my years. It’s simple human nature. We feel young, we think young, we act young… and we want to LOOK young, for as long as possible.

I have lots of patients concerned about anti-aging. I want to help clients look young, beautiful, and sexy. I recommend RegeneMax because I’ve seen it help:

increase the level of moisture in your skin
decrease brittle nails
improve skin tone and elasticity
improve hair thickness

I think you are going to love the way your face looks after using RegeneMax for 3 months. Each bottle contains 60 capsules. Take 1 capsule two times per day.

Call XYMOGEN @ 1-800-647-6100 (PIN TUC 500) to get started today. Begin experiencing the joy that comes with a healthier, more youthful face.

Dupuytren’s contracture

Posted by DrTucker in Conditions, Nutrition, Skin on 09 5th, 2010 | no responses

Dupuytren’s contracture is a ”fibrotic” condition that can be helped considerably by SSKI (superstaurated potassium iodide). Dupuytren’s contracture causes a thickening (fibrosis) along one of the tendons in the palm in the hand, pulling the related finger down towards the palm. As the problem progresses, the finger often can’t be straightened any more. Rubbing SSKI into the thickened tissue at least twice daily softens and lessens the fibrotic area over a period of several months, allowing for more normal function.

It’s additionally helpful to take para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) 2 grams, three times daily.

Create the mixture to rub onto the skin: You will need 3 ingredients to make the mixture: Vitamin E, SSKI, and DMSO. If “caught early”, SSKI alone will often “do the job”.

Mix one part DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide), 3 medium to large size vitamin E oil capsles, with 9 parts SSKI (supersaturated potassium iodide). DMSO is a wood pulp derivative. It is rapidly absorbed and distributed in living tissues. It loses its oxygen and is excreted in part as dimethyl sulfide, which provides the garlic-like odor to the breath. If a little is rubbed into the skin, it can be tasted in the mouth in a few moments. It is therefore useful as a nontoxic carrier for other substances. It can be purchased at health food stores without a prescription. It is available in both cream and liquid form. Get the liquid form.

To buy the SSKI, you will need a prescription. Rather than struggle with the preconceived ideas of a conventional doctor, it is best to go to an alternative medicine practitioner for the prescription. You will probably find that your local pharmacy is unfamiliar with this item and can’t easily find a supplier. In such a case, you will need to contact a compounding pharmacist who carries such seldom-used products. Do a search on “compounding pharmacies” for a list of sources. There are a number of such companies that will sell to you by mail. One is www.vannhealthcare.com. It is the SSKI which does the job of helping the Dup. The DMSO carries the SSKI into the involved tissue.

Apply one drop of this mixture on the skin every morning and evening. Don’t get impatient, it could take a year or more. However, this is better than the usual surgical approach.

Dups sufferers commonly have signs of diabetes – worth checking, but on an aside people who have diabetes also have low iodine in their systems. (It’s also advisable to have glucose-insulin tolerance test done, as there’s an unusually high incidence of “insulin resistance” in people with Dupuytren’s contracture.

Smoother Skin-Stronger Nails-Thicker Hair

Posted by DrTucker in Female issues, Healthy Aging, Skin on 07 7th, 2010 | no responses

Scores of women clamored for a spot in the landmark clinical trial at the Vrije University in Brussels, Belgium. Letters poured in. Phones rang off the hook. E-mails jammed the system.

What was going on? Word had leaked that university scientists were about to test a natural compound that had the potential to reduce age-related fine lines and wrinkles, thicken hair, and strengthen nails. All this with a natural supplement!

The natural compound at the center of the “sign-me-up” frenzy was choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid, the foundation of RegeneMax formulas.

Ultimately, fifty women were chosen to participate. Half were asked to take two doses per day of RegeneMax; the other half, two doses per day of a placebo. No other aspects of the women’s lifestyles – diet, cosmetics, daily routines, etc. – were to change.

At the end of the twenty week study, the results were remarkable! The Vrije University research scientists had shown – with actual measurements – that RegeneMax could provide users with dramatic beauty-enhancing benefits. Here’s what they found:

SKIN: RegeneMax reduced fine lines and wrinkles by a full 19%. Further, the skin was dramatically more resilient in just the first twenty weeks.

HAIR: RegeneMax significantly increased hair thickness. Hair demonstarted greater volume and more body.

NAILS: RegeneMax dramatically strengthened nails. Nails became more break-resistant.

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Foods For Smoother Healthier Skin

Posted by DrTucker in Healthy Aging, Nutrition, Skin, Uncategorized on 07 6th, 2010 | no responses

Almonds contain vitamin E, which supports healthy skin and helps defend against sun damage. Volunteers who consumed about 20 almonds daily and then were exposed to UV light burned less than those who took none. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects against the ravages of free radicals.
Canned Tuna contains Selenium. This nutrient features immune support & helps preserve elastin, a protein that keeps your skin smooth and tight. The antioxidant is also believed to buffer against the sun (it stops free radicals created by UV exposure from damaging cells).
A supplement called E-400 Selenium by Metagenics features selenium & natural-source vitamin E.

Flaxseeds & small cold water fish contain omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to support the healthy function of multiple body systems. Omega 3′s help erase spots and iron out fine lines. The British Journal of Nutrition reported that participants in one study who ate about half a teaspoon daily of omega-3s in 6 weeks experienced significantly less irritation and redness, along with better-hydrated skin. Salmon is also a great source of omega 3. My recommendation for omega 3 fatty acids is EPA-DHA 720 from Metagenics.
Cooked Tomatoes contain Lycopene, the phytochemical that makes tomatoes red. Lycopene helps promote the healthy function and aging of cells. It also helps protect against free radical damage caused by ultraviolet rays. Cooking tomatoes helps concentrate its lycopene levels, so tomato sauce, tomato paste, and even ketchup count. Watermelon is also a good source.
Green Tea releases catechin, an antioxidant with proven anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Research found that drinking 2 to 6 cups a day not only helps prevent skin cancer but might also reverse the effects of sun damage by neutralizing the changes that appear in sun-exposed skin.

In my own personal experience when I take a supplement called Celepro (Metagenics) which is a combination of Green Tea Leaf Extract, D-Limonene (from Sweet Orange Peel Oil), Lycopene, and Turmeric, I don’t get sunburn when I’m outside exposed to the sun.

Sweet Potatoes, Papaya, Carrots & Oranges contain vitamin C, which smoothes out wrinkles by stimulating the production of collagen, the main component of healthy connective tissue. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that volunteers who consumed 4 milligrams of C (about half a small sweet potato) daily for 3 years decreased the appearance of wrinkles by 11 percent.

Spinach contains folate which helps maintain and repair DNA. Protecting DNA may reduce the likelihood of cancer-cell growth. In a study published in the International Journal of Cancer, people who ate the most leafy greens had half as many skin tumors over 11 years as those who ate the least.
Safflower Oil & Sunflower Oil contains omega-6 fatty acids which acts as a moisturizer for people who suffer from dry, flaky, or itchy skin. They keep cell walls supple, allowing water to better penetrate the epidermis. Scientists have found that this oil may even help people who suffer from eczema.
Carrots contain Vitamin A which prevents overproduction of cells in the skin’s outer layer. That means fewer dead cells to combine with sebum and clog pores. Plus, vitamin A supports healthy epithelial tissue and reduces the development of skin-cancer cells.
Dark Chocolate contain the antioxidant Flavonols which reduce roughness in the skin and provide sun protection. In a study from the Journal of Nutrition, women who drank cocoa fortified with a chocolate bar’s worth of flavonols had better skin texture and stronger resistance to UV rays than those who drank significantly few flavonols.

The BEST supplement for the skin is REGENEMAX. It helps with wrinkles/fine lines; dry skin; thinning hair; brittle nails. Order from Xymogen @ 1-800-647-6100 or on-line at www.XYMOGEN.COM PIN# TUC500

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