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What is Visceral Fat?

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You may have noticed that many people above thirty starts to develop a 'beer belly'. As visceral and subcutaneous fat starts to build up, most people do not realize the danger signs that their health is at risk. What is Visceral Fat? Visceral Fat refers to the fats that surrounds our vital organs and is located in the stomach area. It is not the fat that lies under your skin though. That is called subcutaneous fat. Visceral Fat is deeper within. Studies have shown that the more visceral fat you carry in your body, the higher your body develops insulin resistance, which leads to type 2 diabetes. High visceral fats also makes a person more prone to stroke, heart diseases and hypertension. Although visceral fat is easier to lose as compared to subcutaneous fat, most people pay no attention to it because they do not understand the dangers of how visceral fat can affect their health as it is hidden and not visible. They usually pay more attention to subcutaneou

Targeting the Ultimate Sources of Aging

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Have you ever wondered why some people age faster than others? Aging may be inevitable but the rate of aging is not. Have you ever heard comments like,”He’s a very young 75” or, “She’s 40 going on 80?” Why is it that some people look much younger than they actually are? The answer to that is genetics, the ultimate sources of aging. Scientist have long believed that biological aging results from changes links to hormones or genes within the body, and is particularly noticeable in the appearance of our skin. Studies have shown that the accumulation of genetic damage in our cells is a major contributor to how we age and that the speed of our aging process is entirely dependent on our management of this DNA damage accumulation over time. While this fact has been known for years, there were not many strategies to counter the effects due to the lack of knowledge in how these molecules work. As such, majority of products and technologies on the market only deal with the sign

ageLOC™ - Targeting the Ultimate Sources of Aging

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Based on ageLOC™ science, Nu Skin has came up with two skincare solutions that targets the ultimate sources of aging at a genetic level to reset the Youth Gene Clusters (YGCs). The products are the ageLOC™ Galvanic Spa II and ageLOC™ Transformation set. The technology of ageLOC™ Galvanic Spa II The second generation of Galvanic Spa with ageLOC™ technology is a home spa treatment the boost the absorption of active ingredients of anti-aging products tremendously. The technology uses our body’s natural current, the Galvanic current, to deliver active ingredients into our skin. It was discovered by an Italian scientist Luigi Galvani, thus the name Galvanic current. It has been used for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes to facilitate the delivery of beneficial ingredients to the skin and has been used in medicine for over a century. It helps to focus cellular energy and regeneration, enhances blood circulation and lymph node detoxification. The technology has been used

Youth Gene Clusters – The Source of Vitality

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As we age, our bodies’ ability to effectively generate and utilize energy can decline, robbing us of youthful vitality. ageLOC Vitality improves the three dimensions of vitality—physical vigor, mental acuity, and sexual drive - by promoting health. Youth Gene Clusters activity associated with youthful vitality. Through targeting the sources of age-related vitality loss, ageLOC Vitality helps you feel more like you did when you were young. If you would like to have the energy and vigor of the mouse on the right, read on to find out more. Our Needs as Consumers Vitality is the state of being strong and active with the power to live. Loss of physical vigor, reduced mental acuity, and the lack of sexual drive are common signs of aging—ultimately, what we call the loss of vitality. As we age, our energy levels can decrease and we tend to get tired more quickly and more often, which can affect our physical, mental, and sexual vitality. In 2008, a Datamonitor survey revealed t

What is cancer?

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Cancer affects people of all ages, regardless of gender and ethnicity, with the risk for most types increasing with age. It is responsible for approximately 7.6 million human deaths in 2007. It is a class of diseases in which a cell or a group of cells display uncontrollable growth, invasion to adjacent tissues and sometimes metastasize (spread to other locations in the body via lymph or blood). These three malignant properties of cancers differentiate them from benign tumours, which are self-limiting, and do not invade or metastasize. Most of them form a tumour but some, like leukaemia, do not.       Classification of cancer Cancers are classified by the type of cells that resemble the tumour and the tissues presumed to be the origin of the tumour. The general categories of include: • Carcinomas: These malignant tumours originate from epithelial cells. This group represents the most common of cancers, including breast, prostate, lungs and colon cancer. • Sarcomas: The

Cholesterol – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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Hypercholesterolemia is the presence of abnormally high levels of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is an essential molecule from which hormones and steroids are made. It is also used in maintaining nerve cells. Approximately 75 percent of the cholesterol that circulates in a person’s bloodstream is made by the person’s liver. The remainder is acquired from outside sources. Cholesterol is found in animal sources of food and not found in plant sources. A normal cholesterol level is less than 200 milligrams per decilitre (mg/dL) of blood. A range between 200 to 239 mg/dL is considered borderline for blood cholesterol. Hypercholesterolemia is a condition whereby the cholesterol levels exceed 240 mg/dL. Cholesterol can be divided into 2 major categories: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), also known as the "bad" cholesterol and high density lipoprotein (HDL), the "good" cholesterol.     Triglycerides, HDL and LDL cholesterol LDL molecules are the

What is diabetes and the types of diabetes

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Diabetes mellitus, or commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases characterised by recurrent or persistent hyperglycemia (high sugar or glucose level in the blood). People with diabetes are either not producing enough insulin or their cells are unable to respond well to the insulin produced. Insulin is produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. In Singapore, diabetes affects 10 percent of its population and is one of the top six killers. The 3 main types of diabetes are: • Type 1 diabetes • Type 2 diabetes • Gestational diabetes Type 1 diabetes Type 1 diabetes results from the body’s inability to produce insulin, requiring the person to inject insulin. This type of diabetes is due to the loss of beta cells of the islets of Langerhans, which may be immune-mediated or idiopathic. There are no known preventive measures against type 1 diabetes. The cause of this type is partly inherited and then triggered by certain

What is hypertension?

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Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic medical condition where the blood pressure is constantly elevated. The blood pressure of a normal person is less than 120/80 mm Hg. Levels between 120/80 and 139/89 are considered as pre-hypertension. Hypertension is diagnosed when the levels are above 140/90 and usually 3 separate readings are taken over several weeks. The device used to measure blood pressure is called a sphygmanometer. It consists of an arm cuff, dial, pump and valve. Nowadays, battery operated sphgymanometers are available. This allows people who are of higher risks to own one for home used and monitoring purpose without the need of a health professional. However, they still need to go for routine check up and seek advice from their general practitioner What do the numbers in the reading represent? The first number represents systolic pressure, the pressure exerted by the blood flowing away from the heart while the second number represents the pressu

Lose Weight and Gain Health with The Right Approach

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For most people, obesity results from eating too much and not being active enough. Reducing calories is one way for weight loss and regular exercise is another. Nu Skin’s The Right Approach (TRA™) Weight Management Program is a patented and scientifically tested weight loss program that combines supplements, nutrition management and exercise. People who go on TRA™ will be encouraged to exercise and practice portion control where they can eat their normal diet but following a unique 3333 diet rule. On top of that, they could also take meal replacements to control their calorie intake and consume supplements to control their carbohydrate cravings, absorb fats in the digestive tract, increase their body metabolism and burn fat. Why do we gain excess kilos as we age? Here are the major reasons: • Being less active • Not maintaining muscles through strength training • Increased calorie intake even as metabolism slows down • Gradual loss of body cells which leads to burning

The Nu Skin Clear Action System for Acne

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Nu Skin Clear Action System Acne affects people regardless of age, gender, or race. For example, consider the following statistics: 60 million Americans have active acne (20 percent of whom are adults); of the 85 percent of young adults (between ages 12 and 24) who suffer from acne, 25 percent will have permanent scars from acne. Clearly, acne is a problem that affects many people. This article addresses the following issues: 1) What is acne? 2) What are the three stages of the acne life cycle? and 3) What is the best way to treat acne? What Is Acne? Acne is a term for plugged pores, pimples, and cysts. If a pore becomes clogged, then closes and bulges out, you have a whitehead (also known as a closed comedone). If a pore becomes clogged but stays open and the top darkens, you have a blackhead (also known as an open comedone). Two other types of acne include pimples and deeper lumps (cysts or nodules). When the walls of a pore become damaged, bacteri

The Skin Discoloration Process

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The color of a person's skin is due to the manufacture and deposition of a pigment called melanin, which is produced in two forms: pheomelanin (a yellowish pigment) and eumelanin (a dark brown/black pigment). Both of these types of melanin are manufactured by melanocytes—cells in the skin located many layers below the surface at the bottom part of the epidermis. Melanocytes express a unique enzyme, tyrosinase, which functions to convert the simple amino acid tyrosine into melanin. To make and disperse this pigment throughout the skin, melanocytes use a three-step "manufacturing" process: Step 1: Activation—chemical signals coming from other cells in the skin cause the melanocyte to "activate" tyrosinase and begin melanin synthesis. Step 2: Synthesis—melanin is manufactured, "packaged" into elliptically shaped containers called melanosomes, and relocated to the outer regions of tentaclelike projections of melanocytes called dendrites

Rules for a Beautiful Future

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Skin is much more than beautiful. Skin is amazing. Stop and think about it. The same skin that a baby is born with expands at an incredible rate, providing protection for a lifetime. Although your skin is remarkable, it still gets wrinkled, discolored, and rough with advancing age. However, learning about the aging process—the mechanical, biological, and environmental factors that affect your skin over time—can help give you an effective strategy for protecting the skin that protects you. To enjoy a truly beautiful future, incorporate the following simple rules and use scientifically developed products that feature the latest breakthroughs in skin care technology. Mechanical Aging: Your parents warned you not to make faces "because your face might stay that way," and they were right. The facial movements you repeatedly make over a lifetime create creases that deepen with age and translate into worry lines on the forehead, frown lines between the eyeb

Galvanic Spa System II with Ageloc

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Product Overview Expand your home spa experience. Rejuvenate your complexion, revitalize your scalp, and refine your body with professional spa treatments — no appointment necessary. You’ve seen the results on celebrities and supermodels—but in the real world, who has time for a visit to a day spa? If you forgo a visit to a day spa because it can be time-consuming or costly, you may be missing out on the remarkable health and beauty benefits of spa treatments. Now you can bring more of the spa experience home with the patented Galvanic Spa System. Small, smart, and powerful, the programmable Galvanic Spa Instrument with patented self-adjusting galvanic currents and interchangeable heads—for the face, scalp, and body—works synergistically with specially formulated products to facilitate the transport of key ingredients for optimal performance. Your radiant complexion; fuller, healthier looking hair; and improved appearance will leave people wondering how

AgeLoc technology overview

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    We know that exposure to the sun and pollutants can cause free radical damage and accelerated ageing, but even many who try to avoid the ageing effects of the sun still feel they may be showing more signs of ageing than they should. So what is it that makes some people look naturally young for their age? Nu Skin has unlocked the science behind their secret In a scientific breakthrough, Nu Skin has discovered a previously unknown internal source of ageing, this source of internal ageing is capable of generating free radicals in the epidermis around the clock. So unlike exposure to the sun, there is nowhere to hide from these damaging effects. More free radicals can mean more damage to your skin— which causes lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, discolouration and hyper-pigmentation, many of the visible effects of ageing. Only Nu Skin has an exclusive...Patent pending technology to target that source of ageing, helping you control your skin's genetic destiny.

AgeLoc facial gels

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When your complexion looks tired and stressed, a spa facial can provide the revitalisation you need, but who has the time? Exclusive patented technology gives you an at-home alternative to spa treatments — in just five minutes — with the Galvanic Spa Instrument and specially formulated facial gels. Pre-Treat Gel helps remove impurities so your pores can breathe and prepares your skin for Treatment Gel. Newly reformulated Treatment Gel contains all the benefits of the original and now features ageLOC technology, a proprietary new ingredient blend that helps slow the signs of aging at their source.Get results that you can see now with benefits that last into the future. Key Ingredients: Pre-Treatment Gel -Marigold, sea kelp, and vanilla extracts soothe and condition the skin. Treatment Gel -Proprietary ageLOC blend helps slow free radical production at its source in the epidermis and inhibits the visible signs of ageing. -Arginine facilitates recovery from stress.