The sun is a large body which emits harmful short-wavelength ultraviolet radiation. This, in turn, is absorbed by the ozone layer in the stratosphere. Unfortunately, the protection afforded by the ozone layer is being reduced by the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which break down the ozone molecules. Read the rest of this entry »

Although smoking is best known for causing lung cancer, this habit is also among the biggest threats to your skin. Next to sun and chemicals, tobacco is one of the major accelerators of your skin natural ageing process, and it is thought to be one of the fastest acting threats. Young people start showing signs of early skin aging after as little as 10 years of smoking. If you think this is a long period of time, you should keep in mind that many young people start smoking in their teen years (16-19 year olds) and are still below 30 when the first signs appear. Read the rest of this entry »

Although smoking is best known for causing lung cancer, this habit is also among the biggest threats to your skin. Next to sun and chemicals, tobacco is one of the major accelerators of your skin natural ageing process, and it is thought to be one of the fastest acting threats. Young people start showing signs of early skin aging after as little as 10 years of smoking. If you think this is a long period of time, you should keep in mind that many young people start smoking in their teen years (16-19 year olds) and are still below 30 when the first signs appear. Read the rest of this entry »

Modern scientific research and clinical studies have confirmed, to a large extent, many of the curative properties attributed to garlic since ancient times, particularly its therapeutic benefits in cardiovascular disorders like hypertension (high blood pressure) and hyperlipidemia (i.e., excess of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood). High levels of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol increase the risk for coronary heart disease and stroke. Read the rest of this entry »