What do broccoli, carrots and milk have in common?
They are all an important part of nature’s arsenal to protect your skin from the effects of aging and the environment. The common element in these foods is that they are all good sources of vitamin A.
Many people equate only eyes and vision with vitamin A. But the health of our epithelial tissue — skin and the lining of passageways that open to the outside of the body, such as the throat and sinuses — is directly dependent on the amount of …

You’ve no doubt heard superb things about this almost-miracle vitamin, which helps with everything from skin to heart.  Well, here are some down and dirty facts on Vitamin C:
•    Vitamin C is involved in a large number of biological processes, making it essential for health.
•    It is used to create collagen in the body, a protein that makes the skin, joints and bones strong.
•    Vitamin C plays a role in healing wounds within the body.
•    The body utilizes vitamin C in the immune system by maintaining activity of the white …

A good, balanced diet delivers a range of benefits, including more energy to pursue your goals, improved sleep, feeling sharper mentally and healthier looking skin.
1.Eat regularly – every few hours is ideal
2.Eat a wide variety of foods – your body needs a range of nutrients
3.Reduce your processed food intake – if it comes in a can or jar or packaging of any sort, skip it
4.Load up on whole grains, fruits and vegetables – need we say more?
5.Eat less – 2,000 calories per day is the norm for healthy women. How …

Melanoma, one of the most common types of cancer, affects thousands of Americans each year.  However, if caught early, it is usually completely curable.  With a new piece of equipment called MelaFind, your dermatologist may now be able to more accurately detect and diagnose melanoma.

So how does it work?

MelaFind works by emitting 10 different wavelengths of light 2.5 millimeters below the skin’s surface, much deeper than the human eye can see.  Once the device picks up melanoma on the skin, it compares it against a database …