Archive for the 'Thyroid' Category

Aug 04 2008

The Aging Process of Skin

How the Skin Ages

There are four processes involved in the aging of the skin. The process of aging of your skin involves cell turnover, the slowing down of collagen production, the skin drying out as estrogen production and thyroid function decrease and the attack of free radicals on your skin. All of these things are involved in the aging process of the skin. Read further…

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Jan 27 2008

THYROID:

Thyroid hormone is produced in the thyroid gland and affects metabolic activity, cholesterol, metabolism of carbohydrates and fat, temperature regulation, heart rate, and maintains healthy skin, hair and nails.

Stress, mercury, estrogen dominance, and selenium (an important mineral) can all affect thyroid functioning. Read more…

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