Taken from 'Prevention Magazine'
This amazing herb fights Heart Disease, Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and More.
Imagine there was a herbal remedy that was proven to help stroke, heart disease, Alzheimer's Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis.
Imagine that same herb was effective against asthma, altitude sickness, tinnitus and fibromyalgia. And imagine that youcould also use it to help get rid of mouth ulcers, haemorrhoids, varicose veins and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Well, imagine no more. Such an herb exists! What's more, it's ease to find at health food stores and supermarkets. The herb I'm talking about is ginkgo biloba. That's right, ginkgo biloba, the popular memory-boosting herb. Ginkgo does a lot more than improve memory. It's also a powerful antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory, a toner of blood vessels and a tonic that improves overall health and well-being.
It's fitting that ginkgo would be such an amazing cure-all. After all, it's the oldest tree species on the planet. There's so much more you should know about this amazing plant and it is readily available in health stores or herbal pharmacies.
Glyconutrients are essential to general health and wellbeing. Mannatech is at the cutting edge of optimal health science.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Preservative Free Skin Care
Mannatech Skin Cream -
No stickiness, feels soft and smooth
Easily absorbed
No oiliness
Combined with lipid soluble Vitamin C (powerful anti-oxidant) - ours differs here as other products contain a Vitamin C that is destroyed by Oxygen before it can be used by the skin - we have used a derivative which has a process so that the atoms wont let oxygen in to react with the Vitamin C. With our skin cream you are utilizing it - it goes deep into the skin layers and helps with the production of collagen.
Rejuvenates the skin and prevents wrinkles.
It contain Laminin – 5 which acts as a trigger for our body to create new skin tissue
Contains shea butter, natural moisturizer, and jojoba seed oil
Contains Trehalose
Apply in the morning and at night, as needed, after conditioning with Skin Lotion and Skin Serum. Use spatula to place a small amount onto the palm of hand. With fingertips to gently apply around areas prone to dryness, including around the eyes
Eye Cream -
Reduces Facial line and wrinkles around eyes, forehead, lips and cheeks caused by aging (hormonal activity) and dryness
It lightens dark circles under eyes and reduces eye bagginess
Helps reduce puffiness
Provides extra Vitamin C to help reduce aging spots and freckles- evens out skin tone
Contain DPHP a collagen derivative helps with elasticity and skin suppleness.
Contains Trehalose
Place a small amount with the spatula into the palm of hand. With pinkie finger gently pat cream around the eyes, starting from the temple working underneath eye, to bridge of nose, up around upper eye socket. Avoid direct contact with the eyes
The main ingredients in Mannatech's Optimal system protect skin from two primary factors of aging: Natural aging (hormonal) and photo aging from UV rays.
No stickiness, feels soft and smooth
Easily absorbed
No oiliness
Combined with lipid soluble Vitamin C (powerful anti-oxidant) - ours differs here as other products contain a Vitamin C that is destroyed by Oxygen before it can be used by the skin - we have used a derivative which has a process so that the atoms wont let oxygen in to react with the Vitamin C. With our skin cream you are utilizing it - it goes deep into the skin layers and helps with the production of collagen.
Rejuvenates the skin and prevents wrinkles.
It contain Laminin – 5 which acts as a trigger for our body to create new skin tissue
Contains shea butter, natural moisturizer, and jojoba seed oil
Contains Trehalose
Apply in the morning and at night, as needed, after conditioning with Skin Lotion and Skin Serum. Use spatula to place a small amount onto the palm of hand. With fingertips to gently apply around areas prone to dryness, including around the eyes
Eye Cream -
Reduces Facial line and wrinkles around eyes, forehead, lips and cheeks caused by aging (hormonal activity) and dryness
It lightens dark circles under eyes and reduces eye bagginess
Helps reduce puffiness
Provides extra Vitamin C to help reduce aging spots and freckles- evens out skin tone
Contain DPHP a collagen derivative helps with elasticity and skin suppleness.
Contains Trehalose
Place a small amount with the spatula into the palm of hand. With pinkie finger gently pat cream around the eyes, starting from the temple working underneath eye, to bridge of nose, up around upper eye socket. Avoid direct contact with the eyes
The main ingredients in Mannatech's Optimal system protect skin from two primary factors of aging: Natural aging (hormonal) and photo aging from UV rays.
Monday, May 21, 2007
The Wrinkle Question
What Causes Wrinkles? - Ageing Process
As ageing occurs, a person's skin cells divide more slowly, and the inner skin, or dermis, starts to thin. Fat cells beneath the dermis begin to atrophy, and the underlying network of elastin and collagen fibres, which provides scaffolding for the surface layers, loosens and unravels. Skin loses its elasticity; when pressed, it no longer springs back to its initial position but instead sags and forms furrows, or wrinkle lines. The skin's ability to retain moisture diminishes; the sweat and oil-secreting glands atrophy, depriving the skin of their protective water-lipid emulsions. As a consequence, the skin becomes dry and scaly. In addition, the ability of the skin to repair itself diminishes with ageing, so wounds are slower to heal. Frown lines (those between the eyebrows) and crow's feet (lines that radiate from the corners of the eyes) appear because of persistent small muscle contractions. Habitual facial expressions also form characteristic lines, contributing to the formation of jowls and drooping eyelids
Sun Damage (Photo ageing)
The skin can also age prematurely as a result of prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation emanating from the sun (called extrinsic ageing or photo ageing). Sun damage cannot be overestimated as the most important cause of skin ageing and skin disorders, such as cancers. Overall, exposure to ultraviolet (referred to as UVA or UVB) radiation from sunlight accounts for about 90% of the symptoms of premature skin ageing, and most of these effects occur by age 20. Both UVA and UVB rays cause damage leading to wrinkles, lower immunity against infection, ageing skin disorders, and cancer. Even small amounts of UV radiation damage collagen fibres (the major structural protein in the skin) and cause accumulation of abnormal elastin (the protein that causes tissue to stretch). During sun damage, large amounts of enzymes called metalloproteinase are produced. The normal function of these enzymes is to remodel the sun-injured tissue by synthesising and reforming collagen. This is an imperfect process, however, and to achieve it, some of these enzymes actually degrade collagen. The result is an uneven formation (matrix) of disorganised collagen fibres called solar scars. If this process of imperfect skin rebuilding occurs over and over, wrinkles result. Effectively protecting the skin from sun damage is one of the most important ways to reduce wrinkles and prevent cancer.
Eating Glyconutrients can give a smoother and healthier skin.
As ageing occurs, a person's skin cells divide more slowly, and the inner skin, or dermis, starts to thin. Fat cells beneath the dermis begin to atrophy, and the underlying network of elastin and collagen fibres, which provides scaffolding for the surface layers, loosens and unravels. Skin loses its elasticity; when pressed, it no longer springs back to its initial position but instead sags and forms furrows, or wrinkle lines. The skin's ability to retain moisture diminishes; the sweat and oil-secreting glands atrophy, depriving the skin of their protective water-lipid emulsions. As a consequence, the skin becomes dry and scaly. In addition, the ability of the skin to repair itself diminishes with ageing, so wounds are slower to heal. Frown lines (those between the eyebrows) and crow's feet (lines that radiate from the corners of the eyes) appear because of persistent small muscle contractions. Habitual facial expressions also form characteristic lines, contributing to the formation of jowls and drooping eyelids
Sun Damage (Photo ageing)
The skin can also age prematurely as a result of prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation emanating from the sun (called extrinsic ageing or photo ageing). Sun damage cannot be overestimated as the most important cause of skin ageing and skin disorders, such as cancers. Overall, exposure to ultraviolet (referred to as UVA or UVB) radiation from sunlight accounts for about 90% of the symptoms of premature skin ageing, and most of these effects occur by age 20. Both UVA and UVB rays cause damage leading to wrinkles, lower immunity against infection, ageing skin disorders, and cancer. Even small amounts of UV radiation damage collagen fibres (the major structural protein in the skin) and cause accumulation of abnormal elastin (the protein that causes tissue to stretch). During sun damage, large amounts of enzymes called metalloproteinase are produced. The normal function of these enzymes is to remodel the sun-injured tissue by synthesising and reforming collagen. This is an imperfect process, however, and to achieve it, some of these enzymes actually degrade collagen. The result is an uneven formation (matrix) of disorganised collagen fibres called solar scars. If this process of imperfect skin rebuilding occurs over and over, wrinkles result. Effectively protecting the skin from sun damage is one of the most important ways to reduce wrinkles and prevent cancer.
Eating Glyconutrients can give a smoother and healthier skin.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
SKIN SERUM – “LIQUID GOLD”
MANNATECH'S SKIN SERUM – “LIQUID GOLD” -
Nutrition for the skin and protection
Very rich – looks like water with a heavier velocity
Immediate deep moisturising effect – hydrating. Adds an additional layer of moisture
Delivers moisture to deep within epidermis layers
Improves skin metabolism- helps skin cells replace at normal cycle (Anti aging)
No sticky feeling after application
This has anti aging properties- superior qualities
Smoothes the skin texture- uses iris florentina root extract- isoflavone this helps reduce signs of aging
Artemia extract- from plankton retains DNA cell moisture and activates cells functions protecting our DNA from UBV rays - offering protection from harmful ultra violet light and revitalizes the cells.
The Beer Yeast extract (Vitamin B group) being rich in amino acids promotes collagen production which restores elasticity by strengthening and repairing the membrane where the skin cells are created.
Superior moisturising effect prevents discoloration of skin, controls form of melanin (age spots)
Has almond seed extract and marine collagen for adding a lifting effect which helps tone the skin - sagging and aging skin and peanut oil & castor oil
Contains trehalose
After one application 80% improvement in hydration
After six - eight weeks
100% improvement in hydration
32% in lines and wrinkles
24% skin firmness and resiliency
31% skin tone (evidence of it reducing drooping eye lid)
73% in skin radiance
(Clinical results from Stephens & Associates - see testing chart)
Mannatech's Skin Care Range is revolutionary for preservation of beautiful skin .Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Birth Defects Linked to NSAIDS and SSRIs
NEWS UPDATE: VOLUME 32 - September 2006Birth Defects Linked to NSAIDs and SSRIs Recent reports have linked pregnant women’s use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) with birth defects and other adverse effects on newborns. Perhaps most alarming is the fact that NSAIDs – some of which are available over the counter – and SSRIs are still commonly taken by pregnant women. While previous studies showed inconsistent results about risks associated with taking NSAIDs a nd SSRIs during pregnancy, current results indicate cause for concern: Investigators have shown that babies of women who took NSAIDs during the first trimester had a significantly higher risk of heart defects and other congenital anomalies, and babies born to women taking SSRIs during pregnancy run a higher risk of low birth-weight or of developing respiratory distress.The more recent findings for NSAIDs, while requiring confirmation with further studies (according to the investigators) have implications for pregnant women who may self-medicate with non-prescription NSAIDs.NSAIDs are a class of pain-relief drugs that includes over-the counter medications Aleve (naproxen) and Advil (ibuprofen), and prescriptions drugs Celebrex (celecoxib) and Cataflam (diclofenac). SSRIs are a class of antidepressant drugs that includes Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline) and Paxil (paroxetine).
Glyconutrients have many benefits for improved health and wellbeing.
Glyconutrients have many benefits for improved health and wellbeing.
Monday, May 14, 2007
HRT Listed as Known Carcinogen
Hi Everyone,
Here is a new federal report that lists hormone replacement therapy (steroidal estrogen) as known carcinogen. (and more on new carcinogens list). Click below for the entire report just out yesterday! The truth is being revealed even further.Scores of women are abandoning HRT for health safety reasons and are now seeking natural methods to address their peri-menopausal and menopausal issues with great success. Many have found a solution with Mannatech's natural hormonal balancer called PLUS along with their glyconutrient product called http://www.niehs.nih.gov/oc/news/10thrc.htmClick here for Mannapages for info on natural solutions:http://www.mannapages.com/OwnYourHealing/PRDPlus.asp
Here is a new federal report that lists hormone replacement therapy (steroidal estrogen) as known carcinogen. (and more on new carcinogens list). Click below for the entire report just out yesterday! The truth is being revealed even further.Scores of women are abandoning HRT for health safety reasons and are now seeking natural methods to address their peri-menopausal and menopausal issues with great success. Many have found a solution with Mannatech's natural hormonal balancer called PLUS along with their glyconutrient product called http://www.niehs.nih.gov/oc/news/10thrc.htmClick here for Mannapages for info on natural solutions:http://www.mannapages.com/OwnYourHealing/PRDPlus.asp
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Warning About Cosmetics
A Current Affair – by Ros Thomas 7/9/06
Many women will spend a small fortune on toiletries and cosmetics over their lifetime, using them morning and night. However, very few women actually have a clue what is in the products they use.
A British lobby group has issued a warning that the average woman applies more than 175 chemical compounds to her face and body every day.
Dr Ernest Tan, a Perth dermatologist, says the cosmetic industry sells science to women as though it is nature. Chief amongst their favoured ingredients are the following:
Formaldehyde – the same compound used to embalm bodies
Sodium laurel sulphate – used to create bubbles in shampoos and soaps
Parabens – often used in moisturizers, mostly as preservatives.
All of the above ingredients can cause reactions, from simple irritations if the skin is slightly damaged, to full allergic reactions.
However, beauty editors such as Cleo magazine’s Rachel Mannell say if those chemicals weren’t in makeup, no one would buy them because they’d look, smell and feel terrible.
“It’s a catch-22 because sulphates are used in shampoos and cleansers for the foaming effect and if the products don’t have sulphates in them, they don’t foam and consumers are unhappy,” Mannell says.
But no longer fooled by the glitz and glamour of the beauty business, many women are now asking questions about what’s in their cosmetics and why you need to be a scientist to understand the labels.
Certainly dermatologists say we’re being bombarded with all kinds of products none of us need.
“I think a lot of females are using too many products and I think all they need to use is a soap-free wash, a moisturizer and some sun protection. I think the rest, in terms of cosmetics, are over-used and over-marketed,” Dr Tan says.
Many women will spend a small fortune on toiletries and cosmetics over their lifetime, using them morning and night. However, very few women actually have a clue what is in the products they use.
A British lobby group has issued a warning that the average woman applies more than 175 chemical compounds to her face and body every day.
Dr Ernest Tan, a Perth dermatologist, says the cosmetic industry sells science to women as though it is nature. Chief amongst their favoured ingredients are the following:
Formaldehyde – the same compound used to embalm bodies
Sodium laurel sulphate – used to create bubbles in shampoos and soaps
Parabens – often used in moisturizers, mostly as preservatives.
All of the above ingredients can cause reactions, from simple irritations if the skin is slightly damaged, to full allergic reactions.
However, beauty editors such as Cleo magazine’s Rachel Mannell say if those chemicals weren’t in makeup, no one would buy them because they’d look, smell and feel terrible.
“It’s a catch-22 because sulphates are used in shampoos and cleansers for the foaming effect and if the products don’t have sulphates in them, they don’t foam and consumers are unhappy,” Mannell says.
But no longer fooled by the glitz and glamour of the beauty business, many women are now asking questions about what’s in their cosmetics and why you need to be a scientist to understand the labels.
Certainly dermatologists say we’re being bombarded with all kinds of products none of us need.
“I think a lot of females are using too many products and I think all they need to use is a soap-free wash, a moisturizer and some sun protection. I think the rest, in terms of cosmetics, are over-used and over-marketed,” Dr Tan says.
Explanation of Skin Structure
Dermis or corium layer
The dermis is a tough and elastic layer containing white fibrous tissue interlaced with yellow elastic fibres.
As you can see in the skin diagram, many structures are embedded in the dermis including:
· Blood vessels;
· Lymphatic capillaries and vessels;
· Sweat glands and their ducts;
· Sebaceous glands;
· Sensory nerve endings;
· The arrectores pilorum (or arrector pilli), involuntary muscles are sometimes activated in cold weather to give 'goose bumps';
· Hair follicles, hair bulbs and hair roots.
Hypodermis or subcutaneous layer
This is the deepest of the layers of skin, and is located on the bottom of the skin diagram. It connects or binds the dermis above it to the underlying organs. This layer is mainly composed of loose fibrous connective tissue and fat (adipose) cells interlaced with blood vessels. In females, the hypodermis is generally about 8% thicker than in males. The main functions of the hypodermis include insulation, storing of lipids, cushioning of the body and temperature regulation.
Skin functions
· Protects the body against physical injury.
· Provides some protection for the body against numerous pathogenic microbes and chemical agents.
· Helps to restrict fluid and water loss.
· Helps to prevent excessive water absorption by imparting water resistance to the skin.
· Is involved in temperature regulation of the body.
· Is the body’s main sensory organ for temperature, pressure, touch and pain.
· Provides protection from UV light.
· Plays a key role in metabolism, including vitamin D synthesis and biotransformation of some chemicals. Lack of vitamin D can lead to soft bones and many associated problems.
Many people do not realize how much the skin does. As can be seen in the diagram of skin, your skin is a complex and important organ. It is also the largest organ in the body.
The dermis is a tough and elastic layer containing white fibrous tissue interlaced with yellow elastic fibres.
As you can see in the skin diagram, many structures are embedded in the dermis including:
· Blood vessels;
· Lymphatic capillaries and vessels;
· Sweat glands and their ducts;
· Sebaceous glands;
· Sensory nerve endings;
· The arrectores pilorum (or arrector pilli), involuntary muscles are sometimes activated in cold weather to give 'goose bumps';
· Hair follicles, hair bulbs and hair roots.
Hypodermis or subcutaneous layer
This is the deepest of the layers of skin, and is located on the bottom of the skin diagram. It connects or binds the dermis above it to the underlying organs. This layer is mainly composed of loose fibrous connective tissue and fat (adipose) cells interlaced with blood vessels. In females, the hypodermis is generally about 8% thicker than in males. The main functions of the hypodermis include insulation, storing of lipids, cushioning of the body and temperature regulation.
Skin functions
· Protects the body against physical injury.
· Provides some protection for the body against numerous pathogenic microbes and chemical agents.
· Helps to restrict fluid and water loss.
· Helps to prevent excessive water absorption by imparting water resistance to the skin.
· Is involved in temperature regulation of the body.
· Is the body’s main sensory organ for temperature, pressure, touch and pain.
· Provides protection from UV light.
· Plays a key role in metabolism, including vitamin D synthesis and biotransformation of some chemicals. Lack of vitamin D can lead to soft bones and many associated problems.
Many people do not realize how much the skin does. As can be seen in the diagram of skin, your skin is a complex and important organ. It is also the largest organ in the body.
Nutrition Key to Beautiful Skin
Healthy skin is beautiful skin - Key to this is Nutrition - inside and outside
It is vital to understand the importance of this important marriage of both- beautiful skin starts on the inside - we can use these amazing skin care products but still be rapidly aging on the inside – rust, like a cut apple - you don’t want to be a beautiful corpse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Largest organ of elimination, though it is less cared for - we subject it to many extremes in one day - sun damage, external pollutants, self disinterested and weathering - all adds to the aging process and shortens life span of the cells - wrinkles, sagging, bags - loose puffy skin, blemishes, sun spots, discoloration, dropping eye lids, dark circles …… occur
9 million cells per square inch of skin - the surface or top of skin is called the epidermis which consists of 25-30 layers
Ladies apply at least 14 different types of skin products in 1 day - Using more than 175 chemicals - Shampoos, conditioners, Mousse, hairspray, gel, perfume, cosmetics, toothpaste, soap, hand cream, body lotion, body cream, skin care, detergents, sun protection, etc. Australians in 2004 spent $3.6 billion on skin care and toiletries - hair care accounted for $ 846.1 million, the remainder was spent on cosmetics.
Looking Good
Anti aging
Preservative free skin care range
Increases hydration and moisturisation to an even deeper level of the skin to the epidermis layer which plumps up the fat cells ensuring skin cells retain and capture the moisture which then displays as increased radiance and allows the skin to really glow.
“Looking 10 years younger” is a common comment
Water in skin care is latest technology - even more powerful than the wellness water- this water used in our skin care is equal to being filtrated through 100 wellness water filters - very pure.
Ultra Pure Water - Proprietary technology bacteria static water - bacteria and fungus cannot live in this water. Water combines with the ingredients the filtering process refines this into a special delivery system to penetrate the 25 - 35 layers of the epidermis layer of the skin cell. This water is filtered and refined many times through the same maifan rock the Hunzas Valley inhabitants obtain their source of water from - which is one of their secrets enabling them to live to a very old age - many beyond the age of 100.
Three reasons this filtered water is so special is that (a) it hydrates and detoxifies the body faster than normal water (b) secondly it has a higher concentration of negative ions in the water and then (c) lastly the water had elevated levels of soluble silica found in the nearby mountains. It is so pure bacteria and fungus cannot grow in it.
Dr Haru (Shiesdo) a top Japanese swimmer and now primary inventor of Wellness Water Technology
Very sophisticated range - using highest quality ingredients. Beautiful packaging, Skin care for all skin types and both genders
It is vital to understand the importance of this important marriage of both- beautiful skin starts on the inside - we can use these amazing skin care products but still be rapidly aging on the inside – rust, like a cut apple - you don’t want to be a beautiful corpse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Largest organ of elimination, though it is less cared for - we subject it to many extremes in one day - sun damage, external pollutants, self disinterested and weathering - all adds to the aging process and shortens life span of the cells - wrinkles, sagging, bags - loose puffy skin, blemishes, sun spots, discoloration, dropping eye lids, dark circles …… occur
9 million cells per square inch of skin - the surface or top of skin is called the epidermis which consists of 25-30 layers
Ladies apply at least 14 different types of skin products in 1 day - Using more than 175 chemicals - Shampoos, conditioners, Mousse, hairspray, gel, perfume, cosmetics, toothpaste, soap, hand cream, body lotion, body cream, skin care, detergents, sun protection, etc. Australians in 2004 spent $3.6 billion on skin care and toiletries - hair care accounted for $ 846.1 million, the remainder was spent on cosmetics.
Looking Good
Anti aging
Preservative free skin care range
Increases hydration and moisturisation to an even deeper level of the skin to the epidermis layer which plumps up the fat cells ensuring skin cells retain and capture the moisture which then displays as increased radiance and allows the skin to really glow.
“Looking 10 years younger” is a common comment
Water in skin care is latest technology - even more powerful than the wellness water- this water used in our skin care is equal to being filtrated through 100 wellness water filters - very pure.
Ultra Pure Water - Proprietary technology bacteria static water - bacteria and fungus cannot live in this water. Water combines with the ingredients the filtering process refines this into a special delivery system to penetrate the 25 - 35 layers of the epidermis layer of the skin cell. This water is filtered and refined many times through the same maifan rock the Hunzas Valley inhabitants obtain their source of water from - which is one of their secrets enabling them to live to a very old age - many beyond the age of 100.
Three reasons this filtered water is so special is that (a) it hydrates and detoxifies the body faster than normal water (b) secondly it has a higher concentration of negative ions in the water and then (c) lastly the water had elevated levels of soluble silica found in the nearby mountains. It is so pure bacteria and fungus cannot grow in it.
Dr Haru (Shiesdo) a top Japanese swimmer and now primary inventor of Wellness Water Technology
Very sophisticated range - using highest quality ingredients. Beautiful packaging, Skin care for all skin types and both genders
Optimal Skin Care System
OPTIMAL SKIN CARE SYSTEMBy Eugene FoxMannatech Inc. is very careful about how they bring new products to market. They never develop new products merely to produce sales. They think that's irresponsible. A Mannatech product must offer genuine consumer benefits and fill a strategic wellness need. If it's anything less, products never make it to market.Over the last two years Mannatech developed the Optimal Skin Care System, a major line of skin care products, suitable for all skin types. The products are water-based and preservative-free. An amazing new technology allows the products to be made with gentle 'clustered water'[1] that inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi, functioning as a preservative. Competitors' products use harsh chemical preservatives.The Optimal system was launched in Japan mid-May, 2006 and received outstanding acceptance. With just network marketing and no advertising sales in the first six weeks were $1.2 million! This becomes even more significant when you understand that Japan is the most competitive skin care market in the world. It was already saturated with skin care products when our line was introduced. Someone commented, "If your skin care products can make it in Japan they can make it anywhere!"
What is our secret? Consumer testing showed the products actually made people look visibly younger. Other results were equally outstanding:--After just one use consumers had 80% increase in skin moisture!--After eight weeks: * 100% increase in skin moisture* 96% decrease in roughness* 73% increase in radiance* 31% increase in skin tone* 32% decrease in lines and wrinkles* 21% increase in firmness.The Optimal Skin Care System is expected to create a whole new generation of Mannatech users. Initially they may only be interested in skin care, but after getting those kinds of results they will no doubt be ready to look at Mannatech's wellness products.
What is our secret? Consumer testing showed the products actually made people look visibly younger. Other results were equally outstanding:--After just one use consumers had 80% increase in skin moisture!--After eight weeks: * 100% increase in skin moisture* 96% decrease in roughness* 73% increase in radiance* 31% increase in skin tone* 32% decrease in lines and wrinkles* 21% increase in firmness.The Optimal Skin Care System is expected to create a whole new generation of Mannatech users. Initially they may only be interested in skin care, but after getting those kinds of results they will no doubt be ready to look at Mannatech's wellness products.
Medical Director Addresses Conference
Mannatech Medical Director Addresses Medical Conference
March 6, 2002 Coppell, TX
COPPELL, TX (March 6, 2002)– NASDAQ (MTEX) - Mannatech, Inc. Medical Director Stephen Boyd, M.D., Ph.D., FRSMS, was an invited speaker at a certified continuing medical education course for healthcare professionals. The conference was sponsored by The Institute of Integrated Medicine (IIM) located in London, Ontario, Canada.
More than 200 doctors and healthcare professionals attended the 6-day medical cruise in the Caribbean, which offered more than 36 hours of continuing medical education (CME) training. Dr. Boyd spoke on the topic “Glycobiology, The New Frontier”. Other courses covered a broad spectrum of complementary and alternative therapy topics including women’s health, detoxification, drug/herb interactions, and drug depletion of nutrients.
“The interchange between complementary and mainstream medicine is steadily increasing,” Dr. Boyd commented. "Carbohydrate technology represents one of the next frontiers in medicine both in terms of drug development and in terms of the glyconutrients that Mannatech researches and develops. Integrative medicine is the future and I believe that glyconutrients will find growing acceptance in complementary care programs. It is important for doctors to explore complementary care options that can make the quality of life better for their patients. ”
Dr. Boyd completed his BS and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry at the University of Glasgow, Scotland and in 1974, graduated with a M.D. degree from the University of Toronto, followed by training in Family Practice. He spent fifteen years in medical practice as a family physician, both in Canada and the US.
Dr. Boyd is currently a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Wound Management. In 2001, he was honored by being elected a Fellow of The Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM).
March 6, 2002 Coppell, TX
COPPELL, TX (March 6, 2002)– NASDAQ (MTEX) - Mannatech, Inc. Medical Director Stephen Boyd, M.D., Ph.D., FRSMS, was an invited speaker at a certified continuing medical education course for healthcare professionals. The conference was sponsored by The Institute of Integrated Medicine (IIM) located in London, Ontario, Canada.
More than 200 doctors and healthcare professionals attended the 6-day medical cruise in the Caribbean, which offered more than 36 hours of continuing medical education (CME) training. Dr. Boyd spoke on the topic “Glycobiology, The New Frontier”. Other courses covered a broad spectrum of complementary and alternative therapy topics including women’s health, detoxification, drug/herb interactions, and drug depletion of nutrients.
“The interchange between complementary and mainstream medicine is steadily increasing,” Dr. Boyd commented. "Carbohydrate technology represents one of the next frontiers in medicine both in terms of drug development and in terms of the glyconutrients that Mannatech researches and develops. Integrative medicine is the future and I believe that glyconutrients will find growing acceptance in complementary care programs. It is important for doctors to explore complementary care options that can make the quality of life better for their patients. ”
Dr. Boyd completed his BS and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry at the University of Glasgow, Scotland and in 1974, graduated with a M.D. degree from the University of Toronto, followed by training in Family Practice. He spent fifteen years in medical practice as a family physician, both in Canada and the US.
Dr. Boyd is currently a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Wound Management. In 2001, he was honored by being elected a Fellow of The Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM).
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Dementia may be avoidable
DEMENTIA may be avoidable and even reversible, so it's time Australians embraced a positive attitude to combating the condition, brain experts urged yesterday.
In a hard-hitting report, three of the country's leading research institutes said there was growing evidence ageing and impaired brains can renew cells and reconfigure itself.
Doctors traditionally thought that dementia was genetic and therefore unpreventable - the findings give hope to millions with the condition, which causes severe memory loss and speech impairment.
Dr David Burke of St Vincent's Hospital said: "It has always been thought that dementia is an inexorable decline of mental impairment.
"In fact, the brain has a remarkable capacity to generate new brain cells. Basic lifestyle changes can reduce their risk of developing dementia and reduce the rate of deterioration."
More than a fifth of Australians aged over 85 suffer from dementia and 5 per cent of the over-65's develop it.
It is currently treated with medication, but this only slows the loss of memory, rather than curing or improving the sufferer's condition.
The study – a collaboration between St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney University's Brain and Mind Institute and the Black Dog Institute, which researches mood disorders – was published in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
It found that mental, as well as physical exercise, helped the brain grow new cells.
Dr Burke, whose 81-year-old father is studying a university medical course, said: "A lot of older people have the view that university and learning are for young people and that they are past all that but adult education helps the brain develop new connections and grow new cells."
He said social interaction was particularly important for stimulating brain growth in old age.
The study also found foods rich in fish oils, vitamin B12 and antioxidants aided the brain's cell-growth capacity.
High blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and obesity all impaired the brain's ability to grow.
The findings have implications for those who have suffered brain damage as they suggest the brain has the ability to compensate for damage.Glyconutrients can improve dementia symptoms.
In a hard-hitting report, three of the country's leading research institutes said there was growing evidence ageing and impaired brains can renew cells and reconfigure itself.
Doctors traditionally thought that dementia was genetic and therefore unpreventable - the findings give hope to millions with the condition, which causes severe memory loss and speech impairment.
Dr David Burke of St Vincent's Hospital said: "It has always been thought that dementia is an inexorable decline of mental impairment.
"In fact, the brain has a remarkable capacity to generate new brain cells. Basic lifestyle changes can reduce their risk of developing dementia and reduce the rate of deterioration."
More than a fifth of Australians aged over 85 suffer from dementia and 5 per cent of the over-65's develop it.
It is currently treated with medication, but this only slows the loss of memory, rather than curing or improving the sufferer's condition.
The study – a collaboration between St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney University's Brain and Mind Institute and the Black Dog Institute, which researches mood disorders – was published in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
It found that mental, as well as physical exercise, helped the brain grow new cells.
Dr Burke, whose 81-year-old father is studying a university medical course, said: "A lot of older people have the view that university and learning are for young people and that they are past all that but adult education helps the brain develop new connections and grow new cells."
He said social interaction was particularly important for stimulating brain growth in old age.
The study also found foods rich in fish oils, vitamin B12 and antioxidants aided the brain's cell-growth capacity.
High blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and obesity all impaired the brain's ability to grow.
The findings have implications for those who have suffered brain damage as they suggest the brain has the ability to compensate for damage.Glyconutrients can improve dementia symptoms.
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