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Vitamin 'A'mazing

Aesthetics Exposed

When retinal is applied topically, virtually all of it is converted to retinyl esters only a fraction are converted to retinoic acid (Eiselen, 2015). Eiselen, 2015) Essentially, all forms of vitamin A have the same effects as retinoic acid if the dose applied is equivalent.

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How Saw Palmetto Can Support Women’s Hair and Hormonal Health Naturally

Alison Bladh

2015 May;75(7):706-22. Epub 2015 Feb 14. [link] Bernichtein S, Pigat N, Camparo P, Latil A, Viltard M, Friedlander G, Goffin V. Anti-inflammatory properties of Lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens (Permixon) in a mouse model of prostate hyperplasia. doi: 10.1002/pros.22953. PMID: 25683150.

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Can Oestrogen Cream Applied to the Skin Cause New Moles or Pigmentation?

Alison Bladh

2015) 'Letter to the Editor: Topical Anti-Estrogen Therapy To Treat Melasma', Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology , 8(4), pp. Want more evidence-based tips like this straight to your inbox? Sign up for my free weekly Health Bites , bite-sized wellness wisdom for women 40+. Link below.

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Lion’s Mane Mushroom: Nature’s Ally for Brain Health, Mental Clarity and Menopause Support

Alison Bladh

Targeting the microbiota-gut-brain axis: Prebiotics have anxiolytic and antidepressant effects and alter gut microbiota in stress. Biological Psychiatry, 82(7), 472-487. Friedman, M. Mushroom Polysaccharides: Chemistry and Antitumor and Hypoglycemic Activity. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 63(30), 6921-6932.

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From Atelier Esthetique to International Magazines: Meet Whitney Geene’

Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics

The first time I was published was in 2015.” When you see some of Whitney’s work, you can understand how she has gotten so successful. “I’m I’m published in 6 countries, including the U.S. What’s Next for Whitney Genee’?

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Why Not All Olive Oils Are Created Equal And How to Choose the Best

Alison Bladh

Current Pharmaceutical Design , 17(8), pp.754768. DOI: 10.2174/138161211795428910. Fernndez-Real, J.M., Prez-Fernndez, R., Lpez-Bermejo, A. and Ricart, W., Extra virgin olive oil and bone health in postmenopausal women. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism , 100(4), pp.16811687. DOI: 10.1210/jc.2014-2595. Psaltopoulou, T., Kosti, R.I.,

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World Trade Center 9/11 Rescue Workers Show Higher Risk of Melanoma

Dermatology Times

Rescue workers had a higher rate of malignant melanoma between 2005 and 2015 compared the general population of New York State.

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