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Vitamin 'A'mazing

Aesthetics Exposed

Various Forms of Vitamin A Retinoic acid, only available in prescription medications, is the form that the DNA in our cells utilize. When retinal is applied topically, virtually all of it is converted to retinyl esters only a fraction are converted to retinoic acid (Eiselen, 2015).

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Menopause and Beyond: Unlock the Power of Collagen for Lasting Health

Alison Bladh

Current Medical Research and Opinion, 16(3), 173-178. Collagen supplements may interact with certain conditions or medications and should be used as part of a balanced health plan. “Specific Collagen Peptides Improve Bone Mineral Density and Bone Markers in Postmenopausal Women.” Nutrients, 10(1), 97. Zdzieblik, D., Moskowitz, R.W.

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

Alison Bladh

It may also interact with anticoagulant medications, so be sure to consult with a healthcare professional before starting supplementation. Important Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any supplement, especially if you have pre-existing conditions or are taking medications. 2015 May;75(7):706-22.

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Increasing Rate of Medical Mistakes and Misdiagnosis

Aesthetics Advisor

Medical errors remain a leading cause of death in the U.S., 2 Describing diagnostic errors as "the most under-resourced public health crisis we face," researchers with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine said the public is largely unaware of the full scope of medical misdiagnoses in the U.S. 6 For instance, only about 1.5%

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

Alison Bladh

Considerations: While Lion’s Mane is considered safe for most people, it’s always wise to consult a healthcare professional, especially if you have specific conditions or are on medication. Is Lion’s Mane Right for You? Biological Psychiatry, 82(7), 472-487. Friedman, M. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 63(30), 6921-6932.

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Malignant Melanoma

First Derm

Malignant Melanoma Medically reviewed by The Dermatologists and written by Dr. Alexander Börve In A Nutshell Common More than 200,000 US cases per year Requires medical diagnosis Symptoms: Abnormal growth in moles Color: Typically brown Location: Anywhere on the skin Treatment: Surgery, Chemotherapy Death Rate Incident Rate ICD-10: C43.9

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Epithelia Under Attack: The Skin, Gut, and Respiratory Barriers

The Dermatology Digest

Krishna Patel, BS, is a first-year medical student at Kansas City University in Kansas City, MO. Lio, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a partner at Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago. 2015 Nov;136(5):1413-6.e1-8. Epub 2015 Jun 19.