MAKE-UP AT ITS BEST FROM WITHIN - REFERENCES - OXIDATION




OXIDATION TURNED THIS CAR RUSTY

 




WILL OXIDATION TURNS US RUSTY TOO?

   


Oxidation




WE AGED DUE TO OXIDATION!

We aged due to Oxidation and by accumulating Acids in our body, a simple way to explain oxidation is when we cut an apple it comes in contact with oxygen and turns brown after some time, that’s oxidation.

In the same way Active oxygen or free radicals attack and destroy cells in the human body, as well as acid accumulation in our body inhibits aging.

Oxidation results in premature aging and degenerative diseases. 

We cannot stop oxidation completely so we cannot stop the aging process, but yes we can slow it down.





How Oxidants enter our body?

   

Free radicals enter our body from the air we breathe, from the food we eat, and through what we drink. Oxidations occur at cellular level. Free radicals attack the DNA of the cell and the cell is destroyed. You need powerful antioxidants to combat these attacks in your body. Powerful antioxidants are with ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential), between –-ve 300 to –-ve 400.

Antioxidants Nutritional products like vitamins C, E, Selenium etc.and fruit juices though readily available in the markets, their ORP value is low and they don’t get absorbed easily.

Reference: http://www.mydrwater.com/kitchen_series.html#p1

Oxidation is the direct effect of free radicals attacking and damaging our CELLS continuously. This causes the functions of different organs to deteriorate and ultimately leading to sickness and aging. Skin which undergoes oxidation will soon be filled with lines and wrinkles, appear dull and lifeless.





COMBATING OXIDATION WITH A LAYER OF PROTECTION
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ZELL-V PLATINUM SHEEP PLACENTA

THE ENTERIC COATED SOFT GELS IS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND ANY GASTRIC ACID DAMAGE IN THE STOMACH AND DELIVERS ALL THE CELLS AND BIO-ACTIVE INGREDIENTS TO THE SMALL INTESTINE AREA THAT ABSORBS NUTRIENTS THE MOST. THIS MAXIMIZES THE BODY'S ABSORPTION OF THE CELLS AND BIO-ACTIVE INGREDIENTS.

  
Placenta extract provides direct protection to our cells. When our body undergoes cellular therapy, the cell membrane will be strengthened and it will be able to withstand free radical attack, thus prolonging the life span of the cell. When the cells in our body are well sustained, and new cells are being continuously produced, our tissues and organs will be healthy and functioning well. As such, we need to start with protecting the basic element of our body, which is our CELLS - THE FOUNDATION AND KEY TO GOOD HEALTH.


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MAKE-UP AT ITS BEST FROM WITHIN - REFERENCES - WHICH BODY SYSTEMS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN THE RATE OF AGING?

Skeletal System

Imagine a building without its steel skeleton. It would just be a mass of cement. Similarly, the human body without a skeletal system will just be a bag of muscles, without any shape or structure. The human skeletal system is made up of different types of bones and joints.

The human skeletal system is a framework that gives proper shape and provides protection to the body.

Formation of Human Skeletal System

The process by which bones are formed is called as ossification. Ossification is a life-long process. There are two types of ossification:

Endochronal Ossification: When the fetus is in the early phase of development, it has a skeleton made up of cartilages. These cartilages develop gradually into bones, by the process of endochronal ossification. Bones like femur (thigh bone) are formed from this process.

Intramembranous Ossification: Here, bones are formed from a connective bone tissue made of cells called mesenchyme cells. Skulls bones are formed by this process.

Organization of Human Skeletal System

The human skeletal system is perpendicularly symmetrical in nature. It consists of the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.

Functions of Human Skeletal System

Support: The human skeletal system gives proper shape to the body. It is a framework that supports body organs and muscles.

Body Movements: The joints present between different bones allow body movements.

Producing Stem Cells: Stem cells are produced in the bone marrow, which is a part of the skeleton. These stem cells further develop into RBCs, WBCs and platelets.

Storage of Calcium and Iron: Bones can store calcium and iron. About 99% of the calcium in the body is stored in bones. They help in iron and calcium metabolism.

Role in Endocrine System: Osteocalcin is the hormone which regulates fat deposition and glucose. This hormone is released by the bones.

Protection: It's the most important function of the human skeletal system. The following table illustrates the organs and the bones which protect them.

Reference: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/introduction-to-human-skeletal-system.html

Nervous System

The nervous system is closely connected to the brain, and is responsible for body movements. It works together with various glands in the body to maintain the functions of other systems for agility and strength.

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Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular/circulatory system transports food, hormones, metabolic wastes, and gases (oxygen, carbon dioxide) to and from cells. Components of the circulatory system include:

Blood: consisting of liquid plasma and cells

Blood vessels (vascular system): the "channels" (arteries, veins, capillaries) which carry blood to/from all tissues. (Arteries carry blood away from the heart. Veins return blood to the heart. Capillaries are thin-walled blood vessels in which gas/ nutrient/ waste exchange occurs.)

Heart: a muscular pump to move the blood

There are two circulatory "circuits": Pulmonary circulation, involving the "right heart," delivers blood to and from the lungs. The pulmonary artery carries oxygen-poor blood from the "right heart" to the lungs, where oxygenation and carbon-dioxide removal occur. Pulmonary veins carry oxygen-rich blood from tbe lungs back to the "left heart."  Systemic circulation, driven by the "left heart," carries blood to the rest of the body. Food products enter the sytem from the digestive organs into the portal vein. Waste products are removed by the liver and kidneys. All systems ultimately return to the "right heart" via the inferior and superior vena cavae.

A specialized component of the circulatory system is the lymphatic system, consisting of a moving fluid (lymph/interstitial fluid); vessels (lymphatics); lymph nodes, and organs (bone marrow, liver, spleen, thymus).  Through the flow of blood in and out of arteries, and into the veins, and through the lymph nodes and into the lymph, the body is able to eliminate the products of cellular breakdown and bacterial invasion. 

Reference: http://webschoolsolutions.com/patts/systems/heart.htm

Muscular System

Body movement is controlled by a network of over 600 muscles. These muscles make up the muscular system. All muscle tissue doesn’t have the same appearance. However, all muscles have one unique characteristic, the ability to shorten, or contract, this ability allows body movement. 

There are three types of muscles in your body: skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles:

·        Skeletal muscles move the bones of the skeleton, they are attached to bones by tough bands of tissue called tendons, they are voluntary, and i.e. person has control over them.

·        Smooth muscles form the walls of many internal organs such as the stomach, their action is involuntary, and you have no control over them.

·        Cardiac muscle has character of skeletal and smooth muscles, but it is regarded as a distinct kind of muscle. Cardiac muscle is also involuntary muscle. It pumps blood at an average of 70 times/min. 40 million times a year for a life time.

Reference: http://www.pathways.cu.edu.eg/subpages/training_courses/Wellness/Chapter2.htm

MAKE-UP AT ITS BEST FROM WITHIN - REFERENCES - WHICH THREE VITAL BODY SYSTEMS THAT CONTROL AGING?

Endocrine System

The endocrine system is a complex network of chemical signals and messages that control many immediate and life-long bodily responses and functions. Growing taller, developing male or female characteristics and reacting to fear are all partially directed by endocrine hormones. All animals with backbones - from fish to mammals - have an endocrine system that works hand-in-hand with the nervous system to:

maintain the body's internal steady state (nutrition, metabolism, excretion, water and salt balance);

react to stimuli from outside the body;

regulate growth, development and reproduction; and

produce, use and store energy.

The endocrine system's three parts - glands, hormones and target cells - relay information and instructions throughout the body. Sometimes the whole process works within seconds, say, in response to fear. Other times it reacts more slowly, telling body parts when and how much to grow and developing characteristics that distinguish male from female.

The endocrine system is made up of specialized cells, glands and hormones. Acting like a communication network, it responds to stimuli by releasing hormones, the chemical messengers that carry instructions to target cells throughout the body, from endocrine glands. The target cells read and follow the hormones' instructions, sometimes building a protein or releasing another hormone. These actions lead to many bodily responses such as a faster heart beat or bone growth.

All vertebrate animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, including humans) have the same endocrine glands and release similar hormones to control development, growth, reproduction and other responses. Here are some of the main glands.

• Hypothalamus
• Pineal gland
• Anterior pituitary gland
• Posterior pituitary gland
• Thyroid
• Parathyroid gland
• Thymus
• Adrenal glands (medulla and cortex)
• Pancreas
• Ovary (follicle and corpus luteum)
• Testis

Reference: http://www.howcomyoucom.com/endocrinesystem.htm

Immune System

 Your immune system works because your body is able to recognize "self" and "non-self." This means that your body is able to tell if an invader (virus, bacteria, parasite, or other another person's tissues) has entered it—even if you aren't consciously aware that anything has happened. Your body recognizes this invader and uses a number of different tactics to destroy it.

How does your immune system work?

Lymph nodes (also called "lymph glands"): These small, bean-shaped structures are part of your lymphatic system. That system is made up of tissues and organs (bone marrow, spleen, thymus, and lymph nodes) that produce and store cells that fight infection and disease, along with the clear fluid, lymph, that carries those cells to different parts of the body. Lymph nodes filter the lymphatic fluid and store special cells that can trap cancer cells or bacteria that are traveling through your body in the lymph fluid. Lymph nodes are critical for your body's immune response and many of your immune reactions begin there. When you have an infection, your lymph nodes can get larger and feel tender or sore.

Thymus: A small organ located just behind your breastbone. This is where your T-cells mature (That's why they are called T-cells. The "T" is for "thymus.")

Spleen: The largest lymphatic organ in the body—it's about the size of your fist. Your spleen is located in the upper-left part of your abdomen. It contains white blood cells that fight infection or disease. Your spleen also helps control the amount of blood in your body and destroys old and damaged blood cells.

Bone Marrow: The yellow tissue in the center of your bones that is responsible for making white blood cells that are destined to become lymphocytes.

Lymphocytes: A small white blood cell that plays a large role in defending the body against disease. There are two main types of lymphocytes: B-cells and T-cells. B-cells make antibodies that attack bacteria and toxins. T-cells help destroy infected or cancerous cells attack body cells themselves when they have been taken over by viruses or have become cancerous.

The Immune System in Action

Your immune system has many different ways of fighting off foreign invaders. When confronted with a virus, your body responds by activating specific processes of the immune system. First your body recognizes a foreign antigenand delivers it to the lymph system, where it is ingested by a macrophage.

Then the macrophage processes the virus and displays the antigens for that particular virus on its own exterior. This antigen then signals a helper T- cell.

Next the T-cell reads this signal and sounds the alarm for other parts of your immune system to respond.

The B-cell responds to this call and comes to read the antigen from the surface of the macrophage.

The B cell then becomes activated and produces millions of antibodies that are specific to the antigen. These antibodies are released into your body to attach to the virus particles.

These antibodies are important because the invading virus may outnumber your own immune system cells. The antibodies attach to the antigens and hold on tight.

These antibodies then send a signal to other macrophages and other immune cells to come and engulf and destroy the antibody and whatever it has captured.

The final stage of your immune response involves the suppressor T-cell. Once the number of invaders has dropped significantly and the infection has resolved, the suppressor T-cell will signal the other cells of the immune system to rest. This is important as prolonged activation of your immune response could eventually lead to damage to your healthy cells.

Reference: http://aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/diagnosed-with-hiv-aids/hiv-in-your-body/immune-system-101/

Detoxification System

Detoxification is carried out in the liver and the toxins are subsequently discarded from our body through the kidneys. Both organs complement each other to prevent toxic being built up in our body. When the detoxification system is functioning well, our bodily functions will be in harmony – our emotions are stable, our body weight stabilised, our skin supple, smooth and radiant, and we are able to focus on our daily tasks and work.

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MAKE-UP AT ITS BEST FROM WITHIN - REFERENCES - SIMILARITY TO THE HUMAN PLACENTA

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE SHEEP AND HUMAN PLACENTA?

WHY IS THE SHEEP PLACENTA SUITABLE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION?

The basic structures of the sheep and human cells are very similar to each other, with no known cases of rejection. The advancement of modern technology is able to retain active cellular material and growth factors in the placenta extract which is beneficial to the human body while discarding unwanted substances such as blood, hormones, toxins, allergens, as well as weak and dead cells.




Growth factors are naturally-occurring molecules responsible for stimulating cell proliferation and differentiation. They are also responsible for the improvement of communication between cells, acceleration of growth and activation of cells, increasing immunity, reviving energy and health.




The breeding of sheep plays a crucial role in obtaining good quality sheep placenta extract. The New Zealand government employs strict regulations on sheep breeding and only allows a breeding system called close colony. This "close colony" breeding method is proven to reduce the spread of disease, as well as promote optimum food intake and activity of the sheep. These sheep live in New Zealand's pristine environment with zero pollution. The high quality sheep placenta extracts meet international safety certifications and has gained various prestigious  credentials


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MAKE-UP AT ITS BEST FROM WITHIN - REFERENCES - THE GROWTH OF A FERTILISED EGG

The fertilised egg implants itself into the uterus wall around one week after fertilisation, and there it begins to separate into three layers of cell groups. Each of these three cell groups will form into a group of organs. At around four weeks the three groups start to develop as follows: skin, brain, spinal cord, teeth, mouth, anus, etc., bones, muscles, blood vessels, kidneys, etc., and oesophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, bladder, etc. At around eight weeks, although still immature, these three groups are fixed and their growth will be rapid.

It is here where another of the placenta's important roles comes into play. As well as providing nutrients and oxygen to the embryo and protecting it, the placenta acts as a substitute for immature organs as they develop.

In other words, the placenta carries out essential functions for the embryo such as respiration and protein synthesis, breakdown of toxins, hormone secretion, and excretion of waste. The functions performed by the placenta in place of organs can be summarised as follows:

* Functions of the LUNGS (Respiration)

The embryo receives oxygen from its mother's blood via the placenta. Also, carbon dioxide produced by the embryo is deposited in the the mother's blood, again via placenta

* Functions of the LIVER (Metabolism, Detoxification)

An adult liver operates using up to 200 enzymes and around 500 chemical processes simultaneously (for detoxification functions such as protein synthesis). In an embryo, the liver does not process enough enzymes to perform detoxification, so the placenta  provides the missing funtionality. The placenta also breaks down toxins, just like the liver

* Functions of the KIDNEYS (Excretion)

The placenta processes the embryo's waste matter and passes it into the mother's bloodstream

* Functions of the PITUITARY GLAND and OVARIES (Endocrine System)

A vigorously developing embryo needs large quantities of hormones, and it is the placenta which supplies them. Essentially, it provides the hormone secretion functions of endocrine organs such as the pituitary gland or the ovaries

* Functions of the SPLEEN (Immune System)

The placenta acts as a barrier preventing the invasion of viruses and foreign substances

* Functions of the SMALL INTESTINES(Digestion)

An embryo's only source of protein is amino acids. In the placenta, serum proteins in the mother's blood are digested and broken down into amino acids before being passed to the embryo Neutral fats are also hydrolysed in the placenta and passed to the embryo

Another important aspect of the placenta is its regulatory function. For example, the placenta prevents the two opposing problems of blood coagulation and bleeding. Think about when you accidentally cut yourself. Normally your blood needs to coagulation before the bleeding can stop. If the blood is prevented from coagulating bleeding would not stop. So, the placenta regulates the blood to create a balance between the two functions, allowing them to co-exist. To put it another way, the placenta needs to prevent coagulation in order to supply blood to the embryo, but it also needs to prevent any bleeding in order to protect the mother. Therefore, the placenta self-regulates to provide whichever function is required at the time. The placenta constantly strives to maintain the status-quo, providing the regulatory functions essential to life.

The placenta which acts as an agent for various organs for the undeveloped embryo. You might call the PLACENTA an all-purpose organ.

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MAKE-UP AT ITS BEST FROM WITHIN - REFERENCES - WHAT IS THE PLACENTA?

The placenta acts as an agent between the mother's body and the embryo when a new baby is formed in mammals, enabling it to develop and grow using oxygen and nutrients from its mother.

An infant's umbilical cord that is connected to the mother is very resilient and elastic and has blood vessels running inside it. The placenta begins to form in around the fifth week after conception and is fully grown by the 13th week.

The process begins when the fertilised egg implants itself on the inner wall of the uterus. Then, countless tiny hair (villi) sprout from the surface of the fertilised egg, and those on the side of the uterine wall begin to grow. This binds the egg to the wall, forming a flat cake shape.

This is Placenta.

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MAKE-UP AT ITS BEST FROM WITHIN - YOUNGER CELLS, HEALTHIER BODY

Mother Nature gives life to all living things, and cells form to give life. Cells divide and proliferate through a process called mitosis. One cell becomes two, two becomes four and so forth. Life is thus formed.

Throughout our lifetime, our cells will multiply and renew themselves to maintain health and vitality. From the time we were born, our cells will also age, weaken and degenerate.

HOW CAN WE KEEP OUR CELLS YOUNG AND ACTIVE?

Cells require sufficient supply of nutrients and oxygen to stay healthy. Hence, in order to keep them young and active, we need to have a good environment and healthy lifestyle. Without a healthy lifestyle our blood cells will not be able to transport oxygen and nutrients effciently.

Cellular therapy on the other hand can rejuvenate cells efficiently in our body and heal weak and aging cells, so that we can regain health, energy, vitality, radiant skin and stay young.


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MAKE-UP AT ITS BEST FROM WITHIN - THE HISTORY, DISCOVERY AND THE FUNCTIONAL VALUE OF CELLS

The cell was first discovered and was made known by an English man Robert Hooke (1635-1702) in the year 1665 while looking down his microscope onto a cork twig. He saw a pore like structure made up of many small rooms.

Hence, the word cell, which comes from the Latin cellular, meaning a small room.

This marks the first visual of biological organisms and Robert Hooke went on to publish Micrographic, a book describing his microscopic and telescopic observations.

Soon after that a Dutch tradesman Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) inspired by Hooke's book, continued the research of cells and earned himself as the first microbiologist.

In 1831 scientists in England discovered that there were 2 types of cells, the Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cell but their importance was still not known.

In between 1830-1839 a German agriculturist M.J.Scheiden (1804-1881) and a psychiatrist T.Schwan (1810-1882) combined their efforts in cell studies which lead them to understand the importance of the cell function. It is then known that cells are what we are made of, and is the foundation of life.

Therefore, where the discussions of life are concerned, scientists and medical professionals say that the origin of life is from the cell itself.


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MAKE-UP AT ITS BEST FROM WITHIN - MAKE-UP VS NO MAKE-UP

 

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MAKE-UP AT ITS BEST FROM WITHIN - DISCOLORATION OF SKIN PIGMENT

Discoloration of Skin Pigment

Discoloration of skin pigment is a common skin disorder that can have minimal or significant impact on the skin's appearance and health. There are several causes of skin discoloration, some as simple as age and sun exposure. However, discoloration can also be a genetic disorder that offers no cure. In any account, preventive steps and practicing a healthy skincare regimen is always the best way to ensure you're taking the best care of your skin possible.

Pigmentation

• The pigment melanin is produced in the top layers of your skin when you are exposed to the sun. The more melanin that is produced, the more pigmentation in your skin. When there are no skin issues or when you are healthy, your skin will appear normal in color. If you are experiencing discoloration of your skin, it could be the cause of hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation.

Hyperpigmentation

• One type of discoloration of skin pigment is called hyperpigmentation. This occurs when certain cells release more pigment, causing a darkening of the skin. Usually, hyperpigmentation is seen as tan or brown patches, commonly on the facial skin. It can frequently just disappear over time or can be treated with prescription creams. Wearing sunscreen and avoiding sun exposure is a preventive step for hyperpigmentation.

Hypopigmentation

• When there is a reduction of pigment in the skin, this is called hypopigmentation. Two types of hypopigmentation include vitiligo and albinism. Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder that causes white patches are found all over the body. Cosmetic cover-ups, creams and light treatments are used to treat this disorder. Those suffering from albinism have no pigment in their skin because their body restricts the skin cells from producing melanin. It is an inherited disorder that has no cure.

Causes

• There are many causes for skin discoloration. Estrogen and progesterone can cause hyperpigmentation known as melasma, especially in woman who take oral birth control pills or who are pregnant. Sun exposure can also lead to discoloration of the pigment. Skin discoloration can also be caused by certain medications. General aging of the skin is a common cause for discoloration. Other obscure skin disorders can also be a cause of discoloration of the skin.

Discoloration Placing

• Discoloration of skin pigment can affect your skin in specific spots or can be very widespread. If the discoloration is widespread, it is referred to as generalized. If the discoloration appears on just one side of your body, it is called segmental. If you have discoloration in one or just a few places on your body, it is called focal.

Reference: Discoloration of Skin Pigment | eHow.com

MAKE-UP AT ITS BEST FROM WITHIN - SKIN BITING DISORDER

Skin Biting Disorder

Compulsive skin biting, or dermatophagia, is one of a spectrum of body-focused compulsive psychiatric disorders, which may also be categorized as a psychosomatic skin disease, or neurodermatitis.

Symptoms

 

• The fingers are most often the focus of compulsive skin biting.

The most common symptom of skin biting is self-explanatory---the individual bites his skin, typically around the fingernail and cuticle region. Over time, this behavior can cause bleeding, permanent damage, discoloration, hangnails and callusing.

Causes

• Oftentimes, body-focused compulsions begin in childhood.

Research links repetitive, body-focused behavior to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as body dysmorphic disorder. Early childhood trauma, genetics, neurological imbalances, stress and boredom can be driving forces behind compulsive skin biting. Many sufferers describe an "insatiable itch" or urge, relieved by engaging in biting behavior.

Effects

• Compulsive skin biting is a vicious cycle of stress and shame.

Compulsive skin biting has physical and emotional implications. Embarrassed by their appearance, individuals might withdraw from work, school and social interaction, in order to avoid public judgment and scrutiny.

Related Disorders

• Trichotillomania can have especially stark implications for women.

Compulsive hair pulling, called trichotillomania; hair eating, or trichotillophagia; skin picking, or dermatillomania; and nail biting, or onychophagia, are disorders closely related to compulsive skin biting.

Treatments

• Medications prove an effective treatment for compulsive skin biting sufferers.

The primary treatment for any OCD is psychotherapy. Discovering the circumstances surrounding onset, as well as its current triggers, are key to resolving compulsive skin biting. Antidepressants or anxiety medications, as well as support groups, have also shown promise.

Reference: Skin Biting Disorder | eHow.com