. . . a cure for wrinkles? Want a reduction in wrinkles and crow's feet, improved skin tone, including softness, smoothness, elasticity, clarity and firmness? These were the results reported in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy after 12 weeks of sauna skin therapy. The skin is our largest organ of detoxification, removing over a pound of impurities daily. It breathes, inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide. If the skin's pores become clogged with wastes and dead skin cells, detox will be thwarted and the skin will also reflect conditions ranging from uneven skin textures to eczema and acne. By increasing sweat and helping the skin to expel toxins, saunas enhance the skin's health, youthfulness and beauty. The sweat produced in a conventional sauna is usually about 3% toxins; a broad spectrum infrared sauna, like the one used in this study, can produce sweat that is nearly 20% toxins. Although conventional saunas heat ambient air (making the sauna experience extremely unple…

We each have a mighty force of trillions of tiny microorganisms—helpful bacteria and other microbes—living on our skin, in our digestive system, and in tissues throughout the body, that is constantly on guard to defend us against potentially invasive infectious disease-causing pathogens like viruses, yeasts, parasites and harmful bacteria. Discounted for many years by the medical establishment, scientists are now beginning to discover how much we depend on these “good bugs.” Not only do they synthesize vitamins and amino acids and help us to digest and absorb our food, they are also an indispensable part of our immune system. Before a pathogen—bacterial, viral, or fungal—can get into your bloodstream, where it can replicate and become increasingly virulent, it must first get past the formidable fortress created by your skin and mucus membranes. The skin isn’t just a physical barrier; it is an immune system organ, where immune cells and good bugs work together to conquer pot…

Our bodies convert carotene into Vitamin A.Vitamin A is a vital nutrient in maintaining healthy lungs, heart, eyes, and just about every other organ, including our bodies’ largest organ, OUR SKIN.Powerful Benefit of Beta Carotene on our skin:It stimulates cell regeneration and collagen production. It is a powerful Antioxidant, which battles the oxidative stress that breaks down collagen and elastin fibers. It can reduce fine lines and wrinkles.A Web MD article titled “Health Benefits of Beta Carotene” from September 14, 2022 says, “Research has shown that antioxidants, including beta carotene, can help maintain skin health and appearance, and may protect the skin against UV radiation from the sun.”Can be effective in treating dry skin, eczema, and psoriasisTanya Choudhary, an ISSA Certified Specialist in Fitness and Nutrition wrote an article titled “15 Best Benefits of Beta Carotene for Skin, Hair and Health”. Choudhary states that Beta Carotene can decrease sun sensitivit…