Bee Pollen Complex is one of the few supplements on the market that offers real anti-aging benefits on a scientific level. I have been taking American Health’s Bee Pollen Complex for the past 6 months and it really has made a positive impact on my health. Its is a combination of Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly and Propolis. You can even take them individually if you want to take higher dosage but I don’t have patience to take so many tablets when I am already taking some other supplements.

What Are Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly and Propolis?

Bee Pollen is actually pollen from flowers that is collected from bees as they enter the hive or is harvested by other means. Royal Jelly is a thick, creamy substance produced by young nurse worker bees and is also known as bee’s milk. Propolis is resinous substance bees collect from tree buds. Bee propolis contains antioxidants called flavonoids, which are thought to be the active ingredients.

Why is Bee Pollen Good for your health

Things that occur when you begin to age:

Your skin begins to look Dull, Dehydrated and Tired

Many studies have shown that bee pollen can help with skin aging or unhealthy skin in general. The theory behind it is that the bee pollen will actually stimulate growth for new human tissues. As well, it slows the rate at which skin cells will die. This means that you might be able to rejuvenate your facial tissue through the use of Bee Pollen Complex.

You have difficulty maintaining your weight

Maintaining weight can be difficult for someone who is aging. You might be losing weight because of a lack of appetite, or gaining weight from eating and not feeling up to working the calories off. Bee Pollen Complex studies have indicated that it will actually help boost your energy. Therefore, more energy means that you will feel like getting up and moving around more. This will, in turn, stimulate your metabolism to work properly. Those that need to lose weight will feel much more active to do so. Those that do not have an active appetite might stimulate their desire to eat again.

You start seeing problems with your immune system

When people begin to age, their immune system plunders quickly. Fighting off viruses or common colds can be a real problem. Bee Pollen Complex contains several antioxidants and these antioxidants are beneficial for countering allergies. Bioflavonoid Rutin, has been shown through studies to assist white-blood cells in fighting off the viruses that we can come in contact with. Another antioxidant worth mentioning is Trans-cinnamic acid. It is actually an acid we produce ourselves as well, but the bee pollen also contains it so you will be getting an extra dose of it. It is actually a form of antibiotic. Therefore, we are also countering bacterial infections through Bee Pollen Complex too. Through all of these benefits, you will find that you will not be feeling sick nearly as frequently.

You can also apply these ingredients topically, you can read Sesame’s Post on Egyptian Magic Cream which contains these 3 ingredients.

Warning: Bee Pollen Complex can cause allergic reactions if you are allergic to Bee products so don’t take it if you are allergic to Bee products.

We all love to have Healthy and Glowing Skin and do almost everything under the sun to achieve it. But did you know that right diet and supplement can do wonders for your skin, nails and hair? Essential Fatty Acids are those nutrients that are required by our body but our body can not produce these acids naturally so we have to get it from foods and supplements.

Benefits Of Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids

Omega 3 is one of the 3 most important essential fatty acids which is required to achieve glowing skin, strong hair and nails and good health. Lack of adequate amount of Omega 3 Fatty Acids can make your skin look dry, dull and flaky, can lead to hair fall, dry and brittle hair and nail and several other health problems. Increase an intake of Omega 3 Fatty acids in your regular diet and you will start seeing positive results, your skin will get healthy glow, hairfall will reduce, nails will become stronger and your overall health will improve.

Best Sources Of Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids(Linolenic Acid)

The three most nutritionally important omega 3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Food Sources of Alpha Linolenic Acid- Flaxseeds or Linseeds, Walnut, Pumpkin Seeds, Soybean, Cabbage, Broccoli, Winter Squash, Kidney Beans, Olive Oil are some of the vegetarian or vegan sources of Alpha Linolenic acid.

Food Sources of EPA and DHA- Cold water fish is the best source of EPA and DHA, preferably mercury free Salmon . If Salmon is not available you can go for sardines, mackerel, herring or trout fish.

Best Omega 3 Supplements For Vegans

Organic Flaxseed Oil is the best omega 3 supplement for vegans because it is the richest source of Omega 3.

If you are not a vegan, you have an option of going for Fish Oil Supplement.

Make Omega 3 a part of your life and achieve a radiant complexion, lustrous hair and healthy nails.

Using good hair care products alone is not enough to achieve healthy hair, your hair needs to be fed from within.  You are what you eat so why not eat healthy foods to get a lustrous hair you have always craved for. These 6 superfoods are not only healthy for your body but can also give you healthy and lustrous locks.

1. Yogurt- Yogurt is loaded with probiotics(healthy bacteria or live active cultures that are good for  your immune system). Yogurt is rich in Proteins, Calcium, B Vitamins and Minerals and  it restores moisture and strength of your hair. Do not go for flavored ones, instead go for fat free or low fat yogurt with live cultures, Dannon’s activia could be the best bet.

2. Salmon- Salmon is rich in Zinc and Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids that are required for a healthy skin and healthy hair. Essential fatty acids can help with hair growth and also reduce hairfall.  Salmon is also rich in Niacin(VitaminB3) which increases scalp circulation and heals and nourish your hair. If you don’t like to eat salmon you could go for Fish Oil Supplement.

3. Egg Yolk- Egg Yolk which is rich in Biotin(Vitamin B7), Pantethonic Acid(Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine(Vitamin B6) ,Cobalamin(Vitamin B12) and Vitamin A is the perfect nutrition for your hair. It moisturizes dry hair and strengthens brittle  hair.

4. Almond- Almond is rich in Essential Fatty Acids and Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and  E.  Eating almonds everyday can add moisture to your hair and make your hair strong.

5.Carrot- Carrot is a rich source of Vitamin A and Vitamin A is responsible for secretion of sebum in scalp which makes your hair shine.

6. Spinach- Spinach is rich in Vitamin C, Iron and Folic acid that help prevent hairloss and gives you healthy hair.

B Vitamins, Vitamin A,  Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Iron, Zinc, Folic Acid and Protein must be present in your food if you are looking for a healthy hair and these 6 superfoods are a healthy combination of all of these Vitamins and Minerals that are required for a Soft, Shiny and Healthy Hair. You can also go for a Vitamin B Complex Supplement With Folic Acid and Vitamin C to get healthy hair if you are not able to include these foods in your daily diet.

How about some topical hair conditioner recipes?  Check out these natural hair conditioner recipes

Ribo what? If you haven’t heard of Riboflavin let me tell you what it is.

What is Riboflavin?

Riboflavin is just another name for Vitamin B2 or Vitamin G. Vitamin B2 is one of the eight water soluble B Vitamins which is easily absorbed by the body . We have heard enough about Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E being good for Skin Health but Vitamin B2 is not-so-famous Beauty Vitamin which can also do wonders for your skin, hair and nails.

Riboflavin/Vitamin B2 For Glowing Skin and Healthy Hair

Did you know that even a slight deficiency of Vitamin B2 can cause Oily/Greasy looking Skin, Cracked Lips, Hairloss, Dermatitis and other serious Skin Disorders? Vitamin B2 is very helpful in treating these problems including skin condition like Rosacea. Adequate amount of Vitamin B2 can give you a Glowing Skin, Healthy Hair, Strong Nails and Healthy Eyes.

Food Sources Of Vitamin B2/Riboflavin

Vitamin B2 is found in these foods- Milk, Meat, Spinach, Green Peas, Soybeans, Low Fat Yogurt, Broccoli, Mushroom, Egg, Turnip, Raspberries, Cauliflower, Strawberries etc. So make sure you include these foods in your diet so that you get Healthy Skin, Nail, Hair and Eyes. You can also go for  Vitamin B Complex Supplement(combination of all the essential B Vitamins)

Is Red Wine An Anti-aging Potion? What makes Red Wine so special?

Good News for Wine Lovers…

Red wine is rich in Polyphenol Antioxidants, Minerals and Resveratrol which makes it a perfect anti-aging potion. Antioxidants help fight free radicals and Resveratrol is known for its properties such as anti-cancer, antiviral, neuroprotective, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective effects. Resveratrol can be found in Red grapes, Blueberries and Cranberries. If you don’t like wine you can either eat lots of grapes and berries or go for Resveratrol Supplement.

Don’t forget that Red Wine is an Anti-aging Secret Of French Women but don’t go over the top, one glass a day is just fine.

Acne/ Pimples can be treated with an Ayurvedic herb called Neem (Azadirachta indica). Neem is the most powerful herb when it comes to treating acne or any skin disorders and it has been used in Ayurveda for more than 5000 years.

Neem kills bacteria that cause Acne and prevents it from coming back. Neem can either be applied topically(Neem leaves can be crushed and applied on acne) or it can be taken internally(Neem supplement is completely safe because it is nothing but a wonderful herb). Going for Neem Supplement will be a wise decision because it takes care of Facial Acne, Back Acne and other skin disorders like Psoriasis and Eczema as it purifies Blood, detoxifies internally and helps maintain healthy and glowing skin.

Other Health Benefits of Neem:

1. It helps control Diabetes by maintaining the right blood sugar level.

2. Neem being one of the most powerful detoxifiers, helps in Weight Loss. You can read my previous post- Ayurvedic Weight Loss Remedies

3. It helps in lightening Under Eye Dark Circles.

4. It helps prevent Dandruff.

5. It improves Immune System.

Note: Consult your doctor before taking Neem if your BP is too low or if you are Pregnant.

Vitamin C and Vitamin E are two essential Vitamins required for Healthy and Glowing Skin. You can either get it from some Fruits, Vegetables,Nuts, Oil or you can go for additional Supplements. Vitamin C helps you fight against Wrinkles and Fine Lines by producing Collagen. As we age, our bodies’ ability to produce collagen decreases, leading to thin, weak skin.

Vitamin E helps the skin look younger by protecting it from UV rays and by eliminating harmful free radicals. Vitamin E is also an excellent Antioxidant.

Here’s the list of Vitamin C and Vitamin E Rich Food:

Foods Rich in Vitamin C:

Papaya

Orange

Broccoli

Strawberry

Kiwifruit

Cauliflower

Lemon

Cranberry Juice

Potatoes

Tomato

GrapeFruit

Foods Rich in Vitamin E:

Sunflower Seeds

Almonds

Olive Oil, Sunflower Oil, Corn oil

Blueberries

Hazelnuts

Wheat Germ

Pine Nuts

Avocado

Salmon

So include these Foods in your Daily Diet and see the difference in your Skin.