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09/17/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Flax for burns: Study reveals oil from flaxseed reduces inflammation and speeds healing in burn wounds

The future of burn treatment may be in flaxseed oil, according to a study made by researchers from the Université des Frères Mentouri Constantine 1 in Algeria. The paper, titled “Evaluation of crude flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) oil in burn wound healing in New Zealand rabbits,” looked at the properties of the plant-based oil in treating deep burn […]

07/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Eat these foods to look younger (and feel great!)

This might seem strange, but an unhealthy diet could be the culprit behind signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles on the face. The skin relies on two proteins, namely collagen and elastin, to maintain its firmness and elasticity. As people grow older, the body produces less collagen and elastin, causing the signs of skin aging. […]

07/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Food for your skin: Use marula to prevent wrinkles and keep your skin baby soft

Wrinkles and skin aging can be prevented naturally with the plant called marula (Sclerocarya birrea [A. Rich.] Hochst), according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In the study, researchers in South Africa looked at the collagenase and elastase inhibition activity of extracts of the marula plant. Natural compounds from […]

07/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Food waste from fish found to have a biomedical application: Collagen in fish scales promotes wound healing

“Let food be your medicine” gets a slightly different take with this study: Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have discovered a novel use for fish scales, which are commonly discarded in the cooking process. Their study, published in the journal Acta Biomaterialia, found that the collagen present in fish scales has the potential to be used in various […]

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