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Donna began using allulose as she had once used sugar, including in treats such as brownies and pumpkin muffins. Looking back, she said, finding allulose was key. “It’s the main thing I’ve done differently compared to other low-carb diets,” she told The Epoch Times. Semaglutide and other new GLP-1 medications have been dominating the weight loss industry, offering appetite suppression and improved blood sugar control. At roughly $1,000 per month before insurance, they are beyond reach for many people. For others, it’s the side effects of these drugs that have them searching for natural alternatives. Credit: DALL.E Enter allulose—a zero-calorie, rare sugar that stimulates the same GLP-1 hormone, although to a more modest extent than the drugs, and provides mild metabolic benefits. How Allulose Is More Than a Sweetener Allulose is a naturally occurring sugar found in small amounts in foods such as figs, raisins, and maple syrup. Unlike regular sugar, allulose is absorbed in the bloodstr...

“I got tattooed during a time in my life when I wasn’t fully informed about what was going into my body or what I was allowing onto my skin. Back then, it was about art, self-expression, and creative identity,” Ellie Grey, an author, wrote on Facebook . “Today, I see it differently. Tattoos are not harmless.” Like Grey, many people choose to get tattoos as self-expression, acts of remembrance, or to signify transformation. But even when the meaning runs deep, tattoos can have consequences—some only now coming to light. Credit: DALL.E The Link Between Tattoos and Cancer Many tattoo inks contain chemicals that have been classified as carcinogenic—or cancer-causing—by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. A 2024 study by Swedish researchers found that 21 percent of participants with malignant lymphoma had tattoos compared with 17 percent of controls. The risk was highest—an 81 percent increase—among those who got their first tattoo within two years of diagnosis. “We know that ...

A cosmeceutical is essentially a skincare product that contains a biologically active compound that is thought to have pharmaceutical effects on the skin. Both pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical grade skin care products actively effect skin at a cellular level, whereas cosmetic products have a shorter-term effect. They are usually used by doctors to restore pH, remove pigmentation, or restore the skin barrier. Cosmeceuticals must scientifically verify the claims stated on their packaging; as it is accepted that these formulations are backed by science, clinical studies, and rigorous testing. The main areas of concerns that these formulations address are ageing skin, sensitive/sensitized skin, sun damaged skin, acne/oily skin, loss of tone and elasticity, as well as superficial lines & wrinkles to encourage rapid cellular turnover that will renew and re-texturize the skin. Peptides composed of chains of amino acids give proteins their structure, and transport nutrients and signal mess...

Vitamin C serums are serums that contain vitamin C which you can apply on your skin. These serums have a wide array of benefits. They help even skin tone, blur fine lines, remove acne spots, and achieve a natural glow. They are also vital for skin growth and repair. They help with collagen production too. Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global pigmentation disorders treatment market, which was USD 6.5 billion in 2022, would rocket up to USD 12.3 billion by 2030 and is expected to undergo a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 7.30 % during the forecast period. Reasons for this growth include increased spending on personal care products and a growing prevalence of skin disorders — many of which are due to global warming. Additional reasons for the worldwide market boost include high disposable income, increasing adoption of smoking in young adults, and growing demand from millennials. How Does Vitamin C Treat Hyperpigmentation? ...