Optimize Your Mitochondrial Metabolism

We're now starting to realize that mitochondrial dysfunction is at the core of virtually all diseases, and support for nutritional ketosis is growing by leaps and bounds. 2016 was a breakthrough year for this kind of information.
For over 80 years, nutritional ketosis has been the standard of care for intractable seizures in children.
Now we're finding it can benefit a wide array of other diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, obesity, diabetes, heart failure, heart disease, arthritis and more.     
One of the reasons it works so well is because it drives your inflammation down to very low levels. When inflammation disappears, your body can heal. It also takes the proverbial foot off the gas pedal of aging. My next book, "Fat for Fuel," scheduled for release in May 2017, will explain it all in detail.
Without this information, people will continue to die prematurely. At present, the cancer industry is focusing on the downstream effects of the problem, which is why the "war on cancer" has been such a miserable failure.
When you view cancer as a metabolic disease, you can actually target and manage the disease without creating systemic toxicity. You do this primarily by targeting the fuels the cancer cells use (primarily glucose).

Without the appropriate fuel, the cancer cells cannot grow and multiply. Six strategies that will help optimize your mitochondrial function include:

1. Peak Fasting and other types of fasting
2. Eating foods low in net carbs and protein and high in healthy fats
3. Optimize your iron levels by getting ferritin to 60 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
4. Exercise
5. Reduce mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) production by avoiding food for at least three hours before bedtime
6. Get sensible sun exposure, as a majority of the energy your body needs to maintain systemic equilibrium comes from environmental infrared light exposure, and avoid light-emitting diode (LED) lighting    

Five ways to avoid acne

Acne is a bane. These skin imperfections often leave us under-confident and with lower self-esteem. Reasons for their origination may vary from genetic to hormonal to constipation – the pimple-problem is encountered by each of us at some point of our lives. Anyways, every time a pimple pops up, it totally ruins your day – especially if it's right before a big date! Don’t panic,
Tone Down: Toning is a must if you want get rid of acne from roots. This closes open pores of your skin making break-outs less prone. Prepare an effective homemade toner – boil few leaves of pudina (mint leaves) in two glasses of water and drain when half of it evaporates. Cool it, store in refrigerator and use after every face wash.
Bye Blackheads: Yes, saying no to blackheads is very important in order to prevent break-outs; as they occur when former have an encounter with oil and dirt. Therefore, indulging into a thorough blackhead removal session at a good salon through professional hands regularly will make your skin less prone to pimples and acne – making way for a healthy skin.
‘Treat’wise: But if you are someone looking for a fast and forever solution for curing for acne problem, you may opt for Clinical Skin Treatments such as Ozone or Laser therapies available nowadays. These treatments heal the skin from within by acting as antiseptic and therefore preventing their further formation. Laser also helps in regeneration of a problem-free, new skin.
Hygiene First: But, before you go all gaga over the issue; try some self-curing by keeping all that comes/touches to your skin clean and fresh. For this, use clean brushes and sponges; and discard every old cosmetic product before it expires. This will save your skins – by preventing acne from spreading all over your face.
Extra check: Zits are often the outcome of dandruff. Therefore, keep your dandruff in check by using dandruff controlling shampoo or consult a doctor if the problem persists. Also, it is advisable to stay away from oily food and drink at least 10-12 glasses of water a day. Water consumption will keep constipation at bay – and hence, acne too!

Your dermatologist’s guide to body odour!

I am sure nobody wants to smell nasty or wants to have body odour. Although it just happens somehow causing us shame, discomfort and stress because of its unpredictability and recurrence.
Yet few know what causes it. But worry not,
What causes body odour?
Body odour is caused by two primary factors. The first component is sweat! Perspiration is a vital process that your body uses to maintain your body’s equilibrium. It regulates your temperature and helps maintain proper homeostasis. There are two types of sweat glands – the first is eccrine sweat glands, which are found all over the body. They make salt and water when your body is overheated. The other types of sweat glands are the apocrine glands, which are found in hairy areas such as the groin and armpits. They are attached to the follicles and act in reaction to hormones or stress. These glands give off a more waxy and fatty material that is full of cell debris.
The second factor is bacteria! Bacteria thrive on the apocrine glands’ emissions, and multiply in response to their activity. They break down the cell debris and fat and create amino acids, resulting in that characteristic and frustrating odour. Ever notice that babies don’t smell? That is because they have not developed their apocrine glands yet! And, in kids before puberty, hormones have not activated those glands so they also tend not to smell either!
How do you prevent body odour?
The most important prevention method is:
Proper hygiene: Keep the area clean and wash it daily with soap and water. Remember to bathe after exercising as well, or that accumulated sweat will become even more food for those smelly bacteria.
Second, wear cotton clothes: Cotton fibers allow moisture to evaporate from the skin so that sweat is not stuck around. Letting the areas breathe is very important!
Third, avoid those spicy foods: Garlic, curry or other spices can change the smell of your sweat, so avoid them for a better fragrance!
Finally, don’t forget to shave: Hair traps sweat, allowing bacteria to proliferate. If you do not remove the hair regularly, then you will continue to have your frustrating body odour.
How do you treat it?
Now, even after doing all the recommended prevention techniques, many still have that noxious smell. Not to worry, there are many treatment options for body odour!
Wear deodourant or an antiperspirant: Deodourants make the area more acidic, thereby creating an environment where bacteria cannot grow! These deos are perfectly safe to wear on a daily basis, but look for those without fragrance in them. Antiperspirants act by reducing the amount of sweat produced. These also can be used safely and are better used by those who tend to sweat more than normal amounts.
Consider reducing your sweat: Botulinum toxin is a safe method for reducing the amount that you perspire. The patient is given some injections of botulinum toxin in the armpits - the toxin blocks the signals from the brain to the sweat glands, resulting in less sweating in the targeted area. One treatment can last from two to eight months. This is a popular treatment amongst the celebrities for the red carpet!
Radiofrequency: Radiofrequency can also act naturally reduce the amount you sweat. Look for an accredited skin doctor who understands how to use this new technology.
See a dermatologist: You may have an underlying fungal infection or hormonal condition that is not allowing your odour to go away. Make sure you go to a proper skin specialist who can determine if you have any problem that is making your odour occur!