Essence of Life
Gifted by nature to create life, water is intrinsic to our physiology. Water makes up 60%1 of our body composition. Water is essential for bodily functions as basic as respiration, metabolism, and even down to the microscopic level of sustaining cell life. But this miracle that water performs is finite – the average adult loses about 2.5 litres2 of water daily as they breathe and sweat. In fact, a mere 2% drop3 in their body’s water supply may trigger signs of mild dehydration! Dehydration hinders physical and mental capability, often triggering body fatigue, headaches, poor attention,...
Life-sustaining drinking water is as easily available as walking into your kitchen and turning on your tap. But why is this drinking water so important, and is all water equally healthy? There are several complicated answers to these questions, but here we’ll try to make things a bit easier to swallow.
First off, why is water so important? Well, the simplest explanation is because your body is made up of about 60 percent water. Water helps you maintain a healthy balance of body fluids and keep your organs functioning as they should. Imagine taking the gasoline out of your car—you...
Nu Skin Launches EcoSphere
Transforming lives around the globe since its inception, Nu Skin has established itself as a trusted partner for innovative health and beauty products. With 20 years of demonstrated excellence in Southeast Asia, we’re pleased to introduce a new sphere of products committed to making the homes of our consumers cleaner and healthier.
The Story of EcoSphere
Your home is your haven. A place where you relax, unwind and seek refuge from the infinite stress of the outside world. Or is it? Even in the safe comforts of your home, did you know that...
Detoxification and stress responses are found in tissues and cells throughout the entire body to neutralize and expel cellular toxins, as well as defend against internal threats or stressors. Unfortunately, over time, the function of our detoxification and stress response mechanisms decline or become dysregulated due to several internal and external influences. These mechanisms are also controlled via gene expression. When working optimally, our detoxification and stress response mechanisms work together to oppose the effects of aging.
While it may be enticing to try some of the extreme diets or intestinal and juice cleanses that have become popular, these fads...
Although many people might think of their body as a finished product once they reach adulthood, it is actually in a state of constant change as old cells are discarded and new cells take their place in an ongoing cycle of tissue renewal. This process of tissue renewal is a natural defense mechanism, and is very important for supporting healthy aging and maintaining proper function in the body over time. Without this mechanism, proper renewal would not take place which could result in impaired function of various tissues.
The rate of tissue renewal can change with age and varies depending...
Our antioxidant defense and protection mechanisms are important for defending our bodies against reactive oxygen species. Reactive oxygen species are reactive molecules that have a single unpaired electron in their outermost shell of electrons. Electrons generally like to be in pairs for stability. Therefore, because these electrons are not paired, they are highly unstable and reactive compounds. These compounds include free radicals such as superoxide and peroxyl radicals, but also include non-radicals such as hydrogen peroxide and singlet oxygen. These reactive oxygen species can lead to oxidative stress, an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body’s ability...
Historically, civilizations stationed guards to keep watch over their cities as their first line of defense. The guards used fireworks or bells to signal when foreign armies invaded. These alarms allowed their military to effectively defend their civilization.
This is similar to a process that occurs throughout your body. When exposed to damaging factors or foreign pathogens, your body’s cells raise an alarm. One of these alarms is inflammation.
As part of your body’s first line of defense, macrophage cells—the “guards”—release inflammatory signals including cytokines and chemokines. These inflammatory signals trigger appropriate cellular processes to protect and repair the body....
When you hear the term metabolism, you might think of the number of calories you burn in a day, or whether eating dessert will impact the reflection you see in the mirror. Although these are all aspects of metabolism, metabolism involves much more—and actually plays a key role in how you age.
In the simplest terms, you might think of metabolism as the processes that manage the delivery, storage, and use of nutrients throughout your body. But ultimately, metabolism encompasses every biochemical reaction that keeps your body functioning. Your body must regulate every stage of this complex process for optimal...
Have you ever stopped and wondered if your DNA is functioning properly? If you never have, you’re not alone. Although your DNA processes aren’t always on your mind, protecting and repairing your DNA is vitally important to maintaining your health.
If you’re not familiar with DNA, you can think of it as the command center of your cells. Cells depend on DNA to understand how to build the structural and functional proteins they need. So in order to stay healthy, the information held within your DNA must maintain its integrity and stability to ensure the proper commands are carried out...
Did you know there’s a battle going on inside your body? This ongoing battle ultimately determines how you age at the cellular level. Every day you are exposed to aging aggressors that can cause or accelerate aging. Coming from both inside and outside our bodies, these aggressors take many different forms, such as environmental pollutants, cellular stress, sun exposure, psychosocial stress, smoking, poor diet, and cellular byproducts.
Cells throughout your body are equipped with natural defenses—referred to as aging defense mechanisms (ADMs)—that work together to defend against these aging aggressors. But their decline in function can leave you more vulnerable...
