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Msm In Dog Supplements Help More Than Just Their Joints

Alternative Medicine

Keeping our pets happy is our goal. Making sure that they are healthy and protected from disease will ensure our happiness as well as theirs.  Just as with our diets we all tend to take the easy way out and feed our dogs with commercially processed and packaged foods. We often then complement this with vitamins and mineral dog supplements. We do this as a preventative measure even though are dogs are healthy and give us no indication that anything is wrong. When the dogs injure joints or when they get older and start to show signs of arthritis or hip dysplasia we usually visit our veterinarian who usually starts our dog on a program of anti-inflammatory and joint repair supplements. These “joint” supplements will almost certain contain methylsulfonylmethane or commonly called MSM. Often this will be combined with increased dosages of certain vitamins like A, D, C, and B complex which can help in these matters.

But why wait until your dog sustains an injury or becomes old and starts to suffer.  Dog supplements containing MSM can help you non-injured healthy dog be less prone to injuries and healthier younger. MSM is a naturally occurring organic sulfur compound found throughout the body.  Sulfur is one of the most important minerals needed by the body at any age or stage of healthiness. It is an acid-forming mineral that is part of the chemical structure of amino acids. It disinfects the blood, helps the body to resist bacteria, and protects the substance that constitutes the living matter of all plant and animal cells. It aids in necessary oxidation reactions in the body, stimulates bile secretion, and protects against toxic substances. It is needed for the synthesis of collagen, a principal protein that gives the skin its structural integrity. Collagen in turn allows the body to naturally mend damaged cartilage.

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Brent Harte is the founder of Vitahound.com. He is a devoted dog owner with 2 golden labs and a mongrel that he saved from a pack of coyotes.  Both his family and pets lead a healthy life through a diet based on natural foods supplying the needed nutrients, vitamins and food categories. He is a leading expert in the use of the internet from its inception for creating sites that offer both valuable information and best value in product purchases. This unique combination of expertise in nutrition, the internet, and lifestyle has enabled Vitahound to become an expert source of information in the dog supplements industry.
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The Pros and Cons of Hyaluronic Acid Cream

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In a world where so much focus centers on physical beauty, there is little wonder as to why there are so many skin products available.  One of the ingredients that is most rapidly growing in popularity is Hyaluronic Acid.  Long known to be a building block in our skin, as science learns more and more about the role of this acid in the hydration and tone of skin, it is becoming increasingly popular.

So what are the benefits and drawbacks to using Hyaluronic Acid cream for your skin?  Let’s start with the benefits.  Using Hyaluronic Acid that is all natural and contains a low molecular weight can penetrate the skin very quickly, instantly improving hydration and giving your skin a healthy glow.  Most skin care products are chemical based and create damage and drying.  Hyaluronic Acid is actually recognized by your cells as a natural protein, ensuring that the cells are able to use it to help improve their own health.

In the long term, Hyaluronic Acid cream also helps to reduce lines and wrinkles.  The acid works in multiple ways.  First, it acts as a dermal filler, closing the gaps between cells by hydrating them and increasing their size.  Second, the hydrating properties of the acid allow your collagen to become active and healthy again, relieving wrinkles and preventing new ones from forming.

With so many benefits, there must be drawbacks, though, right?  The truth is that Hyaluronic Acid cream, when all natural, has no ill effects on the skin whatsoever.  There are no side effects to worry about, and you never have to worry about the effects of chemicals on your skin or even the idea of them being absorbed into your body.  Hyaluronic Acid products are completely safe.  In fact, the only drawback is simply that you need to continue using them in order to continue to maintain hydration when your skin can no longer produce enough lubrication on its own.

Now that you know a little bit more about how Hyaluronic Acid cream affects your skin, you will be able to decide if it is right for you.  Your skin is a very important part of your body, and its appearance affects comfort, self esteem, and even health.  If you need a better way to care for your skin, using Hyaluronic Acid offers a safe and completely natural solution to your problem.

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Claudia Phillips is the Esthetician for Jabalabs, an anti aging company.
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Msm, Glucosamine, Cm8 And Type Ii Collagen: All Natural Compounds For Joint Pain Relief

Alternative Medicine

Glucosamine, Methylsulfonylmethane, Type II Collagen and CM8are all common components of natural arthritis remedies. So what is each of these compounds and how do they work to alleviate joint pain? Here’s a breakdown of each.

 Glucosamine is one of the most popular natural substances used to treat joint pain and inflammation. It is a compound that is found naturally in the body. It’s made from glucose and the amino acid glutamine. It is needed to produce glycosaminoglycan, a molecule used in the formation and repair of cartilage and other body tissues. As we get older, the production of glucosamine slows down significantly. This may be one reason why more seniors are finding success with natural supplements that include glucosamine as one of the main ingredients.

People dealing with various forms of joint pain and cartilage damage are turning toward glucosamine as it is available in a variety of nutritional supplements. The general consumer can easily find it in health food stores and many drug stores. In many of these supplements, you may find that glucosamine is combined with methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM.

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is promoted as a natural source of sulfur by the supplement and health food industry. Some researchers have suggested that MSM has anti-inflammatory effects. It occurs naturally in some plants and is present in small amounts of various foods and drinks. MSM is sold as a dietary supplement and is commonly used (often in combination with glucosamine and/or chondroitin) for helping to treat or prevent osteoarthritis.

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Flexcin & FlexPet are all-natural Joint Pain Supplements. The primary component of Flexcin & FlexPet is CM8, which relieves joint pain at its source, reduces inflammation and irritation of the joints and tissues. It has been helpful for many sufferers of arthritis, gout, bursitis, sports injuries and fibromyalgia. Flexcin and FlexPet are proudly manufactured in the United States in a state of the art facility under the strict guidelines of the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices.
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