Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Injectable Gel Breast Rated Not Safe


The practitioners of plastic surgery in the United Kingdom welcomed the decision to stop breast injection procedure using gel macrolane. The practice of injecting the gel macrolane to improve breast shape is known as the "lunchtime boob jobs" was originally discontinued in the UK will begin this week.

The decision was taken after considering the results of a poll conducted by the Association of Plastic Surgeons UK (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons / BAAPS). As many as 25 percent of BAAPS member states agree that the use of injectable macrolane may pose a risk of complications in patients.

Anti-Diabetic Substance Discovered In Sweet Root


Recently scientists from the Max Planck Institute Berlin Germany found levels of anti-diabetes agents called amorfrutin in plants "sweet root" or liquorice. Or liquorice Glycyrrhiza glabra in the Latin language has been widely used in the manufacture of candy or drinks. In fact, as has been shown in traditional medicine since ancient times, liquorice was selected as "2012 medicinal plants".

The study results show, amorfrutin not only reduce blood sugar levels, but also capable of functioning as an anti-inflammatory and very well tolerated by the body. In other words, liquorice may be also suitable for use in the treatment of complex metabolic disorders.

Avocado Oil In Aging


The findings showed scientists in Mexico, the avocado has the potential to be a natural weapon against the aging process and chronic diseases. Oil contained in fruits are proven to fight harmful free radicals, or molecules which allegedly responsible for causing the aging process, heart disease and cancer.

Said the researchers, who made a special avocado oil content which is specifically able to penetrate into the mitochondria, an important part of the functioning of body cells convert food into energy. Many antioxidants contained in fruits and vegetables such as carrots or tomatoes are also able to block the free radicals - but unable to penetrate into the mitochondria.