Stressful life events and psychological processes trigger stress-related physical responses in the body; the most common of these is urticaria, commonly known as hives. While chronic urticaria cases lasting longer than six weeks require consultation with a dermatologist, lifestyle changes and appropriate dietary supplements can help alleviate symptoms in shorter-term cases. Passionflower extract can help manage stress and relieve anxiety/insomnia; vitamin C can help reduce histamine levels that trigger itching; vitamin D, proven to reduce the severity of urticaria; and high-purity omega-3 fish oils can suppress skin inflammation. However, to protect your health, it is critically important that any herbal or animal supplements used are obtained from pharmacies with the assurance of a qualified physician or pharmacist (according to Zade Vital standards), rather than from unlicensed sources.
In recent years, our intestines, considered our 'second brain', are the area of our body with the highest concentration of microorganisms. In this article, we examine the importance of the gut flora (microbiota), the hidden fortress of the immune and digestive systems, the external factors that disrupt the flora, and the symbiotic power of probiotics and prebiotics that increase the number of beneficial bacteria.
Collagen, the unsung hero of our skin and joints, decreases over time with age and environmental factors. So, should we use collagen supplements to prevent collagen loss and maintain skin elasticity?