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Hair loss is a complicated issue. Hair is a defining aspect of our physical appearance. Many people feel that their hair is one of the first things people notice about them. Some people think it's funny to make fun of people going bald, which makes hair loss devastating mentally even if it's not really impactful physically. Your hair is not a crucial organ necessary to your survival, but sometimes it sure feels like it is. Hair loss can affect just the scalp, or it can affect all body hair. It also has a variety of different causes. As with any...

Collagen is a protein found in animal tissues. Specifically, it's the most common protein found in connective tissue, which is the stuff outside of your cells that holds them all together. Collagen is actually the protein that makes up tendons, cartilage, and even bone. It's found in blood vessels, in the gut, and even in the teeth. It's not just in humans, either; it's the "glue" that holds every animal together.  Glue isn't just an analogy here. The word collagen comes from the Greek root Kolla, which means glue.  Since collagen is such a prominent protein in the body, and...

Everything has side effects. Any drug you take, any supplement, any medication, is going to do something to your body outside of the intended function. Sometimes the side effects are minor, like a bit of muscle ache, some minor drowsiness, and so on. Other times your side effects are harsher, like headaches or jitters.  Some weight loss supplements fall into this second category. Jitters are a semi-common problem with some weight loss supplements, and it leaves you faced with a tough question. If the weight loss is working, that's great, but the shakes are very difficult to deal with. Do...

You may have heard of Keto as a new diet trend or fad diet, but there's a lot more to it than that. Keto is a diet that works to encourage ketosis, a natural metabolic process. Is it possible to aid ketosis with aloe vera? Let's investigate. What is Ketosis and How Does it Work? Ketosis is a natural process wherein the body essentially runs out of carbs, which it preferentially uses for fuel. Carbs, or carbohydrates, are a type of nutritional molecule present in a wide range of different foods, both good and bad. Simple carbohydrates are sugars, and...