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My Gut Health Recently Retired Nurse Practitioner with 28 years of practice.
45 years as a Registered Nurse. Previous Certified Nurse Midwife.

Previous Professor and department Chair of Nursing. Passion for seeing people walking in divine Health.

Training with purpose
02/19/2026

Training with purpose

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

Strength in every season
02/12/2026

Strength in every season

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

An abundance of blessing
02/11/2026

An abundance of blessing

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

01/20/2026

Did you know that your Body- can be activated to produce collagen?

01/20/2026

Why is collagen so Important

Collagen is found in the dermis and is the most abundant protein in the skin, making up 75% of this organ. Often referred to as the "fountain of youth," collagen wards off wrinkles and fine lines. Over time, environmental factors (such as air pollution) and aging diminish your body's ability to produce collagen and can also break down existing collagen.

How to improve skin collagen

Take collagen. A review of studies on collagen and the skin suggested that collagen, either taken orally as a supplement or applied topically as a cream, helped improve skin elasticity, reduce wrinkles, and increase hydration.

Get enough vitamin C. The vitamin is necessary for your body to make collagen. It also acts as an antioxidant, protecting you from free radicals. Free radicals are compounds that damage cells and are linked to aging and some diseases. You get vitamin C from citrus fruits and juices, red and green peppers, broccoli, and strawberries. Adults should get about 75-90 milligrams per day.

Protect your skin. Too much exposure to UV radiation (from sunlight) is bad for your skin. Experts note that the parts of your body regularly exposed to sunlight (face, arms, neck) tend to show more visible signs of age than other body parts. Wear sunscreen and sunglasses regularly and cover up those body parts that often get exposed to the sun.

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What Is the Skin and how it affects my health?Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It's made up of several diffe...
01/20/2026

What Is the Skin and how it affects my health?

Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It's made up of several different substances, including water, protein, lipids, minerals and chemicals. The average adult's skin weighs about 6 pounds. Its job is crucial — to protect you from infections and germs. Throughout your life, your skin changes constantly, for better or worse. In fact, your skin regenerates itself approximately every 27 days. Proper skin care is key to maintaining the health and vitality of this crucial organ.

Functions of Skin
The skin has many more functions than you might imagine. Here are some of them:

1. Protective barrier. This is the most obvious function. The skin protects your body against water
loss, invasion of bacteria and other germs, physical injuries, chemical damage, and UV light.

2. Immune defense. Your skin helps your immune system fight off infections by producing substances that kill bacteria and fungi. Your skin contains cells that alert the body’s immune system to threats.

3. Keeping your body in balance. That means regulating your body temperature and its water balance. Sweat glands and blood vessels in your skin try to make sure you don't get too hot or too cold.

4. Production of Vitamin D. When exposed to sunlight, your skin produces vitamin D. This vitamin is important for healthy bones and helps the immune system fight off infections.

5. Sensory function. Your skin has sensors that can detect touch, heat, cold, and pain. This helps protect you against harm and allows you to interact with your surroundings without injuring yourself.

Your skin is a complex organ. Explore its layers and how each functions, from the epidermis to the subcutis. Learn key tips for healthy skin and the roles of collagen, elastin, and keratin.

Check out all these research articles that speak about protandim and treatment of oxidative stress.  Go to Pubmed.gov an...
11/22/2025

Check out all these research articles that speak about protandim and treatment of oxidative stress. Go to Pubmed.gov and put in the search engine protandim, you will see approximately 28 peer reviewed articles about the effectiveness of protandim in reducing oxidative stress which is a significant contributor of so many chronic diseases. When done with the review make a decision. Checkout my website
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11/20/2025

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