OZNā„¢ Journal

Menopause: Change of Life = Change of Skin

The term ā€œchange of lifeā€ is synonymous with menopause, and for a very good reason. Menopause is a time in a womanā€™s life when her priorities, goals and perspective begin to change. It is a time of major emotional and physical shifting. Along with the many changes that occur during this phase of a...

The Evils of Inflammation ā€“ And What You Can Do About It

If it were possible to pinpoint one thing that is at the root of so many of the ailments and diseases that we suffer from, there is a good chance that the finger would be pointed directly at inflammation. Inflammation is a natural defensive response of the body, and without it you would not...

Kicking the Sugar Habit

Sweets are wonderful, arenā€™t they? Just the thought of a cupcake with sugary icing, swirled to a peak on top or the creamy, cool decadence of rich chocolate ice cream is enough to set off cravings. We all feel we deserve a little treat every now and then. While there really is no harm...

Good Fats ā€“ And Why You Need Them

If you were asked to think of just one word that described the villain of the typical American diet; just one word that embodied the very worst of the foods that we eat, what would that word be? Many people would answer that question with the word ā€œfat.ā€ The idea that all of our...

Get With the Program ā€“ Creating a Beauty Regimen That Works For You

Fall is creeping up on us!Ā  Gone are the long, lazy days of summer and sunscreen scented beach bags.Ā  Time to welcome in those crisp autumn mornings and cozy up with pumpkin spice lattes!Ā  Although the end of summer is always somewhat bittersweet, there is much to enjoy as autumn arrives.Ā  This change of...

Vitamin D for Health and Beauty

You no doubt know that vitamins are important to your health, and you probably make an effort to get in as many as possible into your diet, either from the foods you eat or through supplementation. Each vitamin plays an important role in how your body functions, and some are more important than others....

Retinol What You Want to Know

If you have been paying any attention to skin care products over the last few decades, chances are that you have heard of retinol. It seems as though it is in everything from acne creams to anti aging serums. However, knowing of retinol and understanding what it is and how it works are two...