The Nano-Go Weight Loss Supplement is made by a small supplement company started by Shawn Cotten in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In addition to its weight loss tablets, Nano-Go sells a colon cleanser and an appetite suppressant. The company's...
Serious Skin Care Nanofill Topical Collagen Beauty Cream is a cream applied in the morning and evening to help fill in fine lines and wrinkles, which claims to bring a more youthful appearance.
Measured at one billionth of a meter, nanoparticles are all the rave. Because of their super small size, nanoparticles are able to penetrate more deeply into the skin, transporting ingredients that normally would remain in of the outer layers of...
While the term "buckyball" may sound like a new sporting event, it actually relates to a type of carbon formation discovered during the 1980's. This nano particle is named after R. Buckminster Fuller, an architect who developed the geodesic dome...
Nanospheres are smaller than skin cells, which means that they are small enough to penetrate the epidermis, reports the P&G Beauty Grooming website. In the 21st century, nanotechnology shows promise in cancer research as a means of delivering...
Despite "truth in labeling" laws, the ingredients used in cosmetics remain relatively unregulated. Cosmetics do not fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and any product testing is done by the manufacturers. Only...
Bentonite was utilized by early American pioneers for a host of purposes. It was applied to squeaky wagon wheels as a lubricant, as a sealant in log cabin construction and to horse hooves as a curative pack. Native Americans, meanwhile, found that...
A hair iron is a home styling tool used to temporarily achieve straight, sleek hairstyles modeled by pop stars, celebrities and models. Consumers face a dizzying array of extra features when selecting a hair iron. However, it's important to...
Curcumin is the active compound in the spice turmeric, a common ingredient in curry and the subject of considerable research for its health effects. Curcumin is known for its anti-inflammatory benefits, and some studies have revealed information...
Hydrogen is an exciting subject to many alternative fuel enthusiasts. It's the most available substance known to man, and it produces nothing but perfectly clean water vapor emissions. Those two points alone have sold many on the idea of hydrogen...
Wilson Sporting Goods has been designing rackets since 1947, with Jack Kramer's addition to the tennis advisory staff. Its focus on modern design that is fanatically engineered and made of the highest-quality materials makes it a top pick for...
According to the Renewables Global Status Report, 18 percent of the worldwide energy consumption in 2006 was produced by renewable energy. In the years to come renewable energy will become more and more important because of the world's...
Modern solar panels capture the sun's energy at ever-more efficient rates, but a quantum leap in renewable energy production will come when standard building materials do the job of energy collection. These materials are called...
Whether you have curly hair, wavy hair or chemically damaged hair--you may experience frizz. This is especially true if your hair is dry. High humidity or regular blow-drying can make a frizzy problem worse. Each strand of hair has an outer layer...
The Wilson Sporting Goods Company manufactures sports equipment, accessories and apparel for tennis, golf, football and baseball. Over the years, many famous tennis players have won grand slam events while using Wilson tennis rackets. In 2010, pro...
Your organs are held together by a dense network of tough, elastic protein fibers. The most abundant is called type-1 collagen. The strength of your skin, tendons and bones result primarily from the mechanical properties of these fibrous,...
You can buy squash equipment from the pro shop at your squash club, from a major sporting goods store or online, notes Philip Yarrow in "Squash: Steps to Success." You'll need to know how to compare one squash racket to another to find one you'll...
Pancreatitis is the medical term for an inflamed pancreas. Located behind the stomach and small intestines, this gland produces insulin and secretes enzymes to facilitate digestion. If pancreatic inflammation prevents enzymes from escaping into...
Essential oils are at the center of the natural and holistic health health movement. These highly concentrated oils are extracted from plant leaves and seeds and used for their curative powers. Lavender oil is a particularly popular element,...
Although according to "The New York Times" consumers spend about $40 million a year on firming creams, there is yet to be conclusive evidence that they work. In the United States, advertisements claim that anti-wrinkle or firming serums give the...
Many road bicycles were introduced into the market in 2008. Industry magazines tested the various models, comparing new technologies, value, performance and costs. If you plan on purchasing a 2008 road bicycle, beware that you might end up with a...
There are two FDA-approved nanoparticle cancer drugs, Doxil and Abraxane. Nanoparticles are incredibly tiny molecular packages for drug delivery. Nanoparticle cancer treatments differ from traditional chemotherapy in that drugs inside...
Rapidly diminishing fossil fuel reserves, instability in the energy markets and the threat of global warming have spawned a growing solar power industry both at the commercial level and for the home. Solar panels that convert the energy of the sun...
Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound having the formula ZnO. It is widely used in skin creams. It can prevent sunlight and ultraviolet rays from penetrating the skin and can protect skin from outside irritants. It also has mild astringent and...
Once considered a sport of the wealthy, the game of badminton has developed into a competitive sport that has been featured in numerous Olympics over the years. Badminton racquets, similar to other sporting equipment on the market today, have...
Two types of sunblock exist. Both physical and chemical sunblocks are available. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are the physical type, meaning the sunblock is not absorbed by the skin's surface, according to "The New York Times." When applied to...
Green tea is an herbal beverage made from a Chinese evergreen shrub, Camellia sinensis. It is also sold as dietary supplements in the form of capsules. It is naturally cholesterol free and delivers a hefty amount of antioxidants. Green tea...
Vitamin A, or retinol, a fat-soluble vitamin, serves a variety of important health functions, including producing pigments in the retina, the light-catching nerve layer at the back of the eyes. The vitamin also supports respiratory health, immune...
