Archive for June 11th, 2007

What Is MSM?

Posted by Michael Byrd | on June 11, 2007

in category: Food, General

MSM stands for methyl sulfonyl methane. And despite the claims of it being natural, it is actually made from an industrial solvent called DMSO. My auto mechanic uses DMSO to clean and degrease car engines.
MSM is mainly marketed and sold as a sulfur compound that alleviates arthritis and joint pains. But, as is the case [...]

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Kids, Hair Loss and Nutrition

Posted by Michael Byrd | on June 11, 2007

in category: Children's Health, Dermatology, Food, General

It used to be rare to talk about kids and hair loss in the same sentence. But sadly enough, it’s getting more and more common.
Here’s an excerpt from an email I received from a reader:
“I’ve been wondering about the fact that my 13 year old daughter is losing her hair. There’s a whole lot [...]

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