The following articles
were written or assembled by ShiKai to address some of the more common questions we're received --
whether you are a consumer, a retailer or distributor, we think you'll find much of
interest here. Please take a look:
PARABENS
& BREAST TUMORS
Explanation and clarification
of recent research. Written by Dr. Dennis Sepp
GLA
- A Natural Anti Inflammatory Agent - PDF
Documentation of research
relating to the nutritional and health benefits of
GLA. Includes discussion of benefits relating to
rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, eczema and
more. Written by Dr. Rakesh Kapoor and published in
"Natural Pharmacy". Reprinted here with permission
from the author.
BORAGE - A Little Known
Secret for Maintaining Healthy Skin
Borage Oil as a rich source of GLA. Possible problems
resulting from deficiencies of GLA: skin disorders such as eczema, atopic dermatitis,
psoriasis, dry skin resulting from water loss. The role borage oil plays in restoring the
intracellular moisture barrier of dry skin. The beneficial effects of borage oil on
"cradle cap" in infants.
BORAGE
FOR CHILDREN'S SKIN PROBLEMS
Infants and children of all
ages can suffer from skin problems ranging from cradle cap to eczema and dermatitis.
Borage oil has been shown to help.
DIABETES AND DRY
SKIN - Exploring the Link
You probably already know
there is a strong link between diabetes and chronic dry skin problems, but do you know
why? And do you know there may be something you can do about it?