Collagen FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za It is estimated that over 300 million people are living with hepatitis B. In 2015, it resulted in 887,000 deaths worldwide. Although many people with hepatitis B don’t experience any … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Sour, salty and chockfull of health benefits, umeboshi plums have been a staple in Japanese cuisine for centuries. Also known as the “sour plum,” “Japanese apricot” and “Japanese … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.zad America’s No. 1 favorite comfort food is testing positive for some disturbing ingredients, and you won’t find them on the label. New testing confirms that chemicals in mac … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za TB may seem like a deadly disease of the distant past. But just this year, up to 50 babies were exposed to the disease in a United States hospital and nearly … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za By now, you’ve likely heard of the benefits of fasting — how it’s a great method of kickstarting weight loss, helps normalize insulin sensitivity and lowers levels of … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Cottage cheese has been around for a very long time and is often known as the perfect cheese for a low-fat diet. Though it’s available in a high-fat … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Mushrooms have been consumed for centuries as part of diets promoted in folklore and Eastern medicine practices, including Traditional Chinese Medicine. The ancient Egyptians considered mushrooms, such as … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Did you know that 55 to 60 percent of your body weight is water? Water flows throughout your body from one area to another. It is present inside … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za According to the Mayo Clinic, approximately half of all cases of toxic shock syndrome caused by staph bacteria occur in women of menstruating age. Toxic shock syndrome or TSS is … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za The portobello mushroom is one of the most widely consumed mushrooms in the world. Among most other types of mushrooms, especially those called “medicinal mushrooms,” portobellos are known as … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Stevia kills Lyme disease? While it sounds too good to be true, there is legitimate evidence suggesting a beneficial stevia side effect could include killing Borrelia burgdorferi, the pathogen responsible for Lyme … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Yohimbe bark (pronounced yoh-heem-buh) is an herbal supplement associated with anti-aging effects. It is used to naturally treat erectile dysfunction, low libido, hormonal imbalances and symptoms like low energy. Yohimbe … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Have you ever given thought to exactly what butter is? Is butter dairy? Let’s do a little butter 101. Real, grass-fed butter is a dairy product made from … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za> Vasculitis is a group of inflammatory disorders that affect the blood vessels. Vasculitis can affect both small or large arteries. This includes major blood vessels like the aorta, … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za You might think of coffee as your “vice,” but believe it or not studies show that in many instances coffee consumers have a lower risk of several serious diseases … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za EWG sunscreen ratings serve as a lifeline for people who want to use sunscreen without all of the toxic ingredients. For more than a decade, EWG (the non-profit Environmental … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Maybe you’ve hit a rut in your workout routine or need some #fitspo to try something new. Whatever the case, these 50 fitness influencers fit the bill are … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za A common star of mushroom coffee and mushroom tea, the chaga mushroom is loaded with impressive health benefits. It actually has one of the highest ORAC scores of any food! … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Nearly 800,000 people in the United States each year have a stroke, resulting in 160,000 deaths from stroke-related causes according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Before you venture outdoors this summer, be sure to protect yourself against ticks. Due to recent unusually warm winters in the U.S., which allowed insects to better survive, … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Do you have swollen and tender red streaks that start at an opening in the skin and radiate to the armpit or groin? If so, you may be … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za The World Health Organization (WHO) just deemed snake bites to be one of the top 20 “neglected tropical diseases” in the world, joining the likes of rabies, leprosy, … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za While kinesio tape and other “athletic tapes” have been around for many years, recently they’ve gained a lot of attention as famous athletes have begun using the technique … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Most of us don’t ever think of our bones as being “living tissue.” But the cells, nerves, blood vessels and minerals that make up our bones are, in … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Has your urine ever been brownish or red? If so, you may have already experienced hematuria. What is hematuria? To simply define hematuria: it’s the presence of blood in the urine. Blood … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Sugar has gotten a bad rap and for good reason. It’s in almost every packaged food you pick up at the grocery store, and there seems to be quite … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Summer is here and that may mean a little more grooming before heading to the beach. But the idea of hot wax treatment is painful. And razor burn … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the herb commonly called horny goat weed in the West is known as Yin-Yang-Huo. (1) TCM practitioners have used horny goat weed to help … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za You’ve probably heard a lot about the health benefits of drinking tea, especially the benefits of green tea, considered by many to be the ultimate “anti-aging beverage.” In … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Heat stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the body can no longer cool itself. The body suffers from dehydration  because it can’t release internal heat into the environment, … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za A loofah sponge probably conjures up images of rough, exfoliating fibers for bath time, but there’s really so much more to this vegetable. (That’s right, it’s a veggie.) “Loofah,” … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za From meringues to souffles, omelets and facial masks, egg whites jam a lot of nutrition in such a small package and may be the perfect food for skin care. … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Seeing bright red blood in stool is no laughing matter, especially when it’s your own poop. Sometimes it can mean something serious is going on. Other times it may … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Is coconut oil healthy? You may feel more confused than ever on the subject, thanks to the American Heart Association’s (AHA) June 2017 report on saturated fats. The advisory … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Alopecia areata affects 2 percent of the worldwide population. And although it doesn’t cause physical pain or make you feel sick, it can be a psychologically devastating disease. … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Clean drinking water is difficult to come by. In places like California, water is scarce thanks to drought. In third-world countries, there’s a lack of infrastructure to provide … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za With ¾ of the daily recommended value of protein and over 100 percent of the vitamin B12 you need each day, pollock fish is an omega-3 food you should … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD as it is commonly known, is a highly contagious viral illness that usually affects young children. In the United States, summer … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za According to research done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, although Americans appear to be consuming less sugar today than in the previous couple of decades, average sugar … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Is Amazon buying Whole Foods? In a bit of a shocker in the world of organics, the answer is yes. The online giant is reportedly purchasing the pioneering natural foods … Read More