You’re probably familiar with Probiotics… beneficial bacteria that help give a boost to your immune system. These good bacteria are thought to act like anti-aging warriors in your digestive system.

As a result, probiotics are being added to foods such as yogurt and cereal in addition to being offered a nutritional supplement. Your doctor may recommend taking Probiotic supplement if you’ve recently completed a course of antibiotics.

Check out the selection of Probiotics offered at eVitamins.

However while the benefits of Probiotics on intestinal health is well documented, there are a rising number of products that offer Probiotics as a TOPICAL treatment because they’re good for your skin.  It seems that probiotics act not only as anti-aging warriors in your digestive system but they can also fight aging where it shows the most: on your face!

As a result, there are a few breakthrough beauty products which include probiotics.  Two of the hottest products are:

• VERATTIVA EYE CARE SERUM
  This probiotic skin treatment contains a probiotic and ceramide complex, and natural oils (Babassu, Jojoba, Karite, Avocado).
• Bioelements Probotix Anti Age Serum (1 oz)
  This is an intense overnight treatment that stimulates the production of collagen and elastin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. From early to mature skin, it eliminates evidence of skin irritation with an advanced formula of probiotic actives and hydrating ingredients.

According to dermatologist Dr. David McDaniel,of Eastern Virginia Medical School in the October 2007 issue of Prevention Magazine:

“[These topical probiotic treatments] seem to work like decoys to block irritants such as pollution from causing inflammation and accelerating skin aging.”

Probiotics are anti-aging warriors good for your outsides as well as your insides.

Scientists have discovered a bit of magic hiding in the bark of the French maritime pine tree.  Bioflavonoids from the bark acts like a blood thinner… and because the extract has been patented….and is sold under the brand name  Pycnogenol®,  research on the product’s effectiveness has been extensive.

As a result, Pycnogenol® has been shown to help reduce symptoms of ADD.  Not only that, it’s also been shown to increase the circulation of diabetic patients by up to 68%.

As always, check with your doctor before taking any new supplements.

The smell of eucalyptus is a familiar one to many children suffering from congestion.

While you may have thought it was a “folk” remedy, studies have proven that eucalyptus soothes and clears nasal and bronchial passages.  Experts say that eucalyptus has powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties, in addition to anti-inflammatory properties as well.

Look for eucalyptus in over the counter medications or you can add a few drops into boiling water.  Then, inhale the steam to enjoy the healing properties of eucalyptus.