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What is BBL Photofacial Treatment, How it Works, and Who Can Get This Treatment?

October 22, 2021| Lucille Webb| 0 Comments| 12:00 am

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A BBL Photofacial Treatment is a treatment for pigmented lesions on the skin. Broadband Light Therapy, BroadBand Light Treatment, and Broad-Light are other names for it. The purpose of this operation is to make these pigmented lesions less visible.

A dermatologist or a medical doctor with dermatological experience can do BBL Photofacial therapy. The face and hands are the most often treated regions during BBL Photofacial treatments.

People are occasionally treated on their neck or chest as well. Who is eligible for this treatment? Anyone who wants to enhance the appearance of their skin and is medically cleared for it can utilize this therapy!

What are the Benefits of Getting a BBL Photofacial Treatment?

A BBL photofacial is a laser treatment that addresses sun damage, redness, and brown spots on the skin. It is also referred to as a “facial for the skin” by others.

By resurfacing the top layer of your skin, a BBL photofacial can help you enhance the tone and texture of your skin. The treatment works by removing discoloration, making your skin appear younger and healthier. It also lowers your chances of acquiring sun-induced disorders like age spots, freckles, or uneven skin tone.

The following are some advantages that you may be able to experience if you choose to get a BBL Photofacial:

Improved skin texture
Reduced risk of developing sun-induced conditions
Increased production of collagen in your treated are

How Long Does it Take for the procedure to be Completed?

The process lasts around two hours, and the side effects are determined by how your skin reacts to the laser. Redness, swelling, and transient bruising are among the adverse effects.

A bbl photofacial treatment generally takes around 2 hours to complete. The severity of side effects is determined by how your skin reacts to the laser. Redness, swelling, and transient bruising are possible side effects.

Side effects of a BBL Photofacial

A BBL photofacial is a form of laser therapy that may be used to treat various skin problems, including acne scars and age spots. This therapy usually necessitates many sessions and yields variable outcomes.

The following are possible adverse effects of this treatment:

Pain: Because the treatment includes using a laser to burn the skin, patients may suffer pain while recovering.
Scarring: While it is uncommon, the patient may suffer persistent scarring due to this therapy.
Skin discoloration: Because the laser targets pigment in the skin, the skin may become darker or lighter than before treatment.

Ideal BBL Photofacial candidates.

The BBL Photofacial is one of the most popular skincare treatments today. This is a non-invasive facial that uses a specific laser to tighten and revitalize the skin. Many individuals are unsure if they are a good candidate for this therapy; if you are in generally excellent health, you might consider consulting with a BBL specialist. That is the most acceptable method to comprehend the complete operation. Cost, treatment time, and frequency will also be discussed during this appointment.

Hydrogen Water: How much Molecular Hydrogen is enough?Hydrogen Water: How much Molecular Hydrogen is enough?

June 23, 2021| Lucille Webb| 0 Comment| 12:00 am

lex Tarnava is the CEO of Drink HRW, and the primary inventor of the open-cup hydrogen tablets we offer here. He runs the clinical outreach program for his company, works with over a dozen universities coordinating research. Alex has also published research of his own. Alex consented to us sharing his knowledge here. (Two part article:

1. On this page: Molecular hydrogen Concentration Importance

2. Linked: Molecular hydrogen testing: how it’s done and problems that may arise.)

Hydrogen (H2) is a fascinating molecule. It has not only played an integral role in the evolution of all life, but of the planet, and the universe, as well. We`ve known how important molecular hydrogen has been for life as we know it for a very long time, but it is only recently we have discovered how critical it is for our health. H2 plays a key role in the metabolism of cells throughout our bodies, from the heart to the liver to our calf muscles.

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Hydrogen can increase energy, slow down the aging process, and improve muscle recovery after a workout. We can think of hydrogen as a sort of “supervisor” in our cells that makes sure everything is running smoothly. As any good supervisor, hydrogen`s role is the most important when challenges arise, such as external stress. Hydrogen dissolved in water is the most effective route for promoting health benefits. This is why hydrogen water is growing in popularity.

The big asterisk? Hydrogen works in a dose and concentration manner, with lower doses typically being completely ineffective. It`s no surprise that companies are coming out of the blue and claiming that their product delivers “therapeutic hydrogen” with associated benefits. Unfortunately, these companies put out carelessly packaged products and do not accurately state the hydrogen concentration. Usually, the concentrations they deliver are far lower than what the research suggests is therapeutic… Companies engaging in fraudulent marketing surrounding hydrogen water claims led the Japanese consumer affairs department to put out a statement that 17 of 19 tested hydrogen water products on the Japanese market contained either no dissolved hydrogen or were below the minimum therapeutic threshold.

“Therapeutic’’ Molecular Hydrogen?

As hydrogen water popularity is spreading, more and more companies are cropping up claiming to deliver “therapeutic hydrogen,” with associated benefits. Most of these companies have not supported any research, and the dosage as well as concentration provided is often below or hovering around the minimum observed therapeutic threshold. Many of these products do not accurately, or even at all, state the hydrogen concentration and dosage consumers will ingest. Some of these products contain or deliver no hydrogen gas due to packaging or processes that break down quickly.

Misleading Results

Also concerning is that many proponents of technologies that deliver low concentrations of dissolved hydrogen will accurately, but misleadingly, claim the majority of research has been done using technologies producing around 1 ppm and as low as 0.5 ppm hydrogen water.

The Thirsty Mouse Problem

What is misleading in this assertion is that the majority of research has been conducted in mice. Hydrogen therapy alters cell signalling when cellular concentrations of hydrogen are sufficiently raised in intermittent exposures.

Mice tend to consume over 10x more water as that given to humans in the majority of the clinical trials. We can come to this rough estimation by considering a 25 g mouse will consume roughly 4 mL of water p/day.

The average person in North America weighs just over 80 kg. Therefore, the average person is 3200x the size of a mouse.

However, the recommended water consumption for the average person is only 3.2L per day (2.7L for women, 3.7L for men). The mouse equivalent when correcting for weight would be 12.8 L, meaning mice drink 4x as much as humans.

When considering that human trials have not used ad libitum dosing of hydrogen water, meaning as much as desired, but a set amount- typically between 500 mL and 1 L, the numbers skew even more dramatically.

A mouse receiving the same concentration of H2 as a human ad libitum will receive roughly 12.8x the therapeutic dosage as a human instructed to drink 1 L p/day. A further potential variable is that it typically takes larger dosages of molecules to work in mice than in humans, with a standard conversion being roughly 12x more needed in mice. That said, since molecular hydrogen does not seem to work in the same pharmacological sense as most molecules, with cellular concentrations likely being key, this conversion may be irrelevant or inaccurate.

Further research is needed to address this issue. By ignoring this and converting to a 1:1 ratio, the dosages are skewed much higher towards what mice have received than humans.

Let’s Look at Some Examples: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Molecular Hydrogen

In this study on a mouse model of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), 0.8 ppm was effective where 0.3 ppm was not. This study was done after an initial study using electrolyzed alkaline water with a high pH, -495 ORP, and a concentration of 0.2ppm was found to be ineffective. Many marketers would have you believe that 0.8 ppm of hydrogen water will be effective for humans in this model, but no current evidence supports this assertion. For instance, the mouse model would suggest that a human drinking 1 L of water p/day, as is typically studied in hydrogen water clinical research, would gain no therapeutic benefit at 3.84 mg of H2; or 3.84 ppm hydrogen water at a liter consumption. The observed benefits were only observed at comparative dosages of 10.24 mg of hydrogen dissolved in water for a human.

In the pilot study on NAFLD using our tablets, a strong benefit was observed in a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled crossover design study. The dosage? While the water was tested at 6 mg/L with a 1L dosage, the methods to conduct gas chromatography are quite prone to losses, particularly with quasi-dissolved nano-bubbles.

Our own data suggests the tablets were around 10 ppm, or a 10 mg dosage, and recent gas chromatography reports we have had conducted by a third party are much closer to this number.

With this data in mind, if we are to extrapolate from the animal research, virtually no other technology is able to deliver even the levels we know to not be effective in mice in 1 L (3.84 mg when adjusted for humans), and only our technology is capable of delivering the comparative concentration found to be effective.

Furthermore, most technologies cannot even reach this “shown not to be effective” threshold when dosed at 3.2 L/day, a 1.2 ppm dose of hydrogen water for all daily water consumption. This has not stopped many company reps from pushing technologies, often below even 0.5 ppm, claiming the benefits of this study on NAFLD.

Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s and Molecular Hydrogen

Early animal research on rodent Alzheimer’s models have used a hydrogen-rich saline, which has at this time, less well-established dosing protocols in hydrogen research, and no known comparative summaries of dosages required to reach similar increases in cellular hydrogen compared to inhalation or consumption of hydrogen water.

One publication simultaneously studied the effects in mice with those in humans, although quite frustratingly, the concentrations and dosages administered were dramatically different; with the mice potentially receiving a far higher concentration of hydrogen dissolved in the water.

The human group saw modest results, in only those with an APOE4 allele. They were given 500 mL of water with 1.2 ppm dissolved to consume a day, and an average consumption estimated at just 300 mL p/participant.

Going out on a leap and assuming that the 300 mL was consumed immediately before hydrogen dissipation lowered dissolved levels, the average participant consumed just 0.36 mg of hydrogen p/day. This is below the 0.5 mg with a max volume of 1 L p/day that the International Hydrogen Standards Association has declared the minimum observed therapeutic dose.

The mice, who experienced significant improvement in cognitive function and memory, decreased oxidative stress in the brain, DNA damage, recovery from neurodegeneration, and a significant increase in mean lifespan (but not maximal), began drinking hydrogen water at either 1month old, continuing until 18months old, or starting at a later stage of 8 months and continuing to 18 months, to simulate a mid-age protocol.

The comparative dosage?

The article suggests the mice were consuming super-saturated hydrogen water prepared at 0.4 mpa or 58 psi! If allowed to reach an equilibrium this would translate to roughly 6 ppm hydrogen water, given ad libitum, or a comparative dosage of 76.8 mg of H2 compared to 0.36 mg: A difference of 213x.

Upon a closer look at another study using the same methods, the reported gas concentrations were at a minimum 1.2 ppm upwards of 1.6 ppm. With infrequent replacement of hydrogen water just twice a day (methods not specified), the scaled dosage with half-life would still be around 2.52 — 3.36 mg in comparative conversion, or over 6.75 — 9x the comparative dosage the human participants received.

Water or Gas?

Due to the “stronger” results from a human study using inhalation on Alzheimer’s, many peddlers of inhalation units declare gas to be more effective for neurodegenerative models than water consumption.

Ignoring that the model in question has confounding variables, namely 1) A more advanced disease state and 2) Lithium carbonate was also administered alongside hydrogen, which in itself may have potential benefits in protection against Alzheimer’s (although the body of evidence does not support this yet, with mixed results).

The data clearly demonstrates that lithium on its own had no effect, while hydrogen inhalation on its own did. However, hydrogen has shown to potentially be capable of lowering other drug dosages in the past. Further, there was no washout period, and the study was more in line with observational case series. Further complicating the matter was that the relative dosage was much higher with a smaller sample population (n=11 compared to n=73).

The inhalation study cites a concentration of 3% hydrogen gas for two one-hour sessions p/day, while not specifying a flow rate, but referencing another study using the same device. This study, likewise, does not specify a flow rate, but does state that it is delivered through a non-re-breathing facemask.

The average adult breathes in 5-8 L p/minute at rest, so at 6.5 L p/minute, 3% hydrogen for 120 minutes p/day, participants were inhaling a total of 23.4 L of hydrogen gas. Reducing by a factor of 100* to consider impact between method, that is the equivalent of 234 mL of hydrogen dissolved in water a day, or 16.47 mg of H2 in a direct comparison to water- a comparative dose of 45.74x more than what was used in the mild cognitive impairment study. *the only published comparison shows that H2 when dissolved in water has similar and perhaps even more prominent effect than inhaled gas, at 1/100th the dose. This conversion is limited by a lack of data and a dearth of direct comparative studies and analysis. The exact conversion is likely different for different targets with comparative doses being affected by concentrations.

The Takeaway on Hydrogen Water

We still need a lot more research to know if hydrogen works for the models discussed above (and many others) and what dose is effective. Direct comparisons between animal and human studies need to account for relative dosing, as do comparisons between various administration methods.

For consumers not willing to wait until better trends emerge, the data so far suggests that higher dosages and concentrations come with greater benefits. When assessing animal models, conversions need to be considered. When considering claims from manufacturers and salesmen of inhalation units, conversions to effectiveness need to be considered. To learn how we test for molecular hydrogen in water, why we do it the way we do it, and how to spot the vendors who don’t know how to test, go to this article from Alex.

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¹ http://web.jhu.edu/animalcare/procedures/mouse.html ² https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_body_weight#Average_weight_around_the_world

Candy FlippingCandy Flipping

April 28, 2023| Lucille Webb| 0 Comment| 12:00 am

What is Candy Flipping?

What is Candy flipping? It is the practice of combining LSD and MDMA, two common party drugs. It can have unpredictable and potentially harmful results, so it`s best to avoid it altogether.When taken together when combined, the psychedelic effects from LSD and the stimulant effects of MDMA could be even more intense. This can result in a more difficult time controlling your mood, as in addition to anxiety and ego death.

Signs of Addiction to LSD or MDMA

If you regularly use LSD, MDMA, or both, you are at risk of addiction. Take this evaluation to assess how dependent you are on the drugs. If you have experienced two or more of these criteria, you should consider visiting a specialist to discuss your options for a healthier life.5

- Taking more of the drug than you intended or were prescribed

- Feeling the desire to stop using the drug but are unable to stop

- Spending most of your time buying, using, or recovering from the drug

- Craving to use the drug

- Unable to complete work, school, or personal obligations because of the drug

- Continuing to use the drug even though it negatively impacts your social life

- Participating less in social and recreational activities because of using the drug

- Using the drug even if it is not safe

- Using the drug even though you know it will cause physical or mental problems

- Tolerance: Needing to use more of the drug to experience the same effects

- Feeling withdrawal symptoms when not using the drug

It`s a psychedelic drug combination

Candy flipping is a psychedelic drug combination, also known as a `nexus flip.` This is the process of mixing LSD (a powerful psychedelic drug) with MDMA, an exhilaration. It is typically consumed as skittles, candy bars or pills, but it can be taken as pills or powders.

When used together, these two drugs produce an experience that is unique every time. They can trigger a variety of results. From a deep sense of euphoria, to feelings of warmth or feeling connected. Combining these two substances can boost their effects and produce side effects.

A lot of people who use this combination of drugs report an increased sensitization to music and light as well as hallucinations and visual distortions. It can also cause a feeling of floating through space or in a different universe.

While this type of experience is usually described as a very enjoyable experience However, it`s important to understand that it can be extremely risky if it`s not monitored and handled. Therefore, it`s vital to check your medication prior to taking them.

A good way to avoid this problem is to stick to a moderate dose when you first begin. If you choose to take more than the recommended dosage it is possible to experience a bad trip or even overdose on the drug.

Some people who candyflip also may have difficulty recognizing the signs of an overdose. This is the reason it`s so important to seek assistance if you notice any of the following signs such as a high body temperature as well as a rapid or irregular heart rate, breathing difficulties, extreme aggression, or fear of the unknown.

Another problem is that these drugs aren`t made in a safe and controlled lab, meaning they`re rarely pure or efficient. This could result in rare and sometimes dangerous negative side effects like seizures, loss of consciousness and even death.

It is recommended to stay clear of Candy Flipping if possible, as it`s not recommended by any medical or health specialist. This is mostly because of the danger of overdose, but there are also other potentially hazardous and life-threatening dangers.

It`s dangerous

Candy flipping, or the practice of mixing lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) also known as Molly or ecstasy is a dangerous drug combination. These substances can trigger dangerous adverse effects and in certain cases, fatal overdoses.

While some users report positive experiences with candy flipping however, many do not. Flipping candy can lead to unpredictability and negative consequences.

Additionally, there is a high danger of consuming excessive amounts of MDMA in the course of candy flipping It is therefore recommended to begin with a small dosage and increase it according to the need. Ingestion of a significant amount of MDMA could cause severe, negative reactions, like vomiting and nausea.

Avoiding MDMA is important if you suffer from mental illness like anxiety or depression. Psychoactive substances can de-sensitize the brain to chemicals that trigger psychological symptoms such as psychosis.

Additionally that, candy flipping can be highly addictive, and it could be risky to do frequently if you suffer from an addiction to other drugs. This could lead to severe physical and mental health issues, including depression, PTSD, and suicide.

It is vital to drink plenty of fluids while flipping candy. Dehydration can trigger life-threatening symptoms, such as excessive sweating and a slower heartbeat.

Before you start taking LSD or MDMA, make sure to make sure you are in a secure, clean location and bring a reliable acquaintance or sober partner along for the trip as a or sitter. It is important to test your drugs and make the certainty that they`re legal and free from any contaminates or counterfeits.

In the ideal scenario, you`ll be in a place that you feel comfortable in, which is your home, or a place in which you feel at ease. Also, try to avoid a busy or loud area in which you might encounter distractions or unwelcome feelings.

Having fun while partying is a good way to decrease the chance of developing mental health issues or addiction. If you`re looking for more than just a good time it is highly recommended that you seek help for addiction as well as any other issues.

It`s addictive

Candy flipping is a drug combination of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). It`s a type of polysubstance abuse that many people are drawn to when they want to get a quick boost.

LSD and MDMA are both psychedelics that induce euphoria as well as a sense of well-being. They also cause hallucinations and a heightened sense of awareness.

Both drugs can have negative side effects when taken in excess. It`s recommended to stick with the dosage you started at.

It is important to recognize that the effects experienced with both LSD and MDMA are different for everyone. They can be overwhelming euphoria to paranoia or anxiety, so it`s important to determine the best dosage for you.

Using these drugs can have adverse side effects, especially when the drug is produced in a laboratory without being evaluated. It can lead a person to suffer from rare and possibly fatal side negative effects.

A second danger is the absence of control or oversight for the chemicals that are employed to make these substances. This could increase the risk of experiencing serious side effects, including elevated body temperature or seizures.

These issues can trigger various complications, including health problems including depression, psychosis, and anxiety. These drugs can cause people angry or violent. This could be harmful to them and other.

A person who uses this substance frequently can experience an irregular heartbeat and blood pressure. This can lead to stroke. A person could be weakened and immobile due to these conditions which increases the risk of falling and being injured.

Those who are addicted to this kind of drug must seek treatment as soon as possible. Treatment can save someone`s life and avoid further harm. The treatment program will teach the patient how to manage their the cravings, and help prevent relapses at any time.

It`s illegal

Candy Flipping is the act of taking a psychoactive drug like LSD and then adding another substance to it. It is a procedure that a lot of people take part in when they wish to get a stronger high than what they can take from just one drug.

The most popular psychedelic drug combinations include lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). MDMA is also known as Ecstasy and the ecstasy, is a potent hallucinogen and stimulant.

While it is common to mix these drugs It is crucial to realize the fact that both drugs are risky when taken in their most pure form. This is because they may lead to severe unwanted side effects that can be life-threatening in some instances.

Additionally, they could also be counterfeited and cut with other substances that are illegal or contaminated. They may cause a range of negative side effects such as stroke, heart failure, or even heart failure.

Additionally, they can result in an overdose, or deaths if consumed in high doses. It`s important to test all substances before taking them.

It is also due to the fact that certain psychedelics have extremely long half-lives and might not show any visible effects until a couple of hours later.

The best way to avoid this type of problem is to adhere to a small dose and give yourself enough time to feel the effects. This will help you avoid taking too much of a drug which could result in bad trips or side effects. Furthermore, it will assist you in not becoming addicted to these drugs. It also allows you to get the most benefit from your experience without exposing yourself to the dangers of a serious overdose or causing harm in other ways.

What is Candy Flipping FAQs

- Which one is used first?

Traditionally, candyflipping begins with taking LSD and following it with MDMA around 4 hours later.
This timeline allows you to feel the peak effects of LSD before adding the feel-good vibes of molly. (In case you’re new to all this, MDMA is also called molly, ecstasy, and X.)

- What are the effects of mixing them?

It’s hard to say. Their effects and their intensity can be different every time you take them, even if you’re taking the exact same dose.

Candyflipping gives you the effects of both LSD and MDMA. Some older researchTrusted Source suggests that the combo results in very intense MDMA-like experience.

People who’ve actually done it, however, paint a different picture. Some say you get an experience that’s equal parts of the good effects of both substances.

Other say that sometimes MDMA takes you right back into the LSD trip, which can be good or bad. LSD is a powerful hallucinogenic drug that can make you feel either amazing or miserable. It’s pretty impossible to say beforehand whether you’ll have a good or bad trip.

- How long does the whole thing last?

Research on this combo is very limited and anything that’s available is from the ’80s and ’90s when candyflipping became popular. This makes it hard to say what the exact effects are and how long they last.

LSD kicks in within 20 to 90 minutesTrusted Source of taking it and effects can last as long as 12 hours, sometimes even longer.

MDMA, which is usually taken several hours after LSD, typically kicks in within 20 to 70 minutes and lasts from 3 to 6 hoursTrusted Source.

Based on these timeframes, the whole candyflipping experience can last anywhere from 12 to 24 hours.

- What are the risks?

Candyflipping appears to increase the potency of MDMA, which increases your risk of experiencing negative — and potentially dangerous — effects.
In addition to all the effects discussed above, there are two other big ones to know about if you’re considering candyflipping.