I thought I’d give you one of the most delicious anti aging tips I could ever give you, especially for the chocolate lovers among us! Did you know that you can safely eat dark chocolate (also known as cacao) within reasonable amounts and benefit in your battle against aging? The following tips are 14 reasons why you can eat dark chocolate and why it’s good for you: polyphenols, and antioxidants.
1) Dark natural chocolate supports healthy glucose levels:
The modern western diet has caused a surge in the number of people with diabetes. Research has shown that dark chocolate affects glucose blood levels in a positive way.
2) Cacao Promotes Cardiovascular health:
Eating cacao has a positive effect on heart and blood vessels, maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and controlling inflammation.
3) Cacao maintains the power of your brain:
The anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties are believed to help protect the brain and promote healthy cognitive and mental functioning. Cacao also effects mood in a good way. Who is not happy when eating chocolate?
4) Anti aging benefits:
High grade dark chocolate (cacao) is a marvelous source of anti-oxidants and other nutrients which help diminish the signs of aging.
5) Dark Chocolate is full of Anti oxidants:
Dark chocolate is full of anti oxidants including epicatechins, flavanols, and anthocyanins.
6) Dark Chocolate Protects the Skin:
The anti-oxidants in cacao can protect the skin from radiation and help to move the blood flow to the skin.
7) Cacao helps your Teeth:
Research has shown that the flavanols will protect your teeth in various ways.
8) Cacao elevates mood:
Cacao increases the manufacture of serotonin, dopamine, anandamide and theobromine which enhance mood. This is probably the reason we feel good when we eat dark chocolate.
9) Dark chocolate helps support healthy inflammation:
Cacao is full of polyphenols which assist with healthy inflammation in the body.
10) Cacao increases energy:
Cacao is full of nutrients which help the body to use energy correctly, without having to eat unhealthy sugar laden snacks.
11) Dark chocolate is delicious:
We can’t argue here - a worthy treat.
12) Dark Chocolate is easily absorbed:
Dark chocolate is easily absorbed by the body when the chocolate is organic.
13) Dark chocolate helps control weight and appetite:
Because of its ability to improve mood, cacao can also help to control appetite and cravings.
Treat yourself to a piece of it today. Dark chocolate has been linked to optimum weight control.
So now you have these anti-aging tips on how dark chocolate can help you fight aging naturally. Be sure to buy organic dark chocolate and don’t eat too much if you are watching your weight. Who would have ever thought that dark chocolate sweetened naturally could help you so much? There are also some organic brands of chocolate out there that have nuts and fruits in them. Yum!
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
More Information on Stimulating Collagen Production
I’ve noticed a lot of my readers took particular interest in my previous article on Collagen Production and I’ve noted there is a lot of interest in preventing aging of the skin. So I’ve done some more research for those of you interested in some more anti-aging tips.
My previous article mentioned some of the ways you can boost collagen production in your skin to help fight aging and I thought I’d write more about collagen because there seems to be a lot of questions about how to help your skin build up its collagen supply. Because we all know the facts – as we age, we lose both collagen and elastin and the skin becomes susceptible to wrinkles and loss of volume which contributes to our faces looking older than they should.
The aging of the skin is based on a few factors, including photo damage by the harmful effects of the sun rays and decreasing available amounts of collagen and elastin as time goes by. Both of these factors lead to our skin aging.
What can help with collagen production is the use of the bioidentical hormone Estradiol applied to the skin. A study was done at the University of Michigan Medical School using postmenopausal women and andropausal men with the average age of 75. Estrdio was applied every day on skin near the hip and on the forearm (one area is usually unexposed to the sun and the forearm which usually has sun damaged skin due to lifetime exposure). The participants also applied a moisturizing cream which contained estradiol to the face twice a day for a two week time period. It was found that in the biopsy samples of skin removed from the test participants, It was found that there were increased levels of collagen and compounds that increase the production of collagen in the skin biopsies. It appears that the bioidentical hormone estradiol helps with the production of collagen. It is more than a coincidence that declining levels of hormones in men and women as they approach menopause and andropause also coincides with the decline of collagen production and results in the look of aging skin.
Vitamin C is another big booster to collagen production as well as highly beneficial to your overall health. However, I will not elaborate on the other health benefits of vitamin C here as we are here to discuss collagen. As a popular additive to many anti-aging skin care products, it plays a major role in collage production. Vitamin C interacts with amino acids in the collagen cells. By adding hydrogen and oxygen to the amino acids, Vitamin C helps with collagen production. By not taking vitamin C, not only are you negatively affecting your health, you will also be causing your levels of collagen production to decline. In your late 40s, you should be taking about 500 mg of vitamin C a day. On your 50th birthday, it may be time to start taking 1000 mg to help boost the rate at which your body makes collagen. Consult with your anti-aging doctor or naturopath to discuss the correct dosage of vitamin C for you to take.
Applying collagen as an ingredient in a skin cream will not help much because the problem with most anti-aging creams is that the collagen molecules are too large to penetrate the top layer of skin. Antiaging moisturizing creams do help keep the skin soft and moisturized, and help plump up the skin temporarily. I am not telling you to stop using a good moisturing cream at all. We are discussing things here that will help boost collagen production internally.
Key amino acids and copper peptides help to stimulate collagen synthesis. However, these must be used with the greatest care because over use can be dangerous. Again, I must emphasize that you work with an anti-aging doctor and/or naturopath to discuss the nutrients your diet might be missing and see what you can supplement with safely to enhance collagen production.
Other supplements which can help with boosting collagen production are Hyaluronic Acid and Genacol which has a highly concentrated amino acid base, can boost the production of collagen throughout the body when used on a regular basis. Not only does it improve the elasticity of the skin and help reduce the look of wrinkled, aging skin, it can reduce pain throughout the body, most specifically in swollen and tender joints resulting from injury. It can also increase the strength and endurance of the joints. It has also been recommended for fibromyalgia, arthritis, muscular and joint pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. You can buy Genacol online or at the local health food store.
Another way to boost collagen production is to use a cosmetic filler such as Restylane, or Artecoll or Perlane which actually helps stimulate collagen cells in the site of injection. These injections which fill wrinkles pushes up the indentation of the wrinkle and also promotes collagen. See my articles on Restylane, Artecoll and Botox to find out more.
My previous article mentioned some of the ways you can boost collagen production in your skin to help fight aging and I thought I’d write more about collagen because there seems to be a lot of questions about how to help your skin build up its collagen supply. Because we all know the facts – as we age, we lose both collagen and elastin and the skin becomes susceptible to wrinkles and loss of volume which contributes to our faces looking older than they should.
The aging of the skin is based on a few factors, including photo damage by the harmful effects of the sun rays and decreasing available amounts of collagen and elastin as time goes by. Both of these factors lead to our skin aging.
What can help with collagen production is the use of the bioidentical hormone Estradiol applied to the skin. A study was done at the University of Michigan Medical School using postmenopausal women and andropausal men with the average age of 75. Estrdio was applied every day on skin near the hip and on the forearm (one area is usually unexposed to the sun and the forearm which usually has sun damaged skin due to lifetime exposure). The participants also applied a moisturizing cream which contained estradiol to the face twice a day for a two week time period. It was found that in the biopsy samples of skin removed from the test participants, It was found that there were increased levels of collagen and compounds that increase the production of collagen in the skin biopsies. It appears that the bioidentical hormone estradiol helps with the production of collagen. It is more than a coincidence that declining levels of hormones in men and women as they approach menopause and andropause also coincides with the decline of collagen production and results in the look of aging skin.
Vitamin C is another big booster to collagen production as well as highly beneficial to your overall health. However, I will not elaborate on the other health benefits of vitamin C here as we are here to discuss collagen. As a popular additive to many anti-aging skin care products, it plays a major role in collage production. Vitamin C interacts with amino acids in the collagen cells. By adding hydrogen and oxygen to the amino acids, Vitamin C helps with collagen production. By not taking vitamin C, not only are you negatively affecting your health, you will also be causing your levels of collagen production to decline. In your late 40s, you should be taking about 500 mg of vitamin C a day. On your 50th birthday, it may be time to start taking 1000 mg to help boost the rate at which your body makes collagen. Consult with your anti-aging doctor or naturopath to discuss the correct dosage of vitamin C for you to take.
Applying collagen as an ingredient in a skin cream will not help much because the problem with most anti-aging creams is that the collagen molecules are too large to penetrate the top layer of skin. Antiaging moisturizing creams do help keep the skin soft and moisturized, and help plump up the skin temporarily. I am not telling you to stop using a good moisturing cream at all. We are discussing things here that will help boost collagen production internally.
Key amino acids and copper peptides help to stimulate collagen synthesis. However, these must be used with the greatest care because over use can be dangerous. Again, I must emphasize that you work with an anti-aging doctor and/or naturopath to discuss the nutrients your diet might be missing and see what you can supplement with safely to enhance collagen production.
Other supplements which can help with boosting collagen production are Hyaluronic Acid and Genacol which has a highly concentrated amino acid base, can boost the production of collagen throughout the body when used on a regular basis. Not only does it improve the elasticity of the skin and help reduce the look of wrinkled, aging skin, it can reduce pain throughout the body, most specifically in swollen and tender joints resulting from injury. It can also increase the strength and endurance of the joints. It has also been recommended for fibromyalgia, arthritis, muscular and joint pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. You can buy Genacol online or at the local health food store.
Another way to boost collagen production is to use a cosmetic filler such as Restylane, or Artecoll or Perlane which actually helps stimulate collagen cells in the site of injection. These injections which fill wrinkles pushes up the indentation of the wrinkle and also promotes collagen. See my articles on Restylane, Artecoll and Botox to find out more.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
CLEAN & CLEAR makes a day SOFT with a new Moisturizer
I’m talking about my Clean and Clear soft DAY oil-free moisturizer. Now, don’t get confused. There’s a NIGHT version too. And I’m not talking about that one! It’s too thin to work the magic my DAY moisturizer does. And that, my friends, is a fact. Ask anyone and they’ll agree. The night one doesn’t come with the additional SPF 15 either. And actually, that’s the reason it’s not strong enough and up for the job. It’s why you have to put it on your skin at night -- no one can see your skin at night!
But for anyone looking for anti-aging tips -- I’ve got one for you: TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN. A good anti-aging skin care program is essential to the well being of the average citizen. You don’t want to speed up the aging process do you? And that’s why I love my Clean and Clear Soft Day Moisturizer. It keeps me feeling fresh and young -- even when you’re I’m ready for what life throws at me. And, let me just be clear -- by soft, I mean SOFT!! Like a silk scarf or a tiny kitten. Try it and you’ll know that the softness is imaculate...
All you have to do is take a quick wiff and I assure you, you will fall in love. At least I did. Love on first sniff.
Also -- it doesn’t just work with anti-aging properties that create softness. And it doesn’t just smell good. It also protects you from harmful rays and wind damage.
And it looks good too.
Let me tell you what I love about even just the packaging. Johnson and Johnson, the folks who bring you the soft baby bottom, may only have a small logo on the bottom of the white bottle, but stands strong and bold. On a rounded purple square reads the title -- written in white -- that catches your eye but doesn’t blow it away with wasteful ferocity: Clean and Clear. The rest of the lettering is an almost aqua blue, and it gives the sensation of being alive -- the spray of a fountain, the caress of a lover, the fresh breath of the morning -- just by even looking at your little bottle. Even the smallest detail of the skin-hydration product is tailored with care. Now the best part about my Clean and Clear moisturizer is its size. Just bigger than your thumb, you will have no problems finding a space for it in your bag, purse, jacket or jeans. It really is a transient multi-purpose accessory.
Ever have a friend say -- “OHHHH -- I hate when this happens to me. I’m so dry! This is terrible.”? Well, now you’re all the sudden their new BEST friend! Just whip out your little oil-free product from the zipper pocket you keep it in, unscrew the cap, and dole out some glistening white lines of blissful perfection. She’ll rub it in with a tender caress and feel complete and utter release. It works every time. You may, eventually need to reapply -- but the ecstasy you will feel just by using this product will be worth it, I promise you.
When I tried the soft day moisturizer it was an experience to remember. The sun shone down with a playful touch. There were children playing in the park. And the world moved on and on around me -- but I didn’t notice the rush, the endless hustle and bustle. I was caught up in my own bliss. The new taste life I sensed upon applying just the very least amount of lotion I could. Clouds soared overhead, as if they moved to their own rhythm. Buildings glistened with power. Men and women smiled as they moved along their paths. Because when you take care of yourself you find a place for yourself. Sheer satisfaction. I felt like I had just given my coarse skin fillet mignon. I got up from where I was lounging, ready for desert.
I’m sure they must have spent FOREVER figuring this gem out in the lab. Have you seen all the unpronounceable words on the back? They use sugar cane and sugar maple and bilberry and water -- plus all the other unpronounceable ones (like Arachidylglucoside, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, and Threonine for example) and somehow turn it into something that’s safe and fun.
I hope you like it too. :)
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Best Natural Anti Aging Tips to Get Hooked on
Healthy habits are good to get hooked on - here are some new anti aging habits for you to help you combat aging. Start today with these healthy habits, get hooked on them and get the benefits of the best natural anti-aging tips here.
• Sleep – regularly find the time to get seven or eight hours of quality sleep per night.
• Do squats – doing squats regularly, helps increase the strength in your leg muscles.
• Cry every so often it will assist you to think more clearly. A good cry will reduce stress levels, strengthen your immune system and lower stress hormones. Rent a sad movie which will bring on the tears.
• Do wear sunscreen – wear it. Over exposure to the sun causes wrinkles and ages the skin.
• Protect your eardrums by turning down the volume – high volumes can permanently ruin your hearing.
• Cut down on caffeine. Make sure that you don’t drink more than 3 cups of coffee a day. Using caffeine as a stimulant to up, means simply put, you haven't had enough sleep. Coffee does help stimulate clearer thinking for us as we get older, but if you’re drinking more – it’s time to reduce your intake.
• For five minutes a day, breathe deeply. Deep breathing de-stresses you and massages your internal organs.
• Get involved with your community by Volunteering – the rewards are satisfying and assist your community.
• Quit smoking if you haven’t already. It lowers hormone levels, ages your skin and all of you, and causes cancer and other nasty diseases. You already know all the facts.
• Keep plaque and dental disease away. Floss and brush your teeth twice a day.
• Buckle up your seat belt. This keeps you safe in your car, and one day might save your life.
• Eat your vegetables. Start eating salads for lunch and dinner. Eating this way will supply you with your vitamins, decrease your appetite and assists with weight reduction.
• Exercise your body for a half hour per day. It tones muscle tone, burns calories and fat.
• About every two years, throw out old pillows. Pillows end up being the home to millions of dust mites.
• Have more sex. As a calorie burner, ego booster, and stress reducer by increasing your levels of feel-good hormones (endorphins). It can also reduce headache and migraine pain.
• Every time you stop at a traffic light tighten your abs, tighten your butt - squeeze and release your muscles. This helps strengthen muscles in those areas which are difficult to tone.
• Are you getting the nutrients you require at whatever age you are? Talk to a naturopath who will help you by advising you what supplements you should be taking on a daily basis.
• Examine your breasts regularly to check for lumps.
• Regular washing will help reduce infections and the spread of disease. After wash apply hand lotion to keep your skin moist.
• Incorporate Stretching into your daily exercise routine. The benefits of stretching increase flexibility, helps prevent injury and feels good!
A lot of things you can do to fight aging are within your own control. These healthy habits are habits you can acquire now. These are the best natural anti agin tips you can start with today.
• Sleep – regularly find the time to get seven or eight hours of quality sleep per night.
• Do squats – doing squats regularly, helps increase the strength in your leg muscles.
• Cry every so often it will assist you to think more clearly. A good cry will reduce stress levels, strengthen your immune system and lower stress hormones. Rent a sad movie which will bring on the tears.
• Do wear sunscreen – wear it. Over exposure to the sun causes wrinkles and ages the skin.
• Protect your eardrums by turning down the volume – high volumes can permanently ruin your hearing.
• Cut down on caffeine. Make sure that you don’t drink more than 3 cups of coffee a day. Using caffeine as a stimulant to up, means simply put, you haven't had enough sleep. Coffee does help stimulate clearer thinking for us as we get older, but if you’re drinking more – it’s time to reduce your intake.
• For five minutes a day, breathe deeply. Deep breathing de-stresses you and massages your internal organs.
• Get involved with your community by Volunteering – the rewards are satisfying and assist your community.
• Quit smoking if you haven’t already. It lowers hormone levels, ages your skin and all of you, and causes cancer and other nasty diseases. You already know all the facts.
• Keep plaque and dental disease away. Floss and brush your teeth twice a day.
• Buckle up your seat belt. This keeps you safe in your car, and one day might save your life.
• Eat your vegetables. Start eating salads for lunch and dinner. Eating this way will supply you with your vitamins, decrease your appetite and assists with weight reduction.
• Exercise your body for a half hour per day. It tones muscle tone, burns calories and fat.
• About every two years, throw out old pillows. Pillows end up being the home to millions of dust mites.
• Have more sex. As a calorie burner, ego booster, and stress reducer by increasing your levels of feel-good hormones (endorphins). It can also reduce headache and migraine pain.
• Every time you stop at a traffic light tighten your abs, tighten your butt - squeeze and release your muscles. This helps strengthen muscles in those areas which are difficult to tone.
• Are you getting the nutrients you require at whatever age you are? Talk to a naturopath who will help you by advising you what supplements you should be taking on a daily basis.
• Examine your breasts regularly to check for lumps.
• Regular washing will help reduce infections and the spread of disease. After wash apply hand lotion to keep your skin moist.
• Incorporate Stretching into your daily exercise routine. The benefits of stretching increase flexibility, helps prevent injury and feels good!
A lot of things you can do to fight aging are within your own control. These healthy habits are habits you can acquire now. These are the best natural anti agin tips you can start with today.
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