Bio-Oil for Scars and Wrinkles

I’ve been using a little bottle of Bio-Oil made by a company in South Africa for a couple of months when treating a scar and then for much longer as an anti-aging wrinkle preventer.

Recently I had a mole removed from my face by a plastic surgeon. For scar recovery, the plastic surgeon suggested I start out using pure vitamin E to treat the scar over a period of two months. By simply pricking the vitamin E capsule and pressing out the pure vitamin E oil and gently smoothing it over the scar. After the two month period, he said I should use Bio-Oil, available in any drugstore. This is how I have treated my scar. After all was healed, I was left with a barely noticeable scar.

Since then, I’ve been using Bio-Oil over a night time moisturizer around the eye area and above my upper lip to try and prevent and get rid of my wrinkles. This is where my wrinkles seem to be appearing first.


Bio-Oil is an orange colored oil containing something call PurCellin Oil. It is recommended for uneven skin tone, scar healing, stretch mark prevention and wrinkle prevention and treatment. I checked out the website and they say that there have been studies on Bio-Oil done over a period of time for all of these problems. All of these studies show positive results.

The ingredients of this product are listed as the following from the company’s website (www.bio-oil.com:

Paraffinum Liquidum
Triisononanoin
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Isopropyl Myristate
Retinyl Palmitate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
BHT
Bisabolol
Parfum
Amyl Cinnamal
Benzyl Salicylate
Citronellol
Coumarin
Eugenol
Geraniol
Hydroxycitronellal
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Limonene
Linalool
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
CI 26100

As you can see, it’s got some very nice oils in it such as vitamin E, rosemary, lavender, calendula, sunflower and soyabean oils, all useful for skin healing and wrinkle prevention. You might ask what is PurCellin oil. I was curious to find out to. It’s a lab creation oil from the glands of a duck, secreted when the duck is preening its feathers. It is used as a delivery system for the other oils.

It’s a nice oil to use for both scar healing and wrinkle prevention/curing. I saw the results of the scar healing properties of the oil and the jury is still out on whether it helps prevent wrinkles. The price is reasonable for a bottle of Bio-Oil. I’ll buy it again for its antiaging benefits when this bottle runs out.

Suzanne Somers Interviewed About Ageism in Hollywood

Suzanne Somers was interviewed on TV on The Insider show about ageism in Hollywood and her views on celebrity infidelity. Although some stars in Hollywood such as Jane Fonda, Sharon Stone, Juliette Binoche and Julian Moore do find good roles, generally, there are not a lot of interesting roles for female actors in Hollywood. It seems that once an actress hits 30 - 35 years of age, the good acting roles dry up. Male actors find acting roles, no matter what their age. They are often paired up in relationships with female stars almost half their age or less.

Hollywood stars have to undergo botox, plastic and cosmetic surgery and starve themselves just to remain "young looking" as the roles become less available.

Not only does ageism exist in Hollywood, ageism is very present in the workforce. It is more difficult for older women to find work in the workforce. Ageism, like any other prejudice pre-judges a human being.

What can you do to fight ageism? If you are in a position to hire, don't hire a person just based on their looks or youth. Hire the best person for the role and let their qualifications and experience guide your hiring decision. If you are in Hollywood, hire actors in the appropriate age group to play opposite the male star.

The ironic news about ageism in the workforce is that with declining population levels, corporations will have to rely on and hire older workers who want to work because there will be too many people collecting pensions and not enough young workers to support the pension system.

Looking your best as you grow older can be helped by using good antiaging creams, eat a healthy diet, exercise to keep yourself in the best shape. Get a great haircut and don't dress in old fuddy clothes. Dress professionally for the workplace, not trying to be a 22 year old, but wear classy, nice styled clothes. If you need it, see your cosmetic surgery doctor for some collagen injections, but don't overdo it. The final advice is, get rid of your stress and keep a happy and optimistic mood. Let your happiness spread around.

Slowly, attitudes will change in the workplace and hopefully Hollywood will make movies that reflect real life more closely. I mean, how often do you see a 67 year old man who's all saggy and baggy, married or falling in love with a 22 year old hot thing? It doesn't happen very often unless the old man has stacks of cash.

Breast Cancer Risk After Menopause Heightened With Weight Gain

For anti aging during menopause, you've got to do a few things to fight the risk of getting breast cancer. Women tend to gain weight during menopause which increases their risk of breast cancer. Menopause includes the symptoms of sleep disturbances, hot flashes, dry skin and mood changes all contribute to a lowered quality of life for many women. Weight gain during menopause is also an issue for most women and also a major problem because the risk factor for breast cancer increases because of this.

The cause of menopause weight gain is directly related hormone imbalances and the loss of hormones. This weight gain occurs first in the waist and abdominal area. Women in menopause also appear to generally reduce the amount of exercise they get and this contributes to the problem. Compounding this, muscle mass declines as you age and is replaced by fat. We all know that muscle burns more calories than fat. Losing muscle mass contributes to the weight gain of fat. This is not a healthy place to be.

Because of the loss of hormones during menopause, the body tries to create estrogen in the fat around your waistline. This can lead to estrogen dominance which increases the risk for breast cancer

What Is the solution?

For fight the diseases of aging such a breast cancer, it is necessary to change your lifestyle. This begins with a diet and exercise program. Eating right and exercising during menopause is more important than ever at this time in your life.

The best anti aging tip for you is to lose weight, eat right to reduce your breast cancer risk. Also add exercise into your daily routine. An anti aging diet and exercise program are your best bets. Remember also to supplement your diet with nutritional supplements that you may not get with your daily intake of food. Visit your doctor and have him or her test your hormone levels and get them corrected with bioidentical hormones. Do not use the synthetic hormones because they actually increase breast cancer risk. All good advice for aging well and living healthy.

Nanoblur Anti Aging Cream

The ads for Nanoblur anti aging cream are very enticing. What drew me to this cream is the promise in the full page ad in the newspaper, that it can make you look ten years younger in 40 seconds. That’s a big promise. Almost all anti aging creams promise results in as short a period of time as two weeks, but Nanoblur is promising you youth in 40 seconds, without makeup, without procedures and they assure us in their ad that there is no photo retouching. We all know the wonders of Photoshop and how every single photo in the magazine and Hollywood industry has been retouched with the tools of Photoshop. Nanoblur antiaging cream is promising that they haven’t done any retouching of the photograph in their full page ad which shows the model’s face, divided in half, one half has been treated with Nanoblur and the other half has been left alone.

In the ad for Nanoblur anti aging cream, Nanoblur is boasting that it removes shine (something we all known can be done by using simple facial powder), that it minimizes wrinkles and fine lines which sounds promising, that it can make your pores appear smaller which is useful, achieves uniform skin tone (something that can be done with liquid makeup) and makes your nasolabial folds appear less deep. All of these promises in a tube of Nanoblur will cost you only $19.00. Minimizing nasolabial folds seems like the most amazing promise of Nanoblur anti aging cream. Minimizing nasolabial folds is usually only achieved with any number of collagen cosmetic fillers which will set you back about $400 per tube. The promises of Nanoblur cream can be achieved with just a 40 second or less application of the cream and will make you appear 10 years younger.

Nanoblur anti aging cream works with all skin types and tones of skin. This anti aging product works for both men and women. It is not classified as a makeup because it has no color and consists of millions of tiny prisms. It also does not contain cancer causing parabens or aromas – so no allergy issues here.

Does it work? Does Nanoblur anti aging cream make you look instantly 10 years younger? It all sounds too good to be true and I hope it’s not. I’m off to my Rexall Pharmaplus pharmacy – the only place you can buy it and test it out. I mean, you’ve got to try it to find out if it works. I’ll let you know after I’ve done my testing.

Anti aging Cosmetic Surgery with Radiesse

A Natural Look that Lasts

I have reviewed a few other wrinkle fillers including Restylane, Artecoll, Juvederm and Botox and found one of the best cosmetic dermal fillers for anti aging your wrinkles and deep folds in the skin is Radiesse. I’ve done the research, spoken to the various companies that make these cosmetic wrinkle fillers and with women and men who have actually had the work done.

I was speaking with my anti-aging specialist, a medical doctor and a bioidentical hormone expert and I asked her if she uses any cosmetic filler herself. She confirmed that she used “everything” and specifically used Botox for around the eyes and forehead and a filler called Radiesse for her nasal labial folds. She looks fabulous. I asked her why she uses Radiesse and she said it is because it is the longest lasting filler and therefore becomes the cheapest. Radiesse can last up to a year or more and I am considering, for the first time, actually getting it done myself.

What to Expect from Radiesse

Cosmetic surgery for the face done with Radiesse is a budget conscious decision. As far as cosmetic fillers go, it does the job of filling deep folds in the skin which come as a result of aging and the reduction of collagen and elastin within the skin. The best thing about Radiesse is that it is long lasting. This makes it great for your budget. Instead of having to go and get cosmetic surgery each four to six months, you can have this done once a year or even up to once every two years. The end result is natural and reduces the look of tiredness in your face.

Radiesse can be used for nasal labial folds, augmenting the cheek bones, jaw line contouring, tear troughs, marionette lines and filling up old scars such as acne scars. It is advertised as a “next generation in longer lasting wrinkle correction.” As a dermal filler, it’s one of the best.

What is Radiesse made of?

Radiesse has been approved by the health agencies in North America and Europe (FDA approval) and is a safe treatment for the correction of wrinkles and folds.

It is made of calcium based microspheres in a natural gel and is injected into the problem areas. These microspheres work with your body and help support and stimulate the growth of your own collagen. They eventually break down and are naturally absorbed into the body. The results are immediate and last anywhere from one to two years. It is safe and has been clinically tested over many years. Over 4000 doctors have received training with Radiesse dermal filler application.

How is Radiesse used?


Radiesse is injected into the problem sites under the skin. It is used with a local anesthetic to numb the pain of injection which is like a small pin prick. An ice pack is applied immediately after to reduce numbness and swelling. Your doctor may massage the areas after injection to ensure even correction. You could have some side effects such as mild irritation, itching, bruising, swelling or tenderness at the injection site, but most of these side effects are rare.

It can be done in a lunch hour, but maybe take the day off to admire your new younger looking skin. There may be“firmness” to the injection site, but this will dissipate in the days that follow. Avoid aggressive washing or rubbing immediately after having the Radiesse dermal filler done.

As an anti aging tip for best dermal fillers, Radiesse is one of the best choices because of its safety and lasting qualities.

How to Protect Against Photo Aging

Everyone wants to look young but unfortunately there is no miracle pill or lotion which can do that. However, one of the best ways to look young is to protect against photo aging. Photo aging is the medical term that describes the condition of skin that is caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight. While looking bronzed may look great in your 20s, it will also make you a lot older by the time you are in your 30s and 40s.

Photo aged skin is not difficult to recognize. One develops premature fine lines, wrinkles, skin discolorations and rough texture. It is important to avoid excess sun because once photo aged skin develops, the changes are impossible to reverse. No matter what your cosmetic physician says, all the treatments for photo-aged skin are temporary and usually mask the lines and wrinkles.

The best way to avoid photo-aged skin is to:

Avoid sun exposure from 10 am to 4 pm.

Always wear a sunscreen if you go out. Apply the sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going out.

Wear appropriate clothing, a hat and long sleeved shirt.

Protection against photo aging:

Today, there are a variety of clothing and chemicals which one can use to protect against sunlight. There are UV reflective garments which can protect you from sun. There are also a variety of umbrellas and tents which also reflect the sunlight and prevent absorption of UV rays.

A lot of work has shown that the effects of UV radiation on your skin are directly related to the intensity and duration. The greater the exposure to sunlight, the more severely the skin changes. However even though the greatest intensity of UV rays is from 10 am to 4 pm, many people love the sun and others have no way of avoiding it. For those who cannot avoid the sun, use sun protective sunscreens. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher if you think you will be exposed to the sun for more than 20 minutes. What most consumers do not know is that even on cloudy days, you can get a sunburn. The majority of the sun’s UV rays reach the earth. Just because it is cloudy does not mean you do not have to wear a sunscreen.

Sunscreens:

There are three basic types of sunscreens.

Those which absorb UV radiation with chemicals like para-amino benzoic acid (PABA), cinnamates, salicylates and benzophenones.

Those which reflect UV radiation and contain ingredients like titanium and zinc oxide.
The latest sunscreens also contain a mixture of vitamins (C & E). These compounds do not absorb or reflect UV rays but are thought to enhance the ability of skin to repair the damaged caused by the sun.

The majority of sunscreens today contain a variety of chemicals that protect the skin. Individuals with pale white skin, blonde hair and blue eyes generally burn rather fast are at the highest risk for photo aging and skin cancer. These individuals need the maximum photo-protection. These individuals should use broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 or higher.

Topical sunscreens must be approved by the FDA and are available as creams, lotions, gels, ointments and liquids. There is no difference between the formula - it is only a personal choice.

For consumers who do not know much about sunscreens always buy a broad spectrum sunscreens which will protect against both UV A and B rays. UVB rays generally cause more superficial skin damage but the UVA rays can penetrate deep and induce photo aging. The majority of available sunscreens are effective against either UVA or UVB and may also contain blocking agents like zinc oxide. Always read the label before you buy a sunscreen.

For those who just want protection against sunburn, a sunscreen with UVB protection is adequate. For those who want complete protection get one which also blocks UV A rays.

Application of sunscreens:

In general, apply the sunscreen 20-30 minutes before you venture outside.

Cover all the sun exposed areas especially the face, ears, neck, upper arms and legs. For lips get a lip balm sunscreen.

If you stay outdoors for more than 2 hrs then reapply the sunscreen. If you do sweat or swim, reapply the sunscreen after the exercise or use a waterproof sunscreen.

There is a lot of evidence showing that regular use of sunscreens can help protect against skin cancer including the lethal melanoma.

Side effects:

Like all chemicals, sunscreens also have a few rare side effects.

Contact allergy or dermatitis is the most common. If you have allergy to any product in the sunscreen avoid it.

Individuals who have atopic dermatitis, hay fever, eczema or acne should discuss the situation with a skin physician for the best sunscreen.

Clothing:

In the last decade clothing which reflects back UV rays have come into vogue. However this type of clothing is expensive and the evidence that they are protective against sunlight is still not available. It appears that the clothing industries has capitalized on public fear and have been marketing their apparel without real proof. If you cannot afford such clothing, normal clothing with long sleeves, wide brim hat, and sun glasses is just as adequate.

All individuals who spend time outside should be weary of the sun; especially gardeners, farmers, and laborers. Sun protection is something that should be started in childhood. Skin damage begins early and in most cases by the end of second decade the damage has already been done. A lot of work shows that early intense exposure to sun is a risk factor for melanoma.

The best clothing to wear includes those made from nylon and polyester. Tightly woven cotton garments are fine and quite comfortable in environments where there is high heat and humidity.

In general individuals with fair skin have a higher risk of photo aging and they need maximum protection.

Dark skin individuals may not sun burn and may have a low risk for skin cancer, but these individual can become dehydrated and develop wrinkles just the same.

If ever in doubt about buying a sunscreen, get a broad spectrum sun screen with an SPF of at least 30 or higher – and use it.

Over 40 Stars Anti-aging Beauty Secrets

Hollywood stars over 40 have quite the arsenal of celebrity beauty secrets for staying young and looking great. Just to name a few, think of the classic Sophia Loren (76) and Catherine Deneuve (67). To add to this list, think of others such as Suzanne Somers (63), Raquel Welch (66), Meryl Streep (60), Julianne Moore (49), Helen Mirren (65), Julia Roberts (43), Nicole Kidman (43), Jennifer Lopez (41), Patricia Clarkson (50), Monica Belluci (46), Sharon Stone (50) and Selma Hayek (43). What all these stars have in common is that they are looking terrific for their age.

Now, granted, all of these women were born with great bone structure, and they have taken care of themselves throughout their lives. Thirty is no longer what 30 used to be and neither is 40 or 50 or 60 or even 70. They all share the same celebrity beauty secrets as far as healthy eating, regular exercising and working out and visiting the right anti aging spas. No doubt, with the cash on hand, they also have the opportunity to purchase wonderful anti-aging skin care, spa treatments, facials, etc.

But if you take a look at their photos, their celebrity beauty goes beyond diet, exercise, private trainers, healthy eating, plenty of water, expensive moisturizers and anti aging treatments.

These stars are going above and beyond the basic beauty routines which all of us can do if we want to look great over 40 years of age.

They are all making use of every form of plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery that the rich can afford. There are so many new techniques in both plastic and cosmetic surgery these days. Some cosmetic surgery procedures are not that expensive and are within the reach of us mere mortals. Granted, when you have to repeatedly have some things done such as Botox or other cosmetic injections which can become expensive over time, the costs add up.


Suzanne Somers, whose looks are her industry of writing award winning books on anti-aging and selling anti-aging and natural organic cosmetics, she has to look good. She eats right with her Somersizing diet, practices yoga, dresses well, uses bioidentical hormones and takes about 65 nutritional supplements each day.

Raquel Welch also does yoga everyday and wears any one of her fabulous wigs. At 66 years old, she has all the anti-aging tools at her finger tips. Experts will say that she’s had lots of cosmetic fillers, cheek enhancements and lip injections.

Some of these Hollywood stars should slow down their anti-aging surgeries though. Nicole Kidman should slow it down. It is obvious that only her lips and eyes move in her face. It should serve as a warning to us that you can have too much cosmetic surgery. No one wants to be branded a “cosmetic surgery junkie.” You want your anti aging treatments to look natural, emphasis on the word “natural.”

Many of the cosmetic surgery procedures are excellent, leaving you looking relaxed, fresh and like you’ve just returned from a vacation. You can bet that everyone in Hollywood that still looks great is doing it. From Cher, Jane Fonda, Michelle Pfeiffer, Demi Moore, they’ve all had a “gentle tweaking.” And it is not only the female stars that are using these anti-aging treatments.

Many of the male actors are also going for youthful looks. Jon Bon Jovi, and Michael Douglas, to name a few. Everyone in Hollywood is doing it – using plastic and cosmetic surgery to enhance their looks and hang onto youth for just a little bit longer. If you are considering anti aging cosmetic surgery, I can just one of the best anti aging tips for you here. Always use an accredited plastic surgeon with a great reputation and for heaven’s sakes, don’t overdo it. The key is to stay natural as you age. Age gracefully!

Can I use DHEA as an anti aging supplement?

DHEA is widely sold all over the place as an anti-aging supplement and also to prevent a number of medical disorders. Others claim that regular intake of DHEA can increase energy and strength. So far the clinical research shows that DHEA can reverse, prevent aging or increase energy and is best used for older people whose DHEA levels are low. Even the people who claim to have taken DHEA for years have gone on to become old and develop wrinkles.

So what is DHEA?

Our body does make DHEA or dehydroepiandrosterone in the adrenal glands. These small glands are located on top of each kidney. All the DHEA made by the body is used up to make other hormones like the male and female sex hormones, including testosterone, estrogen and progesterone. Today, synthetic DHEA is readily available in many health food stores and consumed by thousands of people. In some European countries and Canada one requires a prescription to get DHEA.

In humans, DHEA levels gradually increase from puberty till about the late 30s and then start to decline. The decline in DHEA levels is said to be part of generalized aging. The decline in DHEA occurs at the same time as decreased muscle mass, reduced bone density and slowing of mental performance. Because of these observations, many people have been recommending DHEA levels to slow down the aging process.

However, people who have taken DHEA for decades have not shown any decline in aging and have continued to grow old just like everyone else. However, they appear to look well, sleep better and have a surplus of energy. A few studies have shown that DHEA in women may increase bone density and limit osteoporosis, improve concentration and cognition. However, these are not universal findings and only seen in less than 5 percent of women.

Moreover these results have not been reproducible nor have they been consistent. However, many of the older stars in Hollywood are using DHEA and it appears to help them look younger and stay healthy, Suzanne Somers, for instance.

In a recent study done at the Mayo clinic, researchers showed that DHEA supplements taken for 2 years had a few anti aging benefits. DHEA improves some symptoms in menopausal women. There is good evidence that DHEA can help adrenal insuffiency, high cortisol, depression and sleep problems. At the moment the evidence for DHEA an as anti-aging pill are not conclusive and there is the chance one risks developing some side effects. The most common side effects reported after taking DHEA include:

- Reduction in the good cholesterol
- Increased facial hair
- Oily skin
- Acne

The long term side effects of DHEA are not known. However, there is a strong belief that prolonged use of DHEA can lead to excess levels of estrogen and testosterone. There is concern among health care experts that these elevated levels of sex hormones after the age of 50 may predispose the individual to a higher risk of breast, uterine or prostate cancer.

So this is the known data on DHEA. There are many alternative health care practitioners and anti aging fanatics who advocate use of DHEA as an anti-aging hormone. For those who would like to use the supplement, take note of its side effects and talk to people who have used the product.

Moreover, the DHEA on sale does vary both in quality and quantity. And there is the ever present risk that fakes and counterfeits may exist. Before you begin to take DHEA, you must get a blood test to measure the DHEA in your system t see if you require DHEA supplements.

As well as taking DHEA supplements, eat healthy, incorporate regular exercise into your daily life, don’t smoke, limit stress and get a health check up every now and then.

13 Reasons Why Chocolate and Anti Aging are Related

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!

Coffee and Natural Anti Aging

There’s so much out there in the media about coffee, one can get a little confused about whether you should be drinking coffee or not. For the best natural anti aging tip I can give you about coffee, it is best to drink organic coffee in moderation and turn to either decaffeinated coffee and some of the delicious herbal teas out there. Drinking lots of coffee can affect your blood sugar levels, dehydrate you, cause you to gain weight, cause heart palpitations, breast cysts for some women and a host of other problems.

Are there any natural anti aging health benefits to drinking coffee and what exactly are the overall benefits to drinking coffee though?

Recent research released on this year has announced that coffee may reverse Alzheimer’s disease. American scientists, using a test group of mice, discovered that mice fed caffeine in their water bottle show increased memory and thinking skills and performed better then mice of the same age without dementia. The scientists say that drinking five cups of coffee a day could reverse memory problems as seen in people with Alzheimer's disease.

French researchers have also found that drinking caffeine may help ward off mental decline in women. The researchers compared two groups of women aged 65; the one group drank more than three cups of coffee a day and the other group who drank one cup a day or less. It may well be that coffee cuts the risk of dementia by stopping the damage cholesterol inflicts on the body. It would appear that coffee can protect female memory.


What’s the best natural anti aging tip I can give you about coffee? It would appear that drinking coffee is good for you as you grow older. If you don’t suffer from weight problems, heart palpitations, breast cysts or sugar highs and lows, it appears, according to the research, that coffee is, in fact, good for you as you age.

Anti Aging Diet Tips

After a certain age it becomes more and more difficult to lose weight. This is because of a variety of factors, including insulin levels, decreased activity levels, increasing stress levels, declining hormone levels (including progesterone and estrogen and the foods that we consume on the traditional western diet. Basically, after a certain age, we need to change a few things in our daily lives to lose weight. Here are some anti aging tips for those who are trying to lose weight after a certain age.


However, you must know that until you balance your hormones and replace the ones you are losing as you age, no matter what you do, you will not be able to lose weight. Talk to your doctor about symptoms you may be experiencing if you think you have reached menopause. Your doctor will perform a simple blood test and prescribe some bioidentical hormones such as estrogen and progesterone and perhaps testosterone to get your hormone levels back up to what they were before you started experiencing these symptoms. You may even find that once your hormones are balanced, you will start losing the weight naturally.


As well as balancing your hormones, you have to change your diet because your body can no longer consume the same foods you have been eating when you were younger. You must eliminate carbohydrates, sugars, processed foods and trans fat. These types of foods automatically cause you to gain weight especially around your middle. You should also know that there are hormone diets which will help you to balance your hormones and make you healthier and have a longer life.



There are many healthy anti aging diets which you can find by checking at your local bookstore or you can purchase on the internet. Try looking for books by Suzanne Somers, Dr. Oz, Dr. Schwarbein or Dr. Natasha Turner who has written a book called “The Hormone Diet”. All of these diets tell you to get rid of the simple carbs, get rid of sugar and white flour from your diet and eat whole fresh foods. They also recommend eating some protein with every meal. Their diets are very healthy and you will lose weight.


You should also get your thyroid checked to see if you have any thyroid problems. Many people, especially women will experience decreased thyroid activity and this will cause you to feel tired and cause you to gain weight around the waist line. If you are suffering from low thyroid activity – your doctor will prescribe one of the thyroid medications to help your thyroid. Again, thyroid levels should be checked by your doctor if you are experiencing the symptoms of low thyroid disease.


Be sure to add some anti aging exercise to your daily schedule to firm up your muscles, burn fat, strengthen your bones, your heart and deliver oxygen to all of your body. Other exercise routines to consider would be to start yoga which is so good for you and not only helps your body but also relaxes your mind and reduces stress levels.

For more stress reduction learn to meditate and take five to fifteen minutes out of every day to meditate. This helps you to relax and focus and also combats memory loss as we grow older.


One of the best anti aging diet tips for weight loss would have to be getting better sleep. People who sleep more, weigh less and are healthier. If you are not sleeping well, speak to your doctor. It could be that your hormones are declining and you have also lost a lot of the melatonin hormone which is the hormone necessary for good sleep. Go to bed earlier, try taking some melatonin supplements and sleep in a dark room. All of these tips will help you to sleep better and lose weight.


Try all of these anti aging diet tips to lose weight and not only will you experience a loss in weight and feel much healthier. Remember, speak to your doctor about your symptoms and he will be able to provide you with the solutions you need to lose weight after a certain age.

Natural Anti Aging Skin Care

If you would like to know what causes premature aging in the skin, you can blame free radical molecules in the body (caused by binge drinking, bad diet, smoking and stressors from the environment). You can also include in this list exposure to the sun which can cause not only wrinkles, age spots and freckles but also causes skin cancer when in excess. In this article, you will discover some natural anti aging skin care tips that you must start using now to help preserve the softness and moisture in your skin. I would also like to recommend some free radical busting anti-aging tips and some over-the-counter products to help you fight the signs of the aging of your skin and restore youthfulness.


From the early 30s and onwards, our skin starts to lose its healthy color and texture. Sin becomes less vibrant, sagging and wrinkles begin to appear. Large pores, broken capillaries around the cheek and nose begin to appear. From the age of the early 40s, age spots will begin to show on our hands, arms, face and upper lip because of exposure to the sun, the Pill and pregnancy. However, there are many anti aging skin tips that you can use to help maintain the glowing look of youthful skin well beyond your 40s.

1. Get your beauty sleep. Beauty sleep is really just that – make it your priority for natural anti aging skin care. Sleep restores your cells and is necessary for regeneration.

2. Learn to breath deeply in yoga classes. Deep breathing promotes oxygen flow to the skin and your “massages” your internal organs. Deep breathing also helps with skin tone.

3. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits which are loaded with Vitamin A, C and E, all being strong anti-oxidants. Vitamin C helps boost collagen production and is anti-inflammatory, essential for skin cell regeneration, plumping and healing. Vitamin C and E together (vitamin E is also immune stimulating which helps circulation and skin tone. Taking these two vitamins together also assist to protect against UV rays.

4. Moisturize from within – another basic rule for helping keep skin moisturized is to drink 8 glasses of clean water per day. This helps with skin hydration, flushes out toxins and keeps your hair shiny.

5. Another benefit of exercise besides helping manage your weight, strengthen your muscles and bones is that exercise helps your skin to heal more quickly.

6. Apply moisturizer while your skin is still damp – apply immediately after bathing or showering will help fight the signs of aging of your skin allowing more penetration to the deeper layers of skin.

7. Make sure your diet contains the necessary fats – essential for healthy youthful skin. Essential fats moisturize from within. Eat plenty of oily fish, extra virgin olive oil, flax seeds, avocados, nuts and seeds. When you use a massage oil, use an oil which is derived from nut, seed or fruit oils for helping with your anti aging skin care regime.

8. De-Stress! One of the most dangerous things not only for your skin and aging and health is stress. Nothing ages the skin, (except for smoking and excess exposure to the sun than stress. Remember, stress kills! Stress can cause pimples, wrinkles, puffy eyes and frown lines. Nutritious food and yoga classes can help immensely to handle stressful times. Meditation is also good for de-stressing and helps preserve youthful skin.

9. If you skin is suffering from the pollution in the city, try using green tea and grape seed oil on your skin. These help to get rid of free radical pollutants from your skin.

10. Stop smoking, as already mentioned earlier in this article, you know all the facts and dangers of smoking. Consider also that it wrecks your skin. Period. Smoking decreases oxygen to the skin, causes a gray look to the skin tone, constricts blood vessels, creates those fine wrinkles around the lips, and produces a collagen destroying enzyme.

11. Use anti-aging skin care products suitable to your age group. Pre-menopausal skin requires different products that products suitable for menopausal skin. Use skin care products to fight the signs of aging – ones that contain such natural ingredients as hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, plant proteins and wheat germ oil.

So there you have it, 11 basic natural anti aging skin care tips which are not difficult to follow and are in your control. These tips are also good rules to apply a healthy life style to your own life. Never forget to moisturize your skin twice a day and ALWAYS apply sun block when you go out in the sun.

Supplements for Anti Aging

In order to fight the diseases and problems of aging, there are some supplements you should be taking to help you remain healthy and feel your best. What follows is a list of the prerequisite natural supplement list for optimal health.


To begin with, you should limit your daily caloric intake. This includes eliminating carbohydrates and sugar products. Complex carbohydrates are good, but empty carbs like white breads, starches and bad fats should be totally eliminated from your diet. Studies have shown that societies with low caloric daily intake are the fittest and the healthiest.

Green Tea Extract:

Green Tea and Green Tea extract has been widely studied for several decades and have many health benefits. Green tea contains powerful antioxidants known as polyphenols (catechins such as Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and flavonols which protect your body from the damage of free radicals. Green tea is more powerful than broccoli, carrots, spinach, strawberries and Vitamin C.

Aspirin:

Heart attack and strokes are one of the most common causes of death in the western world. A heart attack is caused by a blocked blood vessel in the heart. A stroke is caused by s caused by blockage of a blood vessel; or internal bleeding. The benefits of taking a low dose aspirin on a daily basis is that aspirin reduces the clumping action of platelets — possibly preventing both strokes and heart attacks. Daily aspirin therapy affects men and women differently. Check with your doctor to find out if aspirin therapy would benefit you.

Coenzyme Q10:

Coenzyme Q10 is essential for good health as you age because levels of Coenzyme Q10 decline as you from the age of 30. Coenzyme Q10 assists with mitochondrial cell function. It also helps with the oxidation of sugars and fats into cellular energy. Research has been done which has proven that Coenzyme Q10 is vital for our health as we age.

The B Complex Vitamins: Vitamin B6 and B12 and Folic Acid:

Again, as we all know cardiovascular disease is the number 1 killer among women and men, and can be caused by high levels of homocystein (plasma) in the blood. It is believed that B complex vitamins - B6 and B12 help decrease levels of homocystein in the blood.

Supplement with Natural Hormones:

Progesterone and Estrogen

Men and women should both be supplementing with progesterone as they grow older and the levels of progesterone decline in the body. Both estrogen and progesterone are important for building and maintaining bone density – osteoporosis – which is a condition that affects both men and women. Bioidentical estrogen has been shown to improve memory related problems associated with aging.

Testosterone:

Not only is this hormone useful for restoring the libido in men and women as they age, but it is an important hormone for maintaining bone density, muscle mass and muscle strength. Supplement testosterone only with natural bioidentical hormones.

DHEA:

DHEA dehydroepiandrosteron is available by prescription. This adrenal hormone is used for building up muscle strength, managing depression and increasing energy levels. It is the precursor to the hormones estrogen and testosterone and is believed to have anti-aging effects.

Melatonin:

Melatonin is known as the hormone of sleep. As one ages, levels of melatonin fall dramatically which is why older people have problems getting to sleep and/or remaining asleep. Much research has been done on melatonin and it has been found to work and is also safe to supplement with. For this reason, it is easily available as an over-the-counter hormone in your health store or pharmacy.

Pregnenolone:

Pregnenolone is the precursor hormone to estrogen, testosterone and DHEA. Pregnenolone has also been found to have a positive effect on memory levels which decline after the age of 30.

Choline:

Choline is an organic supplement found to assist with memory. The National Academy believes that adults should supplement with 425 to 550 milligrams daily to assist with declining memory levels.

Fish Oil:

Omega-3 fatty acids have been heavily researched and found to reduce heart disease deaths such as coronary heart disease and blood vessel problems such as blood flow in the arteries.

Lipoic Acid:

Lipoic acid is a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals in the body at mitochondrial level. Free radicals are believed to have a role in aging and scientists believe that supplements that inhibit free radicals will slow down the aging process. Lipoic acid is also believed to regenerate Vitamin E after it has detoxified free radicals. In addition, Lipoic acid reduces gylcation damage from excess glucose in the blood.

Vitamin D is essential for the efficient utilization of calcium by the body and inhibits cell proliferation and is believed to help prevent cancer. It boosts immunity and plays a role in insulin secretion. More research is needed to determine its role as far as diabetes is concerned. It can help with blood pressure regulation. It helps with osteoporosis and must be taken along with calcium to assist with calcium absorption. Research has shown that people who take vitamin D supplements have a lowered incidence of colon and colorectal cancers.

Hyaluronic acid is a glucosamine found in every tissue of the body that attaches to collagen and elastin to form cartilage. It maintains strong cartilage and helps increase the mount of joint lubricating synovial fluid. It has been used effectively for the treatment rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. It has many functions include the delivery of nutrients to cells and carries toxins away from them. It also encourages the retainment of moisture in many other body tissues.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant to counteract free radicals, which may cause heart disease and cancer. It helps product collagen in the body. It also boosts the immune system, heals the skin from bruises and cuts and keeps the gums healthy. Without Vitamin C, one would develop scurvy.

Adding these natural anti aging supplements to your daily intake of nutritious food, not overeating, exercising daily, not smoking or drinking too much alcohol will help you to stay young and healthy. All in all, it is a change in lifestyle that will help you as you grow older, to look the best you can look and stay healthy.

Anti Aging Tips on a Budget

In the world of anti aging, we are learning about so many products and services but they are all costing a small fortune. In the current recession, who has the money to splurge on expensive moisturizers? Everybody is hunting for a bargain during these uncertain economic times. Still, you don’t want to stop caring for your skin as it ages. Heavens, no! You should still take care of yourself, even though money is tight.

I decided to write about a couple of cheap anti aging tips for you. There are also good products available on the market that won’t cost you a small fortune to stock your bathroom with beauty products.

Hair:

Decide on a classic hairstyle that suits you, find a photo of someone with the hairstyle you want and instead of having your hair cut in an expensive salon, seek out a place that offers low prices on hair cuts.

Color your own hair and cover your grays with Nice ‘n Easy Solutions. Developed to give natural coverage to your grays – even if you are 50% or more gray and you get salon color results on your hair. Find the color that works for you and stick with it each time you color your hair.

Make up Remover, Hair Treatment, bath oil:

I hate to share this trick because everyone will go out and buy some and the price might go up. First of all, finish up that expensive make up remover, but save the bottle. Now, I have two cheap anti aging tips for you. If you want to go natural, use extra virgin olive oil to remove your make up. Not only is olive oil a necessary component in your diet to prevent the diseases of aging, it is a fabulous moisturizer, hair treatment and makeup remover. Fill up that left over make up remover bottle with olive oil and start using it in the bathroom.

Another cheap anti-aging tip – do what stunner Sophia Loren does – and she is a beauty still 74 years old. Not only does she eat the Mediterranean diet, but she occasionally uses olive oil as a bath oil. It is a great tool to keep your skin smooth and soft. This is one of the best natural anti aging skin care tips I know of.

If you don’t need to use a natural product, another cheap anti-aging tip is to use baby oil as a makeup remover. It does the trick and you can also use it in the bath as a bath oil and for shaving your legs. Super moisturizing.

Anti aging lip care:

Keep your skin soft by using Vaseline ointment on your lips. This is one of the cheapest best anti aging tips I can give you for your lips. A jar cost so little and lasts you forever.
Teeth Whitening

I used Crest Whitestrips Renewal Age-Defying Strips on my teeth. First I went to the dentist and had my teeth totally cleaned. Then I used the product for the 10 days. Yes, it whitened my teeth and cost so much less than if I had the service done at the dentist. It left my teeth whiter than they had been in 20 years.

Anti aging Hair Care Tips:

For anti aging hair care tips, I find the Pantene line of products a great deal for the price. For thickening up thinning hair, Use the Pantene Pro-V Full & Thick collection. It’s full of vitamins and helps promote the look of fuller, thicker hair.

Body Wash:

Use Olay Age Defying Body Wash for your skin. It’s also a bargain price and gently cleans and nourishes the skin. It contains Vita Niacin which penetrates the surface of the skin and fights the dryness you experience as your skin ages. They promise younger looking skin in only seven days.

Anti aging Skin Care Tips:

For taking care of your skin, here is a product which is cheap and softens and moisturizes your skin. Olay Body Age Transforms Body Crème Serum, when used daily can fight the five signs of aging in the skin. Skin ages by becoming dry, dull, loses elasticity and the color becomes uneven. This great anti aging moisturizer leaves your skin soft and completely moisturized.

Anti aging tips for the face:

Olay makes some great products at bargain prices. Another great one to use for anti-aging is the Olay Definity Deep Penetrating Foaming Moisturizer. This product fights discoloration in the skin and dullness and will give results in just eight weeks.

Anti aging tips for Makeup:

Stop spending a fortune on makeup. Cheap makeup is the same as expensive makeup except for the packaging. You will get the same results. However, for foundation and pressed powder, Cover Girl has some cheap anti aging makeup products I highly recommend. Their Advanced Radiance Age-Defying liquid makeup which contains Olay skin care ingredients helps minimize wrinkles, imperfections and discoloration. Their pressed powder contains skin conditioning and brightening ingredients which helps combat dullness as we age.


In conclusion, you don’t have to spend a fortune to be beautiful and to fight the hands of time. There are lots of cheap anti aging products for you to use. Follow these anti aging tips, don’t smoke (that costs a fortune), drink red wine occasionally, exercise and eat right and you will be saving money on anti aging beauty products and fighting the aging process.

Anti Aging Cosmetics

Anti aging is a process opposite to aging. Most of us are surrounded by worries, when we enter old age. Our main desire is to look younger. Some people look younger even at the age of 40 but some experience the effect of aging earlier. The use of anti aging cosmetics plays a great role relieving this situation. Anti aging is a process of slowing down the aging process. It does not mean that aging will not come but it means that it can be delayed to some extent so that you will look beautiful and younger for a longer period of time.


Anti aging cosmetics turn back the age clock in a believable way. However, there is a fear that continuously haunts some people, as to whether these products are safe to use or not. In this article, we wish to discuss anti aging cosmetics that promise to remove the stress about aging from your mind. These products are useful, harmless and have either none or very little side-effects.

Anti aging skin products: These anti aging cosmetics are useful for those who want to look beautiful in a shorter time period. These kind of anti aging skin products are divided into two categories i.e. natural skin care products and skin care products which contain chemical ingredients.

Herbal Treatments: The word herbal itself means it has herbal ingredients and have less side effects and is usually cheaper. However, it may take some time to achieve some results. But you will get positive results. Herbal treatments are mae using herbs. Herbs are plants which contain several nutrients that help in removing aging problem. Herbs have a very beneficial and curing effect in various diseases. As anti aging cosmetics, these herbs come in various forms such soap, cream, oil, medicine etc.

Anti aging vitamins: Some anti aging vitamins also belong to the category of anti aging cosmetics that help to fight the aging problem. These vitamins help the user to look beautiful for a longer period. Vitamin A and vitamin C are best for fighting the aging problem. These vitaminds can be found in from fruits, green leafy vegetables, grains, nuts etc.

Antioxidant Treatment: Antioxidant treatments are another way of staying younger. Free radicals in our body are neutralized by using antioxidants. These free radicals are linked with the changes in human body which leads to aging and disease. Thus, the nutrition of antioxidants found in anti aging cosmetics decrease free radicals which helps prevent disease and also fight the aging problem.

There are many anti aging cosmetics available on the market, but they should be purchased with care and only after gaining sufficient knowledge about the cosmetics, their side effects, ingredients and expiry date..

Anti Aging Natural Supplements

If you were to ask people around the world as to what is their innermost desire, chances are that a vast majority of them would want to remain young for a long time. In fact, the worlds over people are willing to literally go to any extent in order to protect their youthful looks. From trying out ‘magic’ pills to crash diets and some of the most grueling workout sessions, there have been instances of men and women trying out some of the weirdest of things to keep themselves young. If you are someone who wants to protect his or her youthful looks, you need not resort to any of these methods. Fortunately for you, there are several anti aging natural supplements that are available in the market today. As their name suggests, these anti aging natural supplements have certain crucial ingredients that can help you keep and feel years younger than what you actually are. It is no wonder then that these natural supplements are among the fastest selling of all natural supplements.



One of the main reasons why people tend to prefer natural supplements over other similar supplements that contain synthetically processed ingredients is because of the safety aspect. With natural ingredients there is always a lesser or negligible chance of any negative side effect occurring. This is not always true in the case of other supplements that contain chemical ingredients. There is always a genuine chance of negative side effects occurring with their prolonged use.


Anti-oxidants are the major constituents of almost all the anti aging natural supplements that you find in the market today. Anti-oxidants are known to fight harmful free radicals found in the body and destroy them. These harmful free radicals are the ones which cause cell damage and result in many degenerative processes. Anti-oxidants fight the free radicals and also help to repair of damaged tissues in the body.


Vitamin C is another crucial ingredient in many of the anti aging natural supplements that you find these days. This vitamin is crucial for the repair of damaged tissues in the body. This vitamin also helps in keeping the skin glowing and looking young by generating collagen. In fact, generous doses of vitamin are what you need most, if you want to have smooth wrinkle free skin. Along with vitamin C, vitamin E is another natural ingredient that you can find in some natural supplements. This vitamin is known to help in improving metabolism and giving a boost to your overall health.


Vitamin B is another good source of antioxidants and it can help you get the soft and supple skin that you always wanted. This vitamin is also known for its property to fight stress, one of the major reasons for aging in the first place. A mind that is free from stress is, after all, the first and foremost thing you need to have in order to keep yourself looking young.


Apart from dieting solutions like vegetables and fruits, our body may still need certain other additional nutrients to ensure optimum health. There are many external factors such as smoking and alcohol intake that can speed up the aging process in our bodies. Taking multivitamins that contain antioxidants and vitamin C is a good way to reverse this process. A combination of various different minerals, vitamins and essential nutrients is what make up for good anti aging natural supplements.


You should make it a point to include a lot of fiber content, as part of your diet. A diet that is rich in fiber is the ingredient that improves the digestive process. This, in turn, results in regular removal of toxins from the body. Remember, it is the toxins that that contribute to aging in the first place. You can find many good natural supplements containing fiber content in them. Fiber supplements come in the form of powder or capsule form that you can have along with your food.
Contrary to popular perception, not all types of fat are harmful to the body. There is a type known as essential fatty acids that is actually beneficial to the body. You can find essential fatty acids these days in the market in the form of natural supplements. Fish oil supplements are also a good source of these essential fatty acids. Cold water fish is also known to contain these essential fatty acids.


One of the most easily available and yet often neglected natural supplement is actually water. In fact, all the other anti aging natural supplements would work better only if you were to take care to keep your body well hydrated. Dehydration is known to wreak havoc with the skin. It could lead to premature wrinkles and dry skin. You must, therefore, make it a point to drink plenty of water throughout the day. This will help the body to flush out harmful toxins, and keep your skin soft and supple.

The Newest Anti-Aging Procedures in 2009

For the newest non-invasive anti-aging procedures in 2009, I have researched a few of the most successful for my readers to know about what’s now available. I’ve found the latest antiaging treatments available. These cosmetic antiaging procedures include: Fat Transfer, Thread lifts and hylaform. Just what exactly are these newest treatments?


Fat Transfer:

As we age, the face loses volume and begin to sag. A fat transfer will plump up this loss of volume and involves removing fat from where we don’t want it and we all know we have plenty of that and then injecting this fat into the places that we need it. This replaced fat will boost the lost volume in your face and reduce the sagging. Fat transfer works for both loss of volume and sagging.


Hylaform:

The newest antiaging cosmetic filler is called Hylaform and has been approved by the FDA. Hylaform is made of hyaluronic acid and plumps sagging skin, nasal labial folds, thin lips and feathered wrinkles.


Thread lift:

This antiaging treatment, a thread lift, is non-invasive and does not require the plastic surgeon’s knife. The one hour procedure involves tiny strings inserted beneath the skin and then connected to the facial tissues. This causes the skin to ‘pull” on itself. The threads stay under the skin and in the future can be tightened up to prevent further aging.
If you are not prepared to undergo invasive plastic surgery, this may be a viable option for you to achieve a younger look. This is the perfect solution for one with a looseness in the neck and some jowling.


Not ready to undergo any of these latest antiaging treatments? You could always try a product called Intensive Rebuilding Moisturizer by Prescriptives on your face which will build, strengthen and lift the sagging skin on your face. It will also help smooth out wrinkles and lines. It’s nice to know you have options available and it’s good to know about the newest antiaging procedures available today.

Anti Aging Tips

Anyone who is looking to stay young for a long time needs to remember that there is no magic pill to help them. The key for keeping those youthful looks for a long time lies in maintaining good overall health over a long period of years. Much how you age will depend on how much you love and respect your body. If you are someone who wants to reverse the signs of aging, then there are a few anti aging tips which can help you do so.


One of the best anti aging tips that anyone can give you is to give up smoking. Smoking and good health definitely don’t go hand in hand. If you are one, you need to quit and watch how fast you can actually reverse some of the signs of aging by doing so. There is plenty of help available in the form of support groups and smoking cessation products to help you with the quitting process.


Scientific research clearly proves that the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun are the major cause of the skin damage. You should therefore make it a point to wear a good quality sun block every day. This will help in preserving your youthful looks for a long period of time. Apart from protecting your skin with a sun block, you should also make sure that you protect your eyes against the harmful rays of the sun with a pair of sunglasses that block ultraviolet rays. Choose from models that come with a slight wrapped edge because they will also protect the skin around your eyes and prevent the formation of wrinkles.


You should always try and use warm water along with a soap that contains moisturizer for washing your face. Make it a point to wash your face only twice a day. Remember frequent washing tends to strip away the moisture and important oils from the skin.


Perhaps the easiest ones to follow among all anti-aging tips is the one of getting enough sleep every night. Most of the body’s rejuvenation occurs when you are asleep. A good eight hours of sleep each night can do wonders to your overall health.


Another one among the easy to follow anti aging tips is to eat a balanced diet. Cranberries, red kidney beans and blueberries have been found to be the best food to beat the aging process. These are foods high in anti-oxidants. Ideally your diet should contain good proportions of dark green leafy vegetables, fruits and whole grains. You should also try and avoid processed food containing saturated and trans fats.


Keeping yourself physically fit is half the battle won against aging. Contrary to popular perception you need not slog for hours in the gym in order to keep looking young. Even a 20 minute brisk walk five days a week is enough to give your body sufficient exercise. The best way to go about the whole process would be to talk to your doctor first and decide on the exercise regimen best suited for you.


Diligently following these anti aging tips can help you keep, as well as feel younger for a long time to come.

Tumeric- Super Spice that Make CAN You Look Young

There are many spices that have been touted to have anti aging properties but none has been more hyped up than Turmeric. Even though this spice has been around for centuries, very little is known about it.


Tumeric is a spice widely used in Indian cooking. The crushed power is readily available in most Indian stores. It is yellow in color and has a distinct smell. Besides cooking it is often used to dye clothes in the Orient. The stains caused by turmeric are very difficult to remove.


When turmeric is added to food, it brings a certain flavor. However, the right amount of tumeric should be added—too much and the food will not taste right.


Turmeric has been analyzed in the laboratory and found to contain many chemicals, the chief one with health benefits being curcumin. In the Orient, health care practitioners have used curcumin to combat various cancers and Alzheimer’s disease. Others claim that is may also possess anti inflammatory activity. Other ingredients found in fresh turmeric powder include vitamins, potassium and minerals.


Turmeric is widely used by the Chinese and Indians to treat a wide variety of digestive disorders, osteoarthritis, atherosclerosis, parasites, liver disease and open wounds.


However, recently there have been suggestions that turmeric may also possess anti aging benefits. Many health food stores sell turmeric in a pill and advocate it for skin rejuvenation and improving skin texture. There are many anecdotal reports that turmeric can delay the onset of aging and protect the skin against the sun. Unfortunately, all the positive benefits of turmeric are based only on individual reports. As far has as the skin is concerned, turmeric has been found to sooth the skin, decreases the itching and dryness in eczema and improves hydration. Some even compare its health benefits to aloe vera. Individuals who have used turmeric regularly point out the fact their skin is wrinkle free and smooth.


Turmeric is available as a powder, liquid or as tincture. Even though the product is relatively safe, excessive use has been known to result in peptic ulcers. Even though it can be used as a food flavoring agent, some alternative health care practitioners recommend taking turmeric on a daily basis to obtain the medical benefits.


Even though clinical trials are lacking to confirm the real benefits of turmeric, you can rest assured that with turmeric not only will your food taste great but if you are lucky, you will have a skin which is young and beautiful looking.


Turmeric powder is best bought as a powder and sells for less than $3-$4 per pound. Research has shown that turmeric is a best anti-aging tip to be added as a spice or supplement to your daily intake of nutritional supplements.

How Collagen Pills can Help?

In the search for the fountain of youth, everyone is going to extremes. For the past few decades, people have been splashing themselves with holy water from various rivers of the world, then applying sediment from the Dead Sea and now we have collagen pills. Can a collagen pill help you achieve your goals?


Every major cosmetic and beauty company sells some type of collagen pills which are touted to reverse aging. First the basics-Collagen is an essential component of our body. It provides structure, support and keeps us looking young. When collagen disappears from the body usually with age, the tissues shrink, fine lines appear and the skin becomes wrinkled. While collagen generally disappears with age, individuals who smoke or have extensive history of sun exposure can develop premature aging.



So this is where the collagen pills fit in.


The collagen pills have been formulated so that they can replace the collagen lost from your skin. The collagen pills release the collagen molecules which then incorporate into the tissues. Further, the collagen pills also contain certain ingredients that will help the body stimulate its own synthesis. The overall result is a firmer, younger and smoother looking skin.


Other chemicals that can also augment collagen pills are zinc, copper and iron. All these three minerals can stimulate collagen synthesis. Individuals who only take collagen pills will not see a great difference in their skin unless they take some of these essential mineral. One does not have to buy extra vitamins- there is ample iron, zinc and copper in most fruits and vegetables.


A very important fact about collagen pills is to take it with lots of water and food. This is to prevent it from being broken down by the acid in the stomach. When the collagen pills are taken as a whole, they quickly get absorbed into the blood stream and start working. The results of collagen pills on the skin are not immediate. Remember the collagen has to find its way to the tissues and has to be incorporated into the new growing skin. This takes about 5-14 days. The maximum cosmetic benefit after collagen pills appear at the end of 4 weeks. Unfortunately, a few individuals do not see an anti aging benefit after collagen pills- but there is a reason for that.


One of the chief reasons why collagen pills do not work in all individuals is because people are not compliant with the therapy. The pills have to be taken in regularly. Some of the collagen does get broken down in the stomach but most of its gets absorbed. So if one takes the collagen pill on a regular basis, the anti aging effects will appear. Those who have problems with acidity should take the collagen pills with n anti ulcer drug or food.

Antiaging | Collagen Creams

There are many of us who simply hate getting old. This is not something new. Since biblical times men has been in search for the magic bullet to reverse aging. And after thousands of years, we are still at square one. There is no magical antiaging cream, lotion or potion out there which can turn back time. The internet is inundated with almost everything underneath the sun that can reverse signs of an aged skin. In reality, the majority of these antiaging creams only empty your pockets. In the last few years however, there is some evidence that certain anti aging ingredients may help lighten up scars and fines lines on the face. Antiaging Creams known to contain copper peptides, Argireline and Matrixyl have been shown to even out lines and erase scars. Another product which has been postulated to reverse the signs of aging is collagen. Collagen is a natural component of body tissues and plays a vital role in maintaining tissue support, hydration and providing nourishment.


When levels of collagen in the body decline the tissues will appear shrunk, wrinkled and the skin will show evidence of sagging. Collagen is the key. If collagen can be resynthesised, at least some features of aging can be slowed or reversed.



In the body, collagen is synthesized from precursor amino acids, ascorbic acid and copper. A number of collagen creams are widely sold on the cosmetic market. However, the question is how much collagen does get absorbed through the skin?


There are no clinical data on collagen creams and their efficacy; there are some testimonials by individuals who claim that such collagen creams have improved their facial features. But the fact is that the majority of beauty and cosmetic firms who sell antiaging creams | collagen creams rarely have any other evidence to back up their claims.


Now some cosmetic companies have come up with another approach to collagen. The latest ingredients like Argireline and Matrixyl are said to increase the synthesis of collagen in tissues and boost strength and elasticity. This leads to a younger and smoother looking skin. Further, many cosmetic firms are now adding a variety of anti oxidants and extracts from plants to fight aging and boost the synthesis of collagen. So far, the merits of such newer collagen creams remain unknown.


The only sure way to temporarily reverse signs of aging is surgery or BOTOX. Short of that, one is going to be spending a lot of money buying collagen creams containing antiaging ingredients which have little value.


But all is not lost. For those of you who want to prevent aged skin, eat healthy, exercise and quit smoking. The real antiaging creams will perhaps be available one day- but this is in future.

Anti Aging Drugs - Nootropics

While many people have tried to make their skin look younger, what most people tend to forget is that making the brain think and work younger is also critical. For more than 30-40 years, we have seen an explosion of patients with various dementias. Alzheimer’s is a common disorder of the brain and characterized by gradual difficulty in thinking, remembering, speaking, reasoning and concentrating. The disorder always gets worse with time. Why Alzheimer’s happens is not known.


The chances of developing Alzheimer’s increases with age. At least 10% of the population has some features of the disease at 65 year and more than 50% of those who are in their 80s.


There has been research which suggests that some genetic alterations may account for the disorder but there is a lot of speculation. If no cure is going to be found for this disease, it is estimated that close 14 million people in North American will have Alzheimer’s disease in the next 30 years.


As the disease progresses, many individuals remain confused and disoriented. Some develop mood alterations, erratic speech, wander off, lose bladder and bowel control and in the final stages become totally incapable of caring for themselves.


Since Alzheimer’s is a disease of aging, a lot of research has been done on anti aging therapies. Presently 2 classes of drugs are used to treat Alzheimer’s- cholinesterase inhibitors and partial glutamate antagonists. Neither class of drugs has been shown to significantly affect the progression of disease and many studies indicate that the drugs are no better than placebo.


In the last decade, a newer class of drugs have been developed, these drugs known as nootropics or smart drugs (brain enhancers) are widely touted to have anti aging or anti Alzheimer effects. Nootropic essentially means –bending or changing of the mind. These new drugs are thought to work by altering or changing the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain and improve the brains ability to stimulate nerve growth. While the manufacturers of these drugs have hyped up claims about these drugs for Alzheimer patients, there are in fact no clinical trials which demonstrate their benefits.


The Nootropic drugs are widely sold all over the internet and in many health food stores. Some of the drugs include piracetam, aniracetam, and oxirecetam. The manufacturers claim that animal work does reveal that these drugs improve memory. Perhaps it is the lack of clinical research which has contributed to our ignorance about these drugs or may be they only work in rats. Whether these pills can reverse aging or any signs of dementia is anyone’s guess. The price of these tablets ranges from $40-$80 for 60 tablets.

Best Anti Aging Face Creams

There are hundreds of anti aging face creams. Almost every website claims that they have the magic bullet. Other websites claim that they have the best formula to help reverse the signs of aging. Some websites list no ingredients and others list 100s of ingredients. Some websites are lavish, elegant and have photos of Hollywood stars. Some firms who sell anti aging face creams list their prices, others do not. For the average consumer this can get pretty confusing. Everyone wants the best anti aging face cream but is there such a cream on the market?



Because there are so many antiaging creams on the market, the consumer has to make an effort to learn about the ingredients and know what to look for.


Before buying any anti aging face cream, read the label and find out what the ingredients are. If there is a product with great claims but no ingredients listed, simply walk away. There is plenty of news nowadays about unscrupulous people adding toxins and fake chemicals in the food industry and unfortunately, the cosmetic industry is not that much better. In fact it is even less regulated than the food industry.


The next step should be to check for testimonials; surf the website and determine what other consumers are saying about the product. Go to the particular website and find out if the customer service is great, write an e mail to the company, ask questions and always read the refund policy. Many manufacturers sell expensive cosmetic products and have strict refund and exchange policies.


Many of the decent beauty skin care sites also have pre and post photos of individuals who have used their anti aging face creams. There are even some cosmetic firms which offer free samples of anti aging face creams. If a company is willing to give you samples, it just shows that they have a lot of confidence in their product.


When it comes to ingredients which have been shown to erase wrinkles and fine lines, look for things like presence of copper peptides, Matrixyl, collagen, hyaluronic acid or Argireline. Do not go for the best smelling product. Products which smell nice usually have lots of synthetic chemicals and you are more likely to develop skin rash rather then get rid of your wrinkles.


For a decent best anti aging cream, be prepared to fork out some money. While there are many beauty firms who sell anti aging creams for less than $ 30, these products simply are not worth it. For a decent anti aging face cream with natural ingredients which can reverse wrinkles, the cost should be somewhere $40-$80. And please do not buy anti aging face creams from abroad. While they may cheap, the cost of shipping from the Philippines may not be worth it. And giving out a credit card to a foreign company online is more than likely to add years to your face.