Anti-Aging Skin Care: Turning Back the ClockWritten by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
Wrinkles are quite literally a sign of times. They are caused by both genetic and environmental factors such as sunlight, make up, chemical ridden cosmetics, cigarette smoke, and other pollutants. But regardless of their cause, many women find their laugh lines to be no laughing matter. So what can we do to prevent and stall skin damage that causes wrinkles, laugh lines, age spots, and other bothersome blemishes? How Can I Prevent Wrinkles? The best way to prevent wrinkles is to follow a regular skin care routine, and to adamantly protect your face from detrimental effects of sun. You need to cleanse your skin on a daily basis to remove perspiration, debris, and pollutants that can buildup and damage your pores. And use a natural sunscreen (with a minimum SPF 15) to shield your face from sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays. Also, avoid smoking, alcohol, and caffeinated beverages that dehydrate skin. Drink plenty of purified water to keep your skin supple, hydrated and healthy. When Should I Start Using Anti-Wrinkle Creams? You can start using anti-wrinkle creams before you even see a wrinkle appear. Eye creams in particular are effective at supporting delicate area around eyes and preventing or stalling development of wrinkles. Many women (and men) start using anti wrinkle creams in their thirties. The skin’s natural levels of collagen diminish with age and anti-wrinkle creams may offer a suitable replacement. These creams may be too heavy for younger, thicker skin, so you’ll have to determine whether or not they’re right for your skin type. I recommend using all-natural products, organically certified if possible. How Can I Diminish Wrinkles? There are numerous products and techniques available today to help you diminish appearance of wrinkles. Herbal creams and vitamin supplements can be used to reduce effects of aging on skin. You must choose which product or method is best for you based on number and severity of your wrinkles and level at which they bother you. Anti-Aging Products and Ingredients Vitamin A: Vitamin A yields a slight inflammatory action on skin. It can help to “puff up” skin and diminish depth of many wrinkles. Vitamin C: This water-soluble vitamin helps to improve circulation and boost production of collagen within body. It has a brightening affect on skin that has become dull and dry with age.
| | Fast Weight LossWritten by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
Here's a look at some of most common diets people are using. I personally do not recommend or endorse any of following diet plans. I recommend “Bio-Rhythm Diet Plan” outlined in “Weight Loss Secrets Revealed” E-book at http://www.weightlossobesity.com website. The Atkins Diet The Atkins diet is based on high protein, low-carbohydrate fare. It allows all of meat and vegetables you want with no restrictions on fats. Fruits are kept to a minimum. Bread, pasta, and other grain products are restricted. Many people have had weight loss success on Atkins’ Diet because it offers many delicious food options. However, it can be high in fat, possible harmful over long periods of time and low in fiber and calcium. The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet This is another reduced carbohydrate diet that allows meats, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grain products, but restricts all other carbohydrates. It tends to be quite high in fat and saturated fat. The Choose to Lose Diet This is a low fat diet that allows you to eat from all of major food groups. You are only restricted by a "fat budget" that you choose how to spend. Carbohydrates are allowed, as well as lean meat, poultry, seafood, fruits, vegetables, bread and pasta. The Choose to Lose Diet allows an ample amount of fruits and vegetables and it is low in saturated fat and it provides a fairly healthy eating plan for fast weight loss. The DASH Diet The DASH diet allows for a high carbohydrate intake, with moderate amounts of fat and protein. It was originally designed as a low-pressure diet. The DASH diet follows principles of Food Pyramid, but it suggests more servings of fruits and vegetables (up to nine daily,) and more dairy servings (two to three daily servings of low fat or nonfat dairy.) The DASH diet may require too much food for most people to see weight loss results. The Eat More Weigh Less Diet This diet is an extremely low-fat diet that focuses on vegetarian fare. It allows fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, egg whites, and some nonfat dairy products. This is a very restricted diet that limits even healthy foods like lean organic meats, poultry, and low-fat dairy products. This diet is great for vegetarians, but it is low in calcium, and it may be too difficult for most people to follow long enough to see weight loss results. The Eat Right For Your Blood Type Diet This diet plan bases you food choices on your blood type. For example, those with Type O blood follow an eating plan that includes lots of meat. Some of "blood type" diets in this plan are too restricted in calories and they may be poor in nutritional balance. Little proof is offered on basis of diet, that blood type should affect dietary choices.
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