Edna's Anti Aging Site

Getting older with better eyesight

2012-11-12T06:11:00.001-08:00

As you can read at my previous post about ... i would like to mention about one of the aging process signs, losing of sight. As we grew old,we will loss of peripheral vision and decreased ability to judge depth. So, in this article, i will provide you all the eye care tips you should know before it’s too late.

First, you need to protect your eyes. You have to take care of your eyes to make sure they do not get injured in the first place. To keep our eyes working at their best, we need to give them a little attention and avoid hazards and careless acts that can do our eyes harm. Here, let me explain to you about how and what nutrition that can help fortify your eyes.

Vitamin A --Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, and one of the early symptoms of a deficiency of this nutrient is night blindness. Vitamin A is essential to healthy eyes and normal eyesight.
Antioxidants -- Antioxidants are much in the news these days because of evidence that they may prevent some of the biological deterioration that comes with aging. Researchers believe antioxidants benefit the body by preventing cell damage caused by oxidation. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) by the National Institutes of Health found that high levels of antioxidant vitamins A (beta-carotene), C, and E significantly reduced the risk of developing advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in those already at high risk for advanced disease.

Minerals - Zinc, for example, has been shown to help reduce the risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) found that taking high levels of zinc, along with high levels of antioxidant vitamins, reduced the risk of developing advanced AMD by about 25 percent.

Instead of having nutrition in your daily schedules, you will also need outside factor to be prepared. For example, safety glasses. These cost only a few dollars and offer protection when you're hammering or using hand tools or slow-moving electric tools. Those made from polycarbonate will be the most impact resistant. Safety goggles also being important for your eyes protection. These protect you from debris flying at you from all directions. Thus, goggles give you the most all-around protection when you're working with tools, chemicals, and so on. Wearing sunglasses is another items you should think of as it can protect your eyes from harm. They're protective barriers that cut down exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, a portion of the sun's rays that can cause such eye diseases as cataracts and macular degeneration.

Normal Aging and Its Signs

2012-11-09T22:08:00.007-08:00

What do
we knew about aging process and when its begin? The aging process will happens
to all human kinds and none can escape it. As we were young, aging usually
associated with growth, exploration, discovery and maturation. Most human
abilities peak before age 30, while other abilities continue to grow through
life. We learn that great majority of those over age 65 today are healthy,
strong and some of them are fully independent. Due to these results, some
individuals begin to experience changes that are perceived as signs of deterioration
or decline. But as a normal human being, we must try to forget that kind of stereotypes
and look at older individuals as unique individuals, each with a particular set
of resources and challenges. 

Normal
Aging

The
changes aging individuals experience are not necessarily harmful. With age,
hair thins and turns gray. Skin thins, becomes less elastic, and sags. There is
a slowing down of functions which go forward throughout adulthood - loss of
function of bodily organs. In the gastrointestinal system, for example,
production of digestive enzymes diminishes, reducing the body's ability to
break down and absorb the nutrition from food. Some of these losses may not be
noticeable until later life.

Scientists
theorize that aging likely results from a combination of many factors. Genes,
lifestyle, and disease can all affect the rate of aging. Studies have indicated
that people age at different rates and in different ways. Normal aging brings
about the following changes:

Eyesight - loss of peripheral vision and decreased ability
to judge depth. Decreased clarity of colors (for example, pastels and blues).

Hearing - loss of hearing acuity, especially sounds at the
higher end of the spectrum. Also, decreasing ability to distinguish sounds when
there is background noise.

Taste - decreased taste buds and saliva.

Touch and Smell - decreased sensitivity to touch and ability to
smell.

Arteries - stiffen with age. Additionally, fatty deposits
build up in your blood vessels over time, eventually causing arteriosclerosis
(hardening of the arteries).

Bladder - increased frequency in urination.

Body Fat - increases until middle age, stabilizes until
later in life, then decreases. Distribution of fat shifts - moving from just
beneath the skin to surround deeper organs.

Bones - somewhere around age 35, bones lose minerals
faster than they are replaced.

Brain - loses some of the structures that connect nerve
cells, and the function of the cells themselves is diminished. "Senior
moments" increase.

Heart - is a muscle that thickens with age. Maximum
pumping rate and the body's ability to extract oxygen from the blood both
diminish with age.

Kidneys - shrink and become less efficient.

Lungs - somewhere around age 20, lung tissue begins to
lose its elasticity, and rib cage muscles shrink progressively. Maximum
breathing capacity diminishes with each decade of life.

Metabolism - medicines and alcohol are not processed as
quickly. Prescription medication requires adjustment. Reflexes are also slowed
while driving, therefore an individual might want to lengthen the distance
between him and the car in front and drive more cautiously.

Muscles - muscle mass decline, especially with lack of
exercise.

Skin - nails grow more slowly. Skin is more dry and
wrinkled. It also heals more slowly.

Sexual Health - Women go through menopause, vaginal lubrication
decreases and sexual tissues atrophy. In men, sperm production decreases and
the prostate enlarges. Hormone levels decrease.

The aging
process also brings social and emotional change and loss into our lives.
Inevitably, as we age, older relatives die, then some of our friends may grow
frail and die, then loss of a spouse affects many. Physical losses and social
losses that can accompany aging may be very difficult emotionally. Grief and
sadness are normal reactions to such situations, and we cannot stamp out these
reactions in ourselves or our older relatives. Just as the physical losses of
later life can be compensated for, so can the social and emotional losses be
overcome.

The
physical aging process can be influenced in a variety of ways. Excess capacity
is built into the human system. The bulk of the changes that take place over
the years can be strongly affected by exercise levels and other lifestyle
characteristics. People who live in areas with especially long life expectancy
have the following characteristics, apart from hereditary or genetic
influences:

Dietary and Nutritional Factors - diets tend to be low in animal
fats and high in vegetables and whole grains.

Moderate Consumption of Alcohol - some alcohol is consumed,
although alcoholism is uncommon.

Physical Activity Throughout Life

Sexual Activity Continues in Later Years - sexually active and free to
express themselves in this way.

Social Involvement - respected and valued and
remain in community life.

Physical Environment - challenging and free from
pollutants.

In
general, the lessons are clear. Regular physical activity, a balanced diet,
social involvement, moderate or no drinking, and no smoking, can significantly
decelerate the aging process.

Review of Olay Professional Pro-X Advance Cleaning System For Anti Aging

2011-12-06T00:24:00.000-08:00

Hello, there. It’s been a while huh? Today, i want to talk about another anti-aging product for our healthy and younger skin. These products are one of the top anti-aging product that gained popularity since a long time ago and I’m pretty sure, most of you have heard it, and even tried it. Olay PROx Advance cleansing system! Sound great, huh.. Let me introduce you all about this fantastic anti-aging product.

Olay Professional Pro-X
is a scientifically advanced line of skin care products that gives you younger-acting, younger-looking skin in 28 days. Guaranteed. Designed and tested by the Olay Professional Alliance for Skin Care Innovation, a specialized team of independent dermatologists and P&G scientists, Pro-X resignals skin to repair the moisture barrier and boost surface-cell turnover rate. The result is potent, proven, and professional.

Furthermore, these amazing products have been awarded best in beauty and best in anti-aging. Instead of renowned dermatologists and P&G Scientists combined forces to create prescribed regimens that treat specific skin care concerns, this Olay Professional Pro-X
really amuse me to try it myself.

As i mentioned above, as the best products in anti-aging of the year, the study found that the Olay Professional Pro-X regimen clinically improves the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles as well as this gold standard prescription regimen in just 8 weeks.*

“We believe this is the first of its kind clinical study comparing a cosmetic anti-aging regimen against a recognized prescription topical treatment for improving the appearance of facial wrinkling,” said Joe Kaczvinsky, PhD, a principal scientist at P&G Beauty & Grooming and a lead author of the study. “Having this study published in a prestigious peer-reviewed journal is a testament to the significance of these findings.”

The randomized, parallel-group comparative study involving 196 women showed that more than half of the subjects using Olay Professional Pro-X Intensive Wrinkle Protocol (58%) were judged to look better for visible wrinkle reduction compared to subjects using the 0.02 percent tretinoin regimen (41%) after 8 weeks of treatment. Further, the Olay Professional Pro-X regimen reduced visible facial wrinkle size by 17% compared to 11% by 0.02 percent tretinoin regimen after 8 weeks of treatment (p=.06). Both expert visual grading analysis and objective computer imaging analysis of high resolution digital images of the study participants before and after treatment confirmed the effects were significant and noticeable after 8 weeks of use. The Olay Professional Pro-X regimen was also well tolerated by women using the product throughout the initial 8-week period.

Does it deliver? Well, I’ve been using Olay Professional Pro-X
regimen for above 3 weeks now. I found that it provides sufficient moisture to my skin and absorbs quickly. I don't have an issue with irritation anymore and my skin looks great. The size of my pores appears reduced and my blackheads (even the stubborn ones) seemed to have disappeared.

Olay Pro-x Brush. I used it once a day everyday for 2 weeks before noticing that my skin was pimple free. I couldn’t believe it, it works! Each brush had a different technology while the Olay brush rotates by itself so I had to just move it around in straight movements (up, down, right, left). My skin feeling very clean, better than when I just rubbed my cleanser with my hands and kept pimples at bay. Olay Pro-X has reduced the size of my pores, removed most of the blackheads on my nose and left my skin feeling equally soft.

Product Features

· Cleanses skin 6 times better to basic cleansing

· Helps maximize the immediate hydrating effectiveness of your anti-aging moisturizer

· Designed with 2-speed,rotating system delivers daily deep cleansing and gentle exfoliation,Water resistant,Replaceable soft bristle brush head

· It includes sample size of the Pro-X Exfoliating Renewal Cleanser recommended for daily exfoliation.

· 2 AA batteries also included

Key Ingredients :

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3). Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Oxidized Polyethylene, Sorbitol, Acrylates Copolymer, Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Peg-7, Glyceryl Cocoate, Peg-100, Disodium Edta, Sodium Chloride, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.

Try it yourself, and tell me about it. Sharing is caring, right?

SUMMER!SUMMER!SUMMER!! Sunglasses and canoe for me please!

2011-05-15T08:53:00.000-07:00

Summer is around the corner and as you can see, i've put my summer widget at the side bar. Hmmm....you can see how excited i am for this becoming season. Hey, what you wanna do in this summer? party at the beach? meet a new chick or guy? Hey, for any reasons, you must want to try something new for this summer time! Here are my suggestions for you girls or guys out there! check this out!

MIGHTY MIGHTY SPORT GLASSES Z13

"sun glasses, "MIGHTY", shiny pearlized white frame, IRIDIUM-COATED lens, clear replacement lens "

Mackinaw Square Back Fishing Canoe 15.6

Rugged UV stabilized High Density Polyethylene. Dry storage holds wallets, sun glasses, etc. Cooler under center seat. Design is for electric trolling motors.Rugged UV stabilized High Density Polyethylene. Dry storage holds wallets, sun glasses, etc. Cooler under center seat. Design is for electric trolling motors.

My Review About Hyaluronic Acid Products (Part II)

2011-05-05T06:03:00.000-07:00

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Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Continue with my previous article about this topic, now i want to share another interesting products contain Hyaluronic acid as it is one of the safest ingredients in beauty products. Here are some of the popular products containing this ingredient. Read these Hyaluronic acid serum reviews to help you decide which one to buy.

1.Hyaluronic Acid Serum 100% Pure (Part I,Read more......

2. Derma e Hyaluronic Acid Day Crème, 2-Ounces

Derma e Hyaluronic Acid Day Crème, 2-Ounces is a Moisturizing day crème plumps skin to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for smoother, healthier looking skin. Easy to apply on the clean skin in the morning or whenever extra moisture is needed. You also can use it under make-up.
This HA products also a light moisturizing creme combines Hyaluronic Acid with Vitamin E, Ester-C and Aloe Vera, especially formulated for day use. Besides, Derma e Hyaluronic Acid Day Creme also afford to improves collagen health for increased strength and elasticity for firmer-looking skin. Futhermore, it can reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by plumping skin tissue. It also no animal testing for a better world. Say no to animal testing!.

Customer testimonials about derma e Hyaluronic Acid Day Crème, 2-Ounces

“I am definitely impressed with Derma e's products. After a few days using it my skin is brighter, and clearer. I reach the end of the day without the T-oiliness I used to have, and no pacthes of dryness either. It also holds perfectly any make-up. Besides, it is so pleasant to apply -- is is light and has a magnificently subtle scent. I also use one of their night creams, and can't wait to try more Derma e's products.” (Carla Araujo, November 2010)

“Another Derma E product I love. It leaves your skin glowing and evens out imperfections. I use it daily, and even under makeup. It also doesn't make me break out or irritate my sensitive skin and nicely moisturizes!” (Retro girl, January 2008)

“I received a sample of this product and was amazed by how well it worked immediately! I have very dry skin and largish pores around my nose and lines under my eyes - both problems were erased by this cream. My face was glowing and beautiful like I had lost 10 years of aging. This is truly a miracle because nothing else has been helping me and the whole aging thing was really depressing me. My boyfriend couldn't get over how lovely I looked and asked me: "what did you do?! You look so beautiful!" I am purchasing some of this right away and maybe the night cream, too. I also take hyaluronic acid tablets (I had stopped for awhile because they can be expensive and that is when I noticed some dramatic aging - started again recently). Taking HA internally also helps your skin and really helps me sleep well at night for some reason and helps with joint pain and stiffness. It is a wonderous element that I am happy to re-discover!” (Chelsea Watson, November 2010)

My Review About Hyaluronic Acid Products (Part I)

2011-05-04T12:28:00.000-07:00

Hyaluronic Acid: Younger Naturally

          Just like my previous articles, i have explained a little information about Hyaluronic Acid in my 10 Things You Should Know When Buying Anti Wrinkle Creams. For your information, hyaluronic acid can be found throughout your body, as it forms part of the structural connective tissue that holds together tissues. HA is a crucial component of the extracellular matrix, which occupies the area between cells. Almost half of the body’s HA is located in the collagen of the skin, acting as a moisture-retaining gel.

          Scientific studies have shown that hyaluronic acid improves skin hydration, works as an antioxidant and free-radical scavenger, and stimulates the production of collagen in skin. In the same time, HA also keeps tissues elastic, protecting joints from repeated stresses. Other studies have shown that hyaluronic acid has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammation properties. Ironically, the molecule itself has a short lifespan and must be frequently produced by cells to replace lost hyaluronic acid. With age, the production of HA declines, which may contribute to many of the diseases that are commonly associated with aging.

         With such wonderful properties, you may be wondering, is hyaluronic acid for sale? Very few foods and herbs containing hyaluronic acid have been identified, but the compound is present in starchy tubers and meat products rich in connective tissue, such as rooster combs. Hyaluronic acid in the injectible form is available in the popular skin care compounds that are used to reduce wrinkles. Other forms of topical hyaluronic acid serum are also used as anti-wrinkle agents. However, injecting or taking HA supplements are not the only way to increase hyaluronic acid levels in your body. Overall, eating a diet rich in whole foods, combined with exercise and a healthier lifestyle, and reducing your consumption of processed foods will boost levels of hyaluronic acid throughout the body.

          Remember that the long-living Japanese villagers that were the focus of Primetime’s special did not take supplements, but rather had a varied diet of natural foods, combined with a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, it is likely that the regenerative processes in the body are less likely to be triggered by supplements than by natural foods.

Here are my reviews about the anti wrinkle products that contains Hyaluronic Acid:

Hyaluronic Acid Serum 100% Pure 2 oz.

Looking at clinical trial data and customer feedback, results are very positive – provided you pick the best. Customer testimonials report great improvements in skin tone, brightness and smoothness. Many users notice an overall reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. anti aging serum is much more light in feel and will sink into freshly cleansed and toned skin quickly. As you would expect there are a bewildering number to look at and you need to choose carefully to get the safest ingredients for your face.

Hyaluronic acid is one of the safest ingredients in beauty products. Although there are a few research to support the claims of Hyaluronic acid serum as the fountain of youth, many people who do use it report positive results.

Here are some of the popular products containing this ingredient. Read these Hyaluronic Acid Serum 100% Pure 2 oz. reviews to help you decide which product you want to try.

Hyaluronic Acid Serum 100% Pure 2 oz. is non greasy, dries fast and clear which are more actives with less chemicals. This USA’s product is great to cure hydration, anti aging, wrinkles as well as moisturizing. This Timeless Pure collection contains a high concentration of hyaluronic acid that you won't find anywhere else. It is natural and paraben free as it don't use excess ingredients to make up for the lack of actives. The different between this product compared to others: It use a higher concentration of HA than any other products and holds up to 1000 times its weight in water! This serum also contains 1% HA, or about 2x the amount of HA contained in others 60% concoctions.

It’s containing Water, Sodium Hyaluronate (1%; 100% pure), Benzylalcohol and Dehydroacetic Acid. To apply this serum, wash the area to be applied as you normally would. Then, apply several drops to desire area or you can combine with your favourite cream/ moisturizer to enhance benefits. Just use twice a day and you can see the differences in several weeks.

I put a few of testimonials for Hyaluronic Acid Serum 100% Pure 2 oz.
-“I am in love with this serum. I've been using it everyday, and it is my dermatologist in a bottle. My skin is glowing, oil is under control, and my skin tone has dramatically improved since I started using this hyaluronic acid. It's excellent for moisture. I even mix it with my lotion for dry skin and it works magic. I use in in my hair moisturizer as well. My hair has never been so soft and manageable. I am in love with this stuff. It's definitely part of my everyday beauty regimen. One more thing...I got this serum because I was starting to see little lines in my face and wrinkles in my forehead. They are practically invisible now. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!”(Krissykimono, August 2010)

- “I bought this hyaluronic acid to use after chemical peel. It doesn't give burning sensation or irritation as any other creams and moisturizes after peel do. It calms and moisturizes skin. Excellent quality and big bottle. Will buy again.”(T.P, July, 2010)

-“ I'm very happy with this stuff. It dries clear, matte, and very lightweight, it does not have a smell, it doesn't burn, it doesn't make me break out, and it doesn't interfere with my makeup. It didn't seem like it was working for the first week, but now I can see a difference in my skin. I have not tried any of the expensive hyaluronic acid products for comparison(I was using Source Naturals Skin Eternal Hyaluronic Acid Serum before I switched to this, which I do not recommend), but I'm satisfied with this product, especially since it's so inexpensive.”(Marinette , May 2011).

Read more in : My Review About Hyaluronic Acid Products (Part II)

10 Things You Should Know When Buying Anti Wrinkle Cream

2011-05-04T04:40:00.000-07:00

To find the right product, you must know what ingredients matter in the first place and what makes a wrinkle cream work. I hope you will find the following information helpful. Remember, the best anti-wrinkle cream should address the problems such as wrinkles, dullness and uneven complexion which are commonly associated with aging. Below are the lists of essential ingredients that are found to be able to tackle these conditions:

-CoQ10 – CoQ10 or similar with Coenzyme Q10, Co Q10, Ubiquinone, Vitamin Q is a potent antioxidant that helps to reduce and neutralize free radicals and stimulate the growth of collagens in the skin. This is considered one of the most effective ingredients to help de-age the skin.

-Peptides – these are small protein fragments that affect the collagen and elastin production of skin cells. As you know, proteins are the main building blocks of all tissues. It also helps reduce puffiness under the eyes by improving drainage, reducing capillary fragility while increasing skin firmness and elasticity. Sensitive skin types might try a peptide-containing eye cream instead of one packed with Retinol, as it’s more gentle on the dermis. Peptides, combined with copper atoms - bearing the name of copper peptides - have a positive effect on wound healing, restoring the damaged area to its original look. In other words, copper peptides used in face cream and moisturizers will reduce the formation of scar tissue, and stimulate your skin to produce normal cells. Tests show that creams with peptides also stimulate the production of collagen found in normal skin better than vitamin C, making them an extremely promising skin treatment.

-Bioactive Keratin – is a natural substance obtained from sheep’s wool and it’s a relatively new ingredient found in some of the best skincare products. Unlike regular hydrolyzed Keratin, it’s very similar to the basic Keratin protein found in human skin. It helps to stimulate the regeneration of new skin cells, promote regrowth of collagen and elastin, and retain moisture to the skin. As your collagen and elastin levels increase, your wrinkles will slowly disappear. Bioactive Keratin is quite frequently found in the best anti aging product.

-Hyaluronic Acid –helps draw moisture from the air and retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water, for a plump skin. According to Japanese research, starchy Japanese tubers in their diet may promote the production of hyaluronic acid in the body, a compound that usually declines with age. The villagers not only live longer, but are also healthier with a lower incidence of age-associated diseases such as arthritis, dementia, diabetes and cancer. Interestingly, they are also relatively wrinkle-free, and have smooth, unblemished skin well into their 80s.

-Vitamins C and E- besides vitamin A (Retinol) vitamins C and E are also two of the powerful antioxidant ingredients. Vitamin C aids in collagen production and skin elasticity, while Vitamin E soothes and reduce the appearance of fine line, wrinkles and age spots.

The list will be continued in my next articles. Can’t wait to see meet you again..

Five Type of Skin You Must Know

2011-05-03T21:37:00.000-07:00

There are five basic skin care types: Oily, combination, sensitive, dry and normal. Your skin type is determined by how much or how little oil your skin produces. There are a lot of factors determine how much oil your skin produces such as genes, diet, stress level, medication and even your skincare regimen. See the illustration below and choose which type of skin do you have.

After you knew your type of skin, i will tell you what type of anti aging product suitable and available for you. Read my next articles and see the process begin..

How To Reduce Wrinkle Naturally

2011-05-03T21:16:00.000-07:00

How To reduce Wrinkle naturally...

There are many cosmetic products available in the market that claim to create an anti-aging effect on our skin. But, instead of buying cosmetic product, you can use alternatives ways to reduce wrinkle. You can try this anytime and anywhere.

1. Cream of avocado- to prepare the cream of avocado,all you need is almond oil and 2@3 avocado slices. First of all, you have to mix 5 drops of almond oil and 2 to 3 avocado slices. Then, form a paste out of it. Now apply this paste around the eyes and leave it there for 5 minutes. When you have done with it, remove the cream with warm water.

2. Lemon Juice Peel- As you know, acid from the lemon juice are great to improve skin tones and texture. Firstly, puree one quarter cucumber, one egg white, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a blender.Apply to skin, and relax. Allow the mask to dry. Peel off the mask. Rinse well with warm water. Then, follow up with your favorite moisturizer.For your information, cucumbers help lessen hyper pigmentation as well as reducing fine lines. While the egg whites will firm and tighten the skin, and lemon juice exfoliates dead skin cells.

3. Potato and Applesauce cream- In order to make this cream, all you need to prepare are unsweetened applesauce and small potato. Firstly, mix 2 Tbsp of unsweetened applesauce with a small potato in a food processor and apply this cream around your eyes and cover with a washcloth dampened with warm water. Now relax for 5-10 minutes. After you done, clean your face with warm water.

4.Cucumber and parsley- Cucumber and parsley are wonderful cleansers and exfoliants, nourishing the skin and leaving it feeling healthy and smooth. Wash the cucumber thoroughly but do not peel it. Cut the cucumber into small chunks to make about 1 tbsp. Put the cucumber chunks into a food processor or blender and add 1 tbsp. of fresh parsley. Puree the unpeeled cucumber and parsley thoroughly. Remove the pureed cucumber and parsley mixture and transfer it to a small bowl. Add 1 tbsp. of plain organic yogurt to the cucumber and parsley and stir until the mixture is smooth.Wash your face and pat it dry. Smooth the cucumber and parsley facial mask evenly over your face and leave it for 15 to 20 minutes.Rinse the cucumber and parsley facial mask from your face with warm water, and then rinse with cool water to close your pores.Dry your face with a soft cloth and apply your favorite moisturizer.

It easy, isn't it? so,try now. Feel free to leave your comment here.

Learn how to treat and remove the wrinkles (Derma Roller)

2011-05-02T04:35:00.000-07:00

How to treat and remove the wrinkles with Derma Roller?

Promoting collagen production is the key to delaying this natural process as well as tackling the unnatural causes such as smoking. Microdermabrasion, anti-oxidants and certain vitamins all found in various creams can fight both the development and existence of wrinkles by promoting the production of collagen in the skin. Furthermore, new techniques such as micro-needling also promote the development of new collagen. I suggesting you to try this product:

Derma Roller By Rejuveness .
It's was similar results to laser treatment, chemical peels and dermabrasion at a fraction of the cost and it can Improve all types of acne scars (pitted, raised, ice pick, discolored scars).
Derma Roller By Rejuveness is suitable for all scar types, wrinkles, stretch marks, cellulite and damaged skin which were result of a lack of collagen. Using a ReJuveness Derma Roller offers nature a helping hand by encouraging collagen production in the skin, which helps prevent or reverse their formation.
I used this product since 2010 and i can tell you, there a major difference between this Derma Roller compared to the other wrinkle's free product. Firstly, they stimulate collagen growth which significantly improves the appearance of scars, fine lines, wrinkles, stretch marks, and acne scars. Secondly, they allow the application of creams, gels and oils, to be absorbed more effectively boosting their effectiveness. This treatment also assists hair loss treatments and cellulite reduction.
Testimonial:
" Alright I was extremely skeptical I have only used it for a 12 days now. I use it every night. I have noticed and more importantly my husband has noticed an improvement in my acne scaring. I have noticed a more even skin tone (but this is slight after 12 days). The sagging appears to be less noticeable. I am also seeing an improvement in the dark circles under my eyes. I have not changed my skin creams or makeup or anything else, including diet. The truth is that I have actually had less sleep and more stress in the past couple of weeks and still seeing these improvements."I Do Not Like Botox I used the 1.0 mm on my face with excellant results, but think I could take the 1.5 mm to improve wrinkles on my forehead. I have heard bad things about botox, so I have elected to try rolling a couple of lines up there. I have noticed some improvement in a short time and will continue to roll until improvement stops. I am shocked at what this product has done overall and can only imagine what may change on my face as I continue to use it. "Mary, NY
How to use Derma Roller:
Using the roller with slight pressure roll the device back and forth four times in four directions. The treatment should not be painful and should not draw blood. You will become accustomed to how much pressure you can apply without causing any pain or discomfort. Use the roller as part of your daily routine - you can roll every day if you wish although we recommend allowing your skin at least a couple of days of rest each week.
More information about this product:

Smoking VS Wrinkles?

2011-05-02T04:15:00.000-07:00

Are there any correlations between smoking habit and getting wrinkles? I found some facts supporting this variable. Let see how it works...Feed Your Face: Younger, Smoother Skin and a Beautiful Body in 28 Delicious Days

1. According to Dr. Nicholas Perricone, dermatologist and author of The Perricone Prescription (HarperCollins), the effects of smoking in terms of aging are significant. When we inhale just one puff of cigarette smoke, more than a trillion free radicals are produced in our lungs, which then trigger an inflammatory response that circulates throughout the body.

2. As you know, smokers inhale the nicotine while smoking. The nicotine in cigarettes causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the outermost layers of your skin. This impairs blood flow to your skin. With less blood flow, your skin doesn't get as much oxygen and important nutrients, such as vitamin A. Many of the over 4,000 chemicals in tobacco smoke also damage collagen and elastin, which are fibres that give your skin its strength and elasticity. As a result, skin begins to sag and wrinkle prematurely because of smoking.

3. Besides, repeated exposure to the heat from burning cigarettes and the facial expressions you make when smoking — such as pursing your lips when inhaling and squinting your eyes to keep out smoke — may contribute to wrinkles.

4. Smoking also depletes the body’s stores of Vitamin C. In one study, smokers with similar intake had consistently lower blood Vitamin C levels compared to non-smokers. Vitamin C is involved in the synthesis of collagen and is a powerful anti-oxidant in itself.

From the finding above, i can conclude that smoking can lead to many wrinkles and we need to start changing the bad habits to get a healthy life and free wrinkles in the early age. I would like to include my favorite books for this topic as you might like it too: Feed Your Face: Younger, Smoother Skin and a Beautiful Body in 28 Delicious Days. Don't forget to find out how to treat the wrinkles in my next article.

How to prevents wrinkle?

2011-05-02T00:13:00.000-07:00

Everyone wants to get younger and looks pretty. But, the time will pass by and we are getting old. As people age, it's normal to get wrinkles. Anyway, let me explain about wrinkle first. A wrinkle is a fold, ridge or crease in the skin. Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of aging processes such as glycation or, temporarily, as the result of prolonged when immerse in water for more than a few minutes. Wrinkling in the skin is caused by habitual facial expressions, aging, sun damage, smoking, poor hydration, and various other factors. People who have spent a lot of time in the sun, at tanning salons, or smoking cigarettes might have a lot of them.

How wrinkles could happen?
Let’s get back to the moment when we are still young and wrinkle-free-times. When we're young, we don't have wrinkles because our skin does an excellent job of stretching and holding in moisture. The dermis has an elastic quality thanks to fibers called elastin that keep the skin looking and feeling young. A protein in the dermis called collagen also plays a part in preventing wrinkles.

However, its nature of life and when the age are getting older, the dermis loses both collagen and elastin which cause skin gets thinner and has trouble getting enough moisture to the epidermis. The fat in the subcutaneous layer that gives skin a plump appearance also begins to disappear, the epidermis starts to sag, and wrinkles form. Besides, with prolonged water exposure, the outer layer of skin starts to absorb water. The skin doesn't expand evenly, causing it to wrinkle too. Depletion of water in the body, as occurs with dehydration, can also cause this puckering of the skin. Cortisol causes degradation of skin collagen.

How to prevent getting many wrinkles at an early age?
There are many ways to prevent getting wrinkles on our early age.

Don’t go to the tanning salon. The UV light from tanning booths is just as damaging as the sun's — and sometimes worse. According to American Academy of Dermatology, most bulbs used at salons emit UVA and small amounts of UVB rays. It is also believed that this is contributing to a variety of cancers. In the same time, melanin that is produced by a limited exposure of the sun will offer a little protection although you had to damage your skin to get it. The UVA rays used with tanning beds does not work in the same way. Natural sun will cause the skin to thicken and that is where the protection comes into play. The UVA rays used in a salon has no effect on the thickening of the skin (Nicholas Lowe, author of Skin Secrets)

Don't smoke! -Smoking robs your skin of precious moisture and causes premature (early) wrinkles. Smoking can speed up the normal aging process of your skin, contributing to wrinkles. These skin changes may occur after only 10 years of smoking. The more cigarettes you smoke and the longer you smoke, the more skin wrinkling you're likely to have. And smoking doesn't cause wrinkles only on your face. Smoking also is associated with increased wrinkling and skin damage on other parts of your body, including your inner arms.

Drink a lot of water. I did a quick review and found that respected dermatologists like Daniel Maes (Head of Research for Estee Lauder), Nicholas Perricone and countless others less famous but no less qualified all say drinking water is important to keep skin hydrated. And hydrated skin is younger looking skin as we all know. Loss of hydration in the skin shows in all sorts of ways – dryness, tightness, flakiness. Dry skin has less resilience and is more prone to wrinkling. Water is essential to maintain skin moisture and is the vehicle for delivering essential nutrients to the skin cells.

So, starting from now on, try to avoid any bad habits and live a healthy lifestyle for a better future. Live healthy for wrinkle free!

Leons Anti Aging Beauty Secrets

2011-01-04T05:36:00.000-08:00

Leon is the admin of Leons beauty tips and secrets and also the author of the Leons Anti Aging Beauty Secrets.
I try to stay away from doing reviews, because honestly, most of them consist of recipes only and do not give you the insight into the effects the ingredients used to make these recipes. Most of you who read this website know that I like medical, biological, and chemical references or at least an indication of what the ingredients do or do not do. But this book is different from many I had a chance to read since starting this site, and here is why:
Leon offers 10 chapters in this 60-page ebook:
The first 4 chapters offer background information on the aging process and anti aging techniques and tips that can help you slow down the aging process.
Chapter 1 starts off with Anti-Aging Mantra, an overview of aging causes and then gives you 10 must do mantras that when done regularly, can help slow down the aging tremendously. Each one of these is absolutely practical and easy to do in your free time.
Chapter 2 moves on into an Anti-Aging Diet where Leon talks extensively about antioxidants and foods that contain them. She lists vitamin-rich food and also provides a list of ingredients known to contain antioxidants.
Chapter 3 is thrown in as a fun overview of the worldwide beauty secrets. You will find ingredients and oils listed and an explanation of their use in this chapter.
Chapter 4 talks about Ayurvedic Anti-Aging Secrets; Ayurvedic being quite popular these days. The reason it is so popular is because it is a holistic approach to life, so you deal with the state of both body and mind in order to look beautiful and healthy. Leon lists a few skin care recipes and then gives a couple of recipes for detoxification.
Chapters 5-9 are filled with my favorite topic: skin care recipes. You will find anti-aging cleansers (chapter 5), anti-aging exfoliants (chapter 6), anti-aging toners (chapter 7), anti-aging face packs (chapter 8), and finally, anti-aging facial serums, eye serums, and lip balms recipes (chapter 9).
Chapter 10, the final chapter, is the bonus chapter of this ebook. This chapter contains an eyelash and eyebrow booster recipe that is guaranteed to help you grow longer, thicker eyelashes and eyebrows.
Free Bonuses:
Bonus# 1 504 Beauty, Bath and Spa Recipes
Bonus# 2 1001 Beauty Tips
Bonus# 3 Wrinkle Reduction & Skin Rejuvenation
Bonus# 4 40 Tips To Prevent Or Get Rid Of Stretch Marks
Bonus# 5 11000 Recipes from Around The World
Leons Anti Aging Beauty Secrets can be bought for $15 for the next 9 orders; this book ordinarily costs $21.
Is it worth $21? - I would say yes if you are not looking into purchasing a magical, overnight solution. If you are genuinely interested in using natural, organic, affordable ingredients and resolved to use them regularly, then I have to say this book might be what you are looking for. I think Leon did a good job covering the basics and then offering some more in this book. It is a perfect gift to yourself or someone you know.
P.S. Scroll down towards the bottom of the page and take a look at Leons photo, wow I say!
Leons Anti Aging Beauty Secrets. Click here to read testimonials from readers like you and find out more about this book.

Anti Aging Beauty Secrets Book

2011-01-04T05:30:00.000-08:00

First, let me say this — natural skin care is NOT just for females. But when you type in “Anti Aging Skin Care” or “Natural Skin Care” in Google, most everything will be female oriented. So, not to chase away my 38% male readers, let me continue…
A fellow blogger friend Leon has a natural skin care site and recently wrote a book on Anti Aging Beauty Secrets. These are all natural products you can make at home. Many of them are made with Ayurvedic Beauty Recipes.
Ayurvedic – now there’s a word that needs its own blog post – but for now , here is the definition:
The conventional Hindu system of medicine, founded chiefly on naturopathy and homeopathy.
I’ve heard lots of great things about her famous eyelash serum and I plan to try it out. Other fabulous recipes include solutions for dark undereyes, lip balms with a natural SPF, and a Chocolate Spa Face Pak that looks pretty yummy! (Oh, wait, it’s supposed to go ON the face)
You should definitely check out this book, especially if you are looking for some low-cost ways to get rid of wrinkles without damaging your skin or the environment in the process.
Here’s the book : Anti Aging Beauty Secrets
She has also just started a forum where you can get all your questions answered about organic skin care, makeup and hair care. She also lists some great contests for you to win monthly prizes. The forum is brand new, so go and sign up and start posting!
Here’s the forum:
Glowing Diva
Enjoy!

Tighten Your Loose Skin Now

2011-01-01T19:51:00.000-08:00

Loose skin can happen especially when you achieve large reduction of weight in short time. There are many product which claim to tighten skin, but sometimes it wont works. So, there are another alternative ways for you instead of directly choose surgery to thighten it or using mass skin products at the market.

Nourish your skin - Nourish your skin and encourage it's elasticity. Exfoliate your skin daily to encourage removal of dead skin cells. Doing this each day will stimulate your skin's circulation which should help in tightening skin up.
Use Moisturizer - Moisturizer will add up to seventy percent of moisturizer to your skin. When you are losing weight, it is great to use a moisturizer as it will help to maintain that elasticity as your body is shrinking. Cover your body in heavy moisturizer each night before you go to bed.
Determine your fat percentages- After you have your desired weight loss, determine what your body fat percentage is. It's impossible to differentiate loose skin from body fat without this figure. Many gyms are able to assess your body for this.
Hot bath - You have to treat yourself to a hot hour-long bath once or twice a week. While the bath is being drawn, add 1/2lb of pure sea salt to the water and allow it to dissolve. Besides relaxing your body and muscles, it will draw toxins out of your skin and will improve your overall skin tone.
After you knew what's your fat percentages, then you should strive to change your body's composition by reducing fat and replacing it with muscle.
Drink a lot of water -There is a lot of studies showing that you should drink at least eight glasses of water every day to keep that moisture in your skin. In the same time, the water is also going to flush those toxins out of your system to gives you a healthy skin.
Massage your bodies - For your imformations, massaging the skin helps to build that elasticity back up. You should use mustard oil in order to get the best results. That daily massage will also help your muscles develop. In mustard oil, you will find that there are many medicinal properties in it that will help you to have healthy and glowing skin.
Use Loofah or body scrub - When you use a body scrub or loofah at least twice a day, you will be helping to tighten up that lose skin that is caused by weight loss. Scrub your skin two to three times a week for a better results.
Do stomach crunch - I really wanted to point out to you just how important those stomach crunches are in order to tighten that skin. If you are not used to doing stomach crunches, then start with one and then increase it by one each day you go along.
Wear right clothes for night moisturizer - When you apply the moisturizer to your body at night, you may want to wear long sleeves and long pajamas in order to make sure it does not rub off on your sheets. This will also help to hold that moisture in as you sleep at night.
Eating raw food such as cucumber, tomato, olives and coconut can mark an improvement in your skin's elasticity.
Foods for elasticity - Aloe vera extract, soy protein and yeast extract can improve your skin's elasticity by increasing your body's production of elastin and collagen. It not only tightens your skin but your skin's natural defenses as well.

Sources : How to Tighten up Loose Skin After Weight Loss by Karen Cotton

12 Ways to tighten loose skin after weight loss by All Women Stalk

Choosing UVA and UVB protections

2010-12-29T00:58:00.000-08:00

As you know, UVA and UVB's rays is one of the factor causes aging. That's why, we have to protect our bodies from this electromegnetic waves by choosing the right protector from head to toe.I divided this topic into two categories, protections for eyes and protections for skin.

Choosing the sunglasses to protect your eyes:
There's such a huge selection of sunglasses styles, prices and features that sometimes it's hard to decide which pair is the best. But, choose the best for your eyes because your eyes is the most important.

Choose the sunglasses that's providing protection from ultraviolet radiation, a component of sunlight that contributes to eye disease. According to FDA, the government agency that oversees sunglass manufacture and sales in the U.S., recommends the sunglasses with lenses that block 99-100% of UVA and UVB radiation for eyes protections. The label should read either UV 400 or 100% UV protection.
Sunglasses lenses that wrap around to your temples keep out more light and UV radiation than typical lenses.
Frames with a close-fitting wraparound style provide the best protection because they limit how much stray sunlight reaches your eyes from above and beyond the periphery of your sunglass lenses.
The amount of UV protection sunglasses provide is unrelated to the color and darkness of the lenses. A light amber-colored lens can provide the same UV protection as a dark gray lens. Your optician can verify that the lenses you choose provide 100 percent UV protection.
In addition to sunglasses, wearing a wide-brimmed hat on sunny days can reduce your eyes' exposure to UV and HEV rays by up to 50 percent.
Sunglasses are important especially in winter, because fresh snow can reflect 80 percent of UV rays, nearly doubling your overall exposure to solar UV radiation. If you ski or snowboard, choosing the right ski goggles is essential for adequate UV protection on the slopes.

For your information, not all sunglasses block 100 percent of UV rays. If you're unsure about the level of UV protection your sunglasses provide, take them to your eye doctor or optician for an evaluation. Many eye care professionals have instruments such as spectrophotometers that can measure the amount of visible light and UV radiation your lenses block.

Choosing the sunscreen to your skin.
Choosing the protections for your skin is important to make your skin youthful, elastic and healthy.You can protect your skin from premature aging and skin cancers by using sun protective clothing and sunscreen on exposed areas. However, for a sunscreen to be effective, it must be used correctly.There's a few tips on how you can choose the sunscreens for your skin.

You must select a broad spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB. In particular, choose a sunscreen that includes a good level (around 4% to 5% or more) of zinc oxide (also called micronized zinc), or titanium dioxide, or Parsol 1789 (also called avobenzone) among the list of active ingredients. Dermatologists at Duke University Medical Center have found that microfine zinc oxide is a more effective sunscreen than microfine titanium dioxide. It has been found to be stable, and it doesn't change in composition when exposed to the sun, or combined with other sunscreen agents.
Melaleuca's sunscreen Sun Shades Sport 45+ contains avobenzone, mentioned above, and three other sunscreen ingredients, to best cover the spectrum of the sun's radiation. The salicylates homosalate and octisalate provide protection from UVB radiation, and the benzophenone oxybenzone protects against UVA, while avobenzone provides protection from UVA and UVB (that's why it's called a broad-spectrum sunscreen).
You must choose a sunscreen with a SPF 30 rating or higher – this is the minimum level now recommended by most dermatologists across America. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and measures the protection against UVB provided by a sunscreen. Futhermore, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, an SPF of 15 protects users from 93% of the sun's UVB rays. An SPF of 30 shields the skin from 97% of the sun's rays. SPF 50 provides 98% protection. The Foundation recommends using sunscreen with an SPF of at least30.
Determine the activity you will be doing for the day and apply a product that will meet the task, e.g. water activities mean you should use a waterproof sunscreen. The water-resistant products must be reapplied every 40 minutes and waterproof ones every 80 minutes.
Always choose a sunscreen that feels good on your skin – so you will be comfortable wearing it every day. The best way to be sure you like a sunscreen is to try a small sample on your skin. Once you have found a sunscreen or several that meet these four needs, use it regularly and properly and it will provide excellent sun protection.
Avoid products containing musk, lavender oil, bergamot, sandalwood, cinnamates or the old standard sun protector call PABA (para-amino benzoic acid). Synthetic melanin is ineffective, offering little or no sun protection.
If exercising outdoors or going to the beach, opt for a water-resistant formula. These formulas tend to be stickier and last longer, but they should still be applied every two hours. Try Neutrogena's Ultimate Sport Sunblock Spray SPF 85.
Makeup wearers should invest in a face powder with high SPF, so that they can reapply protection without smearing their foundation or blush. Don’t forget a lip product with SPF too. Remember, lips are particularly vulnerable to sun damage and skin cancer.
Recommended products:
How to apply sunscreen?
1. The sunscreen should be applied 20 minutes before going outside to allow it time for it to penetrate or bind to the skin.
2. You need to use an adequate amount. If you under apply you are likely to get burned - this is probably the most common mistake made by sunscreen users. The recommended level is 2 mg sunscreen/square cm skin. For the average adult needing to cover themselves at the beach, this means using a shot glass full of sunscreen per application.
3. Even if the label says "all day protection” you should reapply every two hours while outside until sunset. The term "very water resistant" means one must reapply every 90 minutes when swimming, "water resistant" means one must reapply every 40 minutes when swimming.
4. Do not use old sunscreen. Check the expiration date and throw away old sunscreen.
Sources:
- Bark, Dr. Joseph, Your Skin… An Owner’s Guide, Prentice Hall, 1995.
- Gordon, Dr. Marsha and Fugate, Alice E., The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Beautiful Skin, Alpha Books, 1998.
- Schultz, Dr. Neal, It’s Not Just About Wrinkles, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2006

How UVA and UVB cause Aging?

2010-12-26T23:35:00.000-08:00

Have you heard about the UVA and UVB? Let me first introduce the meaning of both words. UV refers to ultraviolet light and it's devided into three types; UVA, UVB and UVC. It is named Ultraviolet means its spectrum has electromagnetic waves with frequencies higher than those that the human eye can identify as the color violet. UVA and UVB. Among UV subtypes, UV subtype A or UVA has the longest wavelength measuring between 320 and 400 nanometers (nm) and has two other wave ranges within at 340 to 400nm and 320 to 400nm. Another subtype is the UV subtype B also known as UVB which has a range of 290 to 320nm. While, UVC radiation, does not penetrate the atmosphere's ozone layer and does not reach Earth makes it less known. For the purpose of skin health, UVC rays are of little or no concern. Nearly 100% of the UVC rays emitted by the sun are absorbed by the ozone layer before the sun's rays ever reach the Earth.

How does this electromagnetic waves can cause aging? As you know, UVA and UVB types are harmful to our skin, damaging its surface and inner structure when taking prolonged sunbaths. UVA damages collagen fibers of the skin there by contributing to the speedy aging of the skin.The UVA damage is deeper, as the UVA rays are longer than the UVB and it reach the inner strata of the skin. They are responsible for causing the skin to lose its elasticity and wrinkling, leading to premature aging of the skin. They also can burn the skin, but at a deeper level. The UVA rays are not at all absorbed by the atmosphere and completely reach Earth.

Mean while, the UVB rays are mostly responsible for most cases of sunburn, as they are shorter than UVA rays and only reach the surface of the skin that is made up of the epidermis layer. The UVB radiation is absorbed by the stratum corneum on the epidermis surface. This stratum corneum is the dead cells layer - the visible layer of the skin. The UVA radiation is partly absorbed and blocked by the ozone layer before reaching Earth.

Futhermore, UV rays can also cause other disorders of the skin besides cancer, such as photoaging, actinic keratoses, lupus vulgaris (tuberculosis of the skin), psoriasis or vitiligo (a discontinuous depigmentation of the skin.) So, protect yourself from exposing to harmful UV rays of the sun with sunscreen or UV protection for a healthier skin and slow the aging! To read more on how to slow aging, read HERE.

How Stress Affect Aging

2010-12-23T23:31:00.000-08:00

Do you know, stress would affect aging? You can read a few causes of aging in my pages : Can we slow the aging process? Scientists have identified the first direct link between stress and aging, a finding that could explain why intense, long-term emotional strain can make people get sick and grow old before their time.Chronic stress appears to hasten the shriveling of the tips of the bundles of genes inside cells, which shortens their life span and speeds the body's deterioration. Let see the correlations between stress and aging could happen:

Andrenaline hormone - Stress creates the production of adrenaline, which takes blood away from the skin, sending it to the muscles to give them increased strength to handle an emergency. When you have stress over a long time that release of adrenaline is ongoing and eventually it will leave your skin looking sallow and pale.
Affect brain aging - Based on animal models and some human data, the adrenal stress hormone cortisol appears to play an important role in mediating the effects of stress on the brain. "Effects that we know about include impairment of memory, shrinkage of the hippocampus, impaired glucose utilization," he added. "We cannot yet pinpoint specific effects of chronic stress, measured by life events, but we do know that some people age more quickly than others in terms of brain function." Dr. McEwen is the Alfred E. Mirsky Professor and head of the Harold and Margaret Milliken Hatch Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology at The Rockefeller University in New York City.
Break out skin -Intense emotion can cause your skin to break out. It can be excitement, frustration, or anger. That's because it stimulates the release of certain enzymes and hormones, which then send signals that cause the sebum to become overproduced, blocking the pores, and next thing you know you have zits.
Immunological impairment - Stress can accelerate the effects of aging, with older adults often showing greater immunological impairment to stress than younger adults. Worrying experiences very early in life can alter the responsiveness of the nervous system and immune system.
Increasing cortisol - Cortisol is increased following several stress disorders. Cortisol is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that are involved in glucose metabolism (energy production), blood pressure control, maintenance of insulin release, suppression of inflammatory responses.
Slower removal of dead skin - When you are stressed, the rejuvenation of your skin is hampered. When this occurs dead layers of skin are not sloughed away as quickly leaving room for new skin. That means before you know it you are looking years older than you really are.
Degeneration of muscle mass - The research by scientists in the UK and the U.S. have discovered that a protein which responds to stress can halt the degeneration of muscle mass caused during the body's aging process.
Stress causes Alzheimeir's disease - Over the course of a lifetime, the effects of chronic stress can accumulate and become a risk factor for cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. Several studies have shown that stress, and particularly one's individual way of reacting to stress increases the risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Effecting Telomeres -The researchers examined structures inside cells called telomeres. Telomeres are the caps at the ends of chromosomes that carry genes. Every time a cell divides, telomeres get shorter. In the natural aging process, the telomeres eventually get so short that the cell can no longer divide and dies. As more and more cells die, the effects of aging can be noticed. These include skin wrinkles, weekend muscles, eyesight and hearing fade, organ failure, and diminished thinking abilities.
In conclusion, I'd love to share this quote with you all. I pick this from medscape.com about stress and aging. "They are very useful, but each of them has side effects and, in the case of antidepressants, they are not effective for everyone," Dr. McEwen said. "Lifestyle change is preferable but hard to achieve, yet regular exercise, social support, and finding meaning and purpose in life have benefits that include better mental and physical health and hopefully less reliance on pharmaceutical agents. Programs by government and private agencies that encourage these positive actions can only but help."

All about HGH

2010-12-15T05:21:00.000-08:00

Everyone wants to look younger, so do I. That's why, i think we should know how we can keep our 'younger' looks even we grow old. There are a lot of product at the market, selling and telling us that their products can keep the wrinkles away. One of the popular anti-aging products available known as HGH. It could be because HGH promises many benefits, the main being reverse aging. But, what is HGH?
HGH is an abbreviation for Human Growth Hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. This hormone stimulates growth and cell production in human beings. HGH is not an anabolic steroid but has similar effects. Anabolic steroids are synthetic substances that do not exist in nature, HGH is made naturally by the pituitary gland in the body. There are advantages and disadvantages of HGH as an anti-aging solutions.

The advantages of HGH are:

Conversion of body fat to muscle mass
Tissue growth
Energy boosting
Tissue repair
Healing
Cell replacement
Bone strength
Brain function
Organ health
Enzyme production

The disadvantages of HGH are:

It's quite expensive and the insurance does not cover it.
The patient's pituitary gland becoming lazy (The injections provide the body with a full dose of human growth hormone so the pituitary gland will not need to release its own real HGH)
Acromegaly - A dangerous disease with increased incidence of heart attack and death. Acromegaly causes an unnatural overgrowth of bone in the extremities, forehead, and jaw, as well as other symptoms
Fluid retention
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Painful joints
Gynecomastia (enlarged breasts in males)
Liver damage

How's HGH works?
Maybe some of you know that HGH could be taken in tablet form only, but actually NO. There are a few methods on how HGH can effectively affect our bodies. Let me explain it here.

The HGH Injection -

HGH injections are a synthetic substance injected into your body. These injections are typically taken two or three times a day and are very expensive. A single injection may cost as high as $25. Lower doses such as 4-8 IU per week are prescribed and are divided into 2 doses per day for 6 days a week. Patients are taught to give themselves a subcutaneous injection upon arising in the morning and at bedtime. No injections are taken on the 7th day. Learn how to prepare and inject HGH: http://www.anabolic247.com/articles/how-to-prepare-and-inject-hgh/

HGH Oral Spray -

The primary function of the HGH oral spray is to simply increase the quantity of HGH in the body with the purpose of keeping aging at bay.It is sprayed directly into the mouth where it is then absorbed by the membrane of the mouth and delivered straight into the bloodstream where it is then dispersed throughout the body. This method of application is much faster than waiting for tablets to be broken down and metabolized. The oral sprays work just as any other steroid replacement therapy does.
HGH oral sprays repairs and reproduce living tissue such as muscle cells and vital organ cells. The HGH is slowly released in sporadic bursts around 4 – 5 times per day. Major growth occurs during deep sleep, therefore it is suggested that the largest hormone secretions happen while sleeping. Oral sprays are a convenient way of imitating the interval release of the supplemented HGH. The oral spray is a quick and easy method especially for athletes to use and there is not the stigma attached to it like steroids usage.

Natural HGH Releasers

Simply put, HGH releasers are amino acids, or blends of amino acids, that form the "building blocks" of our body's own natural human growth hormone. Releaser products typically come in a capsule or spray form, and contain dosages of L-group amino acids, chiefly L-Arginine and L-Glutamine. These are the base components of our body's natural HGH molecule, a fragile amino acid structure made up 191 amino acids. Studies have shown that this method is indeed effective in increasing the levels of HGH in our bodies. These are very much like the vitamins and are taken in tablet form. They need to be taken just before going to bed, as the pituitary gland is most active during sleep.

HGH Supplement

Just as you would take a painkiller or vitamin, these pills are easy to swallow, and deliver a time released dosage of HGH straight to the digestive tract. Hence, absorption can occur throughout the day - and hence high HGH levels can once again be attained. Best of all - there are no side effects here, as the ingredients inside the pills are natural. This is, of course, assuming that you choose the right supplement in the first instance. Perhaps the best HGH Supplements currently available in the market is GenF20 Plus. Visit GenF20 Plus websites for more info.

Remember, if you are considering taking a human growth hormone product, make sure that it complies with the FDA guidelines for nutritional supplements, which has very stringent requirements on the maximum amount of allowable somatotropin.

Can we SLOW the aging process?

2010-12-10T20:29:00.000-08:00

Yes, we can. It is never too early to develop habits that will slow the aging process. Anti-aging steps are simply the use and development of good lifestyle habits to maintain health and prevent disease. Nutrition, exercise, and attitude all play a role at keeping the aging process a positive one.

Our skin, the biggest organ in our bodies is affected by two different types of aging: intrinsic and extrinsic aging. Intrinsic aging is the rate of aging that occurs with the passage of time. It’s what many people call the aging process and how and when it happens to you is influenced by genetics. While, extrinsic aging on the other hand is the skin’s response to external damage and is controllable to a very large degree by the choices of the lifestyle you make every day.

Most researchers today agree that we can defy aging by revising the typical Western diet and minimizing damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals in the body can damage healthy cells and lead to a variety of life shortening illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer. So, one of the best anti-aging principles is to counteract free radicals and reduce the damage that they do.
The external causes of skin aging are well known and include: sun damage, alcohol consumption, smoking, and inflammation caused by poor diet or bad skin care. Extrinsic skin aging is made worse because your body’s ability to repair itself declines with age. We are all subject to the process of aging and our skin will naturally go through five key changes as we age. Below are the changes of all part of intrinsic skin aging – the natural aging process which will happen whatever we do.

Drier Skin – Whatever your skin type, from about the age of 30, less oil is produced by the sebaceous glands every year. So, your skin will gradually get drier.
Less melanin – melanin production declines with age. So, from your late thirties onwards, your skin will be less able to fight sun damage.
Reduced collagen and elastin – bringing a loss of elasticity and firmness to your skin.
Reduced ability to heal and repair skin damage – no problem when you were a child but in your 50’s, this is much slower.

Thinner skin – from around 40’s, the dermis and your skin’s fat layer begin to thin producing sagging and loss of plumpness. It will happen first where skin is thinnest naturally which that means under the eyes and around the neck and décolleté.

There are a few things that we can do to slow down the skin aging process:

• Protect your skin from UVA or UVB light - Protect yourself from UV radiation, both indoors and out. Always seek the shade outdoors, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM. And since UVA penetrates glass, consider adding flat, tinted UV-protective film to your car’s side and rear windows as well as to house and business windows. Since both UVA and UVB are harmful, you need protection from both kinds of rays. To make sure you’re getting effective UVA as well as UVB coverage, look for a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, plus some combination of the following UVA-screening ingredients: stabilized a avobenzone, ecamsule (a.k.a. Mexoryl™), oxybenzone, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide. For example: Clarins UV Plus Day Screen High Protection SPF 40

• Stop smoking or inhaling other people’s smoke – Smoke the cigarette can cause the oxidative stress that mutates DNA, promotes atherosclerosis and leads to chronic lung injury. Oxidative stress is thought to be the general mechanism behind the aging process, contributing to the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and COPD.

• Follow an anti aging skin care regimen – there are a lot of anti aging skin care at the market. Most of the anti aging skin care lines focus on the four steps to good skin care (cleanse, tone, exfoliate and moisturize) and include products that target each step. Moisturizing creams aim to hydrate skin as a first step and also include active anti aging ingredients to deal with skin wrinkling and sagging. Skin care products such as Olay products can renew it outer layer one cell at a time.

• Eat a diet rich in vitamins A, C and E - Boost your immunity with vitamins and minerals. The top choices are vitamins A, C, and all B vitamins including biotin, and folic acid. Immune boosting minerals are zinc, copper, iron, and selenium. Add super foods to your diet for healthy intestines. They are full of important vitamins such as vitamins A, C, and E, and high in fiber. High fiber foods protect the intestines and are often passed over as unimportant in a healthy diet. What are the top 10 super foods? Cooked bulgur wheat, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, acorn squash, wheat germ, spinach, broccoli, dry roasted sunflower seeds, whole wheat bread, and baked sweet potatoes. These super foods can also help to lower cholesterol levels.

• Avoid too much gat, sugar and salt in your diet - Accessorize your diet for healthy benefits to your heart and overall health. Replace butter with olive oil which contains mono-unsaturated fats that lower bad cholesterol levels. Indulge in healthy teas, either green tea or black, to combat cholesterol and cancer. They contain anti-oxidants, an important defense for overall health. Season with garlic, a powerful food that also lowers cholesterol and helps prevent heart attacks.

• Stay slim by balancing calories in and calories out -You can lower your risk for many life-shortening diseases by staying trim. Find an activity that you enjoy and do it 3-5 times a week. Try walking, golfing, dancing, or bowling to burn those extra calories.

• Pamper your heart - to lower your risk of coronary disease and slow down the aging process. The most basic advice is to quit smoking, choose a low fat diet, exercise, and lose extra pounds. For extra coronary benefit, eat garlic and take vitamin E supplements. With doctor approval, consider taking a daily baby aspirin to reduce the chance of clotting. Also, keep watch on blood sugar levels for additional heart protection.

• Get enough sleep - Don’t forget to protect yourself from memory loss. The brain works best when you get plenty of sleep, preferable 6-8 hours a day. Practice memorizing to help keep your mind sharp. Keep distractions at a minimum by organizing your home. Taking Ginkgo Biloba can maintain good brain health and help to protect the body against damage from free radicals and also improve mental performance and circulation.

• Reduce stress- We should reduce the stress because stress causes a rise in cortisol levels which negatively effects your ability to recall. Try planning ahead, listening to soothing music, spending time with a friend, or watching a funny movie for benefits to your memory. Read more..

• Keep your muscles limber and flexible to reduce chronic pain - Regular exercise builds muscle tone, reducing the wear and tear from everyday chores. Take stretch breaks throughout the day to help counteract stiffness and try yoga to eliminate stiff muscles and increase blood flow throughout the body.

Lowering the caffein consumption: Caffeine drives the adrenal glands to produce stress hormones that can remain in the blood stream up to 18 hours after consumption. Caffeine-induced stress can produce mood swings and insomnia, increase muscle tension, impair digestion and nutrition, restrict blood circulation to the brain, elevate blood pressure, create blood sugar swings, and accelerate heart rate.

Follow these simple anti-aging tips for whole body protection against life shortening diseases. You’ll enjoy better health, more energy, and be on track for a long, and happy life.

Know The Anti-Aging Products Available For You

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Anti-Aging products help you to repair and protect your skin which helps in the reduction of wrinkles. These products help your skin look healthier and give you a fair complexion. In other words, anti-aging products make you look younger than your age and will remove the signs of early aging from your skin.

There are countless anti-aging products available in the market and because of the presence of so many products you may get confused about which products to use and which not to use.
There is a natural supplement for anti-aging called Resvertol. Using Resvertol gives you not just one, but several other advantages, like it will help you in reducing some weight too and moreover it can also extend your life. Resvertol will make you feel a lot healthy and will give you a fit feeling, apart from having anti aging properties such as Highest Potency Consumer Lab Approved Resveratrol Supplement, pure Trans-Resveratrol, 60 Capsules

REMEMBER!!
Make sure you choose the right anti-aging product. To select the right product for yourself you should be aware of your skin type, either your skin is oily, little bit oily or dry. Accordingly you should choose the right product for yourself which will help you in selecting your anti-aging product.

RE9 Advanced Intensive Renewal Serumis yet another anti-aging product which can bring considerable amount of variation in your skin. These anti-aging serum work like magic on your skin and bring a lot of difference in a few days. You will see the difference yourself in your skin.
Lifecell (Life Cell) Anti Aging Wrinkle South Beach Skin Care 2.54ozis a natural approach which will help you in preventing your skin from aging. If you use life-cell you also have chances of eliminating the chances of taking Botox injections or undergoing a cosmetic surgery.
Promaxyl Intensive Eye Treatment with Haloxy 15mlis yet another anti-aging product which will make you look younger and remove all wrinkles from your beautiful face. Promaxyl intensive eye treatment is an advanced formulation of highly concentrated antiaging peptides, collagen-stimulating nutrients, amino acids and skin moisturizers clinically proven most effective in combating signs of aging. This progressive wrinkle fighting solution is a pain-free alternative to popular injectables that target the same wrinkle formation mechanism.
Dermitageanti-aging wrinkle cream is also yet another natural process to keep your skin wrinkle free. It gently helps you in removing dead skin cells and helps in the formation of new cells which automatically brings a glow in your skin.
Pure life ultra wrinkle cream can also bring firmness in your skin. Your skin will look youthful if you use this cream regularly. It also helps in erasing wrinkles along with bringing firmness in your face.
iQ Derma SkinTensive X-Cel Anti-Aging Serum & Restore Eyes Eye Cremewill remove dark circles around your eyes and make them look beautiful. You will also see fewer wrinkles along with beautiful eyes.It's also drastically diminish wrinkles and crowsfeet . Pure 365 anti-aging formulas will bring smoothness and firmness in your skin. It will also promote rebuilding of cells wherever you will apply that cream.
Renew anti-aging cream will help you in reduction of all the age spots from your skin. It will help in the production of elastin and collagen in your skin. This will help you in making your skin firm as well as all your dark spots will vanish immediately.
Athena 7 Minute Lift (.5oz) - Anti-Wrinkle Creamis a special anti-aging cream which has a blend of 12 different types of oils. These oils help you in solving all your skin problems. After you apply this for a few days you will see your dark spots removed. Wrinkles will also reduce by a significant amount and all signs of aging will slowly start disappearing from your skin. In just a few days your skin will look much younger.

There are several anti-aging products available in the market. Make sure you choose the right one according to your skin type and appear youthful and attractive for a long time to come.

Look YOUNGER, feel YOUNGER, stay YOUNGER

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Skin care, hydration, and many other factors impact how our looks change as we age. Learn the methods of healthy aging and proper maintenace of our looks throughout the decades.

Healthy aging starts with taking care of the factors in your control that impact longevity, life expectancy and aging. Start with improving your diet and exercising more and then move into brain fitness and controlling/preventing chronic illness.

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