Aging affects all living beings and it is no different for us humans. Human growth hormone or HGH is the master hormone in your body that is responsible for controlling all growth processes.HGH production in your body begins declining after you reach adolescence. Plummeting HGH level weakens almost all your body faculties and speeds up the process of aging.By increasing growth hormone levels in your body, you can beat age effects and reverse aging to a great extent.Here are some simple and easy ways to enhance growth hormone production in your body:1. ExerciseExercise is one of the best ways to stay, look and feel younger than your age. Working out regularly can help increase your HGH levels. Make it a point to workout for at least 3-4 days a week.However, you must avoid over training. This is because over training can increase stress and lead to a spike in cortisol levels in your body. Cortisol inhibits growth hormone production in your body. Ideally, your workout should not last more than 45 minutes in a single session.2. Laughter is the Best MedicineYou might find it amusing, but the fact is that laughter can help boost growth hormone in your body. You would be surprised to known that watching a 60 minute comedy movie can increase your HGH levels by an astounding 87%.3. Detox Your BodyDetox process helps cleanse your liver. This can make it function properly. The main function of HGH in your body is to enable the liver to produce Insulin Growth Factor IGF1 that controls growth in your body.Getting rid of toxins can help your liver produce IGF1 more effectively. This can help beat age effects and restore youthfulness.
4. FastingFasting is one of the best and simple ways to boost growth hormone in your body, Scientific data suggests that fasting for 24 hours can boost HGH levels in your body by an amazing 2000%!5. Avoid Sugar Sugar and foods rich in carbohydrates increase Insulin levels in your body. Insulin inhibits production of both testosterone and HGH in your body. Thus, if you really want to increase growth hormone in your body, you must reduce your consumption of foods that are rich in carbs and simple sugars.6. Natural HGH SupplementsNatural HGH supplements or releasers can also help increase growth hormone production in your body. Such supplements are made with a mix of herbal extracts, amino acids and other nutrients. They are safe and devoid of side effects since they do not contain artificial or synthetic HGH in them.Such pills can ensure a complete body makeover. They can help boost your energy, stamina and immunity. They can also help increase lean muscle in your body and reduce excess fat. Such supplements can also enhance libido in both men and women. They can reduce wrinkles and fine lines too by increasing collagen production in your body.As a matter of fact, such supplements can easily wipe off a decade or two from both your body and face.So, if you want to look younger than your age, check out the Best HGH Supplement that is 100% natural and safe.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
How To Make Sure You Don't Lose It
Just because you might experience difficulty remembering names, birthdates, or even your website passwords it doesn't necessary follow that you're 'losing it'.Worrying about losing it is a waste of time and energy: if worrying worked everyone would be doing it.Researchers will tell you that there isn't just one thing people can do to prevent memory loss. We know that older people who exercise, eat healthy, and participate in brain-training activities are less likely to develop memory loss than the 'couch potato'.Regular exercise provides muscle strengthening as well as a cardio component for overall blood flow and oxygenation. And eating the right healthy foods is good, as is avoiding brain-draining foods like those that have been deep fried. We know also, that learning to play and practising a musical instrument is excellent for cognitive exercise. And, even if learning to play a musical instrument is a bit mentally challenging, you can do something like reading this article upside down and increasing the amount you've mastered on each attempt. Or games like Bridge and Chess can be guaranteed to get the mental juices going. The choices are endless.
When it comes to training your brain, the director of science initiatives for the Alzheimer's Association was quoted in HealthDay as saying, "People who participate in more mentally stimulating activities have a bigger 'cognitive reserve' in their brains to lean on once brain changes related to Alzheimer's set in." So, brain-training is a good idea.Keep in mind, also, the importance of these things.
Exposing yourself to quality literature.
Ensuring that you have some quality downtime when you can relax and let the world go by.
Maintaining quality company. Positivity beats negativity anytime, so make sure you mix with positive people.
Being discerning about the media you allow to have a place in your life. The T-Cell Experiment might be yesterday's news but its findings can't be ignored - the quality of information that we're exposed to does affect our health.
When it comes to training your brain, the director of science initiatives for the Alzheimer's Association was quoted in HealthDay as saying, "People who participate in more mentally stimulating activities have a bigger 'cognitive reserve' in their brains to lean on once brain changes related to Alzheimer's set in." So, brain-training is a good idea.Keep in mind, also, the importance of these things.
Exposing yourself to quality literature.
Ensuring that you have some quality downtime when you can relax and let the world go by.
Maintaining quality company. Positivity beats negativity anytime, so make sure you mix with positive people.
Being discerning about the media you allow to have a place in your life. The T-Cell Experiment might be yesterday's news but its findings can't be ignored - the quality of information that we're exposed to does affect our health.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Anti Aging Techniques and Skin Care - Fact of Science or Marketing Fiction?
So the question on everyone's lips at the moment seems to be "Can skin care and cosmetics really make you look 10yrs younger?"Before we dive in to that question, we need to briefly look at the reasons behind why people age. By doing this, we can then look at the facts that drive the anti aging claims.As we get older in life, lifestyle factors cause damage to the chromosomes in our cells which in turn cause the cells to deteriorate and eventually die. However, before they die our cells replicate thousands of times. The problem with a damaged cell replicating is that they create and exact replica of themselves, so they create another impaired cell with damaged chromosomes. This form of cellular degeneration and replication is what we call aging.The most noticeable form of aging comes from our skin and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The skin itself forms an important function for our bodies as a protective barrier to the elements. These lifestyle factors and cellular degeneration deplete the skins natural stores of collagen and elastin, which gives our skin the smooth, firm texture associated with a healthy appearance.Do you know what the top 5 causes of aging are? According to research, the top 5 causes of aging are:1) Sun exposure
2) Smoking
3) Diet
4) Pollution
5) StressMost of us will suffer from 1 or more of these causes. Most cosmetic skin care products "work" by providing a protective layer over your skin to defend from these free radicals. These skin care products are more reactive, in that they can't actually make you look younger, they simply protect your skin from future damage to an extent, which in turn slows down cell deterioration. The end result, is a slowed aging appearance rather than an anti aging effect.
So can skin care products really reverse the signs of aging from all of these lifestyle factors"?The simple answer is Yes!.The secret to anti aging through skin care lies in our adult stem cells. These stem cells can become any cell that they are "told" to become by other cells around them. The way the cells "talk" is via a chemical compound known as growth factors. In basic terms, these Growth Factors allow cells to communicate with and repair other cells around them.So how does this relate to cosmetics?Well these growth factors can be harvested in labs and put in to the best skin care products on the market. This gives our skin cells more of the naturally occurring chemical compound that allows them to "communicate" with each other, repair each other and not only halt the cellular degeneration, but actually reverse it..In basic terms, a truly anti aging skin care product with this technology can reverse the aging process and actually make you appear younger. Your skin will naturally regenerate itself and have lasting effect against the aging process.Of course, there are always ways to change your lifestyle habits to ensure that we give our skin a better chance of aging naturally, however, if you're like me and would prefer to give your skin a helping hand then there true anti aging skin care products available in the market that actually practice what they preach.Yours in Freedom
2) Smoking
3) Diet
4) Pollution
5) StressMost of us will suffer from 1 or more of these causes. Most cosmetic skin care products "work" by providing a protective layer over your skin to defend from these free radicals. These skin care products are more reactive, in that they can't actually make you look younger, they simply protect your skin from future damage to an extent, which in turn slows down cell deterioration. The end result, is a slowed aging appearance rather than an anti aging effect.
So can skin care products really reverse the signs of aging from all of these lifestyle factors"?The simple answer is Yes!.The secret to anti aging through skin care lies in our adult stem cells. These stem cells can become any cell that they are "told" to become by other cells around them. The way the cells "talk" is via a chemical compound known as growth factors. In basic terms, these Growth Factors allow cells to communicate with and repair other cells around them.So how does this relate to cosmetics?Well these growth factors can be harvested in labs and put in to the best skin care products on the market. This gives our skin cells more of the naturally occurring chemical compound that allows them to "communicate" with each other, repair each other and not only halt the cellular degeneration, but actually reverse it..In basic terms, a truly anti aging skin care product with this technology can reverse the aging process and actually make you appear younger. Your skin will naturally regenerate itself and have lasting effect against the aging process.Of course, there are always ways to change your lifestyle habits to ensure that we give our skin a better chance of aging naturally, however, if you're like me and would prefer to give your skin a helping hand then there true anti aging skin care products available in the market that actually practice what they preach.Yours in Freedom
Thursday, July 17, 2014
5 Reasons Why You May Be Slowing Down
As we get older, the speed with which we walk and react to physical challenges tends to become slower. This occurs regardless of other health challenges we might be dealing with; in fact, even the healthiest older adults tend to walk 20% slower than younger adults (Comana, 2012.) The mechanics and muscles involved in the activity of walking are complex; the reasons why we may be walking slower can be due to a variety of changes to our gait cycle. The gait cycle is the time in between the first contact of heel of one foot with the ground and the next heel to ground contact with the same foot. Some of the factors involved in the slowing of this cycle are listed below. The good news is that there is much you can do to address gait cycle changes and to increase your walking speed! Here are five bodily changes that could be affecting your walking speed and some simple exercises to address them:1. Strength and Power Losses
As we age, we naturally lose muscle. The muscle fibers responsible for powerful, fast movements show the most change, and losses to our lower body muscular power affect our balance and stability in walking. The muscles around the ankle joint stabilize us when we walk, and lower body muscle power is an important factor in preventing falls. Therefore, people with particularly weak muscles around the knees and ankles will see the most changes to their gaits.Practice Exercise:
Chair stand - Begin by sitting in the middle of a chair, feet flat on the floor and arms across the chest. Rise to a full stand, then return to a fully seated position. (Discontinue this exercise if it causes you pain in the knees, and consult an exercise or rehabilitation professional.)2. Shorter Stride Length
A shortened stride length is a common occurrence with increased age, along with a reduced arm swing and more rotation in the hips, knees, and ankles when walking. This means that we end up taking more steps to cover the same distance than we did when we were younger.Practice Exercise:
Stride Lengthening - safely and slowly practice lengthening your stride for a minute or two when walking by taking longer strides (slowly) and swinging your arms in a longer range-of-motion than you are used to3. Motion Economy
Due to age-related muscle changes, we end up using more muscular endurance instead of power when walking. A slower walking pace means we don't have to propel forward as quickly and thus maximizes our motion economy. The energy cost of walking is less than if we were propelling forward more quickly.
Practice Exercise:
Speed Bursts - When going for a walk, try performing short bursts of speed, either on flat terrain or on a gentle incline. Keep the bursts short and fast (as long as you are balanced well.)4. Limited Movement in the Ankles and Knees
In addition to often having less stable knee and ankle joints due to muscular weakness, older adults also tend to have less flexibility around both joints.Practice Exercise:
Heel and Toe Rocks - to increase the range-of-motion around the ankle joints, try rocking back on your heels and then up on your toes. If you feel that you will lose balance, make sure to hold on to a wall or heavy chair for support.5. Balance Losses
Older adults tend to be more worried about falling than they were when younger, and thus will often slow their walking in order to have time to react to changes in their environment (such as surface changes and external objects) and thus avoid falling. Older adults also tend to walk with a flatter foot pattern, and use different strategies to step over objects than younger people. These stepping strategies mean older people are more likely to maneuver objects in a way which can cause the heel of the foot to contact an object when stepping over it, and in fact make them more likely to fall rather than having the opposite effect.Practice Exercise:
Hurdles - Try safely stepping over an object, starting with approximately 2-4 inches of height. You can step over and back, and over and back again, making sure that you are lifting your feet as high as possible and not letting your feet make contact with the object you are using as a hurdle. Challenge yourself, but do not put yourself at risk. Make sure there is a rescue surface nearby or that you can touch a wall as you go over your hurdle.References:
Comana, F. (2012). Mobility, Gait and Balance; Bryant, C. and Daniel Green, Eds. ACE Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist Manual. San Diego: American Council on Exercise.
Merrill, S. (2012). Older Adults; Bryant, C. and Daniel Green, Eds. ACE Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist Manual. San Diego: American Council on Exercise.
As we age, we naturally lose muscle. The muscle fibers responsible for powerful, fast movements show the most change, and losses to our lower body muscular power affect our balance and stability in walking. The muscles around the ankle joint stabilize us when we walk, and lower body muscle power is an important factor in preventing falls. Therefore, people with particularly weak muscles around the knees and ankles will see the most changes to their gaits.Practice Exercise:
Chair stand - Begin by sitting in the middle of a chair, feet flat on the floor and arms across the chest. Rise to a full stand, then return to a fully seated position. (Discontinue this exercise if it causes you pain in the knees, and consult an exercise or rehabilitation professional.)2. Shorter Stride Length
A shortened stride length is a common occurrence with increased age, along with a reduced arm swing and more rotation in the hips, knees, and ankles when walking. This means that we end up taking more steps to cover the same distance than we did when we were younger.Practice Exercise:
Stride Lengthening - safely and slowly practice lengthening your stride for a minute or two when walking by taking longer strides (slowly) and swinging your arms in a longer range-of-motion than you are used to3. Motion Economy
Due to age-related muscle changes, we end up using more muscular endurance instead of power when walking. A slower walking pace means we don't have to propel forward as quickly and thus maximizes our motion economy. The energy cost of walking is less than if we were propelling forward more quickly.
Practice Exercise:
Speed Bursts - When going for a walk, try performing short bursts of speed, either on flat terrain or on a gentle incline. Keep the bursts short and fast (as long as you are balanced well.)4. Limited Movement in the Ankles and Knees
In addition to often having less stable knee and ankle joints due to muscular weakness, older adults also tend to have less flexibility around both joints.Practice Exercise:
Heel and Toe Rocks - to increase the range-of-motion around the ankle joints, try rocking back on your heels and then up on your toes. If you feel that you will lose balance, make sure to hold on to a wall or heavy chair for support.5. Balance Losses
Older adults tend to be more worried about falling than they were when younger, and thus will often slow their walking in order to have time to react to changes in their environment (such as surface changes and external objects) and thus avoid falling. Older adults also tend to walk with a flatter foot pattern, and use different strategies to step over objects than younger people. These stepping strategies mean older people are more likely to maneuver objects in a way which can cause the heel of the foot to contact an object when stepping over it, and in fact make them more likely to fall rather than having the opposite effect.Practice Exercise:
Hurdles - Try safely stepping over an object, starting with approximately 2-4 inches of height. You can step over and back, and over and back again, making sure that you are lifting your feet as high as possible and not letting your feet make contact with the object you are using as a hurdle. Challenge yourself, but do not put yourself at risk. Make sure there is a rescue surface nearby or that you can touch a wall as you go over your hurdle.References:
Comana, F. (2012). Mobility, Gait and Balance; Bryant, C. and Daniel Green, Eds. ACE Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist Manual. San Diego: American Council on Exercise.
Merrill, S. (2012). Older Adults; Bryant, C. and Daniel Green, Eds. ACE Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist Manual. San Diego: American Council on Exercise.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Anti Aging - The Rise In Anti Aging Skin Care?
In our modern society, the want to look desirable is ever present. With the endless precession of so-called beautiful people and the Hollywood elite promoting our favourite brands on TV and in the media, the need to look younger and more beautiful is becoming stronger with every advert.Although there has been a resistance to undergoing cosmetic surgery due mainly to the huge costs and invasive nature of the surgeries, there has always been a raft of cosmetics and skin care products available that offered only "cover up" solutions and short term results to our vanity.Not so anymore.Bring in the new wave of anti aging skin care products and what you have is a perfect storm of circumstances where the needs of the market are being met by the products that are being offered.Recent technological breakthroughs in areas such as Stem Cell technology have allowed skin care and anti aging to be taken to new levels of amazing results.For as little as the cost of a new pair of running shoes, specific products are able to offer people more than a short term "cover up" solution, and actually repair your skin at the cellular level. The benefit of this is that you no longer need to include harsh creams or messy foundations as part of your skin care routine, as your skin actually repairs itself of fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes. Skin care products today truly can claim to be anti aging from the inside out.The pure facts are that people are willing to spend 3 times more money on how they look than how they feel. Looking back at history, we see trends that prove this to be true. Take a look at "The Lipstick index" for example.
During the Great Depression, when people were at their lowest ebb of financial stress and the sales of everything were going down, lipstick sales actually increased 3 fold. People were spending their last dollar on lipstick because, although they were losing everything, they still wanted to look good.What this tells us is that people are willing to pay for products that actually deliver what they promise. There are products on the market that cost upwards of $600 for a single monthly supply, however, in my experience there are skin care products that offer a truly anti aging solution for a fraction of that cost.This allows the regular everyday woman (or man) access to the same amazing anti aging results that the rich and famous get from cosmetic surgeries and expensive injections, without the outlandish cost or need for surgery. And like most skin care products, they can be applied from the security and comfort of your own home.So, as the results and price points of today's anti aging cosmetics are finally in line with the wants and needs of consumers, this has created a recent boom in consumption of products that offer anti aging benefits and the ability to truly make you look 10 yrs younger.Yours in Freedom
During the Great Depression, when people were at their lowest ebb of financial stress and the sales of everything were going down, lipstick sales actually increased 3 fold. People were spending their last dollar on lipstick because, although they were losing everything, they still wanted to look good.What this tells us is that people are willing to pay for products that actually deliver what they promise. There are products on the market that cost upwards of $600 for a single monthly supply, however, in my experience there are skin care products that offer a truly anti aging solution for a fraction of that cost.This allows the regular everyday woman (or man) access to the same amazing anti aging results that the rich and famous get from cosmetic surgeries and expensive injections, without the outlandish cost or need for surgery. And like most skin care products, they can be applied from the security and comfort of your own home.So, as the results and price points of today's anti aging cosmetics are finally in line with the wants and needs of consumers, this has created a recent boom in consumption of products that offer anti aging benefits and the ability to truly make you look 10 yrs younger.Yours in Freedom
Saturday, July 12, 2014
What Causes Aging and Why Anti Wrinkle Face Creams Are a Hit Among Women?
You cannot prevent aging, but you can prevent the onset of the most obvious signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. An effective and constant attempt at prevention can help you look younger than your real age. The approach to preventing wrinkles involves, among other things, using effective anti wrinkle face creams.What Causes Aging?Women and men from the aging demographic have been trying to find the best anti aging product for ages. Over the past few decades, the demand for anti aging formulations has been growing with every one wanting to stay young. Before you rush to buy an anti aging cream, it is important to understand reasons for the aging process.There are two key ways that the skin can age. One is the natural chronological aging of the skin, which is genetic in nature, and the other is aging due to environmental causes. Over-exposure of the skin to ultraviolet radiation (UV) that comes from the sun's rays, pollution, and exposure to chemicals and treated water can lead to deterioration of skin and subsequent loss of elasticity. UV rays also affect collagen production and the connective tissues of the skin. Collagen damage is chiefly responsible for loss of structural support to the skin, resulting in wrinkle formation.Various Ways of Preventing Skin AgingPrimary prevention of the aging process should begin with effective sun protection and prevention of exposure to harsh elements and pollutants. Prevention of aging signs can also be achieved by using non-invasive as well as invasive cosmetic procedures and/or proven and reliable anti aging formulations.Although the aging process affects the whole body including the various organs within the body, the most visible signs of aging are seen on the skin, especially on the facial skin. Wrinkles, lines, and other types of skin blemishes - all point out to aging. The relentless quest to prevent or delay these visible aging signs has given rise to a multi-billion dollar market for anti wrinkle products that include anti wrinkle face creams.
Advanced anti-aging formulations are made of active ingredients that deliver impressive and visible results in preventing aging of skin. A good number of these ingredients is added to cancel the effect of deteriorating collagen and encourage its growth within the skin cells. Skin specialists aver that a well-moisturized skin is less likely to show external signs of premature aging. That's why most modern anti wrinkle face creams have moisturizing agents as one of their key ingredients.Invasive Treatment: Why You Must Be Careful With It?Invasive methods too are used by many women and men to minimize or even eliminate the presence of wrinkles and fine lines from the facial skin. While these methods do deliver visible results, there are several reasons why invasive forms of treatment are not the first choice of most women and men. These methods are not only inconvenient to go through, but are also painful and extend over several sessions. Besides that, the treatments are expensive and not within the budget of many people. There are also instances of patients suffering adverse effects of treatments such as Botox injections.The Benefits of Using Topical Treatment for WrinklesAnti wrinkle face creams, on the other hand, are a safe, affordable, and painless way of minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. These are convenient to use too. The treatment can be done in the privacy and without having to consult dermatologists or skin specialists. Users can research the market and buy the best available brand from the manufacturer's website. Side effects are rare with topical form of treatment.
Advanced anti-aging formulations are made of active ingredients that deliver impressive and visible results in preventing aging of skin. A good number of these ingredients is added to cancel the effect of deteriorating collagen and encourage its growth within the skin cells. Skin specialists aver that a well-moisturized skin is less likely to show external signs of premature aging. That's why most modern anti wrinkle face creams have moisturizing agents as one of their key ingredients.Invasive Treatment: Why You Must Be Careful With It?Invasive methods too are used by many women and men to minimize or even eliminate the presence of wrinkles and fine lines from the facial skin. While these methods do deliver visible results, there are several reasons why invasive forms of treatment are not the first choice of most women and men. These methods are not only inconvenient to go through, but are also painful and extend over several sessions. Besides that, the treatments are expensive and not within the budget of many people. There are also instances of patients suffering adverse effects of treatments such as Botox injections.The Benefits of Using Topical Treatment for WrinklesAnti wrinkle face creams, on the other hand, are a safe, affordable, and painless way of minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. These are convenient to use too. The treatment can be done in the privacy and without having to consult dermatologists or skin specialists. Users can research the market and buy the best available brand from the manufacturer's website. Side effects are rare with topical form of treatment.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Anti Aging Skin Care Tips - A Cosmetic Physician's Guide To Healthy Skin Care
Back when we were growing up as kids, we spent most of our childhoods wishing that we were older. As a kid, I remember getting a bit of a buzz when someone would have a guess at my age and they guessed a number that was a few years older. As we get older however, that thought process starts to shift and we no longer like to look older, even going through drastic cosmetic surgeries in some cases to reverse the signs of aging.There are many alternative options available today instead of costly cosmetic surgeries which are far less invasive. The alternative treatments are nowhere near the cost of full cosmetic surgery and can also provide long term results.I have listed below some tips and hints (including some from a world renowned Cosmetic Physician, who has over 20yrs experience in cosmetic surgery in Hollywood and all around the world):- Since UV radiation depletes the skin of antioxidants such as Vitamins A, C and E, it is beneficial to use products that contain those vitamins. Oils and serums can sit on the skin more effectively than cream because a cream's main ingredient is water (causing rapid evaporation of the product).- Fractional lasers release controlled energy into the skin and stimulate it to respond and build more collagen and elastin, thus improving skin integrity. There are intense laser techniques which can take up to 10 days to fully recover and see the benefits and there are gentler laser techniques which require less down time.- The e-Dermastamp is a device with 6 needles on a rotating head. It is clinically proven to induce collagen and reduce scarring. The treatment usually takes around 1.5 hours and inflammatory last between 12 to 24 hours on average.
The New & Improved Non-Surgical TechnologyNow, many Anti Aging professionals agree that while there is still definitely a market for cosmetic surgery today, and there probably always will be, thanks to breakthroughs in certain technologies, anti aging and skin care can now be achieved by everyday people who can't afford expensive surgeries, or who would like alternatives to injecting harsh poisons like Botox into their bodies.He says that specific breakthroughs in stem cell technology have seen some quantum leaps in skin care and cosmetics with respect to anti aging. Cosmetic products have been able to include these technologies in to particular product ranges and have seen some amazing results from the products that contain these compounds (compounds that are produced by adult human stem cells).It is important in this day and age that we continue to inform ourselves of all of the options available before making any decisions that affect our health or appearance. Where once "anti aging" meant that a patient would need to go under the knife or inject harsh poisons into their body to get the desired anti aging effect, now we are using far more non-surgical options than ever before for people wishing to start their own anti aging regime.Anti aging skin care technology is fast catching up to cosmetic surgery in maintaining long term desired results, and that is a great place to be if you are a consumer.Yours in Freedom
The New & Improved Non-Surgical TechnologyNow, many Anti Aging professionals agree that while there is still definitely a market for cosmetic surgery today, and there probably always will be, thanks to breakthroughs in certain technologies, anti aging and skin care can now be achieved by everyday people who can't afford expensive surgeries, or who would like alternatives to injecting harsh poisons like Botox into their bodies.He says that specific breakthroughs in stem cell technology have seen some quantum leaps in skin care and cosmetics with respect to anti aging. Cosmetic products have been able to include these technologies in to particular product ranges and have seen some amazing results from the products that contain these compounds (compounds that are produced by adult human stem cells).It is important in this day and age that we continue to inform ourselves of all of the options available before making any decisions that affect our health or appearance. Where once "anti aging" meant that a patient would need to go under the knife or inject harsh poisons into their body to get the desired anti aging effect, now we are using far more non-surgical options than ever before for people wishing to start their own anti aging regime.Anti aging skin care technology is fast catching up to cosmetic surgery in maintaining long term desired results, and that is a great place to be if you are a consumer.Yours in Freedom
Monday, July 7, 2014
Taking Care of Your Skin With Quality Skin Care Products
The skin is one of the body's most important organs, yet many people don't take the proper steps necessary to maintain it. Over time, your skin can become very dry and damaged. This can then lead to other problems such as acne and spots. If you want to take care of your skin, then you should make sure that you purchase some natural cleansing lotion. Commercial lotions often contain harsh ingredients designed to clear the skin in the fastest way possible. Although this is great for preventing blackheads and spots, it isn't suitable for those with sensitive skin.Finding a Lotion Which Is Right for YouIf you want to give your skin the treatment it deserves, then you should consider purchasing some natural lotion. Natural lotion adds moisture to your skin, as well as keeping it clear and soft. You will also find that natural products help to give your skin a healthy glow, by giving it the vitamins and minerals it needs to look great naturally.
The Aging ProcessNatural skin products are also great at reducing wrinkles and other fine lines. Some natural skin lotions penetrate the skin, working quickly to restore the collagen and in turn lessening the effects of wrinkles. This is a much safer solution when compared to Botox and other unnatural treatments, not to mention that it is also very affordable and many lotions can be purchased over the counter. Whatever you choose, you should always perform a test patch on your skin before using the lotion to your full advantage. This is especially the case for those with sensitive skin, because you then find out whether or not the lotion is suitable for your needs.
The Aging ProcessNatural skin products are also great at reducing wrinkles and other fine lines. Some natural skin lotions penetrate the skin, working quickly to restore the collagen and in turn lessening the effects of wrinkles. This is a much safer solution when compared to Botox and other unnatural treatments, not to mention that it is also very affordable and many lotions can be purchased over the counter. Whatever you choose, you should always perform a test patch on your skin before using the lotion to your full advantage. This is especially the case for those with sensitive skin, because you then find out whether or not the lotion is suitable for your needs.
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Anti Aging Skin Care Tips - Make-Up Artist's Guide To Healthy Skin Care
When we were all growing up, we spent our childhoods wishing that we were older. As a kid, you always got a bit of a buzz when someone guessed your age as a few years older than you actually were. As we get older, that thought process starts to shift and we no longer like to look older than we actually are, even going through drastic surgeries in some cases to reverse the signs of aging.There are many alternative options available today instead of costly cosmetic surgeries and are far less invasive.For someone who would like some simple advice for anti aging remedies, or simple ways to improve their skin care regime, I have listed below some tips and hints (including a couple from an Australian makeup artist to the stars who has over 15yrs experience working at home and abroad on some of the planet's most famous faces, including Dita Von Teese, Rachel Griffiths and Mischa Barton)."The most common sign of sun damage I see in my work is pigmentation - not even top models are immune. People often ask me about the best anti-ageing product and my answer is always the same - stay out of the sun or wear sunscreen", she says.However, if your skin is sun damaged, never fear. There are some tricks & tips to minimise the appearance of sun damaged skin which I've listed below:- Use a skin care range which has a moisturiser that contains an SPF rating or 15-30+ to get the best anti aging effects. Some companies will say that you can't get a moisturiser with Sun Protection Factor, however, this is not true. The number 1 cause of damage to skin is from the sun, so SPF in your skin care range is a critical factor.
- Use products that contain all natural ingredients that are either found naturally in the human body or naturally in nature. This removes any chance of the body fighting back against products in your skin care range and will increase the anti aging effects.- Any great skin care regime or product line needs a great Serum. Serums are good to use on a daily basis and are the most effective products to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and give our skin back that firm, smooth look. The best Serums will work over the course of 20-30 days to see noticeable, lasting results that truly have an anti aging effect.- If you want immediate results (noticeable in less than an hour) then there are products available called Lifting Masques. The Masques are usually in the form of a gel and are applied to the face and left to sit for 15-20min at a time. When the Masque is lifted off, it instantly lifts and hydrates the skin, showing a youthful complexion and a firmer, more luminous look.While there are many anti aging surgeries available on the market today, with breakthroughs in skin care technology and some simple awareness in what causes aging, you can get just as powerful results through cosmetic skin care products and lifestyle choices, for fractions of the cost and no messy "healing time".Yours in Freedom
- Use products that contain all natural ingredients that are either found naturally in the human body or naturally in nature. This removes any chance of the body fighting back against products in your skin care range and will increase the anti aging effects.- Any great skin care regime or product line needs a great Serum. Serums are good to use on a daily basis and are the most effective products to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and give our skin back that firm, smooth look. The best Serums will work over the course of 20-30 days to see noticeable, lasting results that truly have an anti aging effect.- If you want immediate results (noticeable in less than an hour) then there are products available called Lifting Masques. The Masques are usually in the form of a gel and are applied to the face and left to sit for 15-20min at a time. When the Masque is lifted off, it instantly lifts and hydrates the skin, showing a youthful complexion and a firmer, more luminous look.While there are many anti aging surgeries available on the market today, with breakthroughs in skin care technology and some simple awareness in what causes aging, you can get just as powerful results through cosmetic skin care products and lifestyle choices, for fractions of the cost and no messy "healing time".Yours in Freedom
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Doing Your Best May Not Be Good Enough
Now that the dust has settled after the Commonwealth Games ( a meet involving a select group of countries) and the athletes are heading off to bigger things, I hope we'll be spared from hearing the term 'PB' (as in, Personal Best). It's usually used by athletes who have failed to win their event and, therefore, account for their performance by stating that they did a PB. And the lounge-chair experts seem to accept that, at least, the athlete tried his or her best. We confuse doing one's best and doing what's required to gain the desired result. And there can be a difference. Our aim, surely, should be to do what's required.Despite what we're told by parents, teachers, and coaches, doing your best may not be good enough.We love quoting the late and great Vince Lombardi: 'Winning is not a sometime thing; it's an all the time thing. You don't win once in a while; you don't do things right once in a while; you do them right all of the time. Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.' But we're prepared to accept a cop-out, as long as it's a PB.The desire to live a longer, better life also applies here. We know that the 5Fs - Food, Fitness, Friendships, Future, and Finances - are the way to adding years to life and life to years. And doing one's best to eat the right foods or getting one's finances in order might be admirable, but those attempts may not deliver the desired results. We must do what's necessary - eat the right foods in the right quantity, and so on. I might be doing my best to exercise daily, but if I'm not doing it, surely I can't count my non-participation as acceptable? The right kind of action is essential.
'Doing your best', has become cliche. So, when our time arrives, saying we've done our best to live a long and healthy life can sound OK. What we need to be able to say, however, is that I did what was required that enabled me to live longer, better.There may not be a great (or any) difference between doing your best and doing what's necessary. Usain Bolt does what's necessary to win his heats: it's usually in the finals that he extends himself - performs his best, even. Focus on doing what's necessary and the results will take care of themselves.
'Doing your best', has become cliche. So, when our time arrives, saying we've done our best to live a long and healthy life can sound OK. What we need to be able to say, however, is that I did what was required that enabled me to live longer, better.There may not be a great (or any) difference between doing your best and doing what's necessary. Usain Bolt does what's necessary to win his heats: it's usually in the finals that he extends himself - performs his best, even. Focus on doing what's necessary and the results will take care of themselves.
Friday, July 4, 2014
How Baby Boomers and Beyond Can Wake Up Fit
There is more to it than sleeping right. You do still need to get cardiovascular exercise, resistance training and keep those joints mobile with stretching. The steps that will set you up for success following through with those will happen before the walk will. They happen before strength training or stretching class will.The conditions that help you wake up feeling fit to move are often ignored. In fact, as humans we often do the opposite. See if you don't agree. Famous last words before starting a diet or exercise are spoken over a gluttonous meal or while on vacation.Whether you actually want to move more and improve your fitness or you want to make the most of a busy day when these habits are all you can do, this is how to wake up fit.1. Sleep on it. Get the right amount of sleep for you. Seven-to-nine hours is recommended for adults. You may need more of less. If the alarm determines wake up, start going to bed half-an-hour earlier until you begin to wake naturally at that time and fall asleep easily. You will wake up feeling optimally rested.2. Snooze soundly. Enhance your bedtime in every possible way. Get the room dark or wear a mask. Use aromatherapy. Lavender is often recommended for relaxation and sleep. If noise keeps you awake, try a white noise sound track so it can travel with you. Wear a head band with the sound in it to avoid disturbing your partner. Stay out of bed for everything but sex and sleep.3. Eat early and snack wisely. Early workout or business meeting? Nix the late big dinner and go to sleep with a lighter belly. Give yourself two hours after dinner before turning out the lights. When that's not possible make dinner lighter and smaller. If you do eat your meal early it is OK to snack before you turn in. Keep it a higher protein option. Almonds or milk, even a protein shake are good choices. At this time you want a slowly digested protein powder, different from the one you want post-exercise.
4. Clean up your act. You'll raise your core temperature providing a deeper sleep with a warm shower or bath within two hours of bedtime. Adults say they sleep better on clean, crisp sheets, so do the linens regularly. Toss in your pajamas.5. Sweat dreams. Not a hot flash, but exercise in the evening can work for you by naturally allowing your body temperature to fall afterwards. That's a signal to your body for sleep. Evening exercise can also reduce anxiety and enhance your feel good hormones. There's no guarantee you'll have sweet dreams, but it's a start.6. Shed water. While you don't want to be up all night with trips to the bathroom, consuming natural diuretic teas or foods can help you wake up feeling lighter and more ready to take on a workout. When you feel bloated or heavy it's hard to want to get moving.Naturally occurring diuretics include cucumber, strawberries, and watermelon. Teas you can try include dandelion and green tea. Reduce the amount of sodium in your diet especially in the evening.If you take medications don't overdo teas and check with your physician about herbal teas interacting with your medications negatively. Don't mistakenly reduce your water intake to solve bloating. The more water and water-packed foods you drink the less water retaining you will have.There you have it. Six no-sweat tips to wake up fit so you feel like moving more.
4. Clean up your act. You'll raise your core temperature providing a deeper sleep with a warm shower or bath within two hours of bedtime. Adults say they sleep better on clean, crisp sheets, so do the linens regularly. Toss in your pajamas.5. Sweat dreams. Not a hot flash, but exercise in the evening can work for you by naturally allowing your body temperature to fall afterwards. That's a signal to your body for sleep. Evening exercise can also reduce anxiety and enhance your feel good hormones. There's no guarantee you'll have sweet dreams, but it's a start.6. Shed water. While you don't want to be up all night with trips to the bathroom, consuming natural diuretic teas or foods can help you wake up feeling lighter and more ready to take on a workout. When you feel bloated or heavy it's hard to want to get moving.Naturally occurring diuretics include cucumber, strawberries, and watermelon. Teas you can try include dandelion and green tea. Reduce the amount of sodium in your diet especially in the evening.If you take medications don't overdo teas and check with your physician about herbal teas interacting with your medications negatively. Don't mistakenly reduce your water intake to solve bloating. The more water and water-packed foods you drink the less water retaining you will have.There you have it. Six no-sweat tips to wake up fit so you feel like moving more.
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