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Mr and Mrs Surgery Your Weekly Anti Ageing Prescription

2010-03-11T03:33:00.000-08:00

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2010-03-11T03:32:00.000-08:00

Look Like youve had 8 hours sleep on only 4!

2010-03-11T03:29:00.001-08:00

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2010-03-08T04:18:00.000-08:00

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FOODS TO MAKE YOU GORGEOUS!

2010-02-26T13:20:00.000-08:00

Why not try something Mother Nature gave us - delicious foods that will make you radiant.

These days most dietary and health advice often revolves around weight management. The focus is now rapidly expanding to specifically look at how what we eat can affect how we look.

Research is now examining the role that key nutrients play in preserving a youthful appearance. For example, Vitamins A, C and E are essential for healthy skin.

Natural everyday beauty foods that you buy contain all the important agents such as enymes, collagen and antioxidants you will need within your diet.

Antioxidants for example, play a vital role in the overall function of our body and its beauty. As well as aiding oxygen and nutrients around our bodies, antioxidants help with the elimination of waste; in counteracting the effects of free radicals, helping to prevent, dull, lifeless skin and premature ageing. In addition an adequate intake of omega-3 fatty acids will help your skin fight off free radicals and loss of elasticity. Omega-3 is one of the key ingredients to maintaining smooth skin.

There are a number of beauty foods that are healthy and can help enhance your looks. Below are some foods that you can add to your diet to help you maintain a youthful glowing appearance.

Blueberries: These blue little balls are one of natures most potent anti-aging foods. They help keep the skins elasticity, strengthen the gums, and contribute to the health of our eyes.

Brazil nuts: Help protect our skin from UV rays and they help reduce dryness.

Strawberries: Help protect our skins collagen structures. Collagen is what keeps our skin firm. Wrinkles form when our collagen levels start depleting.

Salmon: Promotes soft smooth skin, free from dry itchy patches.

Avocados: These contain folate which helps blood formation. This is essential for cell regeneration.

Acai: This is the king of all berries. It has 50% more antioxidants than pomegranates, and twice as much as blueberries. They also contain omega 6,9 fatty acids, fibre, calcium, and vitamins.
Apricots: Very rich in fibre and phytochemicals like beta-carotene and lycopene. They also have vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, folate, iron and potassium, making them very beneficial to our skin.

Broccoli: Also very high in fibre, vitamin C, and folate. There's a compound in broccoli called sulforaphane that protects our bodies cells from injury.

Beans: Jammed packed with phytochemicals, fibre, folic acid, protein, calcium, and magnesium. These guys can stabilize blood sugar as well as lower cholesterol.

Black currant: Has a high source of vitamin C and antioxidants. Also contains a high amount of calcium, potassium, and magnesium.

Carotenoids: This isn't a food, but it's found in fruits and vegetables. It's a fat soluble pigment which helps fight against cancer and cardiovascular disorders.

Carrots: Have lots of beta-carotene which is a powerful antioxidant.

Cruciferous vegetables: A.K.A.- cabbage, broccoli, kale, collard greens, cauliflower, and brussell sprouts. These guys release a compound called glucosinolates and an enzyme called myrosinase when chewed, which are known for their anti-cancer properties.

Cranberries: High in vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin E, fibre, calcium, iron, magnesium, and citric acid.

Cucumber: A great source of essential vitamins and minerals necessary for increasing collagen production.

Camu-Camu: Very rich in vitamin C.

Dark leafy greens: A.K.A - Spinach, kale, and dark lettuce are loaded with vitamins and minerals like beta-carotene, vitamin C, folate, iron, magnesium, phytochemicals, and antioxidants.

Fish: Has lots of vitamin A, B1, B12, and B6. It also has omega 3 fatty acids which are very beneficial to the skin, as well as the heart and brain.

Flax, grapeseed, walnut, seaweed, spirulina, watercress: These are very high in zinc which is vital for the health of our skin. Plus they have been known to help clear up acne, and help keep us regular.

Grape seed oil: Has trace elements of selenium, zinc, copper, and iron. It's also a unique source for oligomeric procyanidine, which is known to improve our skins elasticity.
Honey: A nutrient rich alternative to refined sugar. Refined sugar is believed to contribute to aging.

Myrtle: Is known to slow down the skin aging process.

Millet: A nutritious seed, high in silica, which is good for our skin, hair, and nails.

Oats:. High in iron, manganese, phosphorous, calcium, vitamins B and E, and silicon. Silicon is crucial for healthy skin by maintaining collagen levels.

Papaya: When applied as a paste on the skin, it's enzymes help breakdown dead skin cells.
Pomegranate: Very good source of polyphenol antioxidants. These antioxidants help neutralize free radicals that can damage the skin.

Water: Hydrated skin naturally looks younger.

If you are one of the millions of people worldwide that spend money on lotions and creams in an attempt to look fresher and younger, then it makes sense to incorporate these beauty foods into your diet.

It won’t be long before you start seeing the major benefits these beauty foods have on both your health and your complexion.

This information is purely of educational value and is not intended to replace seeking medical advice. You must consult your doctor over all your health concerns.

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2010-02-22T04:18:00.000-08:00

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Let's FACE It!

2010-02-21T10:22:00.000-08:00

Skin care products these days are laden with synthetic chemical ingredients, including paraben's The dangers of paraben's and other chemicals are down played by the government and the skin care industry but some consumers are taking matters into their own hands.

Paraben's are a group of chemicals that have been shown to have gestrogenic (hormonal) properties. There are five Paraben's in total.

Most of the other major cosmetic company formulas use Paraben's in their products.

Any substance that has the potential to raise the oestrogen level in the body is to be discouraged.

Are paraben's bad?

Parabens are widely used as preservatives in skin care products because they are cheap and effective. The problem is that paraben's cause allergic reactions and skin irritation in many people. Moreover, studies show that paraben's exhibit estrogen-like activity and thus interfere with the body’s endocrine system.

The dangers of paraben's may not seem serious enough in order for the ingredient to be banned completely but many consumers are asking questions. A 2004 study in the UK found traces of paraben's in breast tumor tissue samples and scientists think it has to do with the use of deodorant that contains paraben's If the increased risk of cancer is not an undesirable side effect that should have a product banned, I don’t know what is.

Are paraben's bad enough to avoid completely?

There are an increasing number of people who believe that and that’s why there are a growing number of paraben-free skin care products available on the market.

If you don’t feel comfortable using skin care products that contain paraben's, only buy from companies that do not apply parabens to their products.

So are paraben's bad?

While there are not absolutely definitive studies on the matter, the scientific evidence so far shows that paraben's do pose health risks. Your best bet is to avoid using skin care products that contain paraben's in order to stay safe. This is especially important if you have sensitive skin and are susceptible to allergic reactions.

So there you have it.

The dangers of paraben's may not be apparent to the point that their use is prohibited but the scientific evidence that we have so far is nothing short of alarming.

If you want to stay safe and use skin care products that will benefit your skin rather than harm it, go paraben-free.

Caroline
www.planetskincare.co.uk

WHY DO WE GET WRINKLES?

2010-02-21T10:09:00.000-08:00

Wrinkles are mostly associated with aging. As we age, the cells of our skin become thinner and lose elasticity because of the decreased levels of collagen production in our body. The skin cells also divide more slowly. As we age, the fat cells just under the outer layer of our skin, which makes the skin look supple, get smaller and lose their ability to fill out whatever gaps created by the damage that occurs in the inner layers of our skin. And so our skin sags, becomes dry and develops wrinkles as we age.

Wrinkles also develop because of skin damage, the skin damage coming mostly from exposure to sunlight. Spending too much time under the sun with minimal or no protection at all causes the skin to be vulnerable to ultraviolet radiation. Sunlight causes the outer layer of the skin, which is the epidermis, to become thinner, and encourages the overproduction of melanin, which eventually leads to skin cancer. Continued sunlight exposure also causes the collagen in our skin to break down more rapidly, faster than natural aging actually does. Loss of collagen results in loss of elasticity for the skin, therefore to skin wrinkling.
You’re probably not aware of this, but gravity plays a role in why we get wrinkles. Gravity pulls at our skin, causing it to sag and jowls to form.
Getting wrinkles is a natural process. It is something we cannot avoid, and it is something that starts happening in our twenties and thirties.

Ways to diminish wrinkles
First keep your skin protected from sun exposure. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables and fish that are rich in vitamins and minerals that fight the development of free radicals in the body. Also, drink plenty of water and fruit juices to keep the body hydrated, and avoid too much black tea and coffee.
Get as much sleep as possible as well. Rest keeps the body from being stressed, since chronic stress accelerates the aging process. Lastly, give up smoking because smoking dehydrates the skin and burns away the nutrients of the body.
And last by no means least I would highly recommend moisturising daily with Planet Skincare Snake Venom Moisturiser. A natural, painless and extremely effective alternative to Botox and other painful procedures to remove those unwanted wrinkles!