Antioxidants
This causes the physical changes in the body that are represented by aging and anything that we can do to slow down this process of cell division will increase life expectancy.
As we continue to age and move towards our early forties almost another half of the remaining cells are used up leaving only 25 - 30 percent available for the rest of our lives.
Obviously when the final allotment of cells are used up the outcome is death.
So what can we do to slow this down and extend our years?
The main cause of the speed by which the cells will degenerate is from free radicals and fortunately scientific research has determined that this rate can be slowed with the introduction of more antioxidants which reduces the free radicals.
The more free radicals we have the faster the rate the body ages.
What are free radicals?
They are the harmful substances that are the result of oxidation and occur naturally in the body.
It is only when they attack the healthy cells in the body that they cause a problem however they are unable to distinguish between which cells are good and which ones are bad.
It is the destruction of healthy cells that causes the aging process and if more pronounced they can cause other more serious disorders and diseases.
By reducing these free radicals with the help of antioxidants the body clock is slowed down and we are able to look and feel younger for longer.
While the body is unable to produce its own antioxidants without help we must get a sufficient supply in the foods that we eat as it is the distinct function of antioxidants to act on these free radicals and maintain the necessary balance to maintain optimum health.
The best sources of antioxidants are found in foods such as berries, broccoli, carrots, garlic, red grapes, soy, spinach, tea, tomatoes and whole grains.
By adding these to your diet on a regular basis you should be getting sufficient in your body to maintain a healthy balance and reduce the aging process.
There are a number of
products on the market that have been getting good reports for their ability to
deliver the same results as Botox. While this will depend entirely on how they
react with you there is a possibility that they will go some way towards
helping to reduce wrinkles.
It is unlikely that you will get results as good as can be achieved with Botox but there are still many people who are reluctant to use Botox and these alternatives might be sufficient for what is needed.
The fact that Botox became so popular due to the success of the treatment spurred the cosmetics industry into action looking for alternatives that they could cash in with.
These Botox alternatives are classed as line relaxers and the anti aging affect that they deliver is a result of the ingredients in their formulas that soften the lines on the face that are caused by frowning and smiling.
The ingredients that are most commonly used in these products are peptides and neuro-peptides. As peptides are naturally occurring in the body many people are happier to use these than Botox. These peptides act on the muscles that cause the lines on the face and help to make the skin smoother.
Other products use GABA which is the body's natural muscle relaxant. Reports are mixed as to whether this has any positive affect on the reduction of wrinkles and if at all it would only target the smaller lines and certainly not offer anywhere near the benefits that can be gained from Botox treatment.
As it is not possible to affect the underlying muscles in the area where this product is applied the manufacturers claim that the anti-aging affect that it will deliver is due to a combination of factors including the GABA and the other ingredients that they include in their formulas.
While it might appear to be a more cost effective solution to your problem of wrinkles you will need to take into account the fact that Botox will have a greater impact at reducing lines and will last for several months at a time with most people.
It is unlikely that you will get results as good as can be achieved with Botox but there are still many people who are reluctant to use Botox and these alternatives might be sufficient for what is needed.
The fact that Botox became so popular due to the success of the treatment spurred the cosmetics industry into action looking for alternatives that they could cash in with.
These Botox alternatives are classed as line relaxers and the anti aging affect that they deliver is a result of the ingredients in their formulas that soften the lines on the face that are caused by frowning and smiling.
The ingredients that are most commonly used in these products are peptides and neuro-peptides. As peptides are naturally occurring in the body many people are happier to use these than Botox. These peptides act on the muscles that cause the lines on the face and help to make the skin smoother.
Other products use GABA which is the body's natural muscle relaxant. Reports are mixed as to whether this has any positive affect on the reduction of wrinkles and if at all it would only target the smaller lines and certainly not offer anywhere near the benefits that can be gained from Botox treatment.
As it is not possible to affect the underlying muscles in the area where this product is applied the manufacturers claim that the anti-aging affect that it will deliver is due to a combination of factors including the GABA and the other ingredients that they include in their formulas.
While it might appear to be a more cost effective solution to your problem of wrinkles you will need to take into account the fact that Botox will have a greater impact at reducing lines and will last for several months at a time with most people.
Imagine carting a big
bundle of baggage around with you day and night for the rest of your life when
there is nothing worthwhile in it and you have the choice to leave it on the
sidewalk at any time and move on without it.
Consider the benefits to your health if you didn't have to cart that 'weight' around all the time. You wouldn't be so tired would you?
Throughout the world a big portion of the people have the burden of unwanted baggage that they just can't seem to offload.
It is unfortunate because by hanging on to that baggage they are not only shortening their life but they are not enjoying the life they have nearly as much as they could.
Emotional turmoil is very destructive for your health; for your mental health and for your physical well-being.
If you want to live a long time and enjoy the journey then you need to travel light and emotional baggage always weighs heavy on those who choose to keep it.
Do you want to look back when you are old and think of how stupid you were to waste all that mind time on something that never had a solution? Something that didn't matter anyway?
How will you feel if you realize that you could have had another number of years of fulfilling life if you had dumped the baggage way back then?
If you are currently hanging on to any baggage then today is the day to get rid of it and move on. If you can't do that without help - then get some help as soon as you can.
You will live healthier.
You will live happier.
You will live longer.
What could be better than turning a negative into something positive where you decided today that baggage was the reason why you decided to make the changes that will help you to make the most of the life that you are about to extend for more years than you were heading?
Consider the benefits to your health if you didn't have to cart that 'weight' around all the time. You wouldn't be so tired would you?
Throughout the world a big portion of the people have the burden of unwanted baggage that they just can't seem to offload.
It is unfortunate because by hanging on to that baggage they are not only shortening their life but they are not enjoying the life they have nearly as much as they could.
Emotional turmoil is very destructive for your health; for your mental health and for your physical well-being.
If you want to live a long time and enjoy the journey then you need to travel light and emotional baggage always weighs heavy on those who choose to keep it.
Do you want to look back when you are old and think of how stupid you were to waste all that mind time on something that never had a solution? Something that didn't matter anyway?
How will you feel if you realize that you could have had another number of years of fulfilling life if you had dumped the baggage way back then?
If you are currently hanging on to any baggage then today is the day to get rid of it and move on. If you can't do that without help - then get some help as soon as you can.
You will live healthier.
You will live happier.
You will live longer.
What could be better than turning a negative into something positive where you decided today that baggage was the reason why you decided to make the changes that will help you to make the most of the life that you are about to extend for more years than you were heading?
You've often heard the
saying 'you are what you eat' and there is a lot of truth in that statement.
The choices of foods that you eat will go a long way in determining the condition of your body and skin and naturally this will reflect on your appearance and the age others assume you to be.
You can't hope to look young and healthy if you live on a diet of burgers, fries and soda drinks.
Your skin will be lacking the essential nutrients that are necessary for it to look in top condition.
You will probably be overweight and while there are many (far too many) young people who are overweight it is a state that many people associate with aging.
The condition of your skin is affected by the food and drink that you consume and it is essential that you get all the necessary nutrients required and in the correct balance to maintain optimum health. If there are any aspects of this lacking in your diet then the imbalance can affect your skin making it appear lifeless and dry.
A lack of essential elements in your diet can also cause blotches and discoloration on your skin and that is something that many people experience with aging so it will also make you look aged.
Your skin will lose its elasticity and will begin to sag sooner than necessary and this in turn will make you look older than you should.
A lack of the correct nutrition will also affect the condition of your hair and nails. Your hair will go gray sooner and that will make you look older unless you have it colored and your nails will become brittle and be harder to maintain in good healthy condition.
What goes on inside your body is shown to the entire world on the outside so you had better watch your nutrition if you want to look younger for longer.
The choices of foods that you eat will go a long way in determining the condition of your body and skin and naturally this will reflect on your appearance and the age others assume you to be.
You can't hope to look young and healthy if you live on a diet of burgers, fries and soda drinks.
Your skin will be lacking the essential nutrients that are necessary for it to look in top condition.
You will probably be overweight and while there are many (far too many) young people who are overweight it is a state that many people associate with aging.
The condition of your skin is affected by the food and drink that you consume and it is essential that you get all the necessary nutrients required and in the correct balance to maintain optimum health. If there are any aspects of this lacking in your diet then the imbalance can affect your skin making it appear lifeless and dry.
A lack of essential elements in your diet can also cause blotches and discoloration on your skin and that is something that many people experience with aging so it will also make you look aged.
Your skin will lose its elasticity and will begin to sag sooner than necessary and this in turn will make you look older than you should.
A lack of the correct nutrition will also affect the condition of your hair and nails. Your hair will go gray sooner and that will make you look older unless you have it colored and your nails will become brittle and be harder to maintain in good healthy condition.
What goes on inside your body is shown to the entire world on the outside so you had better watch your nutrition if you want to look younger for longer.
HGH is a hot topic and has
been for quite some time as more and more people are looking for ways to retain
or reclaim their youth.
There are many products on the market now that are catering to people who have read about the advantages that HGH can give them in their anti aging quest.
So what is HGH?
It stands for human growth hormone and is the hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. This is the gland that is also responsible for the production of estrogen and testosterone.
HGH is important for healthy cell growth and for muscle building and bone development.
HGH, along with the liver and other tissues in the body stimulates the production of IGF-I which is insulin-like growth factor I.
Correct levels of HGH will help children to develop at an acceptable rate and when this isn't happening doctors will sometimes prescribe HGH supplements to make up for the deficit.
It has often been used by sportspeople and particularly bodybuilders seeking additional muscles mass.
After the age of 30 or so the production of HGH peaks and the ability for the body to maintain the same levels of healthy cell growth diminishes.
This reduction in the supply of HGH affects many areas of the body's development and as a result the aging process begins to increase with various factors being affected.
Hair loss becomes more prevalent and nails and bones become more brittle.
The skin begins to become thinner and loses its elasticity which causes it to become loose.
Muscle mass is harder to maintain and begins to decrease and along with the reduction in muscle mass there is a tendency to store more fat.
These are all areas of aging that we want to stop and the more we can lessen the effect that this drop in Human Growth Hormone production can have on the body the younger we will look for longer.
Obviously people have looked towards Human Growth Hormone therapy as a way to reduce the symptoms that are inevitable.
The general procedure is for HGH to be injected beneath the skin. Another option is to ingest HGH releasers that help the body to produce more of its own HGH by combining with amino acids and vitamins.
Many people now market natural products that are available at reasonable rates that are designed to assist the body in creating more of its own HGH.
There are many products on the market now that are catering to people who have read about the advantages that HGH can give them in their anti aging quest.
So what is HGH?
It stands for human growth hormone and is the hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. This is the gland that is also responsible for the production of estrogen and testosterone.
HGH is important for healthy cell growth and for muscle building and bone development.
HGH, along with the liver and other tissues in the body stimulates the production of IGF-I which is insulin-like growth factor I.
Correct levels of HGH will help children to develop at an acceptable rate and when this isn't happening doctors will sometimes prescribe HGH supplements to make up for the deficit.
It has often been used by sportspeople and particularly bodybuilders seeking additional muscles mass.
After the age of 30 or so the production of HGH peaks and the ability for the body to maintain the same levels of healthy cell growth diminishes.
This reduction in the supply of HGH affects many areas of the body's development and as a result the aging process begins to increase with various factors being affected.
Hair loss becomes more prevalent and nails and bones become more brittle.
The skin begins to become thinner and loses its elasticity which causes it to become loose.
Muscle mass is harder to maintain and begins to decrease and along with the reduction in muscle mass there is a tendency to store more fat.
These are all areas of aging that we want to stop and the more we can lessen the effect that this drop in Human Growth Hormone production can have on the body the younger we will look for longer.
Obviously people have looked towards Human Growth Hormone therapy as a way to reduce the symptoms that are inevitable.
The general procedure is for HGH to be injected beneath the skin. Another option is to ingest HGH releasers that help the body to produce more of its own HGH by combining with amino acids and vitamins.
Many people now market natural products that are available at reasonable rates that are designed to assist the body in creating more of its own HGH.
The range of products that
are available for skin care and therefore helping you to look ever younger is
increasing all the time and none more so than the manufacture of natural skin
care products.
People are seeing the benefits of using natural products on their skin and those who are searching for the fountain of youth tend to want the natural products in preference to other products on the market.
Often people will find that the natural products are better for sensitive skin although this is not something that you should just assume to be the case.
There are many naturally occurring ingredients that can be very harsh on the skin and small sample tests are required to see whether you have any skin reactions.
Where there are sun spots and age spots then more often than not natural products will not be sufficient to eliminate these and other more effective techniques such as laser treatments will have more positive results to help with aging skin.
Many people find that the best results are achieved when they keep an open mind and look at all the available treatments and use a combination of several to get the desired outcome.
The progress that has been made in recent years for skin care and the help that is available for people looking to rejuvenate their skin has been quite outstanding and ever increasing numbers of people, both men and women are taking advantage of the chance they have to look younger for longer.
Costs for many of these procedures have gone down and that has allowed them to become more affordable to more people.
People are not only living longer but they are looking better too thanks to all the opportunities they have available. Also - people are becoming better educated with all aspects of their well-being and as they make positive changes to their lifestyles they look and feel healthier and get a whole lot more out of life.
People are seeing the benefits of using natural products on their skin and those who are searching for the fountain of youth tend to want the natural products in preference to other products on the market.
Often people will find that the natural products are better for sensitive skin although this is not something that you should just assume to be the case.
There are many naturally occurring ingredients that can be very harsh on the skin and small sample tests are required to see whether you have any skin reactions.
Where there are sun spots and age spots then more often than not natural products will not be sufficient to eliminate these and other more effective techniques such as laser treatments will have more positive results to help with aging skin.
Many people find that the best results are achieved when they keep an open mind and look at all the available treatments and use a combination of several to get the desired outcome.
The progress that has been made in recent years for skin care and the help that is available for people looking to rejuvenate their skin has been quite outstanding and ever increasing numbers of people, both men and women are taking advantage of the chance they have to look younger for longer.
Costs for many of these procedures have gone down and that has allowed them to become more affordable to more people.
People are not only living longer but they are looking better too thanks to all the opportunities they have available. Also - people are becoming better educated with all aspects of their well-being and as they make positive changes to their lifestyles they look and feel healthier and get a whole lot more out of life.
By removing the outer
layer of the skin with laser resurfacing the skin care specialist has the
ability to reduce discoloration and other problems that are signs of aging.
Fine lines and wrinkles can disappear or at the very least be diminished and even scars can be faded somewhat where they are unnoticeable or can be hidden with a light foundation.
As well as improving the colors and marks on the skin, laser resurfacing also helps to tighten the skin and has the effect of a mild face lift for many people which gives a more youthful appearance.
This tightening of the skin can help it to remain firm for several months at a time after the initial treatment.
People respond differently to the laser resurfacing treatment with some getting more benefits than others.
The laser also stimulates the growth of new collagen which helps the skin to remain tighter and appear younger looking.
A good dermatologist is always recommended as the laser treatment needs specific techniques when applied to the various skin tones. There are also two types of lasers that are commonly used and the dermatologist will need to decide which one will be most appropriate and in some cases both will need to be used to target varying levels of scarring.
Laser treatments can in fact cause scarring to the skin with people who have dark complexions so a well recommended professional is always necessary to ensure there is no damage caused in the process.
Infection after the treatment can be a concern and often medication is required to avoid any complications.
Another concern is with those people who have sensitive skin where recovery can take longer and infection can be more likely.
While there are the possibility of problems with this form of treatment, if done right the results can be very good and help make the skin look rejuvenated and help to turn back the clock.
Fine lines and wrinkles can disappear or at the very least be diminished and even scars can be faded somewhat where they are unnoticeable or can be hidden with a light foundation.
As well as improving the colors and marks on the skin, laser resurfacing also helps to tighten the skin and has the effect of a mild face lift for many people which gives a more youthful appearance.
This tightening of the skin can help it to remain firm for several months at a time after the initial treatment.
People respond differently to the laser resurfacing treatment with some getting more benefits than others.
The laser also stimulates the growth of new collagen which helps the skin to remain tighter and appear younger looking.
A good dermatologist is always recommended as the laser treatment needs specific techniques when applied to the various skin tones. There are also two types of lasers that are commonly used and the dermatologist will need to decide which one will be most appropriate and in some cases both will need to be used to target varying levels of scarring.
Laser treatments can in fact cause scarring to the skin with people who have dark complexions so a well recommended professional is always necessary to ensure there is no damage caused in the process.
Infection after the treatment can be a concern and often medication is required to avoid any complications.
Another concern is with those people who have sensitive skin where recovery can take longer and infection can be more likely.
While there are the possibility of problems with this form of treatment, if done right the results can be very good and help make the skin look rejuvenated and help to turn back the clock.
It's not all that hard to
live longer if you follow the simple steps that are required.
It seems obvious but the majority of people will never do what is required to live longer.
By simply staying hydrated every day, drinking sufficient water so you never feel thirsty you can add years to your life with better health and reduce chance of illness and disease.
By simply exercising a few times a week moderately and on a regular basis you can also add many years to your life.
You can add years to your life by choosing to eat the correct foods and getting in the habit of having a good diet more often than not.
By having a relaxed and happy lifestyle you can also add years to your life.
These are all simple things that you should make as lifestyle choices that will not only help you to live longer but they will also help you to enjoy your life more along the way with increased energy and all the potential for success that it brings with it.
Generally people who are more positive will not only enjoy a longer and happier life but they will be more successful at what they do. This will help them to become more financially secure too which will also help to maintain a higher standard of health.
Even small changes in any of the areas mentioned above can help to make other changes more easily and the effect that these small changes will have over the course of a lifetime can bring big benefits in your later years.
By making a decision to change one small aspect of your life today you will be on the way to a longer and more fruitful life. Once you get the process in motion there will be no stopping you.
It seems obvious but the majority of people will never do what is required to live longer.
By simply staying hydrated every day, drinking sufficient water so you never feel thirsty you can add years to your life with better health and reduce chance of illness and disease.
By simply exercising a few times a week moderately and on a regular basis you can also add many years to your life.
You can add years to your life by choosing to eat the correct foods and getting in the habit of having a good diet more often than not.
By having a relaxed and happy lifestyle you can also add years to your life.
These are all simple things that you should make as lifestyle choices that will not only help you to live longer but they will also help you to enjoy your life more along the way with increased energy and all the potential for success that it brings with it.
Generally people who are more positive will not only enjoy a longer and happier life but they will be more successful at what they do. This will help them to become more financially secure too which will also help to maintain a higher standard of health.
Even small changes in any of the areas mentioned above can help to make other changes more easily and the effect that these small changes will have over the course of a lifetime can bring big benefits in your later years.
By making a decision to change one small aspect of your life today you will be on the way to a longer and more fruitful life. Once you get the process in motion there will be no stopping you.
It's not all that hard to
live longer if you follow the simple steps that are required.
It seems obvious but the majority of people will never do what is required to live longer.
By simply staying hydrated every day, drinking sufficient water so you never feel thirsty you can add years to your life with better health and reduce chance of illness and disease.
By simply exercising a few times a week moderately and on a regular basis you can also add many years to your life.
You can add years to your life by choosing to eat the correct foods and getting in the habit of having a good diet more often than not.
By having a relaxed and happy lifestyle you can also add years to your life.
These are all simple things that you should make as lifestyle choices that will not only help you to live longer but they will also help you to enjoy your life more along the way with increased energy and all the potential for success that it brings with it.
Generally people who are more positive will not only enjoy a longer and happier life but they will be more successful at what they do. This will help them to become more financially secure too which will also help to maintain a higher standard of health.
Even small changes in any of the areas mentioned above can help to make other changes more easily and the effect that these small changes will have over the course of a lifetime can bring big benefits in your later years.
By making a decision to change one small aspect of your life today you will be on the way to a longer and more fruitful life. Once you get the process in motion there will be no stopping you.
It seems obvious but the majority of people will never do what is required to live longer.
By simply staying hydrated every day, drinking sufficient water so you never feel thirsty you can add years to your life with better health and reduce chance of illness and disease.
By simply exercising a few times a week moderately and on a regular basis you can also add many years to your life.
You can add years to your life by choosing to eat the correct foods and getting in the habit of having a good diet more often than not.
By having a relaxed and happy lifestyle you can also add years to your life.
These are all simple things that you should make as lifestyle choices that will not only help you to live longer but they will also help you to enjoy your life more along the way with increased energy and all the potential for success that it brings with it.
Generally people who are more positive will not only enjoy a longer and happier life but they will be more successful at what they do. This will help them to become more financially secure too which will also help to maintain a higher standard of health.
Even small changes in any of the areas mentioned above can help to make other changes more easily and the effect that these small changes will have over the course of a lifetime can bring big benefits in your later years.
By making a decision to change one small aspect of your life today you will be on the way to a longer and more fruitful life. Once you get the process in motion there will be no stopping you.
Do wrinkle creams work?
Wouldn't it be nice if you could just rub on some wrinkle cream like they do on those infomercials and all your wrinkles would disappear?
Well unfortunately it isn't as simple as that and even those that do have some positive effect on your wrinkles can only do so much.
You are never going to get the same positive results that you would with say Botox treatment however using good quality wrinkle creams on a regular basis will help to keep your skin in better condition and that will help you to remain younger looking.
Collagen is the support structure that helps the skin to retain a youthful appearance and remain firm. Most of the best wrinkle products on the market will have ingredients in them that will help to stimulate the production of collagen in the body. The more collagen that is present the better the tone and condition of the skin and this will help to slow down and sometimes reverse the aging process.
These products aren't as good as medical procedures but they do have their benefits in low costs and the convenience of use.
With many people reluctant to use any form of medical procedure they can certainly help to make considerable improvements if the right product is chosen for your skin type.
No doubt you will read the many glowing testimonials that are available to help sell almost any product on the market but there have been many tests done that have shown that there is no correlation between the benefits that these anti wrinkle products deliver and the prices that you have to pay.
Just because you are paying a high price doesn't mean the product is any better.
Try small samples of products that you believe will help you and look at the results with an open mind to see whether they are worthwhile or not. They can certainly help you but no two people will get the same results and your results are all that matter.
Wouldn't it be nice if you could just rub on some wrinkle cream like they do on those infomercials and all your wrinkles would disappear?
Well unfortunately it isn't as simple as that and even those that do have some positive effect on your wrinkles can only do so much.
You are never going to get the same positive results that you would with say Botox treatment however using good quality wrinkle creams on a regular basis will help to keep your skin in better condition and that will help you to remain younger looking.
Collagen is the support structure that helps the skin to retain a youthful appearance and remain firm. Most of the best wrinkle products on the market will have ingredients in them that will help to stimulate the production of collagen in the body. The more collagen that is present the better the tone and condition of the skin and this will help to slow down and sometimes reverse the aging process.
These products aren't as good as medical procedures but they do have their benefits in low costs and the convenience of use.
With many people reluctant to use any form of medical procedure they can certainly help to make considerable improvements if the right product is chosen for your skin type.
No doubt you will read the many glowing testimonials that are available to help sell almost any product on the market but there have been many tests done that have shown that there is no correlation between the benefits that these anti wrinkle products deliver and the prices that you have to pay.
Just because you are paying a high price doesn't mean the product is any better.
Try small samples of products that you believe will help you and look at the results with an open mind to see whether they are worthwhile or not. They can certainly help you but no two people will get the same results and your results are all that matter.