Ugh! How Do I Get Rid of These Wrinkles?

The reality is nobody likes getting older. As we age our skin loses its flexibility and becomes stiffer, which translates into wrinkles.

Obviously, there are a multitude of variables that determine the extent to which our skin wrinkles - foremost among those variables being our genes. there's not much we can do about our genes. Some of us simply age more gracefully.

Regardless of how we age, we all prefer to look younger, which generally makes us feel better about ourselves, as well.

I, for example, have been fortunate enough to look younger than I am. Which I hope was because of my appearance and not my behavior. As a younger person, this often hindered me. Now that I am older my youthful appearance is working in my favor, as I don't look my age at all.

Clearly, some individuals age more gracefully than others. For everyone else, there is quality anti-aging skin care.

A topical cream can be used to target specific areas of concern. Individuals with a history of smoking tend to have more wrinkles around their mouth and eyes, while a person who has experienced significant sun exposure may wrinkle prematurely.

In both cases a skin care cream may be applied to the specific areas to help smooth out those wrinkles and improve the health of the affected skin.

Using skin care products is a great way to improve the health, look and feel of skin. But there are other things that you can do, and should be doing to improve your skin's health.

Smoking has a detrimental effect on skin. If you don't smoke, please don't start, and if you are already a smoker, the sooner you can quit the better.

Drinking plenty of water is also tremendously beneficial. Remember, the human body is made up of between 50-75% water on average. Skin is the body's largest organ. There is roughly 3,000 square inches of skin, weighing about 6 pounds covering a 120 pound individual! Water is essential to maintaining the organ! Drinking water not only keeps skin healthy, it helps skin to retain its elasticity which is critical to reducing wrinkles.

Try to avoid extensive exposure to the sun. If you must be out in the sun for an extended period plan to wear a hat, loose-fitting clothing that is designated as blocking ultraviolet sun rays, and wear sunscreen. The sun's rays have always had the potential to damage skin, but with the elimination of the ozone layer, the sun's rays are even more intense and dangerous today. Children, especially, are vulnerable to sun damage to their skin.

Minimizing exposure to the sun will not only improve the health of your skin, but reduce your risk for skin cancer. A nice bonus!

Obviously, you need vitamin D, so normal exposure to sun light is acceptable. But, you should really try to keep exposure to short doses. And, you could always take vitamin D as a supplement, if you felt you were not getting enough sun exposure - especially during the winter months.

Personally, I try to adhere to a protocol of reduced sun exposure. But, I recognize that my daily activities will likely expose me to the sun. I try to mitigate that by following the suggestions mentioned above. For example, if I know I'm going to be doing a bit of driving, I apply sunscreen to my arms, face and neck.

When reviewing anti-aging skin care products, do your due diligence. Simply buying the most expensive, highly marketed product is not always the best course of action. If fact, some of the more expensive products manufactured by well know companies, are some of the worst products available for your skin.

From a logical standpoint, you should ask yourself: If the manufacturer is spending so much on marketing, how much are they spending on research and development? Also, how much are the paying the celebrity to endorse the product, and how does that endorsement affect the price?

When considering skin care products of any kind, look carefully at the ingredient. If you see ingredients such as parabens, allergens and fragrance - keep looking! remember skin absorbs 60% of what touches it.

Ingredients you'll want to see in an anti-aging skin care cream are: Phytessence Wakame, which is derived from Japanese sea kelp and helps your skin retain its elasticity naturally; Nanobelle CoenzymeQ10 which penetrates down 7 levels of skin to produce dramatic results; and Xtend-TK which is proven to reduce wrinkles.

A quality skin care product will refresh your skin, naturally from the inside out, making you look and feel younger and more vibrant!

To help you discover the best, most natural skin care products for the improved health of your skin, Kylie has provided a description of ingredients to look for, and ingredients to avoid!

7 Natural Anti Inflammatory Foods To Help You Combat Arthritic Inflammation

 



Arthritis can not only lead to impaired mobility but can also cause immense amount of pain and inflammation. Now, inflammation is a perfectly natural defense mechanism. It's your body's way to defend itself against viruses, bacteria, and other harmful microbes. However, inflammation during arthritis is a completely miss triggered response as it's not caused by any foreign microbes. If you are suffering from arthritis, your body's own immune system causes inflammation which in turn causes tissue damage and pain.

There are lots of medications out there that can keep the inflammation subdued ranging from over the counter pills to injections. However, these are not only expensive but also come with unwanted side effects. This is why more and more people are looking for natural methods to deal with arthritic inflammation.

One of the sure fire ways to fight inflammation from within is by having natural anti-inflammatory foods. To help you combat arthritic inflammation, here's our list of 7 natural anti-inflammatory foods:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

It's found that people following a Mediterranean diet have a reduced risk of inflammation. This is due to the plentiful use of olive oil in their cooking. Olive oil, especially extra virgin olive oil is one of the great natural anti-inflammatory foods and should be part of your diet.

Ginger

Along with a host of other health benefits, ginger has great anti-inflammatory properties. You can easily add a few pieces of ginger in your tea to increase its daily consumption.

Turmeric

Turmeric contains a natural anti-inflammatory substance called curcumin. It not only helps in reduce inflammation but can also act as a natural pain reliever. A lot of Indian curries contain turmeric powder. Get some recipes online and start cooking.

Wild Salmon

Rich in omega 3 fatty acids, wild salmons have great anti-inflammatory properties. Wild salmons are usually available in most super markets. Due to it's versatile nature it's easy to prepare a number of dishes using this great tasting fish.

Green Tea

One of the most effective natural anti-inflammatory foods is the green tea. It contains flavonoids which not only reduces inflammation but can also reduce the risk of some cancerous conditions.

Antioxidant Rich Fruit

Fruits with a high level of antioxidants have great anti-inflammatory properties. These antioxidant rich fruits are easy to identify due to their vibrant colors. Next time head to the super market pick up fruits like papaya, strawberry, raspberry, watermelon, cherries, blueberries, and plums. They are so tasty that you should have no trouble adding them to your diet.

Leafy Vegetables

Studies have shown that food that contains rich amounts of vitamin E protects the body from inflammatory molecules called cytokines. Green leafy vegetables are a great sources of vitamin E and thus are one of the best natural anti-inflammatory foods. This is why doctors recommend adding broccoli, spinach, and kale to the regular diets of people suffering from excessive inflammation.

The most important step to a healthier life is the change to a healthy diet. Get more information from the free copy of my e-book to make better choices!