This Superhero Fruit Detoxifies
August 19, 2011 by Jackie Silver
Filed under Nutrition
Did you know eating a simple grapefruit can help you melt fat, detoxify your body and control your blood-sugar levels?
That’s why this multipurpose fruit is a superhero in the anti-aging world.According to botanists, the grapefruit is an accidental hybrid between the pummelo and the orange. But, no matter how it came into being, I’m just glad it did. Not only is the luscious grapefruit known for its fat-burning enzymes, it also has several other excellent benefits.
Red Wine For Your Skin?
July 29, 2011 by Kamila Fiore, ARNP, NP-C
Filed under Anti-Aging, Skincare
Researchers recently discovered a surprising new benefit of red wine. It contains a powerful ingredient that can help make your skin appear younger. I’m talking about resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant found in red wine.
If you take a second to check out the top ingredients in the majority of popular beauty products on the shelves these days, you’ll probably see a lot of the same thing. Antioxidant and vitamin ingredients that protect your skin from damage and in many cases, chemicals, chemicals, and more chemicals.
First off, I always encourage my patients to steer clear of chemical ingredients in their beauty products. When you start to see your skin for what it really is – the largest organ in your body – then it makes a whole lot of sense to put extra thought into the ingredients you put on it.
Who Says You Have to Look Your Age?
July 8, 2011 by Tara Smith ARNP NP-C
Filed under Skincare
Your skin is one of your most important natural resources. It’s responsible for protecting you from the outside elements, and with a little TLC, it can help you to look fresh, confident, and much younger than your age.
Every day your skin faces opposition – whether it’s the pollutants in our modern environment or even harsh chemicals in many of the modern beauty products on the market today. These outside factors continue to rob you of your natural protection and deplete one of your most valuable resources.
Even foods in our modern diet that are full of preservatives and additives can deprive your skin of the valuable nutrients that it needs to stay in the best condition.
3 Simple Steps to Younger, Sexy Skin
June 2, 2011 by Kamila Fiore, ARNP, NP-C
Filed under Skincare
As a nurse practitioner specializing in natural healthcare, I’m surprised at how many patients come to me confused about how to care for their skin!
They ask me questions like, “Are you supposed to cleanse once or twice a day? Should you always apply a moisturizer? What type of anti-aging products should you use and why?
I’ll let you in on a little secret. Achieving naturally healthy skin is nowhere near as complicated as it may seem.
Jessica Alba Would Be Jealous
June 4, 2010 by Dr. Al Sears
Filed under Skincare
Dear Beauty Conscious Reader, If I could show you a photo of an ancient woman, you’d be jealous. Her skin was healthy with few wrinkles and no blemishes. We all want skin like that, right? I’m going to show you exactly how it can be yours, no matter what condition your skin is in today. [...]
Is Exercise Good for Acne?
March 22, 2010 by Coach Yari
Filed under Skincare
There was a time when I had terrible acne. And I felt embarrassed to the point where I didn’t want to show my face without wearing makeup or a hat. I thought for sure it had something to do with how much I exercised… because it seemed to get worse when I worked out…
Look What’s Brewing in Your DNA
March 5, 2010 by Dr. Al Sears
Filed under Anti-Aging
By lengthening your telomeres, you can extend your life. And that means for the first time, you can actually stop – even reverse – the aging process in your body.
Here’s the thing…