Archive for the ‘Anti-Aging’ Category

Anti-aging facial treatments

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Anti-aging facial treatmentsOver time skin loses its properties. This is inevitable and in some ways, concerns many people. It is clear that other health problems much more important, but for those concerned with the skin of his face from this health blog you’ll find a series of anti-aging facial treatments.

There is hardly a definitive formula for combating the passing of time. The skin loses its properties and aging, as it is a living organism and as such, it has no choice but to be suffering over the years. The speed with which we live, stress, poor nutrition that we or excessive sun exposure, are factors contributing to the skin to lose its properties.

Different facial treatments to combat aging:

- The Proteoglycans. In general, blisters of Proteoglycan act against wrinkles of the face for a soft, smooth skin. It is a stimulating facial tissue.

- Shower oxygen facial. We’ve talked on other occasions of the benefits it has oxygen to the skin and body. With a shower of oxygen, the active principles act on the skin, causing them to become strong. (more…)

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Anti Aging Vitamins

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

There is a group of Anti Aging Vitamins like vitamins, minerals, natural dyes from plants and other compounds and enzymes (substances from our body involved in multiple metabolic processes) called antioxidants, which block the damaging effect of so-called “free radicals”. From the diet, most of the antioxidants found in plant foods, which explains some of the shares healthy fruits, legumes, vegetables and whole grains.

The studies are primarily focused on antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, flavonoids, selenium and zinc.

Vitamin C:
Food sources: guava, kiwi, mango, pineapple, persimmon, citrus, melons, strawberries, berries, peppers, tomato, Brassica (vegetables from the cabbage family), fruits and vegetables in general.

Vitamin E (tocopherol):
Food sources: wheat germ oil, soybean oil, germ of cereals or whole grain cereals, olive oils, green leafy vegetables and nuts.

Beta-carotene Beta-carotene belongs to the family of carotenoids present in vegetables. The body can convert it into vitamin A, hence the name “provitamin A”. Beta-carotene has jointly properties of vitamin A and antioxidants (more…)

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Anti Aging Diet

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

The adoption of a series of healthy Anti Aging Diet lifestyles (diet, exercise, beauty treatments) that minimize the production of free radicals, in addition to the use of dietary supplements and pharmacological, may prevent and reduce oxidation. Herein lies the medicine “anti aging” which helps those who can afford (the cost of treatment ranges between 1,800 and 6,000 €) to delay the biological clock.

An anti aging treatment begins with analysis, testing of hormone levels, revision of the liver, kidneys, intestines, nose, or DNA memory so that the specialist can determine the biological and physiological damages suffered by the patient’s cells. With the results develops a personalized program that includes diet, exercise, stress management and supplements of vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.

Without doubt, the highlight of these programs is diet, which can provide a natural way for all substances our bodies need antioxidants to fight free radicals. The Mediterranean diet, the healthiest in the world, food is rich in antioxidants. We help you make up your pantry “anti aging” and telling you what guidelines you should follow to be younger than your chronological age. Ideally, start your anti aging plan before age 40.

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Everything You Need to Know about Botox

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Developing wrinkles is unavoidable at some point. Laugh lines, worry lines, you probably don’t like any lines. Botox is a long term aid to minimizing the appearance of wrinkles.

Everything You Need to Know about Botox

It became an approved procedure in the late 1980s, as it was discovered to help treat over-blinking and lazy eyes. Now a mainstream cosmetic procedure, it can be used for many areas on the face.

Botox is the brand name for the toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum. You may have heard that what is inside Botox is the same thing as botulism, but that is only somewhat true. There needs to be large quantities of the toxin for botulism to occur, and Botox is performed with a diluted amount only.

It is a quick procedure requiring no anesthetic, and you will be able to drive afterwards. Just a quick needle injection into the muscle area you’re targeting, and there is minimal discomfort. (more…)

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Facial Fillers long-term absorbable polylactic acid

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Facial Fillers long-term absorbable polylactic acid

There are many treatments that are based on injection of fillers to soften wrinkles and expression lines. One of the newer ones used for this purpose is polylactic acid, which has the distinction of being biocompatible, biodegradable, non-allergenic, nontoxic and reabsorbed.

This means that it will be rejected, is eliminated naturally, does not alert the immune system and is completely reabsorbed. Its effect extends to 18 months.

Polylactic acid implants to no more than 2 or 3 mm subcutaneously. It works by stimulating the production of collagen and fibrosis creating a reaction that increases the thickness of the dermis in superficial depressed areas. (more…)

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Preventing wrinkles

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Preventing wrinkles

What to do when wrinkles appear?! How to control and even slow its arrival. Here, six steps to prevent them:

1) Keep the skin well hydrated.

When the skin is one of the last parts of the body to be “stocked” water “loses the power to retain moisture, dry and wrinkled.

Therefore, it is necessary to take 6-8 glasses of water daily and avoid diuretics and caffeine.

2) Avoid the sun.

The damage caused by the sun is cumulative and irreversible (remember: “the sun has memory.”) Therefore, it is important to wear a daily basis.

For best protection, apply a coat of sunscreen, wait half an hour and reapply another layer over the first. (more…)

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Removal of wrinkles and expression lines with a pencil, is it possible?

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Removal of wrinkles and expression lines with a pencil

Filler, a new trend. The global aesthetic industry in recent times has contributed more men and women resort to any method to correct expression lines that have emerged over time.

And the most common are the injections of various components, as well as pose some risks, can be harmful at any given time.

And for the sake of both women and men make a better decision to try safe methods to start a brigade against wrinkles, hit the market Soucis Sans Repair Energy, a wrinkle filler, anti-aging skin treatment that counteracts naturally the signs of the passage of time accurately and quickly. It has an optical effect immediately to reduce the depth of wrinkles by up to 34 percent.

The product is an innovative active ingredient produced by the microparticles of hyaluronic reflecantes pigments. (more…)

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