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Mind, Body, Soul
Creatures
of (Bad) Habit?
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Well - don't just skip the exercise here. But...take
another "think" here on what you actually do during the day. Some
exercises are for professional body-builders. Most women find that
toning up what they already have is sufficient. Summer weather is
here...Enjoy!!
27 Common Anti-Aging Tips That You Should Forget Immediately - Alex
Daniel, Quicker, 5/8/2019
1) Water can plump your skin: Dermatologist Fayne Fry says
drinking water is essential to your health. It doesn't actually provide
extra moisture to fight the aging of your skin. Stick with the
recommended eight glasses of water a day...which benefits everything
from organ health to energy levels.
2) The more expensive the product, the better: Zero in on the
ingredients that every product contains. Read the concentration of
ingredients. A higher concentration is better.
3) Getting a blood facial will make your skin look better: Called
the "vampire facelift"...a few tubes of your own blood is drawn, spun
in a centrifugal unit until is separates into separate components. The
plasma is then injected back into your face. Plastic surgeon Patti
Flint says there is no real evidence that this works.
4) Alternating shower temperatures will rejuvenate your skin:
There is no evidence that this hot-to-cold-to-hot method actually works.
5) A bird poop facial will brighten your skin: Poop from a
Japanese nightingale was the "in thing" a few years hence. Most
scientists have yet to prove this "interesting" alternative.
6) Cucumber slices will eliminate bags under your eyes: While
cucumbers alleviate swelling and redness temporarily, the antioxidants
they contain will not actually work to eliminate the dark circles says
Dr. Gregory Nikolalaidis, dermatologist.
7) Facial exercises help fight wrinkling: No, facial exercises do
not prevent your skin from developing wrinkles. They often do more harm
than good. Some dermatologists say that repeated facial contortions
exacerbate existing wrinkles.
8) An oxygen facial will plump up your skin: There is little
evidence to support this.
9) It's best to use every product in an anti-aging skin care
line: To preserve your skin's vibrancy as you age, remember skin care
products still contain ingredients that are liable to drain moisture
from your skin.
10) You should use retinol every day: This is an incredibly powerful
source of collagen-producing vitamin A for your skin. Only use it a
couple of times a week.
11) You can make effective anti-aging treatments with items in your
kitchen: Many of these might contain allergens and ingredients that
work against your skin.
12) Aging is determined by your genes: Yes, aging is determined by your
genes and by the habits you develop during your lifetime, either
shorten or lengthen your lifespan as well as dictate your quality of
life.
13) Moisturizers prevent aging: Dr. Michelle Levy, dermatologist, says
that moisturizers, on their own, do not prevent skin aging.
14) Limiting the amount you smile will prevent wrinkles: Wrinkles
around your mouth are due to your skin's diminishing elasticity, says
Dr. Anthony Rossi, dermatologist.
15) Removing make-up before bed prevents wrinkles: Many dermatologists
agree on removing your make-up before bed. This allows the skin to
breathe...not that it will actually keep your skin looking younger.
16) Avoid stress to avoid going gray: It's been proven that stress
causes us to age less gracefully. The "graying process" is more
complicated. Stress can impact the survival of melanocytes (stem cells
that give our hair it's pigment)...but, stress and gray hair have not
been linked.
17) Antioxidants can reverse aging: Nothing can actually reverse the
process of aging. You will never be able to consume enough anti-oxidant
foods to reverse the signs of aging.
18) Hormone supplements can prevent age-related frailty: This can be a
dangerous option if you're looking to turn back the clock on aging.
This supplement can throw off your body's hormone levels causing
women to produce more testosterone and men more estrogen.
19) Cutting calories will extend your lifespan: Cutting calories has no
proven effect on your lifespan. Dr. Luigi Fontana says the way
organisms sense nutrients is more likely a factor that contributes to
aging.
20) Cutting carbs will extend your lifespan: Our bodies need carbs.
Processed carbs are bad for you. Carbs in fruits and vegetables will
keep your body happy and healthy well into your golden years.
21) Stocking up on massive amounts of protein will keep your body young
and strong: There is a limit to how much protein you should be
consuming. It's less than you think. Eat a chicken breast and you've
fulfilled your daily allowance of protein - .4 grams of protein per
pound of body weight, daily.
22) Stick to low-intensity workouts if you're over 50: Researchers
found that those over the age of 65, who participated in high-intensity
interval training, experienced a reversal of age-related muscle
deterioration. Don't wimp out on your exercise routine just because
you're aging.
23) Diet supplements can slow down the aging process: These can work to
keep your body healthy. Taking them alone will do nothing to reverse
the aging process.
24) You don't need to wear sunscreen in the winter: Slather on
sunscreen no matter the season. Even office lighting and your phone
screen can be harmful.
25) Lasers can get rid of signs of aging on our skin: These are
definitely not a cure-all for aging skin. If you have more than 20
years worth of damage to your skin...a laser won't provide much relief.
26) Topical creams that contain vitamin C can fight aging: These do
have the power of vitamin C to fight your skin's aging. Creams
containing this destabilize very quickly. Buy from a reputable brand.
In terms of the aging process, this one might as well be surpassed.
27) Preparation H can help remove under eye circles: This does restrict
the blood vessels to temporarily stop puffiness and redness. The risks
far outweigh the rewards. Getting this in your eyes and severely
damaging them would cause a far greater issue.
The best is yet to be!!
"Sometimes all you need is for someone to just be there, even if they
can't solve your problems. Just knowing there is someone who cares can
make all the difference." - sun.gazing.com MONA
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