Fight The Signs Of Premature Aging

Everyone wants to look younger. Anti-aging treatments and productsthat get rid of wrinkles, rejuvenate dull skin, or plump up sallow skin aregaining popularity. But, beauty starts on the inside.Dr. Jonathan Hansel, chiropractic and naturopathic physician-ownerof Rinnovare Laser and Wellness Center, focuses on treating the wholebody, rather than looking at one problem area. “The primary focusof naturopathic medicine is to provide anti-aging and cosmetic proceduresfrom the inside out, as well as, the outside in,” he explains,“Naturopathic medicine goes a step further by educating the clienton holistic lifestyle changes that will help sustain their investment byimproving the longevity of the cosmetic procedure."

Here are somesimple to tips to achieve a more youthful appearance.

#1: WEAR SUNSCREEN DAILY
Ninety percent of skin aging is sun damage and ten percent is due togenetic factors. The damage is cumulative and effects worsen withrepeated, unprotected exposure to the sun. Sunscreen isn’t just for thesummer months. The sun’s harmful UVB rays are present on cloudy winterydays, too. In addition to sunscreen, using a topical antioxidant formulassuch as Skinceuticals CE Ferulic Serum can increase protection. www.skinceuticals.com

#2: STOP SMOKING TODAY
Cigarette smoking impairs the blood flow to the skin and deprives theskin of oxygen. Smoking also damages collagen and elastin — fibers that give your skin its strength and elasticity. As a result, skin beginsto sag and wrinkle prematurely. Research shows that a person who smokes 10 or more cigarettes a day for a minimum of 10 years is statisticallymore likely to develop deeply wrinkled, leathery skin than a nonsmoker. The good news is that when you quit, your body immediatelybegins to heal itself. Studies show that after only 2 weeks, circulation isimproved and your skin begins to hydrate itself again.

#3: DIET AND EXERCISE
Diet and exercise are imperative to keeping physically fit and healthy. But, did you know a pleasant side effect of all of those ab crunches andmiles walked on the treadmill is younger, radiant looking skin? Among the benefits of exercise is increased circulation and delivery of nutrients which hydrate the skin, keeping wrinkles at bay. Increase whole foodsin the diet, organic fruits and vegetables, and vary the colors and types of vegetables as much as possible.

#4: PREVENT WRINKLESFacial expressions and repetitive facial muscle movements cause dynamicwrinkles (wrinkles that appear when move our face i.e. laughlines). We generally turn to cosmetic procedures for correction; however BOTOX® can be used as a preventative measure. By putting astop to movements that cause wrinkles, they can be prevented in the future.

#5: DE-STRESS
Psychological stress has long been thought to contribute to prematureaging. In 2004, a study published by the National Academy of Sciencesfound a link between stress and basic physiological processes of cellular aging and DNA damage. Stress triggers many physiologicresponses that show up on your skin and aggravate skin conditions likeacne, eczema, rosacea, black heads, and cause breakouts.