AS ANOTHER year approaches and a new birthday is upon us, we naturally look at our image in the mirror. We examine possible evidence of wear and tear caused by the passage of time and the onslaught of stress.
What drives us all to hold on to our youth? Some say it’s vanity; others attribute this drive to fear. But the general notion, according to psychotherapists, is this basic truth—the will to live. Longevity experts maintain that while people wish to live longer, they would also like to maintain the energy and strength they have in their youth.
Women, in particular, would like to stay young and attractive. Therefore, the challenge would be to live longer and remain looking good. For this, there are inner and outer regimens available to all.
Super foods
Let’s start from the inside. Here is a list of super foods that have been written about by natural health experts.
Berries—Blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, blackberries, boysenberries and acai all belong to a family of fruits that contain phytosterols, which block cholesterol and sugar levels.
Maqui—is the latest berry to be discovered by the West; from the Patagonia region of Chile. This amazing berry has almost double the anti-oxidant power of acai, making it the No. 1 super food in the world today. An ancient fruit eaten by hardy tribesmen, maqui has a dark purplish pigment which is an energy powerhouse and anti-inflammatory medicine that eases arthritic and diabetic conditions. Often called the heart helper, it is said to have improved the general well-being of heart patients because of its high Orac value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity).
Maqui has 27,600 as against the 16,000 Orac values of acai. It fights free radical damage, the cause of inflammation and disease.
Greens—Eating green foods, especially sprouts of all kinds like radish, alfalfa, mung bean, bean sprouts, ensures you get an adequate supply of enzymes. Remember that enzyme production declines as one ages. These greens are meant to be eaten raw and fresh, as cooking kills the enzymes. If you truly want to know the secret to beautiful skin, load up on the good stuff: chlorophyll-rich vegetables, super fruits and juices. Plus, 10-15 glasses of water daily, regular exercise, extra supplementation of vitamin C.
For a good morning start, try 2 tbsp of mint-flavored alfalfa, a source of rich chlorophyll that helps cleanse the blood and detoxify your system. (Synergy—Kata tel. 0918-9335404)
Have your fill of sprouts at raw food chef Cheloy Ignacio’s Living Foods restaurant (tel. 7233660, 0917-5306471), which specializes in wellness catering.
Wrinkles away
Wrinkles appear beginning in your late 20s when the skin starts losing its elasticity. Collagen, an essential component of the skin, is worn down over the years because of several factors—poor diet, overexposure to the sun, pollution, bad habits (like cigarette-smoking, excessive alcohol intake). All these can lead to inflammation of the skin and the natural aging process.
Perhaps one of the most welcomed and accepted cosmetic breakthroughs in history is the discovery of botox’s effectiveness in addressing the wrinkle problem. There is belief that if you do not treat that one big wrinkle on your face, it will attract many more.
Dr. Jay Galvez, ENT/head and neck surgeon and face specialist, explains that while wrinkles cannot be avoided, something can be done about them. A respected Botox expert, Galvez advises individuals to go only to highly trained doctors for their treatments. In some cases, more wrinkles appear after a Botox session because, when a set of facial muscles is relaxed repeatedly, adjacent untreated muscles might be recruited as compensation.
Example: When the frown line between the brows is injected without touching the forehead, then wrinkles could appear there, or on the ridge of the nose. This is why the trained eyes and hands of a doctor is required, so he or she can consider the look of the face as a whole.
Areas for consideration are the area around the eyes, forehead, even the chin. Dynamic chin muscles can cause that witch’s look, which can be smoothened and softly reshaped. (Galvez Clinic, tel. 8439310, 0917-5336209)
Health drink
Mix strawberries and banana in a blender. Add ¼ cup of soy or nonfat milk. Drink up to energize your day.
AFFIRM TODAY: “Life and love are on my side.”
Love and light!
What drives us all to hold on to our youth? Some say it’s vanity; others attribute this drive to fear. But the general notion, according to psychotherapists, is this basic truth—the will to live. Longevity experts maintain that while people wish to live longer, they would also like to maintain the energy and strength they have in their youth.
Women, in particular, would like to stay young and attractive. Therefore, the challenge would be to live longer and remain looking good. For this, there are inner and outer regimens available to all.
Super foods
Let’s start from the inside. Here is a list of super foods that have been written about by natural health experts.
Berries—Blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, blackberries, boysenberries and acai all belong to a family of fruits that contain phytosterols, which block cholesterol and sugar levels.
Maqui—is the latest berry to be discovered by the West; from the Patagonia region of Chile. This amazing berry has almost double the anti-oxidant power of acai, making it the No. 1 super food in the world today. An ancient fruit eaten by hardy tribesmen, maqui has a dark purplish pigment which is an energy powerhouse and anti-inflammatory medicine that eases arthritic and diabetic conditions. Often called the heart helper, it is said to have improved the general well-being of heart patients because of its high Orac value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity).
Maqui has 27,600 as against the 16,000 Orac values of acai. It fights free radical damage, the cause of inflammation and disease.
Greens—Eating green foods, especially sprouts of all kinds like radish, alfalfa, mung bean, bean sprouts, ensures you get an adequate supply of enzymes. Remember that enzyme production declines as one ages. These greens are meant to be eaten raw and fresh, as cooking kills the enzymes. If you truly want to know the secret to beautiful skin, load up on the good stuff: chlorophyll-rich vegetables, super fruits and juices. Plus, 10-15 glasses of water daily, regular exercise, extra supplementation of vitamin C.
For a good morning start, try 2 tbsp of mint-flavored alfalfa, a source of rich chlorophyll that helps cleanse the blood and detoxify your system. (Synergy—Kata tel. 0918-9335404)
Have your fill of sprouts at raw food chef Cheloy Ignacio’s Living Foods restaurant (tel. 7233660, 0917-5306471), which specializes in wellness catering.
Wrinkles away
Wrinkles appear beginning in your late 20s when the skin starts losing its elasticity. Collagen, an essential component of the skin, is worn down over the years because of several factors—poor diet, overexposure to the sun, pollution, bad habits (like cigarette-smoking, excessive alcohol intake). All these can lead to inflammation of the skin and the natural aging process.
Perhaps one of the most welcomed and accepted cosmetic breakthroughs in history is the discovery of botox’s effectiveness in addressing the wrinkle problem. There is belief that if you do not treat that one big wrinkle on your face, it will attract many more.
Dr. Jay Galvez, ENT/head and neck surgeon and face specialist, explains that while wrinkles cannot be avoided, something can be done about them. A respected Botox expert, Galvez advises individuals to go only to highly trained doctors for their treatments. In some cases, more wrinkles appear after a Botox session because, when a set of facial muscles is relaxed repeatedly, adjacent untreated muscles might be recruited as compensation.
Example: When the frown line between the brows is injected without touching the forehead, then wrinkles could appear there, or on the ridge of the nose. This is why the trained eyes and hands of a doctor is required, so he or she can consider the look of the face as a whole.
Areas for consideration are the area around the eyes, forehead, even the chin. Dynamic chin muscles can cause that witch’s look, which can be smoothened and softly reshaped. (Galvez Clinic, tel. 8439310, 0917-5336209)
Health drink
Mix strawberries and banana in a blender. Add ¼ cup of soy or nonfat milk. Drink up to energize your day.
AFFIRM TODAY: “Life and love are on my side.”
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Love and light!
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