May 19, 2012

Non-Genetic Factors of Skin Aging

Sun exposure is one culprit of skin aging

This study published in the Archives of Dermatology looked at non-genetic, or environmental factors contributing to skin aging.  Studying twins is the ideal way to eliminate genetic factors involved in a disease process.  The study was performed on 65 pairs of twins attending the annual Twins Day Festival in Twinsburg, Ohio.  I mention that mainly because I lived in Twinsburg for one … [Read more...]

Vitamins for Hair Growth (Loss)

Hair health is affected by our nutritional status

The best thing you can do to maintain a head nicely coiffed with hair is to eat well. Secondly, when discussing nutrition and vitamins for hair growth the main and realistic goal is maintaing the hair you currently have. Hair loss has many causes with genetics and hormonal imbalances being the most common causes. But, hair health like everything else, is affected by our nutritional status. Hair is … [Read more...]

New Anti Aging Magazine

The interest in anti-aging continues to grow as Baby Boomers begin to retire and look for ways to stay, look, and feel younger.  Unfortunately, it has not been easy to find new anti aging information that is reliable and current in print form – until recently. New You Magazine is a publication that highlights evolving anti-aging treatments and the doctors who use them providing up to date … [Read more...]

Stem Cell Extracts and Skin Care

Some anti aging experts now use stem cells for treating aging skin

In a previous post, "Stem Cells and Anti-Ageing: Looking and Feeling Your Best" we touched on the growing trend in the field of aesthetics of the use of stem cells for treating aging skin. This involves harvesting stem cells from fat and then subsequently injecting the stem cells into wrinkled or damaged skin. While injections of collagen and other fillers can provide excellent results these … [Read more...]

Anti Aging Wrinkle Prevention: Healthy Foods

Eat foods that help prevent wrinkle and aging

What we eat may be more important to the health of our skin than what creams we put on our skin.  While topical skin creams containing antioxidants like vitamins C and E, coenzyme Q10, green tea extracts, and retinol have been shown to limit skin damage to sun exposure, eating foods containing many of these nutrients can also protect and limit damage to sun-exposed skin.   So healthy foods can … [Read more...]

Men: Steps to Fight Aging

FoxNews Health published this article on November 20 on ways men can combat aging.  The article looks at treatments that more men are exploring to maintain that youthful appearance as well as younger energy levels.  These treatments increasingly include Botox injections, use of human growth hormone, testosterone replacement therapy, and various skin creams and cosmeceuticals. The article … [Read more...]

Evaluating Fillers in Anti Aging Face Creams

Anti Aging Creams That Are Cheaper Substitutes To Botox One effective way of eliminating facial wrinkles and fine lines to bring about a younger look is by injecting soft tissue fillers as administered by a cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist. They temporarily erase the signs of aging for at least six months. Despite their efficacy, many people are repelled to get a shot because of their price. … [Read more...]

Anti Aging Cream For Men: Does It Matter?

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Are you a man?  Are you embarrassed by the fact that you would like to look better, or maintain your youthful appearance?  Did you ever wonder is there really a difference between skin care products for men and those for women? Will an anti aging cream for men really make you look more attractive? Skin care products can restore some youth to the face, but there isn’t much difference between … [Read more...]

When Should You Start Using Anti Aging Solutions?

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Aging is Inevitable : Why You Need Anti Aging Solutions It is a known fact that we will grow old. No matter how much we try to stop it by undergoing surgeries and treatments, we will still get to that age when we will see wrinkles and sagging skin. There is only one thing that we can do, we can delay aging by using anti aging solutions and wish that they work. Anti Aging Solutions Work Best … [Read more...]

Anti Aging Health Tips

All creatures are made to grow old. Plants, animals and humans all share the same fate, we will grow old. For humans, aging is not only due to age or the number of years you’re living here on Earth, but it could be that you look and feel older than your real age. This kind of aging is due to obesity, stress, dehydration, cell senescence, toxins and a lot of other things. This is where anti aging … [Read more...]