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Hi John
This morning I’m happy to say that I’m not writing to you from cloudy, dreary Central New York, but instead I’m in sunny Orlando, FL for the A4M Anti-Aging Medical Conference!
Our company is proud to be teaming up with the Salerno Center for Complementary Medicine for this exciting event.
And since the theme of this conference is slowing down the aging process, I thought I would write about that very subject today.
Everywhere you look you see evidence of the fact that people want to look and feel younger!
There is a variety of products designed to erase years off your appearance like facial creams, age-defying makeup, skin toner, hair dye, teeth whitening strips and volume-creating shampoos and hair products.
And if you want to get into the more invasive (and expensive) youth-preserving options you can look at things like Botox, chemical peels, rejuvenation or the favorite of many Hollywood celebrities…
Facelifts!
Now, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to appear younger! But the problem is that most people are SO focused on looking younger from the outside that they forget about the #1 most important factor that will dictate whether you will get carded at the liquor store at age 40 or have Boy Scouts offering to help you cross the road instead…
Your insides!
That’s right.
How healthy your body is on the inside is a HUGE indicator of your appearance on the outside.
And the more attention you pay to making yourself attractive on the inside, the more youthful and radiant you will appear on the outside!
Here are the 3 biggest bangs for your buck that will help S – L – O – W down that biological clock for you and help you look your absolute BEST!
1) Quit smoking
Nothing will destroy your skin and age you faster than smoking--NOTHING.
Experts say smoking accelerates the normal aging process of your skin, contributing to wrinkles. These skin changes can occur after only 10 years of smoking and are IRREVERSIBLE.
I saw this in action first hand. I ran into a woman at a party that I knew from my early adulthood who was once beautiful and vibrant. Unfortunately she was a smoker when I knew her and continued to smoke for the past 20 years or so since we lost touch.
I can honestly say that I barely recognized her and she looked 20 years older than she is…as a matter of fact, someone else at the party who knew her thought she was her mother.
Smoking causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the outermost layers of your skin. This impairs blood flow to the skin, robbing it of oxygen and important nutrients, such as vitamin A.
Smoking also damages collagen and elastin - the fibers that give your skin its strength and elasticity. As a result, your skin begins to sag and wrinkle prematurely.
It isn’t necessary to quit cold turkey if you feel that’s not right for you. There are loads of other stop smoking aids and programs out there, so pick the one that is right for you and do it NOW.
No more excuses.
2) Move your butt
There's no denying it--if you want anything that resembles a measure of health (and to avoid looking older than your years), you MUST move your body.
Engaging in a regular exercise routine that facilitates better, more supportive muscle tone will help you firm up sagging skin from your neck down.
Patricia Farris, MD, a dermatologist in Metairie, LA says, "I am religious about strength-training, and I always tell patients to do it more as they get older. It's like adding volume to the face with fillers, except on your body."
Now, before you panic or start with your excuses, exercise doesn't have to mean joining a club or investing in expensive equipment.
For example, there are a lot of great DVDs out there. I was inspired to start my karate training after doing Billy Blanks' Tae-Bo for 4 years in my living room.
P90X and Insanity are also intense workouts (but not for the faint of heart!).
Yoga is excellent and there are classes offered everywhere you turn.
There are also free weights which are relatively inexpensive, plus running or walking is basically cost-free (except for good shoes).
Just get your doctor’s OK (especially if you haven’t exercised in a while) and MOVE—you’ll LOVE the results!
3) Eat for a younger appearance
The foods you eat make a HUGE difference in your appearance.
As a matter of fact, there are certain foods that add years to your face and certain others that can help turn back time!
Let’s take a closer look at both of these.
1- 3 Foods that age you
Flour and sugar-based foods (aka refined carbs)
Flour and sugar-based foods (refined carbs) such as pasta, breads, bagels, cereals, crackers, muffins, and other baked goods can cause a tremendous influx of sugar in your bloodstream.
Sugar is an very inflammatory substance—so if your veins are loaded with it day in and day out, to a level that’s far above what you need for energy, you are asking inflammation to take its toll on YOU.
And that can come out as things like aches and pains, arthritis, tumors, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and wrinkles!
Corn-based foods
These include things like corn chips, corn cereals, corn oil, and also the biggest health-wrecking corn substance of all--high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)!
Like the refined carbs above, corn-based foods also have a big impact on your blood sugar levels and therefore can increase inflammation and accelerate aging.
But it gets worse.
Because scientists have found out that the fructose in HFCS (as compared to regular glucose) causes 10x more formation of compounds called “Advanced Glycation End Products” (AGEs—appropriate acronym)!
AGEs speed up the aging process in your body including damage to your organs, your joints, and of course, wrinkled skin.
And considering that HFCS is ALL around us (in ketchup, salad dressing, barbecue sauce and the biggest offender—SODA) many people are getting a daily dose of accelerated aging on a plate or in a glass.
Foods that contain trans-fats
Trans-fats are a poison to your body. They spur the formation of free radicals and basically make your arteries resemble French fries, as well as accelerate premature aging—so you’re practically guaranteed to look old before your time.
What makes them even more dangerous is that they're not from Nature, so you don't have the enzymes to break them down. That means they're VERY tough for your body to eliminate and have free reign inside of you.
Plus once you ingest them, they reproduce by the billions, causing what chemists have called a "free radical cascade."
Trans-fats are found in processed foods, fast food and baked goods of ALL kinds.
The good news is they're easy to spot--any time you see a food label that says hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil or shortening, avoid it like the plague. It's loaded with trans-fats.
Now let’s look at the flip side…
2- 6 Foods that keep you looking younger
Wild Alaskan Salmon
Wild Alaskan salmon is one of the best sources of Omega-3 essential fatty acids in the world, helping to reverse the chronically imbalanced Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratios that many people have.
Omega-3 EFAs are essential for heart and brain health, circulation, memory and control of blood sugar. They're also a natural anti-inflammatory and help to fight inflammation-related conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Salmon also is a great source of protein, potassium, vitamin B12, niacin and the anti-cancer trace mineral selenium (which has been shown to help reduce breast cancer risk).
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil is very high in phenols, which are potent antioxidants. It is also a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat that helps improve your HDL/LDL cholesterol ratio.
Studies of a Mediterranean-type diet have shown that consumption of olive oil is associated with a reduction in mortality of people with heart disease as well as lowering blood pressure.
Research also shows that olive oil may help protect against colon cancer and bowel cancer. You can use it in salad dressings and it's a great choice for cooking too.
Almonds
Almonds are an excellent source of monounsaturated fat, which not only helps lower cholesterol but is associated with lower levels of heart disease and cancer, as well as longer life spans.
Almonds also contain protein, fiber and calcium, as well as phosphorus, vitamin E and magnesium. And since they contain no carbohydrates, they're perfect for diabetics.
Blueberries
Blueberries are both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and help to fight and prevent major serious diseases including Parkinson's, cancer, heart disease, diabetes and arthritis.
Beneficial plant compounds in blueberries called polyphenols help strengthen memory and slow or prevent the decreased coordination and balance associated with advancing age.
They can also help lower blood cholesterol, encourage urinary health and protect against glaucoma and cataracts.
Red wine
Moderate consumption of red wine (1-2 glasses per day) not only helps reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, but red wine also has one of the highest phenol contents of any food or drink.
Phenols are food for the beneficial bacteria (probiotics) in your gut, which can keep your immune system strong to help fight diseases like cancer.
Now remember that any form of alcohol in excess is NOT good for your health, so strive to keep it red and keep it moderate.
And the favorite of many people (including yours truly):
Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate and dark cocoa powder are excellent sources of probiotic-nourishing dietary phenols. (This is not true of milk chocolate because its processing decreases the phenol content.)
The higher the cocoa content, the higher the phenols.
Cocoa is also rich in flavanols that help preserve the health of your blood vessels. Maintaining healthy, elastic blood vessels lowers your risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and dementia.
Now, this is not an invitation to make Godiva, Lindt, Nestle's and Hershey's your 4 new food groups... but an occasional treat of a nice piece of dark chocolate will make your tongue dance AND help fight the effects of aging.
Get it together
Now remember that it’s not only important to know what to eat, but also what to eat TOGETHER. THAT'S the ticket to real lasting health and slowing down the effects of aging.
The manuals in the Great
Taste No Pain Digestive Health System will show you everything you need
to know.- http://www.greattastenopain.com/great.asp
The manual "What To Eat With What" spells out exactly what you should have with your favorite foods to help keep digestion smooth and efficient.
"Foods That Create Acid, Foods That Take It Away" explains the dangers of excess acid wastes in your body and how they contribute to rapid aging and disease, as well as shows you which foods are acid-forming vs. alkaline.
And the GTNP recipe book is loaded with spectacular yet easy to prepare dishes (including great recipes using the keep-you-young foods above).
Even MORE anti-aging help
The typical modern hard-to-digest diet has also resulted in many people having loads of harmful bacteria overgrowth in their intestines (dysbiosis)--which hampers the immune system and makes your gut wall leaky; as well as diminished their ability to produce adequate digestive enzymes--which destroys digestion.
Nothing can make
you feel (and look) old faster than repeated sicknesses from a weak immune
system and a leaky gut, as well as heartburn, gas, bloating and constipation
from poor digestion!But you can help restore these crucial balances in your body and start feeling better than you have in YEARS.
Super Shield multi-strain probiotic formula can give your body a healthy dose of the friendly bacteria it needs so you can have a stronger gut wall and a sharpened immune system.
- http://www.bluerockholistics.com/product/pross.asp
And Digestizol Max can give your body a much-welcome enzyme boost to help it completely break down all the foods you've eaten, including proteins, carbs, fats, fiber and dairy!
- http://www.bluerockholistics.com/product/dmax.asp
While no one can completely stop the biological clock, you can help slow it WAAAY down--at ANY age.
Experience the anti-aging power of quitting smoking, regular exercise, eating the right foods (and avoiding the wrong ones!) and having better digestion.
You'll likely look (and feel) better than you have in YEARS.
To your health,
Sherry Brescia
PPS: At age 74, Janet feels better than she has in years!
I no longer take Prilosec - what a relief! I had to take Prilosec twice a day - half hour before eating. It sure was a pain in the butt making sure to take the pill on time being I am a 74 year old lady going on 75 there were times I forgot.
Thanks to your Great Taste No Pain combining plan I have stopped taking Prilosec and glucosamine - no more aches and pains!
The Super Shield has helped a lot too - I have more energy, sleep better at night and oh yes have lost weight too.
I have been telling my relatives, all my friends at church or parties how wonderful your plan is and have given them your e-mail address.
Thank you again for all your help - I was blessed to find your plan on the internet - it's been years since I have felt this great.
Janet
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