Here are your weekly anti-aging hacks:
-
To stimulate blood circulation, reduce inflammation and fight acne, apply some ginger tea to your skin. You see, ginger contains an antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory properties and also acts as a vasodilator. Make some ginger tea and let it cool. Apply with a cotton ball to your face, pimples and even varicose veins. Just dab on and let dry. That’s it, no rinsing required. Use daily for best results.
-
Regular readers know that I love pumpkin seed oil as a sunscreen. But recently I came across several studies that report the oil is good for menopausal and postmenopausal women. It alleviates hot flashes, reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, helps you sleep better and eases joint pain. The oil from this little seed can also prevent breast cancer and slow down the growth rate of breast, colon and prostate cancer cells.
-
According to a study by the University of Leicester in the UK, sitting for six or more hours a day increases your chance of diabetes by 112%. It also raises the likelihood of suffering a heart attack or stroke by 147%. The study stated that 150 minutes of moderate activity a week can greatly reduce your risks. Also, taking a walk, stretching, or just standing up can help.
Have a great week!
To a healthy more beautiful you!
Sandy DeRose
P.S. If you aren’t taking a turmeric or curcumin supplement yet you may want to reconsider. Turmeric prevents Alzheimer’s and cancer, improves digestion, aids in weight loss, helps control diabetes and boosts the immune system. Just 1000mgs a day is worth a pound of cure.
References:
Medjakovic S., Et. al. Pumpkin seed extract: Cell growth inhibition of hyperplastic and cancer cells, independent of steroid hormone receptors. Fitoterapia. April 2016.
Richter D., Et. al. Effects of phytoestrogen extracts isolated from pumpkin seeds on estradiol production and ER/PR expression in breast cancer and trophoblast tumor cells. Nutr Cancer. 2013.
Gossell-Williams M., Et. al. Improvement in HDL cholesterol in postmenopausal women supplemented with pumpkin seed oil: pilot study. Climacteric. 2011.
New study finds that sitting for protracted periods increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease and death. University of Leicester. October 2012.
Breaks in Sedentary Time and Glucose Regulation in Women (ACUTE). University of Leicester. 2014.
Exercise counteracts sitting time. University of Leicester. April 2016.
Kato M., Et. al. Curcumin improves glucose tolerance via stimulation of glucagon-like peptide-1 secretion. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2017.
Karimian MS., Et. al. Curcumin and Endothelial Function: Evidence and Mechanisms of Protective Effects. Curr Pharm Des. 2017.
Sirohi VK., Et. al. Curcumin exhibits anti-tumor effect and attenuates cellular migration via Slit-2 mediated down-regulation of SDF-1 and CXCR4 in endometrial adenocarcinoma cells. J Nutr Biochem. 2017.
