You might be surprised to learn that a lot more goes into looking older than just wrinkles. Factors like thinning skin, fat loss in areas that are youthful, and gravity pulling fat pads to the lower face ... all play a role. Yet it’s actually the loss of bone that can have a huge impact on how your face ages and how old you look. When there’s bone loss on the face, the … [Read more...]
Anti-Aging Body - Natural Skin Care
Should you be using copper peptides?
In the last year (2021), copper peptides have become a super popular ingredient in skincare. And for good reason. You see, a peptide is an amino acid and amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Collagen is a type of protein. So copper peptides promote collagen production. But it’s not just another, so-called, collagen-inducing i … [Read more...]
Reader’s Favorite Teas
In Monday’s Anti-Aging Hacks I wrote about teas (as I often do). But this time I posed a question, asking about your favorite tea. Many of you came through. Quite a few of you responded to say that you love rooibos tea … which happens to be one of my favorites. Not only does it taste amazing, it has a whole host of health benefits. If … [Read more...]
See what’s in store for Healthy Aging Month
Because September is Healthy Aging Month, I thought it would be a good time to introduce you to an amino acid that is being touted as a longevity supplement. Its name is ergothioneine and it was discovered over 100 years ago. But it's just now being researched for its anti-aging benefits. The body does not make ergothioneine. The highest amounts are … [Read more...]
Celery Juice
Love it or hate it, celery juice is one of the healthiest things you can drink. And if you hate it … don’t stop reading. I’ll share ways to cover the flavor so that you can get it down. Celery is high in antioxidants, vitamins, magnesium and potassium. Some people think celery juice is a miracle drink. There have been reports of people recovering from longtime ill … [Read more...]
