Skin is made of several layers, each requiring their own specific nutrition to remain healthy. For example, in past reports we have discussed how the essential fatty acids in OmegaPrime® work with sunshine receptors in the skin to create Vitamin D. And many people know the simple truth that we cannot have healthy collagen in our skin without adequate Vitamin C.
There is an emerging body of science that confirms the observation that our skin reflects our inner health and wellness.
There is an old way to determine the health of your skin and, therefore, the internal age it reflects. (Note: chronological age is determined by the calendar; biological age is determined by how well we care for ourselves, our nutritional status, our stress load and toxins, etc.) Simply pinch the skin on the back of your hand with the thumb and forefinger and hold it for five seconds. Let go and time how long it takes for the skin to flatten back out. The shorter the time, the younger the functional age of the skin.Compare your results to the table below:
Slowing the skin's aging process
Interestingly, many of the things we should be taking as supplements to slow the aging process work internally and externally at the same time. The bilberry fruit in VisionGuard™ that is so useful for the eyes, ears and brain is also useful in protecting against bruising of the skin. Gingko, again useful for the eyes, ears and brain is equally beneficial in protecting against wrinkles.Poisons that are bad for the brain are also bad for the skin. For example, toxic levels of glucose (sugar) caramelize in the bloodstream and damage the eyes, brain and kidneys, as well as rapidly age the skin.
A solution that won't go away!
Many years ago, scientists began to notice that certain cultures had low levels of heart disease even though they ate high levels of fatty foods. This was common in France. So, a careful search was made to explain this "French paradox." As it turns out, resveratrol (a nutrient found in red and purple grapes, red grape skins and seeds, and red wine) provides significant protection from toxic "oxidized" fat.Resveratrol is also excellent for helping protect against rapidly aging skin. This may explain some of the skin-health benefits people report after taking Nopalea™: One of the supporting ingredients we included is an antioxidant complex based in the skins and seeds of red grapes. Likewise,Adaptogen 10 Plus® and Super Antioxidant Complex™ both contain concentrated antioxidants from the skins and seeds of grapes.
One more use for B-12...
The homocysteine-reducing effects of HCY Guard® are also good for your skin. Homocysteine shatters the collagen matrix in the blood vessels, lungs, brain and bones. It is also implicated in certain skin disorders associated with rapid skin aging. Using HCY Guard may reduce your blood levels of homocysteine by as much as 35% in six weeks.Healthy skin reflects a healthy, balanced body. Beauty on the outside begins with wellness on the inside. Learn and live the 10 Essentials for Health and Wellness, which includes adding the appropriate amount of fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and proteins to your diet. Take the time to correctly assess your nutrient needs and supplement your diet accordingly.
- Thin skin consistency is often equated with elevated levels of homocysteine and thinning bones.
- Skin that bruises easily is related to fragile blood vessels in the eyes and inner ear.
- Blotches of benign pigment on the skin, frequently called "liver spots", are often made of lipofuscin, a fatty-pigment that may also form in the brain.
There is an old way to determine the health of your skin and, therefore, the internal age it reflects. (Note: chronological age is determined by the calendar; biological age is determined by how well we care for ourselves, our nutritional status, our stress load and toxins, etc.) Simply pinch the skin on the back of your hand with the thumb and forefinger and hold it for five seconds. Let go and time how long it takes for the skin to flatten back out. The shorter the time, the younger the functional age of the skin.Compare your results to the table below:
| Time (seconds) | Functional Age (years) |
| 1-2 | Under 30 |
| 3-4 | 30-44 |
| 5-9 | 45-50 |
| 10-15 | 60 |
| 35-55 | 70 |
| 56 or more | Over 70 |
Slowing the skin's aging process
Interestingly, many of the things we should be taking as supplements to slow the aging process work internally and externally at the same time. The bilberry fruit in VisionGuard™ that is so useful for the eyes, ears and brain is also useful in protecting against bruising of the skin. Gingko, again useful for the eyes, ears and brain is equally beneficial in protecting against wrinkles.Poisons that are bad for the brain are also bad for the skin. For example, toxic levels of glucose (sugar) caramelize in the bloodstream and damage the eyes, brain and kidneys, as well as rapidly age the skin.
A solution that won't go away!
Many years ago, scientists began to notice that certain cultures had low levels of heart disease even though they ate high levels of fatty foods. This was common in France. So, a careful search was made to explain this "French paradox." As it turns out, resveratrol (a nutrient found in red and purple grapes, red grape skins and seeds, and red wine) provides significant protection from toxic "oxidized" fat.Resveratrol is also excellent for helping protect against rapidly aging skin. This may explain some of the skin-health benefits people report after taking Nopalea™: One of the supporting ingredients we included is an antioxidant complex based in the skins and seeds of red grapes. Likewise,Adaptogen 10 Plus® and Super Antioxidant Complex™ both contain concentrated antioxidants from the skins and seeds of grapes.
One more use for B-12...
The homocysteine-reducing effects of HCY Guard® are also good for your skin. Homocysteine shatters the collagen matrix in the blood vessels, lungs, brain and bones. It is also implicated in certain skin disorders associated with rapid skin aging. Using HCY Guard may reduce your blood levels of homocysteine by as much as 35% in six weeks.Healthy skin reflects a healthy, balanced body. Beauty on the outside begins with wellness on the inside. Learn and live the 10 Essentials for Health and Wellness, which includes adding the appropriate amount of fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and proteins to your diet. Take the time to correctly assess your nutrient needs and supplement your diet accordingly.
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