A person starts to age as early as in their mid-twenties. So, if you're concerned about aging well and looking your best, it's important to understand the reasons why we grow older. Then, the key is to use healthy holistic principles to age gracefully - so we can live the fullest life possible.  ​ Why do we grow older? In a nutshell, as time goes on, your body’s ability to nourish and repair itself is impaired and aging ensues. And your skin is like a magic window that gives clues to your overall health, because the aging that happens internally will show outwardly in the appearanc ..read more

Once childhood ends and we stop growing up, we start growing older. We notice many progressive changes in all parts of our body, how we feel, and it shows outwardly on our skin, too. But why does aging happen in the first place? There are several process happening at once... ​ In general, the aging process happens because there are many negative changes that occur in your cardiovascular system and your respiratory system. These changes lead to the poor delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your body. In a nutshell, the body’s ability to nourish and repair itself is impaired and agin ..read more

​The skin is a mirror of a person’s overall health. It also shows how well you are aging, or not, compared to others your age. Your nutrition habits can either slow or accelerate the aging process, and this article discusses the foods that are the worst offenders. ​A 2012 study published in the Journal of Gerontology revealed that the appearance of facial skin can reveal more than just one’s age — it is also indicative of one’s health. The scientists concluded that:facial appearance and skin wrinkling reflects the tendency to reach an extreme old age,  facial appearance reflec ..read more

When it comes to how well your skin is aging, wrinkles are probably the #1 concern. Did you know that there are different types of wrinkles? Can you prevent or slow them from appearing? Learn what exactly causes your skin to form wrinkles and why. What are wrinkles? The scientific term for wrinkles is rhytides. They are simply described as folds, ridges, or creases in the skin. Wrinkles are caused by degradation and decline in content of the connective tissue fibers (collagen and elastin) within your skin's dermal layer. (Collagen provides structure and strength to your skin ..read more

How can you tell what decade of life someone is in? It's usually by their skin. Does it look unblemished, taught, and plump? Or is it becoming dry, wrinkled, droopy, and thin? In this post, I'll detail the most obvious signs of aging skin. You may be surprised to learn that the effects can be both ​aesthetic and medical in nature. ​In my two previous articles, I discussed: Your Skin: Its Structure and Many Functions and What Causes Your Skin to Age? The Intrinsic & Extrinsic Factors. You learned that your skin is a very complex organ system with many important functions ..read more

The aging process is inevitable and it usually starts in your mid-twenties. Some of the first ways you will notice aging is from the changes that appear in your skin. There are two main factors that cause your skin to age: they are the genetic factors (intrinsic) and the environmental factors (extrinsic). You can do a lot to influence both and remain youthful longer!! ​ Intrinsic factors of skin aging ​ Intrinsic aging is also called chronological aging or endogenous aging. It is influenced by your body's many internal processes, including:genetic factors cellular metabo ..read more

​We take special care of our skin because it's the most visible part of who we are physically. But, do you know exactly what your skin does for you? Why does collagen matter? And what happens within your skin that causes wrinkles and other changes? ​ The functions of your skin Your skin is one of the largest organs in your body.  In an average adult, it accounts for about 12 to 15 percent of total body weight and covers almost 21 square feet of surface area. Contrary to popular belief, the skin is much more than a mere water-resistant covering for the body; it is a very complex ..read more

Healthy, radiant skin must start on the inside. Like the body, your skin must be well hydrated and nourished to age gracefully. Eating a diverse diet of nutrient-dense, whole foods is the key to time defying skin. Here are my top 10 foods for natural beauty (in no particular order): ​ Bone Broth ​A healthy way to improve collagen status in your body is to add gelatin-rich bone broth to your diet. It’s rich in the amino acids proline and glycine, which are vital for healthy cartilage, detoxification, digestion, and glowing skin. Bone broth helps you fight wrinkles and makes your ..read more

Sprouted flax meal is one of the main ingredients in this yummy cookie recipe. They taste like a decadent treat from the finest bakery, but are a much healthier, guilt-free option. N'oatmeal cookies for everyone! ​ A study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology, suggests that people who frequently participate in small, creative projects like baking report feeling more relaxed and happier in their everyday lives. I completely agree! However, that joy may be short-lived if the baked goods are made with refined sugar and flour, which are highly inflammatory. Then they end up ..read more

Is your skin in need of a nice scrubbing? The purpose of a body scrub is to exfoliate the outermost layers of dead skin cells, revealing your softer, younger cells just below.  But, there's no need to spend top-dollar at a spa when you can have the same treatment at home.  It's something that can be romantic, too, if your sweetheart does the scrubbing! Sea salt is sexy! When you use sea salt for your body scrub, you can benefit from the 84 lovely trace minerals found in natural sea salt.  It's like a little bit of the beach, but at your home. (Refined table salt is detrimental to the h ..read more