Defy Age Naturally

Botox is the fastest growing treatment for wrinkles. 3,181,592 people were injected with botox in the United States alone last year, and it is becoming incredibly popular in another 75 countries where it has been approved. Yet this is a toxic poisonous so dangerous that it could actually be used as a “weapon of mass destruction.” Sure, it may smooth out the wrinkles by paralysing the muscles, but the results don’t seem to be worth it.

According to Public Citizen, who analyzed FDA data on Botox from 1997 to 2006, 180 patients developed life-threatening conditions after being injected with Botox. There were 16 deaths and 87 hospitalizations. Four of the deaths occurred in children under 18. This paralysing poison can also cause paralysis of the respiratory muscles and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), leading to pneumonia and fluid in the lungs.
In addition to botox, people are grasping at their youth through dangerous laser surgeries, toxic chemical peels, and cow collagen injections among others.

Yet the answers to beautiful, glowing skin are in our lifestyles and in nature. The skin is the largest organ of the body, and our overall health is reflected on it.  Botox and other techniques can mask the problems for a while, but it the problems will eventually come through, if not on our skin then in our health.  No matter what our age, we can make changes in our lives that will show up on our skin.

Here are 7 steps to ensuring beautiful, glowing skin.

1. Avoid Food Intolerances
If you are intolerant to certain foods, it may show up as bags or dark circles under the eyes.  Sugar is one of the most aging toxins, since fluctuating blood sugars are highly aging. Cow’s milk is linked with acne and poor skin quality. Excess alcohol and other toxins that make the liver overworked can make the skin look overworked. A healthy diet that is filled with foods that nurture is the key to radiant skin.

2. Avoid Free Radicals and Eat Loads of Antioxidants

Free radicals such as house hold chemicals and cigarettes cause aging. The irony is that all of these expensive creams and potions that promise to turn back the years, along with botox and other processes cause free radical damage that will eventually appear on the skin, no matter how much they seem to work in the short term.

But despite our efforts to avoid toxins, we are still going to come into contact with free radicals. Even exercise causes free radicals. Consuming as many antioxidants as possible is the natural antidote. Kale, cabbage, chilli peppers, parsley artichokes and Brussels sprouts are some of the most powerful vegetables. Berries, pineapple, pomegranate, prunes and kiwis are some of the fruits with the highest antioxidant activity. Raw chocolate, bee pollen, goji berries, and spirulina are just a few of the new super foods shown to dramatically reduce aging, as well as most other health issues.

3. Find Your Optimum Weight and Stay There

The endless cycle of losing weight, gaining it back only to go on yet another diet is terrible for the skin, not to mention dangerous for the body and exhausting for the mind. This constant rise and fall of weight can potentially cause wrinkles and saggy skin. Maintaining your optimum weight keeps skin firm and youthful.  Cutting out or at least dramatically reducing the amount of “dead” food such as bread, pasta and rice while significantly increasing the amount of living food like fruits and vegetables is a simple change you can make to find your ideal weight and enjoy optimum health. .

4. Limit Intense Sun Exposure

Excess sun exposure can cause skin damage.  Yet this fact has been taken to the extreme, making people scared of getting any sun at all. The key is to get short bursts of sun so that you don’t get sun burned.  Eating plenty of antioxidants will actually make you less likely to get sun burned.

On the other hand, sunscreen has been shown to cause aging and disease, so covering up when the skin has had too much sun is far more effective. Research indicates that broccoli sprouts are an especially good natural sunscreen food, and scientists are attempting to create a sunscreen out of them.

5. Moisturise with Nature’s Most Perfect Oil

Coconut oil keeps the skin strong and supple, preventing sagging, wrinkled skin. It protects from free radicals and is a natural sunscreen.  It prevents dry skin, blemishes and liver spots. It even has the ability to restore and rejuvenate damaged skin.  It heals and repairs, leaving the skin radiant and youthful.

Coconut oil has been used for centuries by people all over the world. It is nature’s oldest and most popular moisturiser and youth restorer. Who needs botox and toxic skin creams when there is nature??

6. Ensure you Get Plenty of Essential Fats

Omega-3 fatty acids are a key ingredient for beautiful skin. Most people are seriously lacking in these fats that are vital for vibrant, healthy looking skin. Eczema, dry skin, cracked heels and premature aging are all signs of omega 3 deficiency. Omega-3 fats prevent dehydration in the cells so that the skin cells are strong and full of moisture. Fish oil and Alaskan wild salmon are good sources of omega 3. If you are a vegan, you can use hemp, linseed and chia seeds.

7. Relax Your Facial Muscles

Be aware of your facial expressions. If you frown a lot, try to relax the muscles. This is actually a good form of meditation.  Go around your face and discover where there is tension or holding. Breathe into the area and feel it let go.  Focus on all of the key muscles groups and feel them melting into relaxation.

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The incredible nourishment that the earth provides is incredible. There are so many super foods on the planet that are continuously being discovered and rediscovered. I love learning about all of the amazing gifts that we are given by nature. There are soooo many wonderful foods to be enjoyed, and the best part is that they are healing foods that provide nutrients and all of the things that we need for radiant beauty and vibrant wellbeing. Here are some of my latest discoveries.

Jerusalem Artichokes, also called Sunchokes are a cross between a potato, a water chestnut and an artichoke. This delicious food is a member of the sunflower family, and they have brightly colored flowers. In fact, the plant does not come from Jerusalem, but gets its name from the Italian word “girasole” which means sunflower. This was mistakenly translated into Jerusalem.

Jerusalem artichokes are packed with the beauty mineral iron. It is also a great source of potassium, thiamine, as well as other prettifying minerals. It has a similar consistency to potatoes, but it doesn’t raise blood sugar levels. They actually assist in blood sugar control, which is why they are recommended to diabetics. They also feed the healthy bacteria (lactobacilli) in the intestinal tract.

I have been making loads of Jerusalem artichoke, leek soup, onion and garlic soup. They are also fabulous chopped up raw on a salad.

Aji Amarillo is also called a Peruvian yellow hot pepper because it is grown in the mountains of Peru, as well as Bolivia. This delicious pepper has a fruity flavour and is quite hot because it is a rich source of capsaicin. Capsaicin is what makes chillies hot, and it is cancer fighting, mood lifting, sex drive enhancing and weight slashing super food. Studies show people who eat capsaicin burn calories up to 15 minute longer because of all that heat that’s produced in the body.  It also gets the circulation going around the body, so it prevents wrinkles.

Create a delicious raw salsa with tomatoes, cilantro, red bell peppers, lime juice, garlic and Aji Amarillo. You can add it to any food to add some extra spice.

Acerola, also known as Barbados cherry or wild crapemyrtle, is a tropical fruit grown from southern Texas through Mexico and down to Peru and Brazil. The Acerola is one of the highest sources of vitamin C on the planet.  A detailed nutritional analysis shows Acerola juice contains 32 times more vitamin C than orange juice.

Besides boosting the immune system and preventing disease, vitamin C is fundamental to staying youthful and defying age naturally. It helps tissue to grow and repair, it is one of the most important anti stress nutrients, It is essential in collagen formation which is necessary for preventing wrinkles, and it is vital for healthy teeth, gums and a beaming smile.

Acerola is great to add into smoothies or for drinking on its own.

Fuyu Persimmons originated in China and made its way to Japan over 1,000 years ago where it is currently considered the national fruit. It looks a little bit like an orangey tomato and is sweet and delicious. One of these amazing persimmons provides 50% or the vitamin A needed in a day, which helps with cell regeneration protects against eye problems such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts. It also provides loads of vitamin C and the mineral manganese which is good for healthy ligaments. It is also a great source of B6, potassium and fiber. Fuyu Persimmons are bursting with antioxidants to ensure radiant skin and vibrant eyes.

Persimmons are great in salads, sauces, smoothies, and on their own.

Durian is a yellow, smelly fruit contained in a large, spiky shell grown in South East Asia and Hawaii. It is considered the “King of all Fruits” and is either revered by those who love it or hated by those who cannot bear its pungent smell. Personally, I am not a fan of durian. When I lived in Thailand, I bought some and couldn’t even eat it because it smelled so strongly of stinky feet.  On the other hand, I know many people who absolutely adore it, and I appreciate it’s amazing health and beauty properties (from a far).

Durian provides an incredible array of phytonutrients and antioxidants to energise the body and lift the spirit. It is very good for combating stress, depression, anxiety, aggression and insomnia. It enhances the beauty for glowing complexion, hair, and skin.
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