Feb 19
Traditional Chinese medicine can help you fight old age and restores your vitality.
A flowering Tibetan shrub that tricks cells into thinking they are starving could become a weapon against multiple sclerosis and even old age.
The roots of the blue evergreen hydrangea (Dichroa febrifuga) have been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine to treat malaria. Now Tracy Keller and colleagues at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston have found that halofuginone – a chemical based on the roots’ active ingredient – blocks immune reactions that can cause disease.
Cells stop the synthesis of non-vital proteins when amino acids are in short supply. Keller’s team discovered that halofuginone mimics such a shortage by blocking an enzyme that feeds one amino acid to the protein-making machinery.
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Dec 22
Here are some anti-aging Chinese herbs that can help you reverse the effects of aging!
Like an ancient tribe, this country has confidence in the food therapies found in the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) cabinet – whatever your condition, it’s due to your food, ailments and health alike.
And, yes, beauty matters too. People can and should trust certain herbs for anti-aging purposes, say TCM practitioners, for good reason. Here are some, and here is why.
1) Chinese wolfberry fruit (枸杞子)
It’s a plant growing in a frigid environment and thus has the capacity to strengthen the body and prolong the aging process, according to Sheng Nong’s Herbal Classic. Similar to ginseng, the plant helps lower high blood pressure and promotes the regeneration of liver cells.
2) Ginseng (人参)
To back up the overflowing praise for the plant in Sheng Nong’s Herbal Classic, modern studies have confirmed the anti-aging magic that ginseng can bring to beauty- seekers. According to Huo Yushu, a researcher from the TCM center in northeast China’s Jilin Province, the herb performs the function of all antioxidants, such as countering fatigue and regenerating the blood.
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Dec 16
If you want to stop the aging process, you should be using these 5 ingredients.
When it comes to anti-aging, we’re literally inundated with creams and serums that promise to fill lines, even spots and even bring you back the smooth skin you had when you were younger. Lofty claims aside, how do you know what really works? While certain products make certain promises, there are a few ingredients that are scientifically proven to work — and we’ve enlisted the best of the best in the skincare field to help break it down. Herewith, our guidelines for the top seven anti-aging ingredients:
1. RETINOIDS: A derivative of vitamin-A. Retinoids are hands-down the most important (and effective) ingredient on the market. “That’s always my first choice when people ask me,” says Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, founder of Specific Beauty. “We’re talking about years and years of clinical research that has been proven to improve fine lines and wrinkles.” Retinoids work by rapidly turning over the cells, which then generates healthier, younger-looking skin — once the dead skin cells are removed. You should know that it comes in different forms (and strengths): Retinol (which is great for beginners) can be found in various over-the-counter products, while its stronger counterparts retin-A, Tazorac and Differin and require precsriptions.
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Oct 31
Did you know that certain foods contain anti-aging properties that can enhance your immune system and contributes to better health.
Many chronic diseases are connected with poor nutritional habits including overeating, while a healthy diet promotes healing and can slow the ageing process.
Healthy eating is more than just choosing the right foods; it’s equally important to eat a wide variety to give the body all the nutrients it needs, and to prevent the body from a harmful reaction that can be triggered by too narrow a diet.
For optimal health and wellness and to slow the ageing process, your diet should regularly include these 10 food categories:
1. Fish
Our body needs plenty of protein for healing, for weight control, to build muscle mass and keep the immune system strong. Deep sea fish, including salmon, tuna and sardines are very good sources of protein and are best prepared without deep fried oil.
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Dec 28
Green Tea has anti-wrinkle properties that can help you slow the effects of aging!
It may not be necessary to drink green tea in order to obtain its health benefits – it could also have anti wrinkle properties as a natural skin care ingredient.
Healthcare blog Know The Cancer reports that there are known cancer-fighting properties of green tea polyphenols.
These were demonstrated in research a decade ago and published in Archives of Dermatology.
More recently, Stephen Hsu of the Medical College of Georgia has “found a way to apply his lab work to the cosmetic counter”, the blog adds.
Tagged with: Anti-aging • Wrinkles
Dec 07
Discover how adaptogenic herbs can help slow the process of anti-aging.
(NaturalNews) For the past 2500 plus years, both Chinese and Indian Ayruvedic health systems have used adaptogenic herbs as tonics for overall health and longevity. Adaptogens act as regulators or modulators in either direction. Balancing the body’s energy and immunity means if there is not enough, more will be created. If there is too much, it will be diminished.
When we take stimulants such as ephedra or caffeine, there is a peak of energy for high performance followed by a drop in both. Adaptogens avoid that and the resulting wear and tear by balancing the body’s endocrine and immune system. This allows us to draw on our native energy as needed and relax when not needed.
Adaptogens Defined
When modern western medical scientists started investigating these herbs in the late 1940’s, the term adaptogen was adopted, and eventually with its defining features, which are: 1) Nontoxic with normal dosage. 2) Produces a balanced defense against stress in whatever direction is needed. 3) Normalizes the whole body toward homeostasis.
Homeostasis is the internal system’s ability to remain constant and balanced despite the external stressors. Hormones are kicked into high gear to create fight or flight responses when dangers appear. Thousands or even hundreds of years ago, stressors were mostly life and death matters.
For most of us, today’s dangers are usually less dramatic. But the body’s internal reactions remain the same. And usually we don’t fight or flight! The resultant stress and anxiety created causes poor health and aging issues.
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