Natural Anti Aging

LED and Green Tea for Wrinkles

The latest natural anti aging skin treatment research for getting rid of wrinkles has been done by German researchers using a lotion made of green tea extract and high intensity light exposure (also known as LEDs), something they believe could replace cosmetic surgery procedures such as Botox.

Their research found that wrinkles were found to be reduced when Andrei P. Sommer and Dan Zhu when they placed a potent antioxidant called epigallocatechin gallate – derived from green tea extract and exposed the skin to intense LED light.  The exposure to LED light activates the manufacture of increased levels of reactive oxygen species known to damage cells.  This was done on a daily basis for several months.  The result was that facial wrinkles decreased when exposed to the high intensity light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

Before receiving the LED anti aging skin treatment, the test subject had a lotion made of green tea extract smoothed on the face for 20 minutes.  It was found that this produced results 10 times more quickly than just receiving the LED light by itself.  The results show the skin showed “less pronounced wrinkle levels, shorter wrinkle valleys and a juvenile complexion.”  This sounds very promising and something most people would rather have than invasive cosmetic procedures such as Botox, etc.

The researcher Mr. Sommer said, “There is a flood of LED devices in the market.  A few operate in the range found by us to be effective.” He also said they used a device that was professionally designed for wound healing and pain alleviation by military personnel.

It is already known that green tea extract and LED treatments are regularly used as anti aging skin treatments, however, one of the problems with LED treatments is the inconvenience of having to go to an anti aging clinic or doctor’s office everyday.  To make things easier and more practical for patients, they should buy at home-use LED device.

If you would like to read more about the natural anti aging health benefits of green tea, please read our article entitled “Green Tea Health Benefits – (I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Drink Green Tea)”.  We also have many product reviews on natural organic products for your skin and hair that contain green tea extract.  Green tea is one of the most beneficial natural anti aging products available today.  Drink it regularly and use some of the wonderful organic green tea anti aging moisturizers available on the market on your skin to prevent the signs of aging.

Here’s a great recipe for a healthy natural anti-aging tea you can make yourself.  A friend gave me this recipe and it has helped her lose weight.  If you take a look at the ingredients, something that I did, you will see why this tea is so good for you.  It helps promote your health and in this way, it is an anti-aging tea.  A component of this tea is green tea and this has been used for losing weight in many weightloss aids.  My friend lost 15 pounds in one month drinking this tea and another friend who’s been drinking it has lost 8 pounds.  Both women ate healthy diets while drinking this tea.  The recipe and the ingredients with their health benefits follows.

First the anti-aging weightloss tea recipe.

You need: cumin seeds, ginger, mint and green tea. Boil them all in equal amounts (one green tea bag), leave for 10 minutes to steep.  Drink one cup, three times a day before each of your meals for one month. It will clean up the whole body of all fat and waste specifically around the stomach area. Watch out for some additional visits to the washroom; but it doesn’t cause any type of diarrhea, like other detox or “cleansing” teas.

Green Tea:

Green tea is rich in powerful anti-oxidants called catechin polyphenols, specifically epigallocatechin gallate.  EGCG inhibits the growth of cancer cells without causing damage to healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels and preventing the formation of blood clots which can be responsible for such diseases as thrombosis,  the leading cause of stroke and heart attacks.

Studies have shown that Japanese men who drink lots of green tea have the lowest rate of heart disease even though 75% of them are smokers.  EGCG is twice as strong as resveratrol which could explain these stats.

Green tea stimulates the metabolism which means that you burn more calories and this assists with weight loss.  Just check out your pharmacy or health store and observe how many weight loss formulations contain green tea.

An added bonus to drinking green tea is that it helps prevent tooth decay because of its ability to kill the bacteria which causes a buildup of dental plaque.  Read our previous article on the anti-aging health benefits of green tea.

Ginger:

Ginger, another great ingredient in this healthy anti-aging tea can help prevent migraines, and give relief to arthritic pain.  Research done in Denmark reports that ginger will block the effect of prostaglandins – substances which cause the inflammation of the blood vessels in the brain.  Other research in the U.S. has shown that ginger has the same effect on blood clots that aspirin has.  Additionally, ginger can help reduce cholesterol levels.

Mint:

Mint has been used widely in foods and herbal medicines in the Middle East, India and Europe for hundreds of years.  Health benefits of mint include settling upset stomachs, reducing the discomfort felt by those with irritable bowel syndrome, and slowing the growth of bad bacteria and fungi in the intestines.  It has been used for the treatment of asthma and allergies.  Furthermore, it appears to have many benefits as an antioxidant because of a component called perillyl alcohol which in studies has been shown to prevent colon, skin and lung cancer.  Recent research has also shown that mint has been shown to stop facial hair growth on women.  Read the article on the research on mint tea here.

Cumin Seeds:

Anti-aging benefits are also to be found in cumin seeds   It can be used as a stimulant, an antiseptic and for digestive disorders. Because of its antiseptic properties, it can help deal with the symptoms of the common cold. Cumin seeds are high in iron and it is believed that they cause the secretion of enzymes from the pancreas which assists in nutrient absorption into the body. Cumin seeds also help the liver to detoxify the body.

Research has also shown that cumin seeds have anti-carcinogenic properties and in laboratory animals have reduced the risk of stomach and liver tumours.  Cumin seeds have been used throughout history to treat atonic dyspepsia, flatulence, indigestion, nausea, morning sickness, diarrhea when mixed with boiling water salt and coriander.

So, add this anti-aging healthy tea to your daily intake.  Even better, use organic ingredients when you make this tea.  Rather than have a cup of coffee in the morning, try drinking this tea because of its health benefits.  It may also help you lose weight around the belly and, it is delicious.
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Memory loss is a reality for all of us as we grow older.  Unfortunately, from the mid 20s brain function begins to decline. It becomes more noted though for some of us as we approach our early 50s. There are many ways we can slow this decline. Training your brain with new activities as we age can help keep the brain “supple”. We are never too old to learn something new. Learn a new language, take a new course, read more books, pick up a new hobby, or any new activity which forces us to use our brain will help fight memory loss as we grow older. Learning to relax also helps immensely because stress inhibits optimum brain functioning.

Healthy eating habits will also slow or prevent mental decline. Eat plenty of iron rich eggs, oily fish and legumes will help prevent memory loss due to anemia. Herbal teas such as lemon balm help the brain retain and retrieve information. Green and black teas are also known to help prevent the memory loss which occurs with aging. Peppermint tea helps promote alertness and concentration.

Cooking with purple sage in stews, sauces and roasts aids the brain and using Oil of rosemary as an aromatherapy helps because it is known the stimulate alertness and memory. Foods containing anti-oxidants such as spinach or blueberries have been shown in studies to reverse mental decline.

The following list of health supplements are also known to aid with memory loss:

• Ginkgo biloba – a brain tonic and improves blood circulation
• Co-Enzyme Q10
• Zinc
• Choline
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Magnesium
• Folic Acid
• Huperzine A
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids
• Phosphatidylserine

To obtain the correct amounts of the health supplements you need, please see your naturopath or a doctor with experience in recommending health supplements to use in conjunction with your diet.

As we age, both men and women can obtain substantial benefits by supplementing with bioidentical hormones. Only a doctor experienced with dealing with the issue of aging and hormone loss will be able to prescribe what you need to take. Consult our doctors pages for either the United States or Canada for a doctor in your area.

As life changes for us, men and women can retain brain function and memory by acquiring fresh perspectives on life, remaining adaptable and keeping a resilient mind by retaining optimism. All of these qualities encourage immunity to the diseases of aging. Taking good care of your body’s health and your brain’s functioning can lead to a very fulfilling life ahead.  If you feel you are having problems remembering things, make the above changes in your life to help you deal with issues of memory loss.