Natural Anti Aging

About a month ago we picked up a hand and body lotion that bears the Certified Natural Products Association seal. We’d never heard of this hand and body lotion by J.R. Watkins before. It is 98.90% natural, contains no Parabens, no Phithalates, no propylene Glycol and is dye free. Even better, this natural antiaging skin care lotion has not been tested on animals and has been around since 1868. Now that sounds pretty good for those of you who want to use natural antiaging products that come without the dangerous chemicals.

One of the important things to remember is that anything that you put on your skin will be absorbed through the skin into your system. That counts for body lotions, deodorants, bioidentical hormone creams, and perfumes, etc. One of the products we use the most on our skin is skin care lotions which we smooth all over our bodies to keep the skin moisturized and youthful looking. So if you’ve been complaining that you can’t afford organic products such as moisturizers, hair products and makeup, the one product you use the greatest quantity of and expose your body to would be body lotion.  It’s used on a daily basis and covers the greatest area of  your skin. If there’s only one organic product you can afford, we would suggest that you splurge on a good natural antiaging body lotion.

J.R. Watkins Hand and Body Lotion is reasonably priced and is 98.90% natural. It is a rich, thick cream that smooths on the skin well and moisturizes the dry skin cells, pampering your skin.  Use it after your shower or bath.  We bought the “vanilla essence”  J.R. Watkins Hand and Body Lotion. We are very happy with it as a natural anti aging skin care product. J.R. Watkins makes other natural skin care products and we’re going to try some of the other products because we like this one a lot.

You may have come across the terms “Biomimetic Hormones” or “using bioidentical hormones biomimetically” in your reading on the subjects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) , menopause, perimenopause, andropause, etc., and wondered what exactly this means.  Is the word “biomimetic” related to the word bioidentical?  Most definitely these words are related.  The following will explain more clearly the term “biomimetic hormones” and “biomimetic hormone replacement therapy”.

So what are biomimetic hormones?

Biomimetic hormones are natural bioidentical hormones used as hormone replacement therapy in a manner or “protocol” created by T.S. Wiley of Wiley Systems, Inc.  This protocol is known as “The Wiley Protocol”.

The Wiley Protocol is a natural bioidentical hormone therapy which restores declining hormone levels in a manner which more closely imitates the natural rise and fall of hormones in the body of a woman during the month.  Biomimetic hormone replacement uses the bioidentical hormones progesterone and estradiol and differs from the static dosing of bioidentical hormones in that the dosing more naturally replicates the 28 day cycle of the rise and fall of hormones.  Women using this “protocol” report an increased feeling of wellbeing, an end to hot flashes, greater quality of sleep, feel more energetic, happier and less moody.

Doctors who prescribe the Wiley Protocol and compounding pharmacists who fill prescriptions for women and men have all been certified and are qualified to provide the Wiley Protocol to their patients. The difficulty in obtaining the Wiley Protocol could be finding a doctor in Canada who is qualified in this system.  Currently, it is difficult for many, many women in Canada to even find a doctor who will prescribe bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.  There are some provinces in the country which do not even have a doctor to prescribe natural bioidentical hormones in the static dosing method. Hopefully, this scenario will change soon. Millions of baby boomer women are now in peri-menopause or menopause and need to find solutions to the symptoms they are suffering.  Some women are forced to travel to the United States to get the help they need and obtain natural bioidentical hormones.

Who is T.S. Wiley?

T.S. Wiley, the creator of the Wiley Protocol is the author of two books, “Sex, Lies & Menopause” and “Lights Out:  Sleep, Sugar and survival.”  She is also a researcher and lecturer on hormones and menopause and a medical theorist in environmental endocrinology and Darwinian medicine. She devised the Wiley Protocol which mimics the rise and fall of hormones using bioidentical hormones made from plant extracts after 12 years of research.

If you are interested in finding out more about natural hormone replacement therapy using the Wiley Protocol, you can visit the website at www.thewileyprotocol.com.

Unsightly varicose veins and spider veins are caused by either heredity, prolonged standing, hormonal changes, pregnancy, aging, and obesity. Up to 60% of North Americans suffer from one of these vein disorders. Luckily, there are very simple anti-aging procedures which can completely solve the problem of varicose and/or spider veins.  These types of vein disorders usually appear in the legs because the legs carry the heavy weight of the body. The veins in the legs endure the most pressure, both gravity and the task of carrying the body around increases the pressure on the veins in the legs. It is the task of the veins, to carry the blood back to the heart from the bottom of the legs. Prolonged standing, hormonal changes, the effects of pregnancy and aging, all make the likelihood of the appearance of varicose and spider veins more likely.

Varicose veins over time can become unattractive and uncomfortable and cause pain. The legs can begin to throb and cramp at night. The skins around the veins can become itchy or burning. Varicose veins can become a serious problem causing a condition called “venous insufficiency” which is a severe clogging of the vein or a blood clot. It may block the heart and lungs from functioning correctly.

Varicose veins and spider veins can be prevented by:

• Maintaining a healthy weight to save the pressure on your legs

• Protecting your skin from the sun with sunscreen

• Limiting your intake of salt or sodium

• Don’t cross your legs when sitting – this cuts off the circulation

• Avoid standing for long periods of time, alternative standing with walking or shifting the weight from one leg to the other

• When resting, elevate your legs

• Exercise regularly to improve circulation

• Avoid tight clothing

• Eat a high fiber diet.

If varicose veins become swollen, red or tender to touch, contact your doctor. Treatments for varicose and spider veins include:

• Sclerotherapy

• Ambulatory Phelebectomy

• Electrodesiccation

• Laser surgery • Closure treatment

• Surgical Ligation and Stripping

Contact your doctor or cosmetic surgery clinic to find out which of these anti aging treatments is best for you.  Removing varicose veins will improve the appearance of your legs.