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September 2008

Anti-Aging Stress Reduction Techniques

Stress is a "silent Killer". It increases the levels of cortisol production in your body, which accelerates the aging process.

Researchers show that stress contribute to a majority of our major illnesses, including cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, skin disorders and infectious disorders of all kinds. Stress is also a common denominator in many psychological difficulties such as depression and anxiety.

Here are some techniques that will help you to keep stressful time under control:

Physical exercise

Physical activity can clear your mind. Any type of exercise is good and it is even better if it is regular. Stress is built up through a period of time and gradual reduction is the best way to reduce stress. Next time you feel stressed out,  just simply take a walk. This is a good first step of any stress reduction program.

Learn to relax

Relaxation is often more difficult for some people that others. Some are born relaxed while other are tense. This is particularly true of type a hyperactive individual, who thrives on a high degree of stress and chaos in their life.

Here is a simple but effective way. It involves learning to tighten and relax the body's major muscle group on at a time. being aware of each sensation. Start at your feet and work your way up to your head. Tense the muscle for the count of ten, concentrate on the tension and then let the muscle go lax and breathe deeply, enjoying the sensation of each release. Performing this simple and progressive and relaxation exercise while you are lying down in a quite room can work wonders!

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Post Summer Syndrome

Overdone your summer fun? Is your skin showing the effects of too much relaxation and not enough self-care? Welcome to Post Summer Skin Syndrome. You are not alone.

From hyperpigmentation (brown spots), to hypopigmentation (white spots), to lack of elasticity, to dullness and dryness of the skin, Post Summer Skin Syndrome has any variety of symptoms - all attributable to lack of skin protection or just ignoring your system's needs in favor of fun.

Take care of your Post Summer Skin Syndrome now - add  a handmade Fruit Peel to your next facial treatment you will be glad you did. ($45 when add to any facial treatment)

This biological peel with fruit acids (20% AHA) has an amazing result with every skin type or skin problem. A regenerating wonder that reduces inflammation, improves blood circulation and the functions of the circulation system, and dissolves the keratin layer on the skin's surface as it affects the narrow transmitters in the blood vessels during stimulation. Containing Apple, Grape, Medlar (Naseberry), Fruit Acids, Malic Acid, Lemon Balm Oil, Lactic Acid, Pectins and Vitamin E, it restructures the skin, which gets cleansed inside and out as if it was reborn.