WHITE TEA HELPS
WRINKLES AND SAGGING SKIN

“New research shows that white tea can be beneficial in supporting the body’s elastin and collagen”

You should select white tea “if you want to reduce your risk of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis or even just age-associated wrinkles.” The study concluded that, “white tea prevented the activity of the enzymes which break down elastin and collagen,” causing wrinkles. “These enzymes, along with oxidants, are associated with inflammatory diseases”.

Professor Declan Naughton, from the School of Life Sciences at Kingston University in London, said the research showed white tea had anti-aging potential and high levels of antioxidants that could prevent cancer and heart disease.

The study tested small amounts, “far less then you would find in a drink,” concluded Professor Naughton one of the country’s leading specialists on inflammation.

White tea along with bladderwrack, cleaver, rose, green tea, angelica, anise and pomegranate extracts also proved to have skin benefits, “protect[ing] against the breakdown of collagen and elastin.”

DE-STRESS TO IMPROVE SKIN

*Research shows a complex link between the skin and the psyche- including the way stress itself affects skin conditions such as psoriasis, rosacea, and acne.

American Academy of Dermatology notes that, “acne is a growing problem for women in their 30’s and beyond,” however they are, “unclear why”.

Dr. Richard G. Fried explained at the American Academy of Dermatology’s summer academy meeting:

There are “biological responses that happen when a person experiences stress”. “Neuropeptides, the chemicals released by the skins nerve endings, are the skin’s first line of defense from infection and trauma.” Although under nominal conditions they protect the skin, however “stressful situations can cause neuropeptides to be inappropriately released,” leading to flare ups “of skin conditions”.

“Those same neuropeptides can travel to the brain and disrupt the chemicals that regulate our emotions including serotonin and dopamine, causing further stress and setting a vicious cycle into motion.”

So as the busy fall season gets underway consider incorporating stress management techniques including, meditation, yoga, tai chi and any physical exercise program, that can be integrated regularly into our schedule. It will help you look and feel your best.

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The Environmental Working Groups’ Shopping Guide to Pesticides, can be used to “reduce your exposure” to toxins, but remember “eating conventionally grown produce is far better then not eating fruits and vegetables at all”. However, “you can lower your pesticide intake substantially, by avoiding the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables and eating the least contaminated produce” EWG writes. There are benefits to switching to organic according to Dr. Andrew, “We have very good data showing that people who eat organic”, will have lower levels of the “measurable pesticides” in their tissues.

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