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Eternity Medicine Skin Program
In order to optimize the Eternity Medicine
skin program, all four pillars of the wellness program, detoxification,
exercise,
nutrition
and mind-body
health, are important for the skin. In addition,
Nutraceuticals, especially the anti-oxidants
and omega-3-fatty
acids are vital. A number of other nutrients like vitamin
C Ester, Alpha Lipoic Acid, DMAE, polyethylphosphatidyl
choline, super vitamin E, Co enzyme Q10 and olive oil have
been added (see below for more information on these
nutrients). These ingredients have been shown to decrease the
free radical damage and membrane pro-inflammatory chemicals
that digest collagen resulting in wrinkles. Hormonal balance
is also a key for the skin and radiant beauty thus it is
important to optimize any skin program with bioidentical
hormones.
All four steps are designed to decrease
inflammation in the body-a key factor in aging and the
production of wrinkles. The free radical theory is the most
widely accepted theory of aging. Free radicals are atoms or
molecules that are missing one of their two electrons. They
are unstable and will try and take another electron from any
nearby molecule, leaving damage in its wake. The process is in
fact a cyclical threefold process:
1. A burst of free radicals attacks the cell
plasma membrane
2. The cell plasma membrane produces
proinflammatory chemicals.
3. These proinflammatory
chemicals produce more free radicals.
As a result of these proinflammatory chemicals
collagen is digested, this results in microscars that leads to
wrinkles.
Eternity Medicine has already covered diet
and nutrition, exercise
and nutritional
supplements. Eternity Medicine recommends
the Dr Sears Zone Cosmeceuticals Lines of Products for proper
skin
care:
Products:
Zone
Cosmeceuticals
Skin Care:
1. Vitamin C
Ester: This consists of basic vitamin C joined with
palmitic acid, a fatty acid derived from palm oil. The
antioxidant power of vitamin C ester at the cell plasma
membrane provides key protection. Research by Procter and
Gamble shows that vitamin C ester is absorbed more quickly and
achieves seven times higher levels in the skin than basic
vitamin C.
2. Alphal lipoic acid (ALA): This
universal antioxidant is both water and fat-soluble. This
means that ALA is easily absorbed through the skin and works
well as a free radical fighter, both in the cell plasma
membrane and in the watery interior of the cell.
3. DMAE: Loss of skin tone and sagging is
due in part to the decline of neuro-transmitters like
acetylcholine that stimulate muscle contraction. As we age we
lose this tone, which results in sagging skin. Studies have
shown that DMAE-lotion will tone your shin for 18-24 hours and
will cause an immediate reduction in lines and wrinkles.
4. Polyenylphosphatidyl Choline (PPC): PPC offers
protection to the cell plasma membrane. This unsaturated
molecule with its double bonds can rapidly penetrate the skin
and soften it while acting as a powerful anti-inflammatory.
PPC is a natural moisturizer. PPC reduces flaking and fissures
in a matter of days.
5. Tocotrienols-super vitamin E: This fat
soluble nutrient is a powerful antioxidant
and moisturizer.
Vitamin E is made up of two separate categories, tocopherols
and tocotrienols. This new super vitamin E is proving
significantly stronger as an anti-oxidant. It is able to make
hair shinier, reduces redness and flaking in dry skin and
prevents nails from cracking.
6. Olive Oil: I have already mentioned
the important role of extra virgin olive oil in
your diet.
However since ancient times olive oil has been used as an
emollient and massaged on the skin. The Romans are recorded as
having beautiful skin thanks to olive oils powerful
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols in
olive oil is stable and protective. The most powerful
polyphenol is hydroxytyrosol which gives a smoother and more
radiant skin.
BOTOX:
Botox is nothing short of a
major breakthrough in fighting the aging process. Safe,
effective, non-invasive, yet long lasting. A pediatric
opthalmologist Dr. Alan Scott first pioneered working with the
drug to treat problems relating to the eyes in the 1970's. In
1992 a husband and wife opthalmologist/dermatologist team
first published their using Botox for cosmetic reasons. From
here, the field of Botox advanced rapidly.
In 2001 there were over 1.6 million Botox
injections in the US. alone. Botox received FDA approval on
April 15, 2002. We select clients either for a deep chemical
peel or Botox to smooth wrinkles from the skin, once a client
has followed the anti-aging program for a few months. Botox is
one of the few rejuvenative treatments that can benefit
patients of almost any age. Botox is also truly a preventative
procedure against aging. Botox will prevent the wrinkles that
result from a habit of constantly frowning or raising the
eyebrows.
Cell Therapy: Cellusana
Cosmetic treatment using the Cellusana fresh cell
extract cosmetics is a scientifically tested, biological
treatment that uses juvenile components to repair and
rejuvenate damaged cells and cell structures. The absorption
of fresh cell extracts in and through the skin has been well
documented, as has their epithelialising effect. An
application a day helps promote the longevity, beauty and
toning of your skin and reduces the negative effects of
stress, sun, pollution and aging.
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