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November 21, 2011 by Skin Spa NY · Leave a Comment
Skin Spa NYC Spa – As with so many things involving technology, the push to forestall aging is in the midst of a renaissance. At one end of the scale we have the likes of Aubrey De Grey, life-extension theorist, who is convinced that we are close to halting aging entirely as advances in technology begin to allow us to basically replace anything that goes bad in the body. On the other side of this debate are those who argue that aging is pre-programmed such that no intervention will keep the ‘animal’ alive indefinitely. The debate goes on.
For the moment, the miracle of interrupting the biological clock is still science fiction, however foreseeable the promise of immortality. And for the meantime we mere mortals must resort to more primitive means like food to slow the aging process. Yet, within this present reality of supplements and superfoods, there are many bizarre options. It’s both confusing and exciting. Who would have guessed that chocolate would become a sought after health food for its antioxidant content? And what about fish oil? There’s something fishy about fish oil. It was just a few generations back that children were being force-fed the stuff for their own good. Now, thanks to the gel cap, we can self-administer our Omega 3s and forego the pain. We’re still being told it’s good for us, though.
For the moment, the quest to combat aging, for both Skin Spa NYC Spa and our society, is still very much with us. Fads come and go, yet there’s something recurrent about most of them. Fish oil, for sure. And nuts and berries, part of the hunter-and-gatherer diet (aka, Paleolithic Diet). Even eating food raw has become au currant. Meanwhile, we’re still being urged to eat our greens, except we’re getting more intense about it? It used to be enough to eat spinach and broccoli and green beans. Now, for added anti-aging effect, we need to eat things like kale, blue-green algae and wheat grass juice to keep healthy and combat aging.
Now there’s even a dietary school which favors near starvation as the path to longevity. The science suggests that test animals add an additional one-third to their life cycle with reduced food intake. Living past one hundred may be cool, but severe calorie restriction is a pretty high price to pay.
We live in paradoxical times. Science is showing us how to identify and isolate specific aspects of foods that seem to hold promise in targeting age-related issues. Stem cell research is taking us into other futuristic territory. Meanwhile, we are reaching back into history and even prehistory to find a way to maximize health and combat aging. Even with such resourcefulness the mystery of aging remains, but for how long we can only wonder.
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November 9, 2011 by Skin Spa NY · Leave a Comment
Skin Spa NYC Spa – Food supplements are all the rage these days when it comes to combating the aging process, but it may be the steady consumption of vitamin and mineral-rich foods that best gives us our robust health and protects us from age-related diseases. Admittedly, this sounds a bit like grandmother speaking, but there’s science to back it up.
It is thought by many that antioxidants play an important role in fighting aging because of their interaction with free radicals, which can damage tissues. How this happens is not entirely understood, so, consequently, some methods to utilize antioxidants through food intake or supplementation have emerged.
At Skin Spa NYC Spa we know that It may seem to make sense to take this or that concentrated antioxidant supplement in order to reverse the clock, but this could be an overly direct approach. Although antioxidant supplements are usually considered safe, beta carotene and Vitamin E in heavy concentrations become pro-oxidants and can actually harm you.
Donald Hensrud of the Mayo Clinic suggests that adding a variety of antioxidant-rich foods to the diet may be the best approach to combat aging, since each food contains a wide array of antioxidant compounds, not just one or a few as with many supplements. Foods contain a multitude of antioxidant variants, and precisely how these are assimilated is still in the theoretical stages of understanding. [http://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-edge-newspaper-2009/jun-05b.html]
Antioxidants come in so many foods, but a few of the more popular these days are the following:
As scientific understanding continues to develop in this field, we will likely continue to see more targeted means to combat specific age-related conditions, either with particular foods, or supplements, or drug therapies. For the time being, we at Skin Spa NYC Spa believe that it may make sense to hedge those all-or-nothing silver bullet approaches, with a diet containing a wide array of antioxidant-rich foods, with a heavy accent on fruits and vegetables.
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November 2, 2011 by Skin Spa NY · Leave a Comment
Skin Spa NYC Spa – The fall and winter holidays are by design a time for comfort and indulgence, and thus can set us back from our goals to maintain fitness to combat aging. Some of us have fairly good control over our diet during non-holiday periods and then lose it as the holiday arrives. So how do we deal with such a situation, maintain our composure, and prevent lapsing into bad eating habits and make us feel, well, blah.
Rather than look to the food you eat at meal time, and risk messing with holiday tradition, consider focusing on what happens between meals. In particular, consider adding healthy in-between meal drinks that promote digestion, and keep your temptation for over-indulgence in check.
Skin Spa NYC Spa would like you to consider a couple of possibilities to help you combat aging and keep you feeling energized rather than lethargic through the fall and winter holidays.
This African tea has a rich red color and a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. Fruit added by some producers may give it a pleasant tartness. It is naturally caffeine free, contains antimutagenic and antioxidant properties which, though not conclusive, may retard the aging process, and is low in tannins. [https://www.blueshieldca.com/hw/articles/hw_article.jsp?articleId=HWHN-3938007&fromCategoryId=33&_requestid=674743] Historically, this drink has been popular in South Africa. It is becoming increasingly popular in North America and around the world. Rooibos tea has a light consistency and a full, uniquely pleasant taste. Enjoy.
This tea of course has a long history in East Asia and is widely acknowledged around the world for its health benefits. Preliminary research suggests that green tea may play a role in bringing down LDL cholesterol, reducing the risk of some cancers, improving fat burning potential and alleviating depression. [http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART03092/My-Life-With-Tea-Part-One.html] It does contain caffeine.
While consuming drinks like tea that have healing potential makes sense, employing a strategy to maintain a healthy diet regimen through the holidays makes sense too, helping you keep the balance necessary to keep healthy and combat the effects of aging.
Happy Holidays from Skin Spa NYC Spa!
Tags: winter holidays, South Africa, Rooibos tea, NYC spaOctober 31, 2011 by Skin Spa NY · Leave a Comment
(continued from The Benefits of a Skin Spa NYC Microdermabrasion Treatment – Part 1)
Once the dead skin cells have been removed, your skin’s natural defense system kicks in. Seeing the removal of these cells as a wound, the body shifts into action replacing the cells. The resulting new, healthy cells provide the skin with a younger-looking radiance and lessen the appearance of wrinkles. In addition, microdermabrasion can improve other skin conditions including rosacea, acne and scarring as well as reversing sun damage.
In addition to the immediate results offered by a microdermabrasion treatment from Skin Spa NYC, it has proven to have enduring benefits to the skin’s condition. Removing the stratum corneum layer of skin often removes clogged pores and allows medication to be more effective in reaching the lower layers of the epidermis. Because of this, it often proves to be an effective supplement to the treatment of mild to moderate acne. Also, preliminary analyses show that repeated microdermabrasion treatments can actually improve your skin’s production and replacement of dead skin cells.
Furthermore, a Skin Spa NYC microdermabrasion therapy treatment also boasts a minimal of side effects. The most common adverse effect is minor, short-term skin irritation. With all of the benefits of this non-medical procedure and because microdermabrasion is less abrasive in nature than other procedures including Botox and plastic surgery, It is no surprise that microdermabrasion is quickly becoming one of the most popular weapons in the fight against aging.
If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of microdermabrasion treatments or finding out how to make the most of your complexion, call Skin Spa NYC today for a consultation. You will find that improving your skin does not have to be expensive or difficult!
Tags: plastic surgery, reversing sun damage, Health Medical Pharma, clogged pores, stratum corneum, skin conditionsOctober 24, 2011 by Skin Spa NY · Leave a Comment
Microdermabrasion is quickly becoming one of the top non-medical anti-aging procedures offered today. The treatment, first reserved for movie stars and the wealthy, has slowly seeped into mainstream America. Although most people can identify it as a therapy that helps with the aging process, understanding how the procedure works and the advantages of a professional medi-spa application from Skin Spa NYC requires an understanding of the layers of our skin and each layer’s properties.
Understanding How Microdermabrasion WorksEach of us has two main layers of skin, the epidermis and the dermis. The outermost layer of skin is called the epidermis. It is comprised of an outermost layer of dead skin cells covering another layer of aging cells. This outside layer of dead skin cells is known as the stratum corneum. It is a protective layer of cells keeps the destructive influences of the outside world from damaging your skin by blocking all but the tiniest molecules. It is also the layer of your skin that, left alone, is responsible for the dull look of aging skin and it’s also the home of fine lines and other skin issues such as blemishes. However, at the same time that it is protecting your skin from toxins and the elements, it can also block beneficial influences such as moisturizers and medications.
A spa microdermabrasion treatment from Skin Spa NYC works at the stratum corneum skin level to improve skin texture and rekindle your skin’s youthful glow. We used a specialized, professional wand to both suction a small section of skin up and apply microdermabrasion crystals to slough-off the dry skin of the stratum corneum. This specialized tool is the key to the amazing results that can be achieved with a spa microdermabrasion treatment from Skin Spa NYC.
(Read “The Benefits of a Skin Spa NYC Microdermabrasion Treatment – Part 2”)
Tags: Spa NYC, layers of skin, medi spa, movie stars, aging skin, skin spaOctober 18, 2011 by Skin Spa NY · Leave a Comment
(Read the Art of Resilience in a Complicated World – Skin Spa NYC Spas
(Part 1))
In part 1 of ”The Art of Resilience in a Complicated World – Skin Spa NYC Spas” we explored the importance of identifying what truly makes you happy by examining your internal motivation. Through this process, we begin to see the parts of our lives which are “non-negotiable,” and where we can clear some activities and simplify our lives. In part two, Skin Spa NYC Spas takes a look at the value of nourishing positive thinking and taking time out of our schedule to renew.
Whether or not you are a proponent of the law of attraction, it’s hard to deny the importance of a positive attitude. Study after study has shown that viewing the glass as “half-full” rather than “half-empty” not only improves your quality of life, but also enhances performance. At Skin Spa NYC Spas, we believe that this is why the art of visualization has become a powerful tool in everything from sports to business and the performing arts. Simply envisioning success serves to boost achievement levels. By this same method, envisioning peacefulness and happiness can increase these same feelings within your life.
Along with visualization, other tools to nurture positive thinking include affirmations, gratitude journals and surrounding yourself with positive-minded people. What’s more, applying these skills will help to promote a resilient attitude sure to help in dealing with whatever life throws your way.
One of the most effective analogies of stress management involves a glass of water.Holding it out for a minute is no problem at all.Hold it out for an hour, and you’ll have an aching arm.But hold that same glass of water out all day and you’ll need an ambulance.The same holds true for even small burdens.We all have challenges in our lives.However, carrying them around 24/7 can make even the smallest ones insurmountable.Also, the fatigue arising from carrying your other burdens all of the time will make it more difficult to deal with new challenges as they arise.
With this in mind, it is important to make a conscious effort to set aside your worries.This can be done by “leaving work at work,” practicing meditation, enjoying a relaxing treatment from Skin Spa NYC Spas or simply participating in an enthralling activity that will keep your mind focused on something else. This small break from your concerns can leave you feeling refreshed and often contribute to finding new solutions to your problems that you hadn’t thought of before.
(Read the Art of Resilience in a Complicated World – Skin Spa NYC Spas
(Part 1))
October 14, 2011 by Skin Spa NY · Leave a Comment
It’s no secret that today’s complex world can be a pressure cooker. At Skin Spa NYC Spas we have seen that technology has put the world at our fingertips. However, along with this information and opportunity overload, most of us have increased our expectations of ourselves and the world around us. It’s no longer OK to be satisfied with our corner of the world and focus our efforts on perfecting it. Now we need to constantly expand our awareness to make sure that we are not “missing out” on something; often stretching ourselves so thin that we cause ourselves stress and anxiety.
As much as we can’t slow down the world around us, or turn back the clock to a more simple time, there are some great strategies to help us relieve some of the pressures of modern life and find harmony in our lives.
At Skin Spa NYC Spas, we know that feeling confident about the way that you look is a huge key in reducing stress in our lives as well as improving our overall feeling of wellness. However, this is only one means to keeping sane in an ever-demanding world. Skin Spa NYC Spas would like to suggest a few steps that you can take today to experience a more serene life:
It often takes a great reflective effort to figure out our motivation for doing what we do. After all, many of our behaviors have been engrained in us since childhood and we’ve been acting them out for so long that we’ve forgotten the reason we began the activities in the first place.
At Skin Spa NYC Spas, we believe that this is where it’s important to look inside ourselves and observe our own feelings. The best way to do this is to take a few days or more, and commit yourself to being conscious of your feelings as you move through your day. Notice whether you are experiencing joy or pleasure from the actions that you take throughout the day. Ask yourself what your purpose in doing each of the activities of your day is and consider what the consequences would be if you did not do it.
Once you’ve identified the purpose, ponder how important it is. Is this a purpose that you have created? Is it something that you feel society requires of you? Is it a goal that you have taken on for someone else; whether consciously or unconsciously? At Skin Spa NYC Spas, we believe that taking the time out to consider these questions will, in time, reveal to you your priorities and help you to pare down your life where needed, or even choose a new direction if you find that your goals and activities are not truly internally generated.
Acting in congruence with your internal priorities can go a long way in reducing stress in your life, increasing motivation and increasing your sense of purpose.
June 28, 2011 by Skin Spa NY · Leave a Comment
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Many folks planning to celebrate traditional weddings or parties this season also aim to curb their budgets and try something unique. We asked Sophia Paliov in Los Angeles, an “active party planner” to show us how to shape up our own festivities
this season:Game Night. Instead of hosting a typical game night with static board games, try one of the hyper Wii games for fun. “For kids’ parties and bar mitzvahs, I suggest the Just Dance, Sports Resorts, Wipe Out or Minute to Win It WII games,” says Paliov.Bachelor(ette) Revelry. Morph your celebration into something healthy with golf getaways, badminton tournaments, tennis lessons for the wedding party or sushi-making dinners. “You can always do the spa afterwards,” says Paliov.Summer BBQ. A poolside cookout is perfect! “Competitive games between all your guests, like water polo is ideal. “Everyone works up an appetite for the main course,” she says. “The invitation should remind your guests to bring swimsuits and sunscreen.”Gal’s Night. These wild eves usually involve cocktails and fatty food, so turn it into a “Girl’s Workout Night” instead, and invite chicks over for a new DVD workout (try Pilates or belly dancing!). “It’s the best way to girl-bond, giggle, and get in shape,” says Paliov. Afterwards serve a low-cal meal you create together, such as salmon salads with wine spritzers…fun!Park Picnics. Plan ahead when you pack. Family gatherings should include calorie-smoking volleyball games, a Hackey Sack or Frisbee, and balls for basketball or soccer. For more playful party ideas, log onto galpalfriday.com.
June 21, 2011 by Skin Spa NY · Leave a Comment
Skin Spa New York – Top Spas in New York – In our continuing quest to achieve the most strong, healthy and attractive body possible, Americans have learned to use a variety of tools. We are all well aware of diet and exercise. Most will admit to having a beauty regime that includes a home regimen as well as using professional beauty services and even the amazing selection of spa services available at Top Spas in New York. However, it is important that we don’t overlook the most fundamental factor in our appearance and health; our diet. Take a moment to explore the following beneficial nutrients which can have a great effect on our appearance, as well as our well being:Getting Pretty from the Inside Out
June 12, 2011 by Skin Spa NY · Leave a Comment
Skin Spa NYC Spas – For centuries society has sought to improve their life and health through relaxation. From the history of mediatation which precedes historical record to the imperial bath complexes of ancient Rome man has distinctively searched for ways to reduce stress. And now, science is backing up this instinctual undertaking. Read about the latest science of relaxation below:
Predicting the Future: New Blood Test for Longevity?
Soon to be available in the U.K , the test measures the length of telomeres, a DNA structure which controls the longevity of dividing cells. The shorter the telomere, the faster you are aging. A very specific blood test can determine telomere length and, based on the length can use an algorithm to assess longevity based on current lifestyle.
Life Length, a research company based in Spain, developed the test and is working on approvals throughout Europe and America. While the test will not tell you the exact date or year of your demise, it can make predictions within a decade.
“Knowing whether our telomeres are a normal length or not for a given chronological age will give us an indication of our health status and of our physiological ‘age’ even before diseases appear,” said Maria Blasco, the head of the telomeres research at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre, in Madrid.
The test involves blood being drawn at a lab and will take about four weeks for results.The cost to know your fate: In England the price is set at£435, which is roughly $705 at today’s exchange rate.
The upside of a test like this is that you have the opportunity to make lifestyle changes that will benefit you and increase your lifespan, should you choose to do so. A study published online and in print form, inThe Lancet Oncologyin 2008, gathered evidence showing major lifestyle changes may extend life and prevent premature cell death.
Thirty men with low-risk prostate cancer who were asked to make significant lifestyle changes participated in a study lead by Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, a UCSF biochemist and known for her discovery of telomeres, along with her lead colleague Dr. Dean Ornish.
The men were introduced to their new lifestyle, which lasted for three months, during a three-day residential retreat. They were taught stress reduction techniques, and given instructions on how to follow their strict diet, that involved a 10 percent lower calorie diet from fat, low refined sugars, and a diet filled with fresh fruits, veggies, whole foods, fish oil and supplemental vitamins. They were also taught to incorporate a moderate aerobic activity to their daily regimen and even learned relaxation methods, and breathing techniques.
Telomerase levels for the men were taken at the beginning of the study, and again after the three-month period. Researchers discovered telomerase in the blood increased by 29 percent and bad cholesterol decreased. Telomerase is an enzyme that repairs and lengthens telomeres, a DNA protein complex which affects how fast cells age.
Would you be willing to take the test? Would you alter your life accordingly or continue on the path you are on?
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