Pheromones are chemicals produced on the skin that elicit non-detectible odors which affect the behavior of other people around us. The pheromones are known to activate positive changes in the areas of the brain related to cognitive skills and emotional well being.
Sugar in all of its forms is extremely damaging to the skin–and in fact to all organ systems. Sugar and foods that rapidly convert to sugar when eaten cause sudden spikes in blood sugar levels, resulting in the release of insulin into the blood stream, that then cause us to store, rather than burn fat. Avoid sugar and follow an anti-inflammatory diet.
As sugars and starches are eaten, they cause a burst of inflammation throughout the body. As a proponent of anti-inflammatory diet, need I say more.
Water naturally suppresses the appetite and helps the body metabolize stored fat. An increase in water intake will reduce fat deposits. One of the roles of our liver is to convert stored fat to energy. Because our kidneys can’t function properly without enough water, if we don’t have enough water in our systems, the liver steps in and assists kidney function. This results in the liver not being able to metabolize fats as quickly and efficiently as it did when it was not assisting the kidneys. As a result, it metabolizes less fat; more fat remains stored in the body and weight loss stops.
It can be hard to remember to drink water in the winter months. Remeber, water is an essential component of the anti-inflammatory diet. Logic tells us that when we have an unwanted fire, we throw water on it to put it out. Therefore it makes perfect sense that water would help quell the cellular inflammation that goes on in our bodies. Water will decrease inflammation in the body.
Too much omega-6 is inflammatory and interferes with the body’s ability to use omega-3s. It is believed that humans evolved with a 1:1 ratio of omega 3 to omega 6. It is now believed that the Western diet is 15:1 or significantly greater with the omega 6 intake far surpassing the omega 3 intake. To prevent disease and to look and feel your best, drastically limit intake of omega 6, eliminate all refined vegetables oils other than extra virgin olive oil and increase your intake of the omega 3’s.
Omega-3 is not the only type of essential fatty acid necessary for good health. Also important are the omega-6 and omega-9. Because of the body can not produce these, we must obtain them through diet or supplements.
Extra virign olive oil, in addition to being wonderful for your skin, has tremendous health benefits. It lowers bad cholesterol, raises good cholesterol, improves digestion,and stimulates bone growth. All of these have significant anti-aging benefits.
Some other anti-aging methods include getting the appropriate amount of vitamins and minerals. One important vitamin is Vitamin C ester.
Extra virgin olive oil has a direct impact on beautiful skin as it helps the skin maintain moisture.
A quick reminder on the importance of protein. Protein repairs cells and healthy cells slow the aging process. It needs to be part of your daily meals and is a crucial part of the Perricone Prescription Diet!