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The Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory Power Of Olive Oil Polyphenols

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Olive oil polyphenols are important antioxidants (natural anti-inflammatories) found in highest concentrations in extra virgin olive oil. They are essential to an anti-inflammatory diet.
One of the most important components of olive oil is hydroxytyrosol, an extremely rare, highly potent polyphenol. Hydroxytyrosol can actually slow the aging process in the skin by stabilizing the part of the cell known as the cell plasma membrane.
Researchers worldwide find that diets rich in olive oil polyphenols are associated with healthier breast tissue, colon function, and cardiovascular function, and offer significant extra protection from secondary smoke and sun-related skin damage.
Extra virgin olive oil is unique when it comes to foods that have a direct impact on beautiful skin and is a critical part of the Perricone Prescription Diet.
A few of the benefits of a diet rich in anti-inflammatory antioxidant extra virgin olive oil include:

• Increases the skins ability to maintain moisture;
• decreases “bad cholesterol”;
• increases “good cholesterol”;
• helps intestinal absorption;
• helps gall bladder activity;
• lowers probability of gallstones;
• lowers blood pressure;
• decreases gastric acid secretion in ulcers;
• stimulates pancreas secretion;
• aids developing bone in children;
• prevents osteoporosis;
• lowers glucose levels in diabetics;
• reduces risk of prostate cancer; and
• reduces the risk of breast cancer

Olive oil polyphenols offer additional benefits when incorporated into topical formulations, including the following:

• The delivery of the polyphenol anti-oxidant benefits directly to the skin
• Provides an all-natural approach to the prevention of free-radical damage
• Minimizes the appearance of lines and wrinkles while it brightens and evens skin tone.
• Extremely gentle and non-irritating; safe for even the most sensitive skin
• Guards against signs of premature aging

Take Omega 3s When Flying

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Take a high quality omega 3’s essential fatty acid fish oil supplement when traveling. These are a natural anti-inflammatory and will help prevent blood clots. Take 3 capsules twice a day, the day before the flight. Take 3 capsules twice a day the day of the flight and take 3 capsules twice a day the day following the flight.

How Does Our Super Berry ‘Skin Drink’ Work?

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Super Berry Powder is a powder drink that contains a high amount of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. This innovative drink maintains cell health and protection from free radical damage, as well as supports the major organ functions in the body.

Ingredients:

• Raspberry, Blackberry and Cranberry contains phytonutrients which add the coloring in fruit. They have been proven to hold powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits to fight off heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and wrinkled, sagging skin.

• Blueberry speeds up brain communication and reverses the deterioration of motor functions. This powerful antioxidant encourages the release of dopamine, an energizing stimulatory neurotransmitter. All of the benefits found in the blueberry lead to extended youth and beauty.

• Acai contains a remarkable concentration of antioxidants and an almost perfect essential amino acid complex with trace minerals vital to muscles. This energy drink comes straight from nature and has a synergy of healthy fats and dietary fiber for cardiovascular and digestive track health.

The Power of Pycnogenol®

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Lightening the hyperpigmentation and skin discolorations has always been a challenge to many dermatologists, including myself. Many of the most popular substances used for this purpose are either ineffectual or potentially dangerous. I was immensely pleased to learn that there was another option, a superior antioxidant known as Pycnogenol, a natural plant extract originating from the bark of the maritime pine tree, which grows exclusively along the unspoiled coast of southwestern France. Perricone readers know that anti-oxidant act as a natural anti-inflammatory and inflammation is a key factor in the vast majority of skin problems.

How does Pycnogenol work?

Pycnogenol works by inhibiting melanogenesis, the production of the pigment melanin, responsible for skin color) and lowers skin pigmentation intensity so that skin is a more even toned. A clinical study has demonstrated that Pycnogenol is effective in lightening areas of the skin that are over-pigmented, diminish skin discolorations, brown spots, unsightly age spots and much more.

What has Pycnogenol shown in tests?
Oral supplementation of healthy volunteers with Pycnogenol® was shown to help prevent UV damage and the resulting photo-aging. Pycnogenol® also inhibits the inflammation caused by UV-exposure, consequently protecting the skin from sunburn. Tomorrow we will learn how the synergistic combination of oral and topical Pycnogenol can transform the skin—safely and effectively.

Barking Up The Right Tree — Introducing Pycnogenol

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As we approach winter and the days are shorter, we can’t forget the toll that excess sun exposure may have taken on the face and body.

Hyperpigmentation is one of the negative effects of chronic overexposure to sunlight, which also plays a role in skin aging and the development of skin cancer. In fact, it is UV radiation that is the main environmental factor that causes human skin aging. Fortunately, a new generation of anti-inflammatory, antioxidants can help counteract these problems.

The Sun + Hormonal Imbalances

Human skin, like other organs, undergoes chronological aging; however, unlike other organs, our skin is in direct contact with the environment. Even worse, our face and hands are the two areas that do not have protection from clothing, exacerbating the problem.However, it is not just the sun exposure at fault. Hormonal imbalances and other factors also contribute to the loss of radiance, uneven skin tone and skin discolorations; ongoing problems that worsen with each passing year.

Lightening the hyperpigmentation and skin discolorations has always been a challenge to many dermatologists, including myself. Many of the most popular substances used for this purpose are either ineffectual or potentially dangerous.

Introducing Pycnogenol®

I was immensely pleased to learn that there was another option, a superior antioxidant known as Pycnogenol, a natural plant extract originating from the bark of the maritime pine tree, which grows exclusively along the unspoiled coast of southwestern France. Perricone readers know that antioxidant act as natural anti-inflammatories, and inflammation is a key factor in the vast majority of skin problems.

Olive Oil Polyphenols: Anti-oxidant, Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

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Olive oil polyphenols are important antioxidants (and a natural anti-inflammatory) found in highest concentrations in extra virgin olive oil. One of the most important components of olive oil is hydroxytyrosol, an extremely rare, highly potent pycnogenol. Hydroxytyrosol can actually slow the aging process in the skin by stabilizing the part of the cell known as the cell plasma membrane.

Researchers worldwide find that diets rich in olive oil polyphenols are associated with healthier breast tissue, colon function, and cardiovascular function, and offer significant extra protection from secondary smoke and sun-related skin damage.

Extra virgin olive oil is unique when it comes to foods that have a direct impact on beautiful skin.
A few of the benefits of a diet rich in anti-inflammatory, antioxidant extra virgin olive oil include:

• Increases the skins ability to maintain moisture;
• decreases “bad cholesterol”;
• increases “good cholesterol”;
• helps intestinal absorption;
• helps gall bladder activity;
• lowers probability of gallstones;
• lowers blood pressure;
• decreases gastric acid secretion in ulcers;
• stimulates pancreas secretion;
• aids developing bone in children;
• prevents osteoporosis;
• lowers glucose levels in diabetics;
• reduces risk of prostate cancer; and
• reduces the risk of breast cancer

Olive oil polyphenols offer additional benefits when incorporated into topical formulations, including the following:

• The delivery of the polyphenol anti-oxidant benefits directly to the skin
• Provides an all-natural approach to the prevention of free-radical damage
• Minimizes the appearance of lines and wrinkles while it brightens and evens skin tone.
• Extremely gentle and non-irritating; safe for even the most sensitive skin
• Guards against signs of premature aging

Anti-Inflammatory Tips For Navigating The Holiday Table

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-First, remember to eat your protein first. Eat your turkey before diving into the veggies. This will help to prevent any rises in blood sugar and also help to curb your appetite.

-When it comes to purchasing a turkey, check with your natural food store or co-op or the poultry -section of your supermarket. Look for free range birds that are fed organic vegetarian diets, contain no antibiotics, growth hormones or other undesirable additives.

-Buy organic vegetables and eat the skins – the greatest concentration of nutrients and fiber are in the skin or right beneath the skin. Try to eat vegetables rich in vitamins like c ester and pycnogenol.

-Substitute baked organic whole sweet potatoes for regular potatoes. Bake and serve hot with the skin for high fiber.

-Sprinkle cinnamon on winter squash and sweet potatoes. Cinnamon helps to stabilize blood sugar and adds great flavor.

-Ditto for that holiday slice of pumpkin or apple pie – liberal use of cinnamon will help offset the high glycemic effects of these special occasion treats.

-Make your pie crust flourless – use ground nuts and real butter – stay away from shortening which contains dangerous trans fats.

-Try adding a little finely minced garlic to freshly steamed and mashed turnips and squash – adds delicious flavor and antioxidanthealth benefits.

-Enjoy mixed nuts in the shell as opposed to salted, canned varieties.

-When baking pies, choose raw, unfiltered dark honey in place of cane sugar.

Tomorrow, a list of some great anti-inflammatory foods loaded with antioxidants.

Eat Fiber to Fight Fat

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For maximum fiber, eat lots of raw fresh fruits and vegetables.  Adding fiber to the diet helps regulate blood sugar levels, which is important in avoiding diabetes, metabolic disorders, and unwanted weight gain.  Eat the skins of your fruit and vegetables if they are organic and unwaxed; the greatest fiber and anti-oxidant/anti-inflammatory properties are in the skin.

Supplements and Skin Care For That Radiant Glow

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Supplements and Skin Care Products

In addition to the complete spectrum of vitamins and minerals recommended by nutrition experts world-wide, (B-complex, Vitamin E, calcium-magnesium, Vitamin C ester, etc.)

Fish for Compliments

Fish is the only natural and significant food source of the healthy Omega 3 fat, EPA and DHA. In addition to eating fish such as salmon and halibut, take plenty of high quality omega 3 fish oil. Luminous, radiant, wrinkle-free skin, improved mental faculties, weight loss, preservation of muscle mass, enhanced absorption of nutrients from foods, and a happy, positive mood are just a few of the benefits accrued by incorporating the omega 3’s into our daily diets.

Back in Circulation

Take alpha lipoic acid supplements because it has the capacity to regulate the production of nitric oxide, which controls blood flow to the skin. When alpha lipoic acid is applied topically, it helps to transform the complexion from dull, pasty, and pale to vibrant and glowing. It will shrink pores, even out skin tone, decrease lines and wrinkles and eliminate puffiness.

Light and Bright

Pycnogenol® also has superior anti-inflammatory properties, making it ideal in promoting youthful, beautiful skin and healthy aging of all organ systems. When taken as a supplement and applied topically, Pycnogenol will significantly brighten skin.

Anti-Inflammatory Tips For Travel – Part 3

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Try to use your air travel time to rest and regroup. If possible take a short nap. Try these tips to prevent fatigue and maintain hydration to keep skin from looking dull and tired.

-Prevent Fatigue
-Take an anti-oxidant supplement such as Total Body Supplements to prevent fatigue
-Bring a bag of snacks as described above a quick pick me up
-Avoid caffeine
-Avoid pro-inflammatory starches and sugars. The worst meal you can eat is coffee and Danish, which is guaranteed to cause fatigue
-Choose fish and fresh vegetables if offered.
-Pasta, bread, rice and other starchy foods will increase risk of jet lag and fatigue

Maintain Hydration

-Drink plenty of bottled spring water to stay hydrated. I recommend at least 8 ounces every hour or two.
-Cantaloupe is excellent for helping keep skin hydrated from the inside out
-Apply an antioxidant rich moisturizer, like advanced face firming activator to face and hands