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Dr. Perricone’s 3-tiered philosophy for healthy aging and beautiful skin is the foundation of his holistic approach. This program consists of an anti-inflammatory diet, supplements and topicals. Each tier counteracts inflammation at the cellular level.
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In this video, Dr. Perricone discusses the history and high-level anti-inflammatory benefits of the powerful antioxidant, DMAE, in supplements and skin care topicals. He also touches on the Brain-Beauty Connection.

Take Heart
February is National Heart month, a time when our thoughts turn to protecting this all-important organ.

In my experience as a physician, I can categorically state that the majority of my women patients do not realistically assess the fact that they have a serious risk of cardiovascular disease. There is a very popular, (although completely erroneous) concept, that heart disease is more of a male disease.

In fact, the opposite is true. After menopause, the risk of heart disease in women becomes comparable to the incidence in men. When we consider that the majority of women will spend one-third to one-half of their lives in post menopause, we can see that heart disease is a very serious threat, to health, well-being, and even life itself.

Leading Cause of Death
Heart disease, in its many manifestations, is the # 1 cause of death for woman aged sixty-five and over.

Conversely, only about one-third of younger women with heart disease die before the age of sixty five.

However, it is not on most of our radar screens. Instead, there is a tremendous awareness among women, well-fostered by the media, of the threat of breast cancer. While this is a threat, it palls in comparison to the mortality rate of heart disease, which kills 10 times as many women as breast cancer.

Unfortunately, women are at a disadvantage (compared to men) when it comes to treating or even recognizing heart disease. CNN recently reported the findings of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which stated that women may not be diagnosed or treated as aggressively as men.

However with proper guidance, a few simple tests and lifestyle changes, we can significantly decrease this cardiovascular risk.

“C-ing” the Light
Scientists and physicians now recognize that heart disease is mediated by inflammatory chemicals. This should come as no surprise to Perricone readers, as I have long held inflammation to be at the base of most diseases.

So what to do? Follow an anti-inflamatory diet, get your antioxidants through diet and supplements, take supplements like Vitamin C ester, Omega-3, and pursue a healthy exercise regimen.

This Halloween give your skin a real treat – a fast from sugar! As Dr. Perricone explains in today’s newsletter, sugar is toxic and its negative effects are very visible on the skin. But, since no one is perfect, we have some ideal antidotes to help combat the effects of sugar-induced glycation, an inflammatory, biochemical process that causes the collagen in our skin to become stiff and inflexible. The unfortunate result of this is wrinkles and sagging skin. Alpha lipoic acid is superb when it comes to countering the visible effects of glycation. Before bedtime, apply Evening Facial Emollient to the face. This alpha lipoic acid-rich lotion will work all night to deliver a radiant, firmed and refined appearance to your skin.

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A robust sex life enhances cellular health. Nature’s secrets for restoring a lost libido that delivers the added bonus of increased feelings of inner confidence, energy, endurance, stamina, well being and more.

Enjoying a healthy sex life offers many benefits including:

Improved Physical Well-Being, because sex:
• Improves Sleep
• Increases Fitness
• Cures Wrinkles! (well, maybe that’s a little strong – let’s say it helps)

A study conducted over ten years and involving more than 3,500 European and American women and men examined various factors associated with youthful appearance. A panel of judges viewed the participants through a one-way mirror and then guessed the age of each subject. Those women and men whose age was regularly underestimated by seven to 12 years were labeled “superyoung.” Among these superyoung people, one of the strongest correlates of youthful appearance was an active sex life.

And also promotes Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Health, because it
• Improves overall quality of life
• Decreases risk of depression and suicide
• Reduces stress
• Increases self-esteem
• Enhances intimacy
• Improves social health
• Increases stability of relationships
• Heightens spirituality

However, as we age, our desire for sex can wane; this can be particularly true for women. With such a plethora of benefits, it is good to know that there are natural ways to help maintain a healthy sexual response as we age. These include many therapeutic strategies which act as mitochondrial rejuvenators to elevate mood, increase intellectual capacity, enhance immune system and improve sexual performance

Foods, Supplements and Botanicals
Maca to Enhance Fertility: Maca is the edible root of the Peruvian plant Lepidum meyenii, traditionally employed for its purported aphrodisiac and fertility-enhancing properties. Unlike Viagra whichs acts more on mechanical function, Maca acts more upon the libido, giving it a more natural and less potentially harmful methodology. Use of use of Maca is on the increase for a safe way to boost libido, enhance energy and improving sexual function.

Rhodiola: Rhodiola is plant with many powerful antioxidant properties. It also has sexual-stimulating effects and has been used to increase libido and to treat impotence

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia): Tongkat Ali root contains a treasure trove of phytonutrients, including powerful antioxidants. Tongkat Ali boosts testosterone production, the primarily male hormone in both men and women, which may help to halt many of the signs of aging, increase libido and decrease body fat. Benefits include improved energy and sexual function, and it also has anti-viral, anti-malarial properties and helps fight high blood pressure and appears to possess considerable anti-cancer activity. What the Studies Show: A water soluble extract of Tongkat Ali not only increased testosterone, increased energy, and increased muscle mass, it also inhibited Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, (SHBG) allowing more free testosterone (the active, available testosterone in your body) to remain in the blood.

Foods: Salmon, shrimp, lobster, rainbow trout
Supplements: Astaxanthin Botanicals: Maca, Tongat Ali, Rhodiola Rosea

Q: I used to have normal-combination skin (face), with minor problems such as a few monthly breakouts and blackheads in the nose area. However, when I turned seventeen my breakouts increased and my skin became oilier. I tried a product containing 5% benzoyl peroxide and ended up with severe redness. My skin actually looked like it was burned, and I developed a rash of tiny pimples all over my face. So I stopped using everything except cleanser and toner for three days, but the rash and redness persisted. Now, three months later, the redness is gone but I still have the rash – and I’m still suffering from breakouts! To make matters worse, I live in a hot and humid climate, which seems to exacerbate the problem.

Benzoyl peroxide is popular ingredient in many over-the-counter acne medications, but as you have discovered, it can cause intense irritation in some cases. Read labels and avoid this ingredient in the future.
We need to approach your problem from the inside out. A three-tiered program (anti-inflammatory diet, supplements, and topicals) is critical in the fight against acne. Your first step should be to study the list of anti-inflammatory foods on our website and incorporate as many of them as possible into your daily diet. In addition, study the list of “bad” foods and avoid them. In your case, I strongly recommend you follow the Three Day Diet, but extend it to five days. You may find this will greatly alleviate the rash and the breakouts. In terms of topical treatment, I suggest you use a mild cleanser twice a day and DMAE toner pads three times a day. Don’t forget the right nutritional supplements, especially B vitamins and antioxidants (e.g., vitamins C, E, alpha lipoic acid, DMAE, and others available in the supplement section of our website.

We don’t need to fanatically count grams of fat, carbs or calories to maintain an ideal weight and/or to lose excess weight. All we have to do is learn how to control our blood sugar. Healthy weight management in addition to its obvious overall health benefits has significant anti-aging benefits as well.

We can experience cellular rejuvenation in the body by helping to ‘reprogram’ our genetic code to stop the storage of excess fat and the loss of youthful muscle mass. As we will demonstrate, we can even turn on the genes that suppress appetite and turn off the genetic switch that tells the body to store fat by controlling blood sugar levels. If blood sugar levels are too low, we cannot nourish our muscles and they begin to break down. We lose precious muscle mass. If insulin levels are too high, we put a lock on the body’s ability to burn fat for energy, and the body will store the fat instead.

How to keep blood sugar levels steady
-Beans and lentils stabilize blood sugar and and are a key component of an anti-inflammatory diet from other sugary or starchy foods.
-A meal with legumes raises blood sugar very slowly and moderately, and even moderates the blood sugar response to the next meal you eat, whether this next meal includes beans or not.
Just ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon mixed in water or tea will help stabilize blood sugar for days—in one study, the group that took the cinnamon reported healthy blood sugar levels up to three weeks after consuming the cinnamon!
-Omega-3 rich foods and fish oil turn off the gene that instructs the body to store fat
-Caralluma Fimbriata, a plant used for centuries in India, blocks fat formation by blocking a vital enzyme called citrate lyase forcing the body to burn its fat reserves, accelerating the rate of fat loss by the body, supresses appetite and generates lean muscle mass by not only inhibits fat synthesis but also increases the burning of fat.
-Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) When taken in effective doses, decreases body fat, especially in the abdominal area, helps block the absorption of fat and sugar into fat cells and increases insulin sensitivity, which will then decrease blood sugar and circulating insulin levels
-Niacin Bound Chromium promotes proper insulin function and normal blood sugar levels, healthy blood cholesterol levels, normal blood pressure, and cardiovascular health

Other key nutrients for weight loss and blood sugar stabilization
-Carnitine and acetyl-l-carnitine, which enhance the sensitivity of insulin receptors, helping to decrease blood sugar and circulating levels of insulin.
-Maitake SX Fraction enhances insulin sensitivity for controlling blood sugar levels. .
-Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) from borage oil improves cell sensitivity to insulin, reducing our chance of developing diabetes, heart disease and excess body fat. as a dietary supplement or as recommended by your health professional.
-Alpha lipoic acid increases insulin sensitivity by increasing the body’s ability to take glucose into the cells.
-CoQ10 maximizes the burning of foods for fuel, helping to normalize fats in our blood.

Foods and supplements that help maintain healthy weight:
Cinnamon, Chromium, Lipoic Acid, Caralluma fimbriata, Apples, Beans and Lentils, Salmon, Sardines, Trout, Omega 3 fish oil

Here is my list of Top 10 Super Supplements.

Super Supplement # 1: Omega-3 Fish Oil

The incredible anti-inflammatory power of Omega-3 essential fatty acids found in the high fat fish and in fish oil can accomplish the following:

Reduce inflammation in all organ systems
Accelerate the loss of body fat
Elevate mood
Improve attention span
Stabilize blood sugar levels
Lower insulin levels
Create and maintain healthy serotonin levels
Stop the roller coaster effects of the carbohydrate highs and lows
Decrease appetite
Increase radiance to skin
Increase health of immune system
Increase energy levels
Decrease symptoms and severity of rheumatoid arthritis
Reduced symptoms and severity of chronic skin conditions such as eczema
Decreased cardiovascular risk

DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: 3,000 mg per day of fish oil—however for those who need to lose significant weight I recommend three 1000 mg capsules 3 times per day with meals for a total of 9 capsules per day—this higher doses need to be approved by your physician.

Omega 3 Fish Oil Tips:
To avoid any dietary side effects from the omega 3 fish oils, (such as belching or stomach upset) divide the dose into three—for example, if you are taking 3,000 mg per day of fish oil, take one 1000 mg capsule with a meal three times per day.

Even though fish oil is basically a “food,” always check with your primary healthcare professional before embarking on any new supplement. Any therapeutic intervention, even nutritional supplements, can be contraindicated in certain health conditions.

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Super Supplement #2: Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)
Alpha lipoic acid is a superior anti-inflammatory, that penetrates all portions of the cell because it is both fat and water soluble. On a cellular level alpha lipoic acid exerts a wide variety of positive actions, all of them anti-inflammatory. In addition to its function as a powerful antioxidant/anti-inflammatory, alpha lipoic acid increases the body’s ability to take glucose into the cells. This increased sensitivity to insulin results in decreased blood sugar levels, accelerated weight loss.

DOSAGE RECOMMENDATIONS: Because alpha lipoic acid is found only in trace amounts in food, it must be taken as a supplement. Twenty-five to thirty milligrams is adequate for a young healthy person. I recommend anywhere from two to four hundred milligrams of alpha lipoic acid per day to my patients with specific health problems, or who are trying to lose body fat.

Alpha Lipoic Tips:
In the metabolic cycle, Alpha Lipoic Acid acts as a coenzyme in the production of energy by converting carbohydrates into energy (ATP).

ALA is the only antioxidant that can boost cellular levels of glutathione, the body’s most important antioxidant to overall health and longevity.

Take with meals.

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Super Supplement #3: Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin comes from the microalgae haematococcus pluvialis, found in abundance in arctic marine environments, and is a natural carotenoid (any of a class of yellow to red pigments, including the carotenes and the xanthophylls). Carotenoids are one of the most abundant molecules in the world and give nature its wide variety of colors—from carrots to flamingos. It is the most potent of all of the carotenoids—in fact it is ten times stronger than beta carotene and 100 times stronger than Vitamin E. Wild Alaskan salmon, lobster, rainbow trout, shrimp, crawfish, crab, and red caviar all owe their rich colors to their astaxanthin-rich diets. Astaxanthin is an exceptional anti-inflammatory, making it an important component of the Perricone Weight Loss Diet. Its ability to protect muscles and increase physical endurance is a wonderful asset for everyone needing to start and maintain a regular exercise program.

DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: 1-2 capsules, 2 mg each, per day. Look for the AstaReal™ trademark on your bottle of astaxanthin supplements for potency and purity.

Astaxanthin Tips:
Because astaxanthin has been proven to cross the blood brain barrier (see Carnitine below), it offers protection to the brain, the central nervous system and the eye.

It increases physical endurance and reduces muscle damage.

It reduces eye fatigue and improves visual acuity.

It provides wrinkle reduction by internal supplementation.

It reduces hyperpigmentation (better known as age spots).

It provides cytokine regulation; inhibiting the expression of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines.

It improves gastric health; and reduces infection/inflammation of H. pylori, spiral-shaped bacterium that can damage stomach and duodenal tissue, causing ulcers.

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Super Supplement #4: Carnitine
Carnitine is a water soluble nutrient, very much like a B vitamin, that allows us to convert fat into energy. Carnitine and its derivative, acetyl L-carnitine (see below) are two of the most important nutrients for weight loss. However, for carnitine to have optimum effect, we must have adequate essential fatty acids (such as omega-3s) present in the diet. Carnitine is critical for energy formation and an active metabolism. Small amounts of carnitine can be obtained from foods such as meats and dairy products, but to get an adequate supply we must take carnitine supplements. Carnitine provides anti-aging benefits in that it enhances energy production in the cell, which is needed for cellular repair. Studies have also shown that carnitine helps prevent muscle loss during illness and also prevents the muscle loss associated with aging, known as sarcopenia. Carnitine is protective of liver function and enhances and protects the immune system, especially under stressful conditions.

DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: The recommended dose for an adult under the age of 30 without ill health or obesity is approximately 500 milligrams per day. For those who are obese or have other health problems, the recommendation is 1500 to 2000 milligrams per day, taken in 500 milligram doses 3 or 4 times per day.

Carnitine Tips
For carnitine to have optimum effect, make sure you have an adequate omega-3 intake.

Do not take carnitine in the evening as it may interfere with sleep.

Carnitine may be taken with or without food.

For better utilization of fat for energy take omega 3 fish oil with carnitine.

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Super Supplement #5: Acetyl L-Carnitine
Like carnitine, acetyl-l-carnitine improves mitochondrial function, but to an even greater degree – because it can pass through the mitochondrial membrane. And like carnitine, acetyl-l-carnitine functions best when there is adequate dietary intake of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Both forms of carnitine are important in a weight loss regimen because they act as natural anti-inflammatories, they aid in transportation of fats into the mitochondria to be burned. They also enhance the sensitivity of insulin receptors, helping to decrease blood sugar and circulating levels of insulin. As we have learned, high levels of insulin are inflammatory and ‘lock’ our body fat in place.

DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: 500 milligrams per day; however, individuals on a weight loss program may take up to 1500 milligrams of acetyl-carnitine daily.

Acetyl-l-Carnitine tips:
Carnitine and acetyl-l-carnitine are not to be used by people with bipolar disease (manic depression) or those who are susceptible to seizures (epilepsy) unless recommended by their physician.

Do not take acetyl-l-carnitine after 3 PM to prevent any difficulties with sleeping.

Exercise naturally increases our levels of acetyl-l-carnitine, however, if we are obese, over thirty, or have other health problems, it will not raise them to therapeutic levels; therefore supplementation is necessary.

Acetyl-l-carnitine may be taken with or without food.

For better utilization of fat for energy take omega 3 fish oil with carnitine.

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Super Supplement #6: Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
CLA is a fatty acid that is found in many of the foods we eat. At one time, beef and lamb were exceptional sources; however when their diet was changed from grass to grain, levels of CLA dramatically decreased in meat and dairy products. CLA is also a powerful aid in prevention and treatment of obesity. When taken in effective doses, CLA decreases body fat, especially in the area of the abdomen.

In addition to the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and insulin-sensitizing actions of CLA, many studies show that CLA helps prevent muscle loss and weakness associated with aging and disease. This is one of the reasons CLA has long been a favorite supplement of athletes and body builders.

DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: 1,000 mg, up to a maximum of 4,000 mg per day, taken in 1 or 2 doses.

CLA Tips:
When take with sesame seeds, the effects of CLA are enhanced.

The average diet provides no more than a gram (1000 mg) of CLA per day.

CLA may be taken with meals.

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Super Supplement #7: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Coenzyme Q10, also called ubiquinone, is a powerful antioxidant/anti-inflammatory with many benefits for treating and preventing obesity. It acts similarly to acetyl-l-carnitine in that it assists in energy production within the mitochondria. As we have learned, energy production declines as a cell ages, and that means that the cell’s ability to repair itself also declines. Working synergistically with acetyl-l-carnitine, carnitine, and alpha lipoic acid in the mitochondria, CoQ10 enhances the metabolism, giving us greater energy and endurance, and a greater ability to lose body fat, while preventing the energy decline seen in aging cells. CoQ10 also works synergistically with other antioxidants to elevate cellular levels of vitamins C, E, and glutathione and to help regulate blood sugar and enhance insulin sensitivity. CoQ10 also maximizes the burning of foods for fuel, helping to normalize fats in our blood.

DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: I recommend a minimum of 30 milligrams per day. For those with health problems, under the supervision and recommendation of their physician, up to 300 milligrams per day. About three weeks of daily dosing are necessary to reach maximal serum concentrations of CoQ10.

CoQ10 Tips:
This supplement should be taken by anyone over 40, as tissue levels of CoQ10 decrease as people get older.

Although CoQ10 can be found in small amounts in fish such as sardines or salmon, as well as in nuts, I recommend supplementation for optimal anti-aging and weight loss benefits.

CoQ10 supplementation is of particular importance for women because they tend to have lower levels than their male counterparts.

CoQ10 is best taken with food.

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Super Supplement #8: Chromium
Chromium is a critical nutrient in our effort to control and reduce excess body fat. By supplementing our diets with chromium, we can effectively lower blood sugar and insulin levels—the key to the anti-inflammatory weight loss diet.

DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: I suggest 100 micrograms (mcg’s.) per day for the average person over 40 and up to 200 mcg’s per day for those on The Perricone Weight Loss Diet.

Chromium Tips
Chromium is an essential nutrient required for normal sugar and fat metabolism.

Chromium is important for energy production, and also plays a key role in regulating appetite, reducing sugar cravings, and lowering body fat.

Chromium absorption is made more difficult when milk, as well as when foods high in phosphorus are eaten at the same time.

Don’t take chromium with foods rich in phytic acid (unleavened bread, raw beans, seeds, nuts and grains and soy isolates) as this may decrease its absorption.

The recommended type of this supplement is Chromium Polynicotinate.

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Super Supplement #9: Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)
GLA is an important omega-6 essential fatty acid. GLA can increase the metabolic rate, an effect that causes the body to burn fat, resulting in weight loss. The average American diet causes a deficiency of GLA because of the large amounts of trans fatty acids, sugar, grain-fed red meats and dairy products that are consumed. GLA is very difficult to find in the diet, but is found in high amounts in borage, black current, and evening primrose oils.

DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: 200 to 400 mg of GLA per day—one to two 1000 mg of Borage Oil.

GLA Tips:
Take GLA with meals to increase absorption.

GLA improves cell sensitivity to insulin, reducing our chance of developing diabetes, heart disease and excess body fat.

Borage oil is the richest supplemental source of GLA.

As with Omega-3 fish oil supplementation, results do not happen overnight and may take up to six months. Don’t let this dissuade you from adding this vital essential fatty acid to your diet as soon as possible.

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Super Supplement #10: Dimethlaminoethanol (DMAE)
DMAE is a naturally occurring nutritional substance with powerful anti-inflammatory properties. DMAE is important in the production of neurotransmitters, especially acetylcholine, which is essential in the communication from one nerve to another and between nerves and muscles. In order for your muscles to contract, the message must be sent from your nerves to your muscles via acetylcholine. DMAE also has membrane stabilizing effects and can also help reduce body fat, most likely from its activity as a precursor to acetylcholine as well as its anti-inflammatory activity. Taking DMAE as a supplement will not only improve your cognitive function, it will help increase skin firmness and muscle tone.

DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION: My recommended dose is 50 to 100 milligrams per day. For certain therapeutic uses, such as lowering cholesterol, larger doses may be recommended. As always consult your physician.

DMAE Tips:
DMAE is a naturally occurring nutritional substance with powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

DMAE also has membrane stabilizing effects and can also help reduce body fat, most likely from its activity as a precursor to acetylcholine as well as its anti-inflammatory activity.

Taking DMAE as a supplement will not only improve your cognitive function, it will help increase skin firmness and muscle tone.

For optimum health, beauty and weight loss benefits, I recommend eating fish rich in DMAE, taking DMAE supplements as well as applying a topical lotion containing DMAE to face, neck and body.

It is thought that DMAE can make epilepsy and bipolar depression worse; thus, it is advised that those with these health problems avoid DMAE.

DMAE can also be over-stimulating for some people, perhaps causing muscle tension or insomnia, so individuals experiencing such difficulties are advised to discontinue use of DMAE.

Take with meals for optimum effect.

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As is often the case, the most effective remedies involve both an oral and topical component, each working to enhance the effects of the other. Pycnogenol has proven to be no exception. When both tiers are used synergistically, studies have found the following benefits:

• A visible improvement in the appearance and size of discoloration and brown spots
• An overall brightening of the skin
• Protection against further photo damage
• Gentle exfoliation of damaged cells
• A smoothing of fine lines
• Improved elasticity

Safety and Efficacy

Thanks to extensive studies conducted by its parent company Horphag Research, Pycnogenol has been found to be a safe and effective way to achieve a fair skin free of the dark spots or patches safely and without any side-effects. More than 190 scientific articles and clinical trials have confirmed Pycnogenol’s safety, absence of toxicity and clinical efficacy over the past 35 years. In fact, Pycnogenol® is one of the most researched ingredients in the natural product marketplace. Published findings have demonstrated Pycnogenol’s beneficial effects in cardiovascular health, skincare, cognitive function, diabetes health, inflammation, sports nutrition, asthma and allergy relief and menstrual disorders, among others.

Our favorite holiday gift this year is the Wrinkle Cure. We hope you put it at the top of your lists to give and receive this season. Brand new, the kit contains all that you need to get started on Dr. Perricone’s Three-Tiered Program.

What you will find in this kit:

Tier One – Topical

As a dermatologist, it should be no surprise that Dr. Perricone chose Advanced Face Firming Activator as the topical product. Historically, this formula has only been available through physician’s offices. But now, this revolutionary, patented, proprietary approach to preserving, protecting, and revealing the natural beauty of your skin is widely available.

Nature’s most powerful anti-inflammatory, alpha lipoic acid, is brought together with DMAE, a potent antioxidant booster and skin protectant. Combined, these two ingredients protect your skin from degrading free radicals while rejuvenating the most important elements of your natural beauty. The result – a new radiance, lift, tone and smoothness to your skin.

Tier Two – Supplements

Perricone Prescription Super Anti-Oxidant Supplements provide the most comprehensive Nutriceutical blend of “health insurance” designed for optimal health. Create healthy and beautiful skin from the inside out with this wide range of essential powerful antioxidants, minerals and phyto-nutrients (plant compounds found to have health enhancing properties).

Tier Three – Anti-inflammatory Foods

The incomparable beauty, health, and anti-aging benefits of following the anti-inflammatory diet is immediately visible in your face. You can expect a new glow, decreased puffiness in eye area, increased contour and an overall radiant, firmed and toned appearance.

But where to start? Included in this wonderful kit is fabulous recipe book, with simple, delicious and easy to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Using all of Dr. Perricone’s favorite foods, these recipes will delight the senses while taking years off of your face and body.

As an added bonus, a DVD of Dr. Perricone’s award winning TV special The Wrinkle Cure is included! This outstanding program features Dr. Perricone sharing his groundbreaking secrets on how to eliminate unwanted signs of aging both physically and mentally.

Until next time,
Anne Sellaro, Executive Editor