Natural Skin Care Treatment Reduces the Need for Cosmetic Surgery
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Have you ever been reluctant to see an old friend because you’re embarrassed about how much you’ve aged? Cosmetic surgery has become all the rage �" some people don’t hesitate to go under the knife. But a lot of us prefer to age gracefully, if only we knew how. Some cultures live well into their 90’s with very little degeneration. They look and act decades younger than their years, and have beautiful, tight and supple skin. Can we emulate the secrets of their success? Not 100 percent, but with natural skin care treatment and a few changes in diet and lifestyle, we can see a huge difference.
One of the most well-known of the ‘forever young’ cultures is in the Hunza Valley of Pakistan. The Hunzakuts have been tested by Western doctors for infectious diseases, cancer, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, PMS, menopausal symptoms and just about every other disease so common in the Western world that everyone knows at least one person who has one or more of them. Not so with the Hunzacuts; doctors found no evidence of any disease or degeneration.
What’s their secret? Obviously, it’s not the miracle of modern medicine, or drug store shelves laden with skin care treatment products. In fact, they live in an environment completely free of drugs, pollutants and chemicals. All they have is what nature provided - local food and water rich in minerals, a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains that haven’t been commercially processed, and local meat from animals that fed off the land. And these are the secrets to natural skin care treatment, and staying young.
In our modern Western world, it’s virtually impossible to live like that. But there are changes we can make that will help immensely.
* Replace pre-cooked, over-processed foods with fresh, locally grown, organic fruit, vegetables, and legumes.
* Eat fruit high in antioxidants - apricots, cherries and blueberries are the best. Antioxidants are a vital dietary natural skin care treatment.
* Buy meat from grain-fed or grass-fed animals that haven’t been given hormones or antibiotics.
* Use unprocessed milk products, such as yogurt, kefir and raw cheese.
* Eat bread and pastry products made from sprouted grains, and eat the sprouts as snacks.
* Include raw foods in your diet whenever possible.
* Drink water from mineral rich springs or, if not available, make sure your water is filtered to remove as many chemicals as possible.
* Exercise at least three times a week for at least 20 minutes. If you have a job that requires you to sit all day, you might want to bump your exercise up to every day. Exercise keeps the body strong, helps it eliminate toxins, and ensures nutrients get to every cell �" all vital basics for natural skin care treatment.
* Use natural cleansers for your home and your body.
* To protect yourself from environmental chemicals, use a shielding lotion. A good shielding lotion bonds with the outer layer of the skin to form a protective layer than keeps out chemicals. It also locks in natural moisture to help keep you hydrated.
Cosmetic surgery may make you look good for a while, but good natural skin care treatment begins with good health. Making the dietary and lifestyle changes above and using a good shielding lotion will help you look younger, feel younger and, in fact, be younger than your years.
About the author:
Author, Gloria MacTaggart, is an expert author on skin care solutions and contributes articles on skin care for 21st Century Formulations. For more information, please visit http://www.SkinMDNatural.com.