Anti aging products have been around for years, from creams to pills to bath oils - they’re all designed to make women look and feel younger. What many women don’t realize is that the aging process begins right after we’re born! Each time the skin is exposed to the rays of the sun, some slight aging occurs. Unfortunately, it takes years for the evidence of aging to show up for most women.

Ten or twenty years of sun bathing can equal lots of wrinkles and skin discoloration once a woman reaches her 40s or 50s. The anti aging products on the store shelves then become very attractive, but many will not work after reaching a certain age. That’s why a new cutting edge science in Genomics is getting noticed in the anti-aging market. It’s a new natural discovery that defies aging through cell rejuvenation.

What is Genomics?

Genomics is the study and experimentation of genomes, or an organism’s complete DNA makeup, that is found in virtually every cell of the human body. In studying genomics, scientists have discovered ways to encourage cell repair and healthy cell development as the body produces new cells every day. This process is ongoing so having healthy cells is pertinent to good women’s health.

Through cutting edge science in genomics and a devotion to help women with anti-aging, natural products have been developed to help prevent aging and maintain beauty for many years. Through cell rejuvenation, the body is capable of healthy aging.

Food and Aging

If we need natural ingredients found in foods to have healthy cells, why not just eat a more healthy diet? Eating healthy is important in slowing the aging process, but it’s usually not enough unless you eat raw vegetables from your own garden! Many fruits and vegetables are grown in nutritionally-depleted soil, shipped to the grocery, cooked in oil and served on the platter. Through this entire process, the foods are losing important minerals and nutrients women need for healthy living. Taking an anti-aging supplement provides nutrients and minerals needed to replace those lost in foods.

Good Bone and Joint Health

Another area of concern for women is bone and joint health. Proteins help to keep bone and joint tissue healthy and strong. With arthritis and osteoporosis being so prevalent among older women, it’s wise to start working on good bone and joint health at a young age. Products are available to help restore minerals that are lost in the bones and joints during the aging process.

For years the debate has raged on about the benefits and drawbacks of modern farming techniques. Industrial agriculture or “hyper-farming” has resulted in giant strides in crop yield, but many claim nutrient content - and thus their total nutritional value to humans - has been suffering.
The average yield in terms of bushels per acre for major crops in the US has sky rocketed since the 1950’s. Corn is up 342%! Wheat is up 290% while both Soy beans and Alfalfa are up about 170%. Similar sorts of yield gains have occurred in Europe, Australia, Japan and other regions of the world as well.

Data presented by researchers from the Department of Soil Sciences at the University of Wisconsin Madison shows that while these great advances in crop yield have occurred in the last 50 years nutrient content has been under siege and declining. Similarly, a review of data published by the USDA’s ARC Nutrient Data Laboratory shows “a sharp decline in the minerals, vitamins and other nutrients in foods since the last comprehensive survey”, about 20 years ago.

NEW EVIDENCE ON NUTRIENT DEPLETION

Recent data published by Dr. David Thomas, a primary healthcare practitioner and independent researcher, looked at the difference between UK governments published tables for nutrient content published in 1940 and again in 2002. The comparison was eye-opening. It showed that the iron content of 15 different varieties of meat had decreased 47%. Dairy products had shown similar falls; a 60% drop in iron and up to a 90% drop in copper.

GREATER AVAILABILITY VERSUS LESS VALUE.

It is true that in the modern world of the industrial nations, fruits and vegetables availability is at an all time high. If we want it, it’s there. On the other hand despite this increased availability, fruit and vegetable consumption has not increased in the population. Indeed in many population sub-groups it has declined. When this knowledge is coupled to the reported declines in nutrient levels in foods, it has many healthcare providers, scientists, researchers and government officials looking for answers as to how we can hope to sustain the nutritional value and balance of our foods while needing to produce more and more from the same soils to feed an ever-growing population. So far the path ahead is uncertain at best.

NEW STUDIES SHOW PROTECTION CONNECTION BETWEEN TEA, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION AND WOMEN’S HEALTH.

Tea and Ovarian Cancer Risk: researchers at the karolinska Institute Division of Nutritional Epidemiology in Stockholm, Sweden conducted a 15 year follow-up study of more than 61,000 women aged 40 to 76. Their evidence, published in the archives of Internal Medicine (2005; 165 (22): 2683-2686) showed that those women who consumed tea on a regular basis had a dramatically lower risk for ovarian cancer. Tea drinkers who averaged less than one cup per day equaled an 18% risk reduction. One or more cups per day provided a 24% risk reduction and 2 or more cups a day showed a 46% risk reduction. As you might expect, these findings prompted the researchers to conclude “Results suggest that tea consumption is associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer.”

Soy and Women Health: Publishing their work in the January 15, 2006 issue of Cancer Research, a team of researchers from West Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA concluded that soy phytoestrogens may protect against breast cancer risk in post menopausal women. According to researchers from John Hopkins University presenting data at the November 15, 2005 meeting of the American Heart Association, consuming soy protein (20 grams per day for 6 weeks) reduced two strong indicators for coronary heart disease in postmenopausal African American women. The result show that LDL-cholesterol and another cholesterol marker known as LDL-P (P=particle number) were decreased in women taking soy protein, regardless of age or race.

Years ago, the word “anti aging” seemed to come only from science fiction movies. People joked about the Fountain of Youth and miracle medicines that were supposed to reverse the aging process to make one look 10 or 20 years younger. But today, anti-aging is more than a myth. Through scientific studies and the new cutting edge science in genomics, women are discovering that, by taking just a few steps, skin beauty and bodily cell health can indeed be encouraged. Here are five powerful anti aging tips for good women’s health. 1. Check Your Lifestyle A lifestyle filled with health-threatening habits can be detrimental to your skin’s health and beauty. Smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages in excess, eating poorly or overeating, sunbathing, etc. all can speed up the aging process. Even taking anti-aging supplements may not help if you continue to do these things regularly. Remember, just as your bodily organs are affected by everything you eat or drink, so are your skin cells. 2. Eat for Good Skin Health Good women’s health starts with eating healthy foods. Be sure to eat balanced meals with an abundance of leafy green vegetables and fruits. Eat protein-rich foods such as nuts or eggs to maintain good bone and joint health. Healthy eating and weight loss are both major contributors to good women’s health as well as beauty for the skin. The anti-aging process is much easier when you provide your body with the nutrients and vitamins it needs to repair cell damage and build healthy new cells on a daily basis. 3. Drink Water The diet programs always cry aloud, “Drink water!” That’s because there are so many benefits to drinking water. Water is needed to help the body function properly, inside and out. Water brings life to all your body parts - and your skin as well. It brightens your complexion, helps rejuvenate skin cells to promote anti aging, and adds moisture to your body. You’ll be a well-oiled machine if you can commit to drinking plenty of water daily. Water is probably the most readily available anti-aging product you can get your hands on! So, replace those sodas (and diet sodas) with a healthy dose of water. 4. Stay in Shape Staying in shape with exercise will also help with the anti-aging battle. Exercise encourages good bone and joint health and helps with the flow of blood through your body. That’s why many people say that exercise “gets your blood pumping!” The blood carries oxygen with it through your body, which is necessary for good overall health. 5. Use Anti-aging Supplements and Creams Through the cutting edge science of genomics, anti-aging products are now being developed to aid in cell rejuvenation, which is needed for slowing down the aging process. Genomics is the study of the complete DNA makeup of organisms. The recent discovery that is crucial to those interested in anti-aging products is that the repair of cells and the creation of healthy, strong cells is a major key to slowing the aging process. The new anti-aging products are all-natural and come in pills, creams or patches. Anti-aging products based on genomics help to provide the right amount of ingredients (vitamins and nutrients) needed by the body to repair cells and build new, healthy cells. These five tips combined can help maximize the results for your anti-aging efforts. You’ll feel and look better than ever as you pass through the stages of life.

In our society, we’re constantly bombarded with images and messages that tell us that the process of aging is rife with negatives - that our health and beauty deteriorate, that our mental health is in peril, and that we’re basically in a downward spiral until we die. Despite these messages, people are living longer than ever before, both in terms of the number of years we live and the quality of our lives. The truth is, there is such a thing as healthy aging, and women’s health can improve with age. There’s no doubt that any number of factors can work against our goal of healthy aging. Genetics certainly play a part in the way we age, but only about a third of the aging process is attributable to our genes. The rest is completely within our control. The first step toward healthy aging and women’s health is to take an objective assessment of our habits and lifestyles. For instance, there’s no longer a good excuse to continue smoking. Not only have laws made it more difficult to light up in public, but there are also any number of over the counter smoking cessation aids, support groups, and public health initiatives that can help you quit. Studies have shown that, if you quit smoking by age 50, you can reduce your chance of getting lung cancer by half. That’s a big boost to women’s health right there. Next, examine your dietary habits. Processed foods may seem easier to prepare, especially when you’re on the go, but they take their toll on women’s health. Fresh foods and raw foods will help your body regenerate healthy cells, instead of damaged cells, and are a key to healthy aging. You can call it health food, but it’s the food we, as humans, were meant to eat. Even when you eat a substantial amount of health food, there are health supplements that can give your metabolism a boost. There are health supplements on the market that can make a significant difference at your body’s cellular level. When you receive that kind of nourishment, you’ll eventually see the outward effects, such as hydrated skin and a healthy glow, less brittle and more luxurious hair, and healthier nails. Third, think about movement. You don’t have to be a gym rat in order to gain substantial benefits from exercise. Maybe you enjoy walking in the park, attending a yoga class, or swimming a few laps in the pool. Regular exercise - 30 minutes, three to five times a week - can set you on the road to healthy aging. Fourth, take stock of your mental health. When you don’t eat healthy foods and don’t exercise, it’s easy to become depressed. Being depressed, in turn, can lead you to eat more bad foods and avoid exercise, until it becomes a vicious cycle. Health supplements can give your system a kick-start, and help you have more energy, which promotes mental clarity and focus as well as stress relief. Women’s health doesn’t have to be compromised as we age. Indeed, we can look and feel better than ever!

On top of every new mother’s list is to shed any excess weight gained during pregnancy. While you may have lost some 15 pounds during childbirth, you may still feel disappointed to see yourself unable to squeeze yourself in your pre-pregnancy clothes. Don’t despair. I have easy tips for losing those unwanted pounds safely.

Weight-loss Tip 1. Let your legs do the walking. Most doctors allow some form of exercise immediately after childbirth. But because your body has gone through a lot of trauma during labor and delivery, you’ll have to lay off the high impact and weight-lifting exercises for now.

You’ll be happy to note that health professionals do not subscribe to the “no pain, no gain” mantra of heavy exercisers. Walking regularly, whether at a leisurely or brisk pace, has been recommended as an effective way to keep your body’s ligaments, tendons and spine moving. Get into the habit by walking a short distance and then by gradually increasing the area covered.

A minimum of ten minutes a day will already yield results and the ideal time spent walking is 30 minutes daily. Avoid walking on steep areas until your O.B.-Gyn gives you the go-signal to engage in it. Weight-loss Tip 2. Practice Kegel muscle control. All women of child-bearing age can benefit from Kegel exercises. Kegel exercises are highly effective for restoring strength and tightness of your pelvic muscles. These exercises can enhance physical intimacy with your partner. In case you didn’t know yet, a good amount of calories are burned during sexual intercourse.

Weight-loss Tip 3. Try a mother-and-baby routine. Simple stretching and yoga routines are great for bonding with your baby. You can sign up for mother-and-baby fitness classes or follow a video guide right at home. There are books on baby yoga that are easy to follow and effective for making baby less colicky or fussy. Exercising with baby also prevents guilt feelings that normally arise from leaving a baby behind. Weight-loss Tip 4. Incorporate cardio vascular exercises. Any weight-loss plan should have some cardio vascular activity in order to see visible results. Examples are cycling, aerobic dancing, jogging and walking. At least 45 minutes of cardio vascular activity daily, whether at home or at the gym, is necessary for losing weight and for keeping them off.

Weight-loss Tip 5. Crunch your abs. Pregnancy took its toll on your abdominal muscles. Most new moms find the area where the baby bump used to be, loose and somewhat flabby. A non invasive and relatively painless way of firming your midsection is through abdominal crunches. All it takes is ten to twenty crunches a day to make your tummy firm again. If you’re used to it, the bicycle crunch is a good exercise for toning not only your upper and lower abdomen, but the sides of your abdomen as well.

A realistic goal is to lose some weight gradually and safely. Most mothers will tell you that shedding off all of the pregnancy weight is almost impossible as there will always be that last 5 pounds that won’t come off. You’ll also want to start an exercise routine right now since studies have shown that the longer a woman’s body has been carrying excess weight, the harder it will be for her to lose it.