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Anti-Aging
Aging is an
unavoidable process that everyone experiences. But, with
the right knowledge and the right tools, the visual signs of
aging can be largely prevented and reversed.
What causes us to age?
While the
specific cause and mechanism of aging remains uncertain,
numerous theories have been proposed to describe how and why it
happens. It is well-accepted by the scientific community
that genetics play a huge role in how we age. The fact
that people in some families seem to consistently live well past
their eighties and nineties is no accident. However,
science has caught up with conventional wisdom in accepting that
the lives we live and the environments we are exposed to can
sometimes play an even bigger role.
Aging is,
inherently, a cellular phenomena and there is a mounting body of
evidence that suggests that accumulated mutations to our cells'
DNA underlies the process. UV light from the sun,
cigarette smoke and other air pollutants, toxins in the foods we
eat and drink, and the free radicals that are constantly forming
in our bodies as a result of our normal metabolism can all
damage our DNA. Fortunately for us, each of our cells has
an intricate repair system in place to counteract these damaging
agents and restore DNA to its original form. And while
this repair system employs some of the most efficient and
precise cellular machinery known, it's far from perfect.
Every so often, the enzymes functioning in this process will
either miss an error or inadvertently insert an error into the
set of instructions the cell needs to live and carry out its
vital functions.
Aging occurs at the
cellular level and thus, intervention against aging should be
targeted to the cells.
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Most of
these errors or mutations will be harmless, but as the cell
divides and replicates, it will pass on its mutations to all of
its descendents which will continue to be exposed to harmful
environmental stimuli allowing the errors caused by DNA damage
to accumulate over a number of generations. Ultimately,
these mutations can impair the ability of the cell to function
properly or, if the mutations are severe enough, cause the cell
to self-destruct, or worse, become cancerous. If the cell being damaged were, say, a
fibroblast in the dermis (the cell responsible for producing the
connective tissue of skin), its ability to break down old
collagen and replace it with fresh, supple collagen could be
compromised. If many of these fibroblasts were affected,
the result could very well be wrinkles and sagging skin.
What
can be done to stop or delay the aging process?
First, a
comment on realistic expectations. There is no way to
wholly stop your body's natural aging process. The goal
here is to slow aging and minimize the effects it has on our
bodies and our lives. It goes without saying that
prevention is the best medicine. Eating well, getting
enough sleep, having a positive outlook on life, regular
exercise, and applying sunscreen before going outside are some
of the most effective steps people can take to look and feel
younger. However, there are additional steps one can take
to delay aging as well as reverse signs of aging that have
already developed.
Today
there are an unprecedented number of options available from
invasive and non-invasive procedures to over-the-counter topical
products. Most medical and aesthetic procedures work on
the gross level of whole tissues by pulling skin that has
loosened with age taught over underlying bones and muscle during
lifting procedures or by injecting fillers into the hallows or
wrinkles on one's face. Other procedures such as
microdermabrasion and peels work by removing the surface layers
of skin revealing newer layers below.
Unlike these more mechanical therapies, our products work by
targeting the individual cells that make up our skin and exert
their effects by modifying the cells' biochemical function.
The Neuropeptides unique to our products up-regulate the
specific molecular pathways in our cells that causes them to
rapidly renew the connective tissue matrix that holds our skin
together, allowing the firmness, thickness, and youthfulness of
your skin to re-emerge. The dramatic, up-front results
that these products deliver is undeniable, but it is important
to remember that they are not the quick, patch repair of surgery
or fillers, but rather a skin reconstituting regimen. The
beauty of this is that, since these products work directly at
the cellular level to promote cells to function as they did when
we were younger, they are the only treatment option of those
mentioned that directly combats aging head-on. Rather than
pulling loose, flimsy skin tight, these topical treatments
stimulate the skin to naturally return to a more supple and
elastic state.
Which anti-aging option works
best?
Unfortunately it is impossible to generalize an answer as to
which option is most effective as this depends upon the person
and the situation. Each approach has its advantages and
disadvantages and individuals each have their own particular
aging concerns. The immediate results of surgery offer
instant gratification whereas the recovery and risks of medical
complications and/or unintentional alteration in one's
appearance (the feeling that you don't quite look like yourself
anymore) are serious drawbacks. Exfoliation-based
procedures can work wonders for people with surface blemishes
and defects but their temporary effect and limited efficacy on
deeper lines and wrinkles must be considered. Some very
powerful benefits to the topical treatments offered here is that
since they are working to directly reverse the aging process,
users will be progressing towards a younger version of
themselves. Additionally, they are completely safe and
since our products work in a completely different manner than
most cosmetic procedures, adding these topicals to a regimen
that includes any of these other options will allow one to enjoy
the full added benefit of the topical therapy with minimal
overlap.
Since
this is not a medium for giving out medical advice, one should
consult with a physician and decide for themselves a plan of
action that will best suit his or her needs and circumstances. |
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