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What is Beneficial Beauty?

§ January 31st, 2010 § Filed under Lifeoxylin, Uncategorized § Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , § 6 Comments

In today’s market, the demand for anti-aging skin care continues to grow rapidly!   While Baby-Boomers look for new methods to slow aging and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, a younger generation is increasingly seeking out preventative anti-aging strategies to help them look younger longer.  Topically applied products are undeniably an important tool for supporting skin appearance, structure and function – we love to slather cream everywhere it seems!Happy! by iamamylou

While incredible advances in anti-aging technology are making skin care products more and more effective, for many people, fighting the clock is a losing battle.  Why?  No matter how many “Potions and Lotions” we spread on our skin, the single most important – and BASIC – step in maintaining healthy, beautiful skin is taking care of it from the inside out!

“YOUR SKIN IS THE FINGERPRINT OF WHAT IS GOING ON INSIDE YOUR BODY, AND ALL SKIN CONDITIONS, FROM PSORAISIS TO ACNE TO AGING, ARE THE MANIFESTATIONS OF YOUR BODY’S INTERNAL NEEDS, INCLUDING ITS NUTRITIONAL NEEDS.” Georgiana Donadio, PhD, DC, MSc, Founder and Director of the National Institues of Whole Health in Boston

Skin is our largest organ, and as such, feels the effects of everything going on inside our body.  Just as Virginia Beach by DianeMCexposure to the sun and pollution damage skin from the outside, neglecting fruits and vegetables means that we do not have enough vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to combat the negative effects of environmental exposure to our systems.  Eating poor quality, processed foods can often lead to inflammation as our body reacts to irritating and damaging chemicals.  More seriously, modern times have seen a dramatic rise in the incidence of diet related diseases, with studies linking diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and countless other health issues to poor nutritional choices.Elephant skin by rogergordon

Dull, dry, irritated, inflamed, and old-looking skin may be the first sign of more serious conditions beneath the surface.  

Today, our choices are unlimited as we can shop at open air farmers markets, or the organic produce aisle at our local grocery chains.  Restaurants offer a wider variety of healthy choices, many noting the healthiest fare on their menus!  Unfortunately busy schedules, and the convenience of processed, prepackaged, and fast foods influence the quality of our day to day eating habits.  Over time, our diet is reflected in the lines, sagging and dullness of our complexions.  We can take an important step in slowing down the process of aging by making proactive, holistic choices in our diet and lifestyle, to live longer, and healthier resulting in reducing the symptoms of aging.

At Apriori Beauty,  we recognize that aging does not just occur on the outside.  We also realize the challenges many people face in making healthy decisions on a daily basis.  This is why we created Lifeoxylin Cellular Defense Elixir, a highly concentrated belnd of phytonutrients from plants, fruits and vegetables, and advanced anti-aging  ingredients designed to support complete wellness and beautiful skin from the inside out.Farmers' Market by NatalieMaynor

Each 1 ounce serving is jam-packed with antioxidants (the equivalent to 6 servings of fruits and vegetables! ) and ingredients to support health at the cellular level.  Very simply, Lifeoxylin Elixir offers an ideal supplement to our daily diets!  Instead of simply treating the symptoms of aging, we are addressing the cause with a systemic, internal and external approach!  Take care of yourself inside and out, and even aging will be beautiful!

Did You Know? Nutrigenomics is new field of science focused on understanding the relationship between nutrition and the repsonse or expression of our genes.  Under certain circumstances, and in some individuals, diet can be a serious risk factor for a number of diseases, and some diet-regulated genes, are likely to play a role in the onset, incidence, progression, and/or severity of chronic diseases.  Research in the area continues to show that nutrition can play a major role in maintaining  cellular health and homeostasis.  As this field grows, it will provide a valuable tool for understanding how dietary lifestyle influences our health. 

A recent study found that supplementation with a combination of  CoQ10 (Ubiquinone), antioxidants, and minerals, decreased skin roughness and fine wrinkles by an average of 21.22%.  The effect was likely due to a reduction in oxidative stress that damages cellular DNA. DNA by theflyoverzone

Regardless of your genetic makeup, aging occurs as we become more susceptible to years of exposure to inflammatory substances and reactive oxygen species.  Foods that are high in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances can help mediate exposure on a daily basis, and may even reverse the effects of past exposure.  The key is making smart dietary choices that give your cells the best chance at maintaining their healthy form and function!

How can Lifeoxylin Cellular Defense Elixir help YOU look and feel younger?

~ Jam packed with natural ingredients from fruits, vegetables, and plants!

~Eat your colors! Contains a wide variety of phytochemicals (many of which have antioxidant properties) due to the full spectrum of colors represented by the fruits, vegetables, and plants present in the formula!Collage - Fruit and vegetables - Fruta y verduras by Ron in Blackpool

~Contains ATP and CoQ10 to support cellular energy production, health and skin structure!

~Supports immune system health!

~Contains natural ingredients to help mediate  fluctuations in hormone levels as we age!

~Supports digestive health!

~Convenient – 1 ounce per day provides you with 2400 ORAC units, the antioxidant equilvalent of 6 servings of fruits and vegetables!

~Contains the Nutrient Reservoir to support the Celloxylin Anti-Aging Skin Care line and help maintain healthy radiant, younger looking skin from the inside out!

~ Tastes Great! Just like sweet concentrated grape juice!

Why not take advantage of the Beauty Benefits of Lifeoxylin Cellular Defense Elixir together with the Celloxylin Skin Care System today!

My own personal testimonial – besides that I love its energy producing effects all day long, my teenage son was having hormonal mood swings that made his life life an emotional roller coaster. Within 2 weeks of starting to drink Lifeoxyin Elixir, his mood swings were gone, he is smiling a lot more, and has emotional consistency! We are all a lot happier now!

Here is the link to the complete ingredient list, and please leave a comment or email me your questions!

bridesmaid 2 by hairbowswonderworldhttp://www.aprioribeauty.com/FIC/candace/products/lifeoxylin

Thank you for stopping by and “Making My Life Beautiful!!

XO Candy

Adapted from Apriori Beauty’s Did You Know “Beneficial Beauty” developed by Candace Keefe, Elizabeth Verveynck, Susan Twellman, and Katy Meunter, PhD

How to Fight the 4 Core Influences of Aging!

§ January 9th, 2010 § Filed under Four Core Influences of Aging § Tagged , , , , , , § No Comments

What are the four core influences of aging. and how do they affect what we experience physically, and what we see in the mirror as we grow older?

 Why does an Internal + External approach to the battle against the visible signs of aging work the best?

Consumers are increasingly seeking “anti-aging” cosmetic products that treat the visible signs of natural and environmental aging, such as wrinkles, lines, sagging, hyperpigmentation and age spots.  The problem is, products that only focus on treating the signs of aging are not proactive!  This is what sets Apriori Beauty™ apart from the rest – Apriori Beauty sought to take an innovative approach to targeting the causes of aging, not just the symptoms by introducing the Cellular Age Advantage™, a proactive, internal + external approach that utilizes the Nutrient Reservoir™ to address the core causes of cellular aging!

 Why the Systemic Approach?  Topical and internal applications both have their advantages and disadvantages.  The Cellular Age Advantage “whole body” system utilizes the advantages of each to offer unprecedented results!

  • Topically Applied Ingredients | Easy delivery to the skin; effective material levels even when applied in small quantities
  • Ingested Ingredients |Face issues with bioavailability, bio-distribution, and delivery to the skin; when ingredients do cross barriers into the skin, they are delivered to deep layers where they can do their work most effectively

The Cellular Age Advantage™ | Addressing the core causes of aging 

Every cell has a lifespan that is typically shortened by exposure to environmental stresses – 90% of the visible signs of aging are caused by extrinsic factors.  The Cellular Age Advantage seeks to promote healthy cell function and prolong cell life with ingredients that address the 4 Core Influences of Cell Aging: oxidative stress, hormone imbalance, decreased mitochondrial efficiency, and damage to longevity genes.

  • Oxidative Stress | reactive oxygen species are constantly generated through the process of metabolism and through exposure to environmental stresses, including solar radiation, pollution, and poor diet.  These free radicals wreak havoc on the cell, causing damage that has been linked to several diseases including cancer and heart disease. 
  • Hormonal Fluctuation| throughout our lives, our hormone levels are in constant fluctuation and the signs of these changes are commonly manifested on our skin.  For example, during puberty hormones cause increased sebum production, resulting in acne.  Similarly, as we age, decreasing hormone levels lead to a reduction in collagen and elastin production; skin becomes thinner, drier, and less luminescent. 
  • Mitochondrial Function | the mitochondria are the “power house” of the cell, where metabolism and energy production take place.  As we age, mitochondria function less efficiently.
  • Genetics | our genes determine the longevity of cell life.  Exposing our cells to harmful materials (by both ingesting them and absorbing them through the skin) can alter gene expression in a negative way.  The result – damage that shortens cell life, encourages disease formation, and negatively affects the way we look and feel. 

Now you are all probably thinking – Yes! I have all of the above…. now what can I do, use and take to fight this battle? What ingredients work the best, providing the greatest results?  Next time I will give you the answers!

Thanks for stopping by to Make My Life Beautiful!

XO Candy

The information was taken from an Apriori Beauty™ Did You Know? “The Cellular Age Advantage”

http://www.aprioribeauty.com/FIC/candace

We Really Are What We Eat!

§ November 29th, 2009 § Filed under Uncategorized § Tagged , , , , , , , § No Comments

We Really Are What We Eat!

 Have you heard the latest in cell research~ that degenerative conditions and diseases are more and more being attributed to “genes gone bad”?

 The field of Nutrigenomics and cellular research is booming. Animal studies are showing impressive relationships between specific nutrients from plants that halt the progression of, and actually prevent, many degenerative conditions.Planted Dutch Aquarium 1 by Martien@Arnhem

 Currently, studies are underway testing these Phyto (Plant) Nutrients, and their health benefits/effects in humans.   Take a look at www.clinicaltrials.gov , type in the phytonutrient of your choice and you will be able to see all the research that is going on with your selected nutrient, specifically what the researchers are testing for.

 Our environment (oxidative stress, UV radiation, toxic exposure), our current life stage (the hormonal influences of puberty to menopause), and our chosen lifestyle habits (smoking, athleticism, type of nutrition, cultural/social circumstances), all influence our genes and overall health.  Even the bacteria in our digestive system has an impact on our metabolism, immune response, and disease resistance.berry fruit salad by c(h)ristine

 Dan Buettner, in his book “Blue Zones”, studied four cultures that have an incredibly high percentage of people living to 100 years of age.  He looked at diet, lifestyle and social/cultural factors that they had in common and could possible attribute to their extended length of life.  One common thread was the large portion of their daily nutrition coming from plant foods grown in their home gardens.

 “There are more than 1000 known phytonutrients….(which) benefit health by serving as antioxidants, enhancing immune response, enhancing cell to cell communication, altering estrogen metabolism, converting to vitamin A, causing cancer cells to die, stimulating enzymes, repairing DNA damage (caused by smoking and toxins), interfering with DNA replication (cancer cells) and detoxifying carcinogens.  Antioxidants protect against oxidative damage and can prevent cancer symptoms.  Isoflavones reduce menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis by mimicking human estrogen.  Some phytonutrients actually bind physically with cell walls, preventing adhesion by pathogens.  Several phytonutrients also have anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.” (“Phytonutrient Cures” by Zachary Kaplan, Ehow.com)colorful vegetables by computix

 Colorful fruits and vegetables have been shown to contribute to overall health and longevity, natures way of keeping us healthy.  Apriori Beauty’s Lifeoxylin Elixir is loaded with the phytonutrients known to have a powerful influence on your health and disease prevention! So if you can’t possible eat enough fruits and vegetables to keep you healthy each day, just an ounce a day of Lifeoxylin will do the job!

 Coming soon, more about which Phytonutrients should I eat?

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