Much of the ageing in our bodies comes from inflammation, so a new term has been coined. Inflam’ageing’ refers to the ageing that is caused through the presence of chronic inflammation. Inflammation is our body’s first response to an infection or irritation and is therefore a vital defence mechanism that ensures our survival and stimulates healing. But inflammation should clear on[...]
One of the most important minerals for beautiful skin, now and in the future, is zinc, but unfortunately it is the one mineral most people in New Zealand are deficient in. Zinc helps us produce healthy collagen (your anti-wrinkle fibre), helps your skin heal, helps to prevent scaring and makes the skin strong and resilient. To test for zinc you can do a simple ‘taste test’ and your[...]
It has recently been discovered that if you don’t sleep well you are more likely to have skin that is rapidly ageing and is less resilient when exposed to environmental stressors like UV and low humidity levels. A study involving 60 pre-menopausal women showed that the quality of our sleep impacts on the functioning and rate of ageing of our skin. Poor sleepers had skin that aged fas[...]
I’m loving Jan Smith’s new Age-Defying Oxygenating Serum. It is the only product in Janesce that combines the hydrating ability of Perfecting Gel with the skin-loving benefits of her potent herbal concentrates. This effective serum also contains herbs that are not commonly found elsewhere in Janesce like Siberian Pine, Ginseng and Myrrh, increasing the variety of phyto-nutrients your[...]
A good nutritional breakfast does take a little time, however the investment in your health is well worth the effort. A sustainable breakfast will deter snack attacks and the need to satisfy sugar cravings mid morning. You can focus better on tasks, and have more energy to cope with the day ahead. RECIPE: • 1 level tablespoon rolled oats • 1 heaped tablespoon raisins or sultanas â€[...]