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SIMPLE WAYS TO PREVENT WRINKLES NATURALLY from WebMD

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Wrinkles look cute on baby’s chubby legs, but not so cute on us as we get older. We can’t stop the aging process, but we can minimize the damage and the wrinkles. Here are some simple tips to prevent wrinkles naturally.

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WHAT CAUSES WRINKLES?

green tea (which is full of antioxidants).

reduce it within a month). I use coconut

Our skin has two layers: the epidermis

Not only is moisturizing from within

oil with vitamin E as a body moisturizer

(outer layer) and the dermis (below the

important, but water rids your body

and my makeup remover. Vitamin E is a

epidermis). Wrinkles happen in the der-

of toxins.

topical antioxidant.

mis. The dermis is made up of collagen

3. EAT LOTS OF ANTIOXIDANTS

ARGAN OIL – I moisturize my face with

Free radicals (unstable molecules that

argan oil. Argan oil is a drier oil than co-

damage our skin – i.e. pollution & toxins).

conut oil. I know many people use coco-

Vitamins A, C, & E, and beta carotene are

nut oil on their face, but it is too oily for

all antioxidants.

my complexion. So I use argan. Argan oil

HERE ARE SOME SOURCES OF ANTIOXIDANTS: Blueberries Spinach Kale Walnuts Artichokes Cranberries Beans (red, kidney, pinto) Prunes Kiwis

is also very moisturizing, full of antioxi-

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dants, and a natural anti-inflammatory.

Well, pretty much every fruit and vegeta-

cells). When we don’t get enough sleep,

ble. So eat your fruits and veggies!

our bodies produce cortisol, a stress

TOP 5 WAYS TO PREVENT & ERASE WRINKLES NATURALLY

4. USE A NONTOXIC MOISTURIZER

hormone. Cortisol slows growth, tissue

1. DON’T SMOKE

tles of “miracle” moisturizers are in your

We all know how bad it is for you. There

bathroom? I know I went through a ton

are a million reasons not to smoke, and

of expensive products but let’s get back

wrinkled skin is as good of a reason to

to the basics.

quit as any. I was a smoker for 7 years

COCONUT OIL – Coconut oil is an

and other proteins. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen. The collagen is what makes our skin elastic and smooth.

Less collagen results in saggy skin with wrinkles. Lots of factors contribute to this process.

HERE ARE SOME: Sun damage Smoking Dehydration Poor nutrition Facial expressions (laughing, squinting, etc.)

Pollution and toxins Natural aging Sleeping on your side ( with your cheek pushed against your pillow)

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during high school and college. I know it’s hard to quit. You can do it.

Ladies, admit it. How many different bot-

amazing oil. It is very moisturizing when

Other oils great for moisturizing are jojoba, grapeseed, and olive oil.

5. GET PLENTY OF SLEEP While we are sleeping, our bodies produce HGH (human growth hormone).

This hormone is what induces growth and cell reproduction (including skin

maintenance, and results in dry skin. The more sleep you get, the more HGH you produce. As we age, we produce less HGH. So we have to “work” a little harder to get that magical stuff. An average adult needs between 7.5 and 8 hours of sleep PER night. ✖

used topically and reduces age spots,

2. STAY HYDRATED

wrinkles, and cellulite (I can testify that

Good skin starts from within. Stay hy-

it did attack my cellulite! It didn’t zap all

drated with water, coconut water, and

of the cellulite away like magic, but it did

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40zROCK / SPIRITUALITY

HOW SPIRITUALLY FIT ARE YOU?

by Wendie Rice

So the summer has arrived and everyone’s out enjoying the beautiful weather and outdoor activities! This is the time of year when most of us are feeling our best, eating our best, and making sure we’re looking our very best. Tank-tops, sundresses and mani-pedi’s are the wardrobe du jour. We are hitting the gym, out at the park, the lake and the BEACH! This is the time when we really take the extra effort to make sure we are physically fit. But have we taken much time to assess what spiritual condition we are in?

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Being in great shape is a wonderful

“muscle atrophy”. Because we are not

into shock. Until you begin putting those

thing and very important! However,

using our muscles, they become weak,

muscles to use on a normal basis, you’ll

just like being in good physical health,

thus causing our physical strength to

always feel discomfort. As you begin to

our spiritual health is much more im-

decrease. In the same manner, we can

get back into shape, your muscles be-

portant. If we don’t take the time and

experience “spiritual atrophy.” This is

come more conditioned and in a better

dedication to exercise our spiritual body,

where one becomes spiritually weak

position to handle the strain and stress

we can get out of shape quickly in that

and not strong enough to endure chal-

that is put on them, which allows them

area too.

lenging circumstances that arise in life.

to expand…to grow. This will cause you

Spiritual atrophy weakens our spiritual

to increase your stamina, and be able to

goal is to be physically, mentally, spiritu-

muscles, and when the trials of life come,

endure longer periods of training.

ally, emotionally, financially, and socially

we’re not strong enough to get through

In fitness training, there are 7 main

balanced. At some points in life, we may

them in the healthiest way. Then like

principles according to the U.S. Army Fit-

get off balance in a particular area, or

trying to lift weight that is too heavy for

ness Training Handbook that we should

various areas based on many different

us, we buckle under the pressure. We

remember. The acronym used to help

factors. A major life change could cause

are no longer maintaining a strong and

remember these principles is PROVRBS.

us to get off balance with our emo-

balanced life, and not effective in our

Progression, Regularity, Overload,

tions. An unexpected financial burden

service or relationship with others and

Variety, Regularity, Balance, and Specific-

would lead to someone losing their

God. This is the time that we must call on

ity. As the Proverbs of the Bible gives us

financial footing and experiencing the

God to be our source of life and strength.

instruction and guidance in daily living,

stress that goes along with that. Those

The Ultimate Spiritual Fitness Trainer, if

these PROVRBS give great instruction on

holiday gatherings, and Mama’s dessert

you will.

becoming physically fit. We can also take

samplings, may push us off our exercise

away some pointers to help us adapt

routine and we can fall into the winter

time and trouble to keep yourself spiritu-

better in our spiritual fitness regimen:

slump. But can we truly afford to get off

ally fit. Bodily fitness has limited value,

Progression—Gradually increasing both

course in our spiritual walk?

but spiritual fitness is of unlimited value,

the intensity and duration of your train-

for it holds promise both for this present

ing routine.

tual muscles, it is much like building the

life and for the life to come.”

physical body as well. From a physical

the trials that God allows in our life, He

standpoint, when our muscles waste

beginning an exercise regimen can

increases the intensity and duration of

away due to a lack of physical activity,

cause you to experience significant pain

the trial to help build our endurance.

we will experience what is known as

at first, because your muscles have gone

In living our best life, our highest

When we look at building our spiri-

God tells us in 1 Timothy 4:7-8, “take

If you are out of shape physically,

Trials come to make us stronger. In

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PHILIPPIANS

REGULARITY: MAINTAINING CONSISTENCY FOR RESULTS. In growing spiritually, we must remain consistent in order to grow at a progressive pace. Reading our bible regularly, praying, and feeding our spirit consistently allows us to see results of our level of growth.

OVERLOAD: INVOLVES PUSHING THE LEVEL OF INTENSITY TO A POINT OF MAXIMUM CAPACITY. This is the place where God takes us to a peak that truly tests where we are spiri-

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I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME

tually. It normally involves the valleys in our life. We feel like we cannot take any more pressure, then God steps in at just the right time to relieve us of the pressure used for the purpose of helping us reach our maximum level of faith.

VARIETY: USING VARIETY TO ELIMINATE BOREDOM AND COMPLACENCY FROM SETTING IN. We should seek out variety in our spiritual walk as well, by attending various bible studies, reading different devotions, listening to and viewing a variety of worship music and programs, and service.

RECOVERY: REST PERIODS BETWEEN TRAINING SESSIONS ELIMINATES THE POSSIBILITY OF MUSCLE FATIGUE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO INJURIES.

(every Wednesday, Sunday, and some-

and all of His Righteousness; and all of

times on Tuesday!), we’re in the choir,

these things will be added unto thee.”

we’re doing all of the right “spiritual”

Matthew 6:33

things, but God wants us to just rest in times of solitude to listen to Him speak.

SPECIFICITY: THE FITNESS PRINCIPLE OF SPECIFICITY LEADS ONE TO FOCUS ON ESTABLISHING A MAJOR GOAL.

Not only bringing requests to Him, but

Like losing 30lbs to fit into that awe-

actively listening and abiding in His pres-

some new swimsuit, or being able to run

ence.

a 5k marathon, or just wanting to tone,

Him sometimes. He wants us to take

BALANCE: WHEN PUTTING TOGETHER A FITNESS REGIMEN, IT’S IMPORTANT TO PROPERLY BALANCE YOUR ROUTINE SO YOU CAN ENSURE ALL PARTS OF YOUR BODY ARE GETTING THE PROPER STRENGTH TRAINING.

in spiritual fitness we must also focus on our specific goals. As Jesus reminds us that we are to “be conformed to the image of His Son”, when we put all of the above principles in practice, we can

Being spiritually fit is the key to having

move closer toward the ultimate goal of

a balanced life. As Christ is the made

becoming more and more Christlike,fit

Many times in our spiritual walk, we can

the center of our lives, all other areas

for the Kingdom. Be Blessed! ✖

become too “spiritually busy,” and we

of our life will come into proper align-

need to rest. We’re going to church,

ment. “Seek ye first, the Kingdom of God

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