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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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