As much as you and I might like to, we’re not going to stop our chronological clock.  However we can actually reverse our biologic clock through our health choices.  Nowhere in our bodies does aging show up quicker and cumulatively than in the largest organ of the body, your skin.  It should also be noted that the skin is called the 3rd kidney for its properties of detoxification, when the other systems (liver, lung, bowels) get overloaded.  In Oriental philosophy the skin is an indicator on a deeper level for lung and large intestine energy function; especially the emotions of pride, guilt, grief and dogmatically fixed-defensive posturing.  As we age skin cells regenerate slower, hormones shift and the body becomes more acidic.  We produce less oil and are exposed to UV radiation

Research has shown in a study of 4,000 women, a high correlation between aging skin and dietary habits; i.e. nutritional supplements, H2O, oil, vegetables and fruits.

Here’s a quick list of nutrients in a diet high in fruits, vegetables and oil

– Vitamin C compound: crucial in production of collagen (skin protein) and a powerful antioxidant.

–  Ellagic Acid: antioxidant that prevents sun damage and reduces inflammation.

–  Polyphenols: antioxidant that protects from free radical damage.

–  White Teas: can block enzymes that break down collagen & elastin in the skin causing wrinkles and skin damage.

There is a long list of nutrients but here’s the deal

–  6 portions of vegetables a day

–  4 portions of fruits

–  good source of omega fatty acid

–  lots of pure water

–  flax seed, spinach, dark chocolate, tomatoes, carrots, avocados- you get the idea

Or you can just make a vegetable smoothie, 70% veggies 30% fruits!

In Health & Service,

Dr. Roland Phillips