AGING IS NOT LINEAR; SEVERAL AGES CAUSE MORE CHANGES
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“Why Do I Have Thin Lips? What Can I Do about It?”
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Recipe: Shrimp or Chicken Pasta Salad
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Mused after reading that thin lips, like many other effects of aging, occur from decreased production of collagen and elastin, proteins that provide plumpness to the skin. Less hyaluronic acid occurs too, which makes the lips look drier and flatter. Injecting hyaluronic acid, like Juvederm, plumps the lips (and we are NOT talking about over-injecting!) Skin care products with retinol can stimulate collagen production too.
GREAT DUOS:
Tom & Jerry, Abbott & Costello, Simon & Garfunkel, Sonny & Cher, Procter & Gamble, Bert & Ernie, Cagney & Lacey, Peaches & Herb, Nichols & May, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Captain & Tennille, Lewis & Clark, Turner & Hooch, Jack & Coke, Hall & Oates before they started feuding….
AGING IS NOT LINEAR AND HAS TWO TIMES IT CHANGES RADICALLY
We’ve always said here that the body goes along for a while, then changes (usually when someone comes in for cosmetic surgery). Well, science has verified it in a recent study from Stanford Medicine. A study published in Natural Aging found that “the prevalence of aging-related diseases and mortality risk accelerates after specific time points, indicating the importance of studying nonlinear molecular changes.”
They performed a study of 108 individuals, aged 25 to 75, and followed them for a median of 1.7 years, with a maximum of 6.8 years. They assessed thousands of molecules, including RNA, proteins, and metabolites (and their microsomes), and the collection of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live on and inside us.
(Did You Know? 81% of the molecules studied displayed nonlinear fluctuations.)
Substantial dysregulation occurred at approximately 44 years and 60 years of age. Distinct molecules and functional pathways were associated with these. The 44-year transition included changes in skin and muscle, cardiovascular disease, lipids, alcohol and caffeine metabolism. This occurred even when menopause was excluded as a factor, and men had the same effects. The 60-year-olds had changes in immune regulation and carbohydrate and caffeine metabolism, kidney function, and also cardiovascular disease.
This is perhaps why many people gain weight at certain ages. It also may demonstrate that conditions like Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease show a sharp rather than steady rise.
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SKINCARE SPECIAL:
(I just had this done for the first time. See my thoughts on social media.)
All Packages of Dermapen and RF Microneedling Treatments are 10% off this September and October!
Purchase a package (or packages) in September or October to receive the discount, and schedule your treatments at your convenience. The first 20 patients who purchase a package will also receive a complimentary biocellulose restorative mask following treatment.
What is Dermapen? What is RF Microneedling?
Collagen Induction Therapy stimulates collagen and factors in your skin to tighten, lift, lighten pigmentation, and rejuvenate your face, neck, and chest. We offer two devices for this: Dermapen and Endymed’s 3Deep RadioFrequency. After numbing your skin, both use small needles to stimulate collagen production and decrease pigment cells. Recovery is usually overnight. RF works deeper and uses radio-frequency waves to stimulate collagen further.
LA DOLCE VITA, JOIE DE VIVRE:
Shrimp (or chicken) Pasta Salad:
In keeping with healthy, simple, light summer meals, this pasta salad can be made with chicken instead of shrimp, and other pastas if orzo doesn’t suit you or isn’t in your cupboard.
Cook 1 cup orzo according to package. While cooking, whisk together 1 minced shallot, ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (I see no reason diced cherry tomatoes couldn’t be used), ¼ cup fresh dill, 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 11/2 tsp. Dijon mustard, ½ tsp. minced garlic, 1 tsp. salt and ½ tsp. pepper. Add to this 1 lb. of cooked shrimp or chicken, 8 oz. feta cheese cut into cubes, and 1 cup of sliced cucumber (preferably English) cut into half-moons. Add orzo and toss. Garnish with additional dill.
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Healthy Living,
Peter McKenna, M.D.
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