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Lift Your Face, Avoid Aging and Reduce Wrinkles Naturally
As you get older, your hormones change, your muscle mass decreases, and your skin loses elasticity (loss of collagen and elastin) causing sagging and wrinkles to form in your face. While some people are turning to toxin injection and surgical face lifts, At Living Health Functional Medicine in Midway, Utah we are using functional medicine, and safe therapies like EmFace, Hyperbaric and Photobiomodulation to naturally improve your skin and face. Here are some steps you can take:
Beauty is Produced From the Inside-out!
Your skin is the largest organ of your body. When your body’s ecosystem is unbalanced, then it is hard for your body to keep your skin looking great. The most important thing you can do for your skin is to get healthy through a healthy lifestyle and by getting in to see your Living Health Functional Medicine provider. All of us have Beauty Blind Spots that are keeping us from looking and feeling young and vibrant. We discuss some of these below.
Sun protection for your skin and face
Sunlight can be super-therapeutic for your health - I like getting some sun early in the morning! However, sun damage is one of the leading causes of wrinkles on the face. The UV rays from the sun can break down collagen and elastin fibers in your skin, which are responsible for keeping the skin firm and smooth. To protect your skin from the sun, always wear a safe broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30, and reapply it every two hours if you're spending time outdoors. Try to avoid the intense sun exposure from 10am - 2pm. Protecting your skin and eyes with a wide-brimmed hat, appropriate clothing and sunglasses is always a good idea.
Hydration = Beautification!
Proper hydration helps your body and skin eliminate toxins. Clean water is important when our water supply contains so many toxins. Drinking plenty of water can help keep your skin hydrated, blood circulating and prevent wrinkles. Hydrated muscle in your face will naturally help lift your face. How much water is enough? - About ½ your weight in ounces. (if you weigh 140 lbs - then you need about 70 ounces of clean water per day).
Get Rid of Toxins
Smoking and too much alcohol can be toxic to your body and accelerate the aging process in your face and skin. You also get exposed to toxins in your food, your facial care products, home cleaning supplies, air pollution, hair dyes and other harsh chemicals. Eliminating these exposures will allow your body to focus on feeling well, and slowing down the aging process.
Healthy Food Plan
The right food plan full of organic whole foods, healthy proteins, good fats, a variety of vegetables, nuts, seeds and colorful fruits will provide your body, mind and skin with antioxidants, nutrients and information that will keep your body youthful and beautify your skin.
Get Your Beauty Rest!
Sleep is the time for your body to detoxify, repair, and regenerate! When you miss your sleep, you are aging your body, face and skin! Get to bed early and get 7-9 hours of restful sleep. If you have trouble sleeping, try establishing a relaxing bedtime routine, avoid caffeine, and use relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation.
Use Natural Skin Products and Moisturizer
Use natural skincare products: Many commercial skincare products contain harsh chemicals that can damage your skin over time. Consider using natural skincare products that are free of synthetic fragrances and other harmful ingredients.
Dry skin can make wrinkles more visible, so it's important to keep your skin moisturized. Use a moisturizer that's specifically designed for your skin type and apply it twice a day, in the morning and at night. Look for a moisturizer that contains ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or ceramides, which can help to hydrate and plump up the skin.
Facial massage
Facial massage promotes blood circulation and lymphatic drainage - this helps remove toxins, reduce puffiness and also tones the skin. You can use your clean fingers to gently massage your face in circular motions, starting from the center of your face and working your way outwards. You can also use a jade roller to massage your face. Including the neck is also beneficial.
Exercise
Move your body! Regular exercise can improve blood flow to your skin, helping to nourish it and keep it looking healthy. Sweating will help you eliminate toxins that can damage skin and cause wrinkles. Good muscle tone helps to smooth out wrinkles. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day, such as walking, cycling, weight training or swimming.
Build Muscle
Facial exercises are a great way to tone the muscles in your face and promote blood circulation. There are various facial exercises that you can do, such as puckering your lips and holding for a few seconds, smiling, or lifting your eyebrows and holding for a few seconds. You can also try facial yoga, which is a form of exercise that focuses on the facial muscles. You lose muscle as you age and this leads to a saggy face. Building muscle size and strength in the face will help give you a natural face lift.
EmFace
Living Health Functional Medicine has added the Emface facial rejuvenation device. We love this device because it is the only device that helps you build the muscles of your face giving you a natural face lift. In addition to building muscle, Emface uses non-invasive radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen and elastin production to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin on the face. The benefits of Emface may include a more youthful and refreshed appearance, improved skin texture and tone, and reduced signs of aging. However, like any medical or aesthetic treatment, the results and benefits of Emface may vary depending on individual factors and treatment plans.
Hyperbaric Therapy
Hyperbaric therapy provides oxygen to your tissues under pressure. This therapy has been shown to improve aging skin by increasing new blood vessels, improving collagen density, lengthening elastic fibers and reducing aging cells.
https://doi.org/10.18632%2Faging.203701
Photobiomodulation
Photobiomodualtion is the use of red light therapy and low level laser therapy to help the treated tissue improve its natural function. Red light therapy has been shown to improve scaring, increase collagen and improve healing in skin.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc8919713/
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-019-02812-6
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc3766381/
In conclusion, there are many natural ways to lift your face and improve wrinkles without injecting toxin or resorting to surgery. At Living Health Functional Medicine, we help you find your Beauty Blind Spots and build an innovative and state of the art Health and Facial Rejuvenation program just for you. By incorporating facial exercises, facial massage, proper hydration, sun protection, a healthy diet, and proper sleep into your daily routine, you can achieve a more youthful and vibrant appearance. Remember, consistency is key, so make sure to stick to these habits over time to see the best results.
Book your free consultation today with us
Dr. Drew Christensen, MD
Founder of Living Health Functional Medicine
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Lift Your Face, Avoid Aging and Reduce Wrinkles Naturally
As you get older, your hormones change, your muscle mass decreases, and your skin loses elasticity (loss of collagen and elastin) causing sagging and wrinkles to form in your face. While some people are turning to toxin injection and surgical face lifts, At Living Health Functional Medicine in Midway, Utah we are using functional medicine, and safe therapies like EmFace, Hyperbaric and Photobiomodulation to naturally improve your skin and face. Here are some steps you can take:
Beauty is Produced From the Inside-out!
Your skin is the largest organ of your body. When your body’s ecosystem is unbalanced, then it is hard for your body to keep your skin looking great. The most important thing you can do for your skin is to get healthy through a healthy lifestyle and by getting in to see your Living Health Functional Medicine provider. All of us have Beauty Blind Spots that are keeping us from looking and feeling young and vibrant. We discuss some of these below.
Sun protection for your skin and face
Sunlight can be super-therapeutic for your health - I like getting some sun early in the morning! However, sun damage is one of the leading causes of wrinkles on the face. The UV rays from the sun can break down collagen and elastin fibers in your skin, which are responsible for keeping the skin firm and smooth. To protect your skin from the sun, always wear a safe broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30, and reapply it every two hours if you're spending time outdoors. Try to avoid the intense sun exposure from 10am - 2pm. Protecting your skin and eyes with a wide-brimmed hat, appropriate clothing and sunglasses is always a good idea.
Hydration = Beautification!
Proper hydration helps your body and skin eliminate toxins. Clean water is important when our water supply contains so many toxins. Drinking plenty of water can help keep your skin hydrated, blood circulating and prevent wrinkles. Hydrated muscle in your face will naturally help lift your face. How much water is enough? - About ½ your weight in ounces. (if you weigh 140 lbs - then you need about 70 ounces of clean water per day).
Get Rid of Toxins
Smoking and too much alcohol can be toxic to your body and accelerate the aging process in your face and skin. You also get exposed to toxins in your food, your facial care products, home cleaning supplies, air pollution, hair dyes and other harsh chemicals. Eliminating these exposures will allow your body to focus on feeling well, and slowing down the aging process.
Healthy Food Plan
The right food plan full of organic whole foods, healthy proteins, good fats, a variety of vegetables, nuts, seeds and colorful fruits will provide your body, mind and skin with antioxidants, nutrients and information that will keep your body youthful and beautify your skin.
Get Your Beauty Rest!
Sleep is the time for your body to detoxify, repair, and regenerate! When you miss your sleep, you are aging your body, face and skin! Get to bed early and get 7-9 hours of restful sleep. If you have trouble sleeping, try establishing a relaxing bedtime routine, avoid caffeine, and use relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation.
Use Natural Skin Products and Moisturizer
Use natural skincare products: Many commercial skincare products contain harsh chemicals that can damage your skin over time. Consider using natural skincare products that are free of synthetic fragrances and other harmful ingredients.
Dry skin can make wrinkles more visible, so it's important to keep your skin moisturized. Use a moisturizer that's specifically designed for your skin type and apply it twice a day, in the morning and at night. Look for a moisturizer that contains ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or ceramides, which can help to hydrate and plump up the skin.
Facial massage
Facial massage promotes blood circulation and lymphatic drainage - this helps remove toxins, reduce puffiness and also tones the skin. You can use your clean fingers to gently massage your face in circular motions, starting from the center of your face and working your way outwards. You can also use a jade roller to massage your face. Including the neck is also beneficial.
Exercise
Move your body! Regular exercise can improve blood flow to your skin, helping to nourish it and keep it looking healthy. Sweating will help you eliminate toxins that can damage skin and cause wrinkles. Good muscle tone helps to smooth out wrinkles. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day, such as walking, cycling, weight training or swimming.
Build Muscle
Facial exercises are a great way to tone the muscles in your face and promote blood circulation. There are various facial exercises that you can do, such as puckering your lips and holding for a few seconds, smiling, or lifting your eyebrows and holding for a few seconds. You can also try facial yoga, which is a form of exercise that focuses on the facial muscles. You lose muscle as you age and this leads to a saggy face. Building muscle size and strength in the face will help give you a natural face lift.
EmFace
Living Health Functional Medicine has added the Emface facial rejuvenation device. We love this device because it is the only device that helps you build the muscles of your face giving you a natural face lift. In addition to building muscle, Emface uses non-invasive radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen and elastin production to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin on the face. The benefits of Emface may include a more youthful and refreshed appearance, improved skin texture and tone, and reduced signs of aging. However, like any medical or aesthetic treatment, the results and benefits of Emface may vary depending on individual factors and treatment plans.
Hyperbaric Therapy
Hyperbaric therapy provides oxygen to your tissues under pressure. This therapy has been shown to improve aging skin by increasing new blood vessels, improving collagen density, lengthening elastic fibers and reducing aging cells.
https://doi.org/10.18632%2Faging.203701
Photobiomodulation
Photobiomodualtion is the use of red light therapy and low level laser therapy to help the treated tissue improve its natural function. Red light therapy has been shown to improve scaring, increase collagen and improve healing in skin.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc8919713/
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-019-02812-6
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc3766381/
In conclusion, there are many natural ways to lift your face and improve wrinkles without injecting toxin or resorting to surgery. At Living Health Functional Medicine, we help you find your Beauty Blind Spots and build an innovative and state of the art Health and Facial Rejuvenation program just for you. By incorporating facial exercises, facial massage, proper hydration, sun protection, a healthy diet, and proper sleep into your daily routine, you can achieve a more youthful and vibrant appearance. Remember, consistency is key, so make sure to stick to these habits over time to see the best results.
Book your free consultation today with us
Dr. Drew Christensen, MD
Founder of Living Health Functional Medicine
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Office Address:
380 E Main Street
Building B, Suite 120
Midway, UT 84049
Phone: 435-214-7282
Email: Info@LivingHealthmd.com
2023 © Copyright Living Health, MD, PLLC | All Rights Reserved.