INTRODUCTION
I’m going to go out on a limb and say that the basic approach of Michael Moshier’s Anti-aging Report to putting together a personal anti-aging plan is the best I have read anywhere, but there is a cost associated with following the recommendations in his plan. Compared to the more costly supplementation program I would […]

PAINFUL MENSTRUATION (DYSMENORRHEA)
In an epidemiological study in Danish women based upon self administered questionnaires concerning menstrual history, present symptoms, and dietary habits, it was discovered that low intake of omega-3 acids in the diet correlated with increased menstrual pain (Painful menstruation and low intake of n-3 fatty acids, Ugeskr Laeger. 1996 Jul 15;158(29):4195-8).
Furthermore, dietary supplementation […]

SOIL DEPLETION
According to a study by David Thomas, the mineral content of the soil in United States farms has declined markedly between 1940 and 1991, with vegetables harvested in 1991 showing 76% less copper, 46% less calcium, 27% less iron and 24% less magnesium than their 1940 counterparts (Nutrition and Health 2003; 17: 85-115).
Why has […]

PESTICIDES
The pesticides widely used in agriculture to control pests decrease the nutritional value of the crops. A review of 41 published studies, which was done by nutritionist Virginia Worthington, found that organic crops (which don’t use pesticides) had 27% more vitamin C, 29.3% more magnesium, 13.6% more phosphorus, and 21.1% more iron than their conventionally […]

OTHER AGING MECHANISMS
As if that weren’t enough, nicotine and the other toxic substances found in cigarettes cause cell damage, which leads to many conditions which can cause premature aging and shorten life expectancy, such as cancer, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, heart problems, circulatory problems, and respiratory disorders.
Finally, smoking leaches nutrients from the body, especially vitamin C, […]

LOSE WEIGHT OR QUIT SMOKING?
From a anti-aging viewpoint, the answer is crystal clear. Smoking is, hands down, the fastest way to prematurely age yourself. (I’m not counting smoking crack or mainlining speed. If you’re a crack or speed addict, you have worse things to worry about than aging.)
A person can always lose weight later. With […]

ALPHA HYDROXY ACID
Alpha hydroxy acid causes the skin to shed or exfoliate, leading to improvements in skin tone. However, there are some problems with alpha hydroxy acid. It increases sun sensitivity, so a strong sunscreen should absolutely be worn while using it. Also, it can be irritating for people with sensitive skin. Some ways of […]

RETINOL
A derivative of vitamin A, Retinol has been proven to fade age spots, reduce wrinkles, moisterize the skin, and improve skin tone (Improvement of Naturally Aged Skin With Vitamin A (Retinol), Arch Dermatol. 2007;143:606-612). One of the reasons it works so well is that Retinol, has a tiny enough molecular structure that it can penetrate […]

HYALURONIC ACID
This substance is found in young skin, tissues and joints, and is most commonly used in conjunction with vitamin C products to assist in penetrating the skin, where it reduces wrinkles.
VITAMIN C
Studies have shown that vitamin C assists in the production of collagen, ultimately leading to statistically significant improvements in wrinkles, hydration, and brown […]

GARLIC & CHOLESTEROL
Believe it or not, garlic has a substantial effect on cholesterol levels, but you would need between 1 to 4 cloves of fresh garlic a day to achieve a significant therapeutic result. Fortunately, the compounds in garlic responsible for its therapeutic benefit can be isolated in pill form.
However, in order to be effective, […]