Chronic inflammation is a type of inflammation that silently attacks the body causing disease and degeneration, and is also known as “silent inflammation”. As the connection between silent inflammation and a host of diseases becomes clearer, the case for dietary and lifestyle changes that can combat inflammation has become stronger. While it was always known that some conditions such as arthritis and acne were a result of acute inflammation in the body, there is mounting evidence that silent inflammation plays a role in heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and some cancers, as well as in the ageing process. Chronic inflammation can be present undetected in your body for years, until it manifests in disease.
Silent inflammation has been linked with the buildup of cholesterol deposits in the arteries which can lead to heart disease. In a similar way, the risk of Alzheimer’s disease increases with inflammation of brain tissue, as this results in the buildup of amyloid plaque deposits in the brain. Having type 2 diabetes, or eating sugary foods contributes to silent inflammation in the body as a result of elevated blood sugar and insulin levels. Recent studies have also confirmed the link between inflammation and several types of cancers. Making the necessary lifestyle changes to fight inflammation, can protect you from it’s devastating effects.
There are molecules in the body called prostaglandins which play an important role in inflammation. It has been found that of the three main types of prostaglandins, two of them (PG-E1 and PG-E3) have an anti-inflammatory effect, while the third type (PG-E2) actually promotes inflammation. When there is an imbalance in the body between these prostaglandins, inflammation can result. Prostaglandins are made in the body from essential fatty acids. You can assist your body in making anti-Inflammatory prostaglandins by eating vegetables, nuts, grains and seeds such as sesame and sunflower seeds. On the other hand, foods that cause a spike in insulin levels, such as sugary foods, or foods with a high Glycemic load promote production of PG-E2 and increase inflammation.
A typical anti-inflammatory diet focuses on fighting inflammation through the consumption of foods that lower insulin levels. To actively reduce inflammation, you should therefore eat foods that have a low Glycemic load, such as whole grains, vegetables and lentils, and consume healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, fish, extra virgin olive oil and fish. Spices such as turmeric, ginger, and hot peppers also reduce inflammation. At the same time, you also need to reduce consumption of foods that are pro-inflammatory, such as red meat, egg yolks and shellfish. Sugar is a key culprit in inflammation, and therefore you should also cut back on sugary foods. Inflammation can also be reduced by taking supplements such as fish oils which are high in Omega 3 fatty acids.
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Question by lala: what is the recommened age to start using anti-aging products for the face?
im starting to see fine lines on my forehead and eyes. im 27 years old. im going to change my diet and start working out but should i use products that say they are “anti-aging” or that say “moisturing” . does it matter? i have no idea where to start.
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Answer by annie ***
moisturize, moisturize, moisturize !
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drink lots of water everyone starts aging at different times if nothing works you can always use botox
JUst stay out of the sun and moisturize your face. That is what i did and i am 40 without wrinkles.
When you start getting wrinkles, use it and eat better and exercise.
right now! stay out the sun, stay hydrated, don’t smoke or drink alcohol (well, some is ok). Eat good food, plenty of exercise etc. No worries in the skin dept.
All the creams and things out there that say anti – aging are all useless and just make money for the company. Botox is the only real quick thing you can do that works. Wearing sunscreen on your face works agaisnt fine lines too.
anti-aging, will reduce your fine lines and moisturing will keep your skin healthy. You should do both.
When you’re well over 30 and you start getting wrinkles.What’s the point of using anti-aging products when you’ve got no wrinkles to fix?
I just read an article in my Marie Clair magazine and they said the sooner the better. It said to start using anti-aging products and ones that help even out skin tone as soon as you notice fine lines or discolored spots. They didn’t recommend any but olay has a whole line of anti-aging products you could try them.
I think that it is best to start using them when you first see the fine lines.
Kind of get a “jump start”..i wish i would have done that.
It sure is not going to hurt either way.
But some work better then others, and some dont seem to work at all.
I recently tried Garnier Ultra Lift. it is for deep wrinkles. They have it in the moisturizing day and night cream too though.
Anyway i tried this one because i had these 2 “creases” like right above my nose between the eyes, this stuff actually worked! You can hardly notice them at all now, and it cost just 14.99 at the drugstore(probably less at Wal-mart).
So i am thinking this is really a good brand for face care-good luck:)
I started in my early twenties. I currently use The Body Shop’s Wise Woman product line. Collagen is good for the face. You can get a roll-on little bottle at GNC for ten bucks. I use that too. Happy aging!
put anti aging on at night and when u wake up put on moisturing one time i was watching paid programing and there was this 80 year old lady that had no wrinkles at all! because she put on moisturing in the morning and anti aging at night! she used that sense she was 30