The Best Omega from Skin Hydration

By: Dr. Allan Fradsham

 

WHAT’S THE BEST OIL TO KEEP YOUR SKIN HEALTHY N’ HYDRATED?

 

Let’s first look at the anatomy of the skin… Each skin cell is wrapped with a bi-lipid layer. (That’s doctor talk for a fat bubble!) This fat is comprised of Omega-3 fatty acids. The fat layer serves as a barrier to keep all of the nutrition and fluids within the cell. One of the key roles of this fat layer is to keep your cells hydrated.

 

To keep this layer of fat in good health, you need to take in a high level of Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. These can only be taken in through diet. The body can’t make them. So you should eat foods high in these fatty acids such as fish, flax, and hemp. However, I would say that even a balanced diet isn’t enough to realistically fulfill your body’s daily Omega requirements. That being said, I highly recommend taking a supplement, and the best that I know of is Krill oil (Antarctic shrimp). It has a very high amount of beneficial oils and is highly absorbable by the body. The only caution with Krill oil would be for people who are allergic to shellfish.

 

The main thing that weakens your cellular fat walls are free radicals. Although Krill oil is the best thing to build up the fat walls, you also have to minimize the damage. The best way to do that is by taking in a lot of antioxidants, which help to battle and neutralize free radicals. Antioxidant-rich foods include green tea, turmeric, pomegranates, fresh berries, leafy greens, and other brightly coloured vegetables and fruits. But again, it’s hard to get a high enough dose to really help with serious free radical damage, so a supplement is very beneficial to help you get the levels of antioxidants that you require.

At Lumina, we have a few that we have found to be of very high quality, and we’re happy to tell you about them if you’re interested in finding out more. Call us at 613-216-2135

Microcurrent Facial Rejuvenation

Microcurrent Facial Rejuvenation is a revolutionary anti-aging treatment that’s exploding across North America. Already mainstream in Europe, Hollywood celebrities are now embracing it due to its remarkable results, all of which are achieved without invasive methods and are free of pain, downtime, or harmful side effects.

 

In fact, more celebrities than ever are publicly confessing to be regular clients of this natural anti-aging treatment. The list includes Goldie Hawn, Jamie-Lee Curtis, Mel Gibson, Liv Tyler, Meryl Streep, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kelly Ripa, Sandra Bullock, Susan Sarandon, Rene Zellweger, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jane Fonda, Kate Winslett, and many more.

 

This technology is inherently based on the science of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves the delivery of a microcurrent into the face and body through specially designed conducting wands that are applied at specific areas using specialized techniques. The treatment is described as wonderfully relaxing and euphoric, causes no pain or swelling, and the age-defying results are immediate and remarkable.

 

Not to be confused with microwaves, Microcurrent is a form of electricity measured in one-millionth of an ampere. It’s the closest known electrical current that can be delivered on a nearly identical level as the electrical current naturally produced by the human body. There is absolutely no pain. Microcurrent has been traditionally used in the medical field for over 60 years and is physiologically safe and free of harmful side effects.

Treatments cost from $95 to $145

The Power of Pears

By: Dr. Blaise Ryan

 

Pears are the best fruit to eat in the fall. In Chinese medicine, autumn is the dry season, and it’s associated with the lungs, your skin, hair and large intestine. And when the humidity drops and the air becomes drier, your lungs, skin, hair and large intestine are the first to be negatively affected. That’s why it’s common for people to experience dry throats, coughing , allergies, dry lips, constipation, dandruff, and dry skin during the fall.

 

Pears are incredibly moistening and rehydrating, and according to Chinese medicine, they moisten and nourish your lungs primarily. They are also cooling in nature, which means they are good at reducing inflammation. And as you may or may not know, inflammation is one of the main causes of aging and wrinkles, not to mention 95% of all health problems.

 

So eat a lot of pears. The juicier the better. If you’re feeling dry – dry skin, throat, eyes, nose–then eat 3-5 pears per day. This is especially the case if you get a dry cough – just keep eating them! You can eat them raw or even steam them. When they’re raw, they’re better for reducing inflammation, and when they’re steamed, they’re better at hydrating your body.

 

A few more moistening and hydrating autumn foods are:

· Rice or oat gruel, sesame seeds, carrots, soy milk, weak green tea, and sweet potatoes. Also, ask one of your Lumina doctors for a special fall herbal tonic to help you prepare for the approaching winter.