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New Study From Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal Shows How Not To Look Old.

^{Published on 2009-02-17 16:09:46, Last Modified on 2009-11-02 11:29:26 - Paula Catchpole}
 

A forthcoming study in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery offers one surprising idea: as you age, don't be afraid to put on a few pounds. Fat, it turns out, can significantly smooth out wrinkles and give you a younger-looking face. The authors of the new study, a team led by Dr. Bahman Guyuron of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, are plastic surgeons who study faces for a living. They analyzed photographs of the faces of 186 pairs of identical twins taken at the Twins Days Festival, a sort of twin-pride event held every summer in (naturally) Twinsburg, Ohio. Because the pairs had identical genetic material, differences in how old they looked could be attributed entirely to their behavioral choices and environment. Guyuron's team had the twins fill out extensive questionnaires about their lives - everything from how many times they had married to whether they regularly used sunscreen. Then a panel of four judges independently estimated the twins' ages by looking at photos taken in Twinsburg. (See pictures from the Annual Twins Days Festival.)

The Guyuron team's most interesting findings had to do with weight. Many of the twin pairs were of similar weight, but differences in how old they looked began to appear when one had a body mass index (BMI) at least four points higher than the twin sibling. For twin pairs under 40, the heavier one looked significantly older. But surprisingly, after 40, that same four-point difference in BMI made the heavier twin look significantly younger. (Read "Aging Gracefully.")

Ami, owner of Harmony Harvest organic skin and haircare products, is a natural healer who uses the elements of earth, air and water to maintain younger looking skin, glowing hair and a healthier body inside and out.

Many people do not require cosmetic surgery, harsh chemical treatments or to be blessed with good genes to age well, says organic skin care expert Ami Nakamura. Everything one needs to keep looking younger and more beautiful can be found in nature.

Their products are 100% Australian Certified Organic, meaning they are completely natural and are food and nutrition for your skin, Ami said, I combine these with positive thinking and breathing techniques to heal and condition the skin inside and out and keep you young-looking.

Negative thoughts stimulate the stress hormone in the main gland of the brain, and is considered self-poison. By learning relaxation and positive thinking techniques you can reduce this stress from your brain on your skin.

Harmony Harvest has also developed breathing techniques that reduce oxidization of the skin through our body, which also refreshes body function and activates muscles and circulation.

Ami said that the days stresses and worries showed on the skin, and people need to learn to erase the day from our memory at the end of each day to ensure a relaxing and rejuvenating nights sleep. Most of the bodys repair work is done at night while we are asleep, she said. Like a memory disc, people need to wipe all of their memories and thoughts every day.

Ami will open Harmony Hill Holistic Spa in early May, where she will use her 25 years experience in natural medicine, meditation, yoga, breathing, Tai Chi, energy healing and nutrition to help people heal inside and out. She has also searched the globe for specialists in Indian Ayurvedic therapy, lymphatic massage, kinesiology and lifestyle coaching. She wanted to provide a place where people could come to heal, for preventative maintenance and wellness and to learn how to feed themselves inside and out.

Harmony Harvest products are available at www.harmonyharvest.com

NATURE HEALING

Harmony Harvest captures the energy of nature in its products and uses the Yin and Yang energy, harmony and enzymes as natural components to balance skin condition and believes nature is a great healer. Your skin will recognize this energy food and thank you with healthy glowing skin.

Harmony Harvest captures the essence of nature by using organic ingredients and does not use chemicals for the extraction of ingredients and nutrients. Harmony Harvest does not use water in its products, only certified organic liquids. Harmony Harvest also uses many of the traditional ways to preserve products, such as salt, spice and organic alcohol. This method has been developed through holistic medical study and the study of aromatherapy. The product line holds up to the Australian Certified Organic standards. This certification is unique and guarantees that the products are totally organic and are in no way harmful to the human body. In fact, they could be called organic food and be eaten or drunk.

Harmony Harvest is based in the island of Tasmania, south of mainland Australia. The island is surrounded by the deep cold water of the Southern Ocean and the air is cleaned by the winds from the west. The island is shaped like a heart and is covered with thick old forest and wilderness. Many areas are protected as World Heritage. Tasmania has some of the cleanest air and water in the world.

BY A NATURAL THERAPIST

Ami Nakamura, the founder of Harmony Harvest, has more than 20 years experience as a natural healer and is an expert in chi energy healing. She recognises the negative effect of so-called stress on our body and mind and its ensuing contribution to premature aging of our skin and body.

Ami artfully combines the abundant and gentle chi energies found in nature into all her products. She believes it is very important to relax the brain and calm the mind. The brain is a central controller of the whole body " just like a computer hard drive. Enzymes work as biological catalysts and orchestrate other chemical actions in the skin. They work by reverse osmosis to achieve a clear and clean skin. That system is empowered in our facial and body spa skincare, with the result that you will feel more relaxed, healthier and more beautiful.

Contact:

Paula Catchpole catchpole.paula@bigpond.com http://www.harmonyharvest.com