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Inflammation
Inflammation is a normal bodily response to infection and disease.
However, if inflammation lingers, it can also accelerate the aging
process. Anti-inflammatory foods include Omega 3-rich foods,
green tea, and some fruits like acai, pomegranate, and grapes.
Detoxification
Toxic substances enter the body every day through the air, food, water,
and medications we consume, or are byproducts created by our own
cells’ metabolism. The liver has enzymes to detoxify and get rid of
waste materials. Some of the foods that help the liver with this task are
cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, and kale),
green tea, garlic, leafy greens, artichokes, asparagus, and mushrooms such
as reishi, shiitake, and maitake.
Collagen and elastin
Children have high levels of these two proteins in their bodies. This
is why children’s skin appears smooth and youthful. Loss of elasticity
in the skin with aging can be helped with foods that support the
production of these proteins. Foods rich in vitamin A, C and zinc, as
well as some fruits and botanicals such as pomegranate, white and green
tea, turmeric, and rosemary promote collagen and elastin production.
Stress
Stress can cause the release of some hormones (cortisol, steroid hormones)
that have aging-promoting effects such as inflammation, cravings, and
increase of blood sugars. These can result in a perpetuating cycle of stress,
weight gain, and inflammation. Botanicals that might help with stress
include chamomile tea and passion flower, which are known for their
relaxing properties. Meditation is a practice that can also help alleviate stress.
Anti-Aging Seminar
with Dr. Upton
May 16 th & June 13 th | 6:30pm | Decathlon Room
RSVP by phone (425) 861-6290
or email antiaging@proclub.com
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